Environmentally Responsible Windpower Act of 2005
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 9, 2005)
Environmentally Responsible Windpower Act of 2005 - States that a wind turbine project must complete its Local Notification Process as a prerequisite to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issuance of its Exempt-Wholesale Generator Status, Market-Based Rate Authority, or Qualified Facility rate schedule.
Requires the lead agency to conduct and complete an environmental impact statement prior to FERC issuance of its Exempt-Wholesale Generator Status, Market-Based Rate Authority, or Qualified Facility rate schedule to a Qualified Wind Project in or near a Highly Scenic Area (or within 20 miles off the coast of a National Wildlife Refuge).
What just happenedJun 9, 2005
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6301-6303)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJun 9, 2005
- Jun 9, 2005IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6301-6303)
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Jun 9, 2005IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6301)
- Jun 9, 2005IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate