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Bill115th CongressFiled Mar 27, 2017Energy
S. 723

A bill to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.

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What it doesSummary reported to senate without amendment (May 24, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

(Sec.1)This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend by six years the time period during which construction must commence on the W. Kerr Scott Hydropower Project located on the Yadkin River in Wilkes County, North Carolina.

Additionally, FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.

What just happenedMay 24, 2017

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 99.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC](R-NC)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. May 24, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 99.

  2. May 24, 2017Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with amendments. With written report No. 115-80.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. May 24, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with amendments. With written report No. 115-80.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  4. Mar 30, 2017Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Mar 27, 2017IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  6. Mar 27, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate without amendmentMay 24, 201780

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

(Sec.1)This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend by six years the time period during which construction must commence on the W. Kerr Scott Hydropower Project located on the Yadkin River in Wilkes County, North Carolina.

Additionally, FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.

Introduced in SenateMar 27, 2017

This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend by six years the time period during which construction must commence on the W. Kerr Scott Hydropower Project located on the Yadkin River in Wilkes County, North Carolina.

Additionally, FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.

A bill to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project. — Informed