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Bill115th CongressFiled Mar 27, 2017Energy
S. 724

A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals.

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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 amends the Federal Power Act to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue a preliminary permit to a hydropower construction license applicant for up to four years, instead of three.

FERC may extend a preliminary permit once for no more than four years and may issue a new permit after the end of an extension if it determines there are extraordinary circumstances that warrant the issuance of an additional permit.

Additionally, FERC may extend the time a licensee has to commence construction on a project for up to eight years.Under current law, FERC may extend the license for no more than two years.

What just happenedJul 3, 2018

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK](R-AK)Sponsor
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  1. Jul 3, 2018FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Jul 3, 2018FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Jun 29, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Jun 28, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  5. Jun 28, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  6. Jun 28, 2018Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4808-4809; text: CR S4809)

  7. May 24, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 100.

  8. May 24, 2017Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-81.

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

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-81.

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

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

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

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. 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 amends the Federal Power Act to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue a preliminary permit to a hydropower construction license applicant for up to four years, instead of three.

FERC may extend a preliminary permit once for no more than four years and may issue a new permit after the end of an extension if it determines there are extraordinary circumstances that warrant the issuance of an additional permit.

Additionally, FERC may extend the time a licensee has to commence construction on a project for up to eight years.Under current law, FERC may extend the license for no more than two years.

Introduced in SenateMar 27, 2017

This bill amends the Federal Power Act to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue a preliminary permit to a hydropower construction license applicant for up to four years, instead of three.

FERC may extend a preliminary permit once for no more than four years and may issue a new permit after the end of an extension if it determines there are extraordinary circumstances that warrant the issuance of an additional permit.

Additionally, FERC may extend the time a licensee has to commence construction on a project for up to eight years.Under current law, FERC may extend the license for no more than two years.

A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower… — Informed