Promoting Hydropower Development at Existing Nonpowered Dams Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 20, 2017)
Promoting Hydropower Development at Existing Nonpowered Dams Act
This bill amends the Federal Power Act to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to establish an expedited process for issuing and amending licenses and preliminary permits for new hydropower facilities at existing nonpowered dams.
Before licensing the hydropower facility, FERC must assess the safety of existing nonfederal dams and other nonfederal structures.
Licensees of hydropower facility are not required to pay an annual charge for administrative expenses until construction commences.
What just happenedDec 22, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseDec 20, 2017
- Dec 22, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee - Dec 20, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Dec 20, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Dec 20, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House