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Public Law113th CongressEnergy
H.R. 254Became Law

Bonneville Unit Clean Hydropower Facilitation Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Jul 18, 2013)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Bonneville Unit Clean Hydropower Facilitation Act - Declares that, in order to facilitate hydropower development on the Diamond Fork System (Utah), a certain amount of reimbursable costs allocated to project power in the Power Appendix of the October 2004 Supplement to the 1988 Bonneville Unit Definite Plan Report shall be considered final costs, as well as specified costs in excess of the total maximum repayment obligation, subject to the same terms and conditions.

States that: (1) this Act does not obligate the Western Area Power Administration to purchase or market any of the power produced by the Diamond Fork power plant; and (2) none of the costs associated with development of transmission facilities to transmit power from the Diamond Fork power plant shall be assigned to power for the purpose of Colorado River Storage Project ratemaking.

Prohibits any hydroelectric power generation or transmission facility on the Diamond Fork System from being financed or refinanced with any obligation: (1) whose interest enjoys federal tax-exempt status; or (2) which enjoys certain federal tax credits.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to report to certain congressional committees if hydropower production on the Diamond Fork System has not commenced 24 months after enactment of this Act, stating the reasons such production has not commenced, and presenting a detailed timeline for future hydropower production.

Prohibits the use of Western Area Power Administration borrowing authority under the Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984 to fund any study or construction of transmission facilities developed as a result of this Act.

What just happenedJul 18, 2013

Became Public Law No: 113-20.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3](R-UT)Sponsor
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  1. Jul 18, 2013President

    Became Public Law No: 113-20.

  2. Jul 18, 2013BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-20.

  3. Jul 18, 2013President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jul 18, 2013BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 12, 2013Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 12, 2013President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 11, 2013Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Jul 10, 2013Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5623)

  9. Jul 10, 2013Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5623)

  10. Apr 10, 2013IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Apr 9, 2013FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Apr 9, 2013FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 4 (Roll no. 90). (text: CR H1841-1842)

  13. Apr 9, 2013Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 4 (Roll no. 90).(text: CR H1841-1842)

  14. Apr 9, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1845)

  15. Apr 9, 2013FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  16. Apr 9, 2013FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 254.

  17. Apr 9, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1841-1842)

  18. Apr 9, 2013FloorH30300

    Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  19. Apr 9, 2013CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 13.

  20. Apr 9, 2013DischargeH12300

    Committee on Budget discharged.

    Budget Committee
  21. Apr 9, 2013Committee5500

    Committee on Budget discharged.

    Budget Committee
  22. Apr 9, 2013CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-25, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Apr 9, 2013Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-25, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  24. Mar 20, 2013Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  25. Mar 20, 2013Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  26. Mar 20, 2013Committee

    Subcommittee on Water and Power Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  27. Mar 5, 2013Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  28. Jan 31, 2013Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  29. Jan 15, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Budget Committee
  30. Jan 15, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Natural Resources Committee
  31. Jan 15, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  32. Jan 15, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJul 18, 201349

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Bonneville Unit Clean Hydropower Facilitation Act - Declares that, in order to facilitate hydropower development on the Diamond Fork System (Utah), a certain amount of reimbursable costs allocated to project power in the Power Appendix of the October 2004 Supplement to the 1988 Bonneville Unit Definite Plan Report shall be considered final costs, as well as specified costs in excess of the total maximum repayment obligation, subject to the same terms and conditions.

States that: (1) this Act does not obligate the Western Area Power Administration to purchase or market any of the power produced by the Diamond Fork power plant; and (2) none of the costs associated with development of transmission facilities to transmit power from the Diamond Fork power plant shall be assigned to power for the purpose of Colorado River Storage Project ratemaking.

Prohibits any hydroelectric power generation or transmission facility on the Diamond Fork System from being financed or refinanced with any obligation: (1) whose interest enjoys federal tax-exempt status; or (2) which enjoys certain federal tax credits.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to report to certain congressional committees if hydropower production on the Diamond Fork System has not commenced 24 months after enactment of this Act, stating the reasons such production has not commenced, and presenting a detailed timeline for future hydropower production.

Prohibits the use of Western Area Power Administration borrowing authority under the Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984 to fund any study or construction of transmission facilities developed as a result of this Act.

Passed Senate without amendmentJul 10, 201382

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Bonneville Unit Clean Hydropower Facilitation Act - Declares that, in order to facilitate hydropower development on the Diamond Fork System (Utah), a certain amount of reimbursable costs allocated to project power in the Power Appendix of the October 2004 Supplement to the 1988 Bonneville Unit Definite Plan Report shall be considered final costs, as well as specified costs in excess of the total maximum repayment obligation, subject to the same terms and conditions.

States that: (1) this Act does not obligate the Western Area Power Administration to purchase or market any of the power produced by the Diamond Fork power plant; and (2) none of the costs associated with development of transmission facilities to transmit power from the Diamond Fork power plant shall be assigned to power for the purpose of Colorado River Storage Project ratemaking.

Prohibits any hydroelectric power generation or transmission facility on the Diamond Fork System from being financed or refinanced with any obligation: (1) whose interest enjoys federal tax-exempt status; or (2) which enjoys certain federal tax credits.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to report to certain congressional committees if hydropower production on the Diamond Fork System has not commenced 24 months after enactment of this Act, stating the reasons such production has not commenced, and presenting a detailed timeline for future hydropower production.

Prohibits the use of Western Area Power Administration borrowing authority under the Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984 to fund any study or construction of transmission facilities developed as a result of this Act.

Passed House without amendmentApr 9, 201381

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Bonneville Unit Clean Hydropower Facilitation Act - Declares that, in order to facilitate hydropower development on the Diamond Fork System (Utah), a certain amount of reimbursable costs allocated to project power in the Power Appendix of the October 2004 Supplement to the 1988 Bonneville Unit Definite Plan Report shall be considered final costs, as well as specified costs in excess of the total maximum repayment obligation, subject to the same terms and conditions.

States that: (1) this Act does not obligate the Western Area Power Administration to purchase or market any of the power produced by the Diamond Fork power plant; and (2) none of the costs associated with development of transmission facilities to transmit power from the Diamond Fork power plant shall be assigned to power for the purpose of Colorado River Storage Project ratemaking.

Prohibits any hydroelectric power generation or transmission facility on the Diamond Fork System from being financed or refinanced with any obligation: (1) whose interest enjoys federal tax-exempt status; or (2) which enjoys certain federal tax credits.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to report to certain congressional committees if hydropower production on the Diamond Fork System has not commenced 24 months after enactment of this Act, stating the reasons such production has not commenced, and presenting a detailed timeline for future hydropower production.

Prohibits the use of Western Area Power Administration borrowing authority under the Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984 to fund any study or construction of transmission facilities developed as a result of this Act.

Introduced in HouseJan 15, 2013

Bonneville Unit Clean Hydropower Facilitation Act - Declares that, in order to facilitate hydropower development on the Diamond Fork System (Utah), a certain amount of reimbursable costs allocated to project power in the Power Appendix of the October 2004 Supplement to the 1988 Bonneville Unit Definite Plan Report shall be considered final costs, as well as specified costs in excess of the total maximum repayment obligation, subject to the same terms and conditions.

States that: (1) this Act does not obligate the Western Area Power Administration to purchase or market any of the power produced by the Diamond Fork power plant; and (2) none of the costs associated with development of transmission facilities to transmit power from the Diamond Fork power plant shall be assigned to power for the purpose of Colorado River Storage Project ratemaking.

Prohibits any hydroelectric power generation or transmission facility on the Diamond Fork System from being financed or refinanced with any obligation: (1) whose interest enjoys federal tax-exempt status; or (2) which enjoys certain federal tax credits.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to report to certain congressional committees if hydropower production on the Diamond Fork System has not commenced 24 months after enactment of this Act, stating the reasons such production has not commenced, and presenting a detailed timeline for future hydropower production.

Prohibits the use of Western Area Power Administration borrowing authority under the Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984 to fund any study or construction of transmission facilities developed as a result of this Act.

Bonneville Unit Clean Hydropower Facilitation Act — Informed