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To amend the Federal Power Act to promote hydropower development at existing nonpowered dams, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4696| House 
| Updated: 12/22/2017
Larry Bucshon

Larry Bucshon

Republican Representative

Indiana

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Dec 20, 2017
Introduced in House
Dec 20, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 22, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Apr 12, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2655
Introduced in Senate
  • December 20, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • December 20, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • December 22, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • April 12, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2655
    Introduced in Senate

Energy

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2872: Promoting Hydropower Development at Existing Nonpowered Dams Act
  • S 115-2655: A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to promote hydropower development at existing nonpowered dams, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-3021: America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018
Alternative and renewable resourcesDams and canalsElectric power generation and transmissionEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFloods and storm protectionLicensing and registrationsUser charges and feesWater use and supply

To amend the Federal Power Act to promote hydropower development at existing nonpowered dams, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4696| House 
| Updated: 12/22/2017
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.
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Timeline
Dec 20, 2017
Introduced in House
Dec 20, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 22, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Apr 12, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2655
Introduced in Senate
  • December 20, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • December 20, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • December 22, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • April 12, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2655
    Introduced in Senate
Larry Bucshon

Larry Bucshon

Republican Representative

Indiana

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2872: Promoting Hydropower Development at Existing Nonpowered Dams Act
  • S 115-2655: A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to promote hydropower development at existing nonpowered dams, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-3021: America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesDams and canalsElectric power generation and transmissionEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFloods and storm protectionLicensing and registrationsUser charges and feesWater use and supply