Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
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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.
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.
Alternative and renewable resourcesDams and canalsElectric power generation and transmissionEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFloods and storm protectionLicensing and registrationsUser charges and feesWater use and supply