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Bureau of Reclamation Pumped Storage Hydropower Development Act

USA116th CongressS-1751| Senate 
| Updated: 10/23/2019
Maria Cantwell

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Senator

Washington

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Bureau of Reclamation Pumped Storage Hydropower Development Act This bill provides the Department of the Interior exclusive authority to develop hydropower facilities in certain instances and contains other related provisions. Specifically, Interior shall have exclusive authority to develop small conduit hydropower using Bureau of Reclamation facilities and pumped storage hydropower that exclusively use bureau reservoirs. Currently, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) also has regulatory authority over some of the bureau infrastructure involved in such projects, so some projects require approval from both Interior and FERC. The bill also imposes various requirements related to certain proposed projects involving specified tribes in Washington State. Before Interior may issue a lease to use power generated from such a project, the parties involved must agree to a study plan that lays out certain information, time lines, and procedures for addressing issues. Such a lease must also meet certain requirements, such as conditions to ensure that the project will not interfere with the tribes' hunting and fishing rights.

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Timeline
Jun 5, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 5, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sep 25, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Oct 23, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment. With written report No. 116-140.
Oct 23, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 260.
Dec 5, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-537
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • June 5, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 5, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • September 25, 2019
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • October 23, 2019
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment. With written report No. 116-140.


  • October 23, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 260.


  • December 5, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-537
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Water Resources Development

Alternative and renewable resourcesElectric power generation and transmissionIndian lands and resources rightsWashington StateWater storageWater use and supply

Bureau of Reclamation Pumped Storage Hydropower Development Act

USA116th CongressS-1751| Senate 
| Updated: 10/23/2019
Bureau of Reclamation Pumped Storage Hydropower Development Act This bill provides the Department of the Interior exclusive authority to develop hydropower facilities in certain instances and contains other related provisions. Specifically, Interior shall have exclusive authority to develop small conduit hydropower using Bureau of Reclamation facilities and pumped storage hydropower that exclusively use bureau reservoirs. Currently, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) also has regulatory authority over some of the bureau infrastructure involved in such projects, so some projects require approval from both Interior and FERC. The bill also imposes various requirements related to certain proposed projects involving specified tribes in Washington State. Before Interior may issue a lease to use power generated from such a project, the parties involved must agree to a study plan that lays out certain information, time lines, and procedures for addressing issues. Such a lease must also meet certain requirements, such as conditions to ensure that the project will not interfere with the tribes' hunting and fishing rights.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Jun 5, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 5, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sep 25, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Oct 23, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment. With written report No. 116-140.
Oct 23, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 260.
Dec 5, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-537
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • June 5, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 5, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • September 25, 2019
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • October 23, 2019
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment. With written report No. 116-140.


  • October 23, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 260.


  • December 5, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-537
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Maria Cantwell

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Senator

Washington

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Water Resources Development

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesElectric power generation and transmissionIndian lands and resources rightsWashington StateWater storageWater use and supply