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H.R. 4416

Referred to Committee

To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.

Introduced 2/1/2016•114th Congress•House

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

3/17/2016 • Senate

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend by six years the time period during which Fairlawn Hydroelectric Company is required to commence construction on the Jennings Randolph Hydroelectric Project located on the North Branch of the Potomac River in Garrett County, Maryland, and Mineral County, West Virginia.

In addition, FERC is authorized to reinstate the construction license if it is expired.

Passed House without amendment • 3/16/2016

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Energy
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAlternative and renewable resourcesDams and canalsElectric power generation and transmissionFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Licensing and registrationsMarylandWest Virginia

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

1
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

R[
Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]

Republican • WV-1

Sponsored 2/1/2016

Cosponsors (1)

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Rep. Delaney, John K. [D-MD-6]

D-MD-6

Joined 2/1/2016