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S. 2083

Introduced

A bill to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.

Introduced 9/28/2015•114th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 337.

12/16/2015 • 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 permits the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon licensee request, to extend for up to three consecutive two-year periods from the expiration date of the extension originally issued by FERC the time period during which the licensee must commence construction of project numbered 12642.

FERC may also reinstate the license effective as of its expiration date if the period required for commencement of project construction has expired before enactment of this Act. The first extension authorized under this Act shall take effect upon that expiration date.

Reported to Senate without amendment • 12/16/2015

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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 registrationsNorth Carolina

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

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Sponsor

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Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]

Republican • NC

Sponsored 9/28/2015

Cosponsors (1)

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Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

R-NC

Joined 9/28/2015