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S. 710

Introduced

A bill to reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Jennings Randolph Dam.

Introduced 3/23/2017•115th Congress•Senate
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 133.

6/8/2017 • Senate

Summary

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

Additionally, FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s) • 6/8/2017

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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 registrationsWest Virginia

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S. 710, a bill to reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Jennings Randolph Dam

As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on March 30, 2017

Published: April 7, 2017

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Democrats
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Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]

Democrat • WV

Sponsored 3/23/2017

Cosponsors (1)

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Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]

R-WV

Joined 3/23/2017

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

March 23, 2017

Committee Review

March 30, 2017

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

Floor Debate

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Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported to Senate6/8/2017
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Introduced in Senate3/23/2017
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Committee Reports (1)

S. Rept. 115-103

Related Bills (2)

H.R. 5895

Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019

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H.R. 2122

To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Jennings Randolph Dam.

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Committee

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Senate

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Current StatusIntroduced
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