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S. 723

Introduced

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

Introduced 3/27/2017•115th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 99.

5/24/2017 • 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), upon request, to extend by six years the time period during which construction must commence on the W. Kerr Scott Hydropower Project located on the Yadkin River in Wilkes County, North Carolina.

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

Reported to Senate without amendment • 5/24/2017

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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 registrationsNorth Carolina

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]

Republican • NC

Sponsored 3/27/2017

Cosponsors (1)

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Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

R-NC

Joined 3/27/2017

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

March 27, 2017

Committee Review

March 30, 2017

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

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Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported to Senate5/24/2017
Introduced in Senate3/27/2017

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors1