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S. 734

Introduced

A bill to extend a project of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission involving the Cannonsville Dam.

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

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 102.

5/24/2017 • Senate

Summary

(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend by eight years the time period during which construction must commence on the Cannonsville Hydroelectric Project located on the West Branch of the Delaware River in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York. (The City of New York was granted a construction license for the Cannonsville Hydroelectric Project on May 13, 2014.)

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

Reported to Senate with amendment(s) • 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 registrationsNew York CityNew York StateWater storage

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

Democrat • NY

Sponsored 3/27/2017

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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.

Floor Debate

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Other Chamber

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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