To amend the Federal Power Act to modernize and improve the licensing of non-Federal hydropower projects, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires general powers of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Section 241(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–58; 119 Stat, provides approach to environmental review Section 2403 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (16 U.S.C, and requires license duration, conditions, revocation, alteration, or surrender Section 6 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. It relies on compliance mandates, definition changes, reporting requirements, and appropriations. The main policy areas are Native American Tribes, Environment, Energy, and Civil Rights.
Who Benefits and How
Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities, and Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires general powers of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Section 241(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–58; 119 Stat.
- Provides approach to environmental review Section 2403 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (16 U.S.C.
- Requires license duration, conditions, revocation, alteration, or surrender Section 6 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C.
- Provides conditions of license; report requirement Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C.
- Creates disposition of charges arising from licenses Section 17 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires general powers of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Section 241(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–58; 119 Stat, provides approach to environmental review Section 2403 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (16 U.S.C, and requires license duration, conditions, revocation, alteration, or surrender Section 6 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Native American Tribes, Environment, Energy, Civil Rights
Primary Purpose
The bill requires general powers of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Section 241(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–58; 119 Stat, provides approach to environmental review Section 2403 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (16 U.S.C, and requires license duration, conditions, revocation, alteration, or surrender Section 6 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Electric utilities and power customers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Daines (for himself and Ms. Cantwell) introduced the following …
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