To extend the deadline to commence construction of certain hydroelectric projects on the Red River.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill extends the deadline to begin construction on two hydroelectric projects on the Red River (FERC projects P-12756 and P-13160) by one additional year. If the licenses have already expired, FERC can reinstate them effective from the expiration date, and the one-year extension starts from there.
Who Benefits and How
The licensees holding FERC project licenses P-12756 and P-13160 benefit from additional time to begin construction without losing their permits. Hydropower developers on the Red River gain regulatory flexibility to address delays.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No significant new burdens are created. FERC must process the extension requests following standard procedures. The bill maintains existing good faith, due diligence, and public interest requirements.
Key Provisions
- One-year construction deadline extension for FERC projects P-12756 and P-13160
- FERC may reinstate licenses that expired before enactment
- Extension starts from most recent FERC extension expiration date
- Licensee must request the extension
- Standard FERC procedures and public interest requirements apply
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Extends the construction deadline for two hydroelectric projects on the Red River (FERC projects P-12756 and P-13160) by one year, and allows FERC to reinstate expired licenses.
Key Policy Areas
Energy, Hydropower, Regulatory
Primary Purpose
Extends the construction deadline for two hydroelectric projects on the Red River (FERC projects P-12756 and P-13160) by one year, and allows FERC to reinstate expired licenses.
Policy Domains
Sponsors
Bill Cassidy
R-LA | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Cassidy (for himself and Mr. Kennedy) introduced the following …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_commission"
- → Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
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