To amend the Federal Power Act to establish a procedure for the siting of certain interstate electric transmission facilities, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates siting of certain interstate electric transmission facilities Part II of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C and creates siting of certain interstate electric transmission facilities. It relies on definition changes, appropriations, grants, and tax rate changes. The main policy areas are Energy, Civil Rights, and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, Tribal governments and members affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates siting of certain interstate electric transmission facilities Part II of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C.
- Creates siting of certain interstate electric transmission facilities.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates siting of certain interstate electric transmission facilities Part II of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C and creates siting of certain interstate electric transmission facilities.
Key Policy Areas
Energy, Civil Rights, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill creates siting of certain interstate electric transmission facilities Part II of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C and creates siting of certain interstate electric transmission facilities.
Policy Domains
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Identified Costs
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill
- Electric utilities and power customers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Whitehouse (for himself, Mr. Hickenlooper, and Mr. Heinrich) introduced …
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