Summary
This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend construction deadlines for hydropower projects that were issued a license before March 13, 2020. FERC is authorized, upon the request of the licensees, to extend the deadline for beginning construction on such projects an additional six years beyond the eight-year extension FERC is authorized to provide under current law. The extension must consist of no more than three consecutive two-year periods.
The bill also provides that FERC may reinstate certain expired licenses for projects with construction deadlines extended under this bill, effective as of the date they expire.
Legislative Journey
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 14 (Roll no. 129). (text: CR H3024)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 14 (Roll no. 129). (text: CR H3024)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3026-3027)
HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1020.
HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3024-3025)
HouseMrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
HouseHeld at the desk.
HouseReceived in the House.
HouseMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4797-4798; text: CR S4797-4798)
SenatePassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4797-4798; text: CR S4797-4798)
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
SenateSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
SenateIntroduced in Senate