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HR 951 — To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.

Last action — Became Public Law No: 115-204.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 07, 2017. Enacted.

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Summary

(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend for up to six years the time period during which construction must commence on the W. Kerr Scott Hydropower Project located on the Yadkin River in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Additionally, FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.

Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The amendment adds the specific designation "Public Law 115-204" and details the effective date for the reinstatement of an expired license for a hydroelectric project. It clarifies that if the time required for project construction has expired before the enactment of the Act, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission can reinstate the license effective as of the expiration date. This change clarifies the process for extending deadlines and reinstating licenses associated with this specific hydroelectric project, facilitating better project management and allowing for potential construction to move forward.

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[Congressional Bills 115th Congress] [From the U.S.
[115th Congress Public Law 204] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [H.R.
Government Publishing Office] Public Law 115-204 115th Congress An Act To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.
951 Placed on Calendar Senate (PCS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
<<NOTE:
144 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
July 23, 2018 - [H.R.
R.
951]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
951 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 13, 2017 Received;
read twice and placed on the calendar _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
(a) In General.--Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C.
(a) <<NOTE:
Time period.>> In General.--Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C.
(b) Reinstatement of Expired License.--If the period required for commencement of construction of the project described in subsection (a) has expired prior to the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission may reinstate the license effective as of the date of its expiration and the first extension authorized under subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of such expiration.
(b) <<NOTE:
Passed the House of Representatives June 12, 2017.
Effective dates.>> Reinstatement of Expired License.--If the period required for commencement of construction of the project described in subsection (a) has expired prior to the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission may reinstate the license effective as of the date of its expiration and the first extension authorized under subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of such expiration.
Attest:
Approved July 23, 2018.
KAREN L.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R.
HAAS, Clerk.
951:
Calendar No.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS:
144 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
No.
R.
115-172 (Comm.
951 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.
on Energy and Commerce).
_______________________________________________________________________ June 13, 2017 Received;
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:
read twice and placed on the calendar
Vol.
163 (2017):
June 12, considered and passed House.
Vol.
164 (2018):
June 28, considered and passed Senate.
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Also cites: 16 U.S.C. § 806

Action History

  1. Signed by President.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Became Public Law No: 115-204.

  4. Became Public Law No: 115-204.

  5. Presented to President.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4810)

  9. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4810)

  10. Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 144.

  11. Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-172.

  12. Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-172.

  13. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 116.

  14. Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4826-4827)

  16. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 951.

  17. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4826)

  18. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4826)

  19. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  20. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  21. Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  22. Subcommittee on Energy Discharged.

  23. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

  24. Introduced in House

  25. Introduced in House

  26. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 951 do?
(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend for up to six years the time period during which construction must commence on the W. Kerr Scott Hydropower Project located on the Yadkin River in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Additionally, FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.
Who sponsors HR 951?
HR 951 is sponsored by Foxx, Virginia (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 951?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 07, 2017. Enacted.
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