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S. 1020

Congress: 119

Title

A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.

Summary

This act 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 act also provides that FERC may reinstate certain expired licenses for projects with construction deadlines extended under this act, effective as of the date they expire.

Sponsor

Sen. Steve Daines [R-MT]

Status

Became Public Law No: 119-90.

Status as of Jun 9, 10:14 PM · synced 20d ago

Introduced

2025-03-13

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2 orgs · 7 lobbyists · 2 filings mention S. 1020 (A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.) in LDA disclosures.