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

1/11/2023, 1:29 PM

(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend by six years the time period during which Wilkesboro Hydroelectric Company is required to commence construction on the W. Kerr Scott Hydropower Project located on the Yadkin River in Wilkes County, North Carolina.

In addition, FERC must reinstate the construction license if it is expired.

Congress
114
Number
HR - 3447
Introduced on
2015-09-08
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/16/2016
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend by six years the time period during which Wilkesboro Hydroelectric Company is required to commence construction on the W. Kerr Scott Hydropower Project located on the Yadkin River in Wilkes County, North Carolina.

In addition, FERC must reinstate the construction license if it is expired.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.
Policy Areas
Energy
Potential Impact
Administrative law and regulatory procedures•
Alternative and renewable resources•
Dams and canals•
Electric power generation and transmission•
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)•
Licensing and registrations•
North Carolina

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/23/2017

(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend by six years the time period during which Wilkesboro Hydroelectric Company is required to commence construction on the W. Kerr Scott Hydropower Project locate...

Latest Action3/16/2016
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 396.