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

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Congressional Summary of HR 3447

(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.

Current Status of Bill HR 3447

Bill HR 3447 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 8, 2015. Bill HR 3447 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on September 8, 2015.  Bill HR 3447's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 396. as of March 16, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3447

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3447

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAlternative and renewable resourcesDams and canalsElectric power generation and transmissionFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Licensing and registrationsNorth Carolina

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3447

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