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A bill to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects.

4/7/2025, 2:56 PM

Summary of Bill S 730

Bill 115 s 730, also known as the "Hydroelectric Project Deadline Extension Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to extend the deadline for the commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects in the United States. The bill specifically targets projects that have received licenses from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the construction of hydroelectric facilities.

The main purpose of this bill is to provide additional time for project developers to begin construction on their hydroelectric projects. Currently, developers are required to commence construction within a certain timeframe after receiving their FERC license. However, due to various factors such as permitting delays, financing challenges, and other unforeseen circumstances, some developers may struggle to meet this deadline.

By extending the deadline for commencement of construction, the bill aims to provide developers with the flexibility they need to overcome these challenges and move forward with their projects. This, in turn, could help promote the development of clean and renewable energy sources, such as hydroelectric power, which can contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change. Overall, Bill 115 s 730 seeks to support the development of hydroelectric projects in the United States by providing developers with additional time to begin construction, ultimately helping to advance the country's transition to a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly energy future.

Current Status of Bill S 730

Bill S 730 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 27, 2017. Bill S 730 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the Senate on March 27, 2017.  Bill S 730's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 101. as of May 24, 2017

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 730

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 730

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

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