To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects in Connecticut, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hr-971
Sponsor: Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2]
Introduced: 2005-02-17 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Connecticut
Hydroelectric power
Law
Licenses
Water Resources Development

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: 
Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend through May 30, 2007, the time period during which the licensee is required to commence construction for projects numbered 11547, 10822, and 10823 in the State of Connecticut.
 
Requires the Commission thereafter, upon licensee request, to extend the time period for construction of such project for two consecutive two-year periods.
 
Directs the Commission to reinstate the licenses for such projects effective as of their respective expiration dates. States that the first authorized extension for each such project shall take effect on its expiration date.

action_date: 2006-09-26
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend through May 30, 2007, the time period during which the licensee is required to commence construction for projects numbered 11547, 10822, and 10823 in the State of Connecticut.
 
Requires the Commission thereafter, upon licensee request, to extend the time period for construction of such project for two consecutive two-year periods.
 
Directs the Commission to reinstate the licenses for such projects effective as of their respective expiration dates. States that the first authorized extension for each such project shall take effect on its expiration date.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-11-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2006-09-27
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2006-09-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-09-26
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7452)
action_date: 2006-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7452)
action_date: 2006-09-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 971.
action_date: 2006-09-26
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7452-7453)
action_date: 2006-09-26
text: Mr. Otter moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2006-09-26
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 413.
action_date: 2006-09-26
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 109-683.
action_date: 2006-09-26
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 109-683.
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-03-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Introduced in House