Collinsville Renewable Energy Production Act

Bill: 113-hr-316
Sponsor: Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5]
Introduced: 2013-01-18 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Connecticut
Dams and canals
Electric power generation and transmission
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Licensing and registrations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-01-18
text: 
Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act - Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to: (1) reinstate the license for either or each of the projects numbered 10822 and 10823, and (2) extend for two years after the date on which either or each such project is reinstated the time period during which the licensee must commence project construction.
 
Directs FERC to: (1) transfer the reinstated licenses to the town of Canton, Connecticut, if it reinstates them and extends the time period during which the licensee is required to commence project construction; and (2) complete an environmental assessment for the projects and update the environmental analysis performed during the licensing process.
 
Sets a deadline for FERC to: (1) reach a final decision concerning the projects, and (2) complete the license transfer if it decides to reinstate either or both licenses.
 
Declares that this Act does not affect certain valid licenses issued by FERC before enactment of this Act or diminish or extinguish any existing rights under any such license.

action_date: 2013-02-04
text: 

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

 

 
Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act - Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to: (1) reinstate the license for either or each of the projects numbered 10822 and 10823, and (2) extend for two years after the date on which either or each such project is reinstated the time period during which the licensee must commence project construction.
 
Directs FERC to: (1) transfer the reinstated licenses to the town of Canton, Connecticut, if it reinstates them and extends the time period during which the licensee is required to commence project construction; and (2) complete an environmental assessment for the projects and update the environmental analysis performed during the licensing process.
 
Sets a deadline for FERC to: (1) reach a final decision concerning the projects, and (2) complete the license transfer if it decides to reinstate either or both licenses.
 
Declares that this Act does not affect certain valid licenses issued by FERC before enactment of this Act or diminish or extinguish any existing rights under any such license.

action_date: 2013-02-12
text: 

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

 
Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act - Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to: (1) reinstate the license for either or each of the projects numbered 10822 and 10823, and (2) extend for two years after the date on which either or each such project is reinstated the time period during which the licensee must commence project construction.
 
Directs FERC to: (1) transfer the reinstated licenses to the town of Canton, Connecticut, if it reinstates them and extends the time period during which the licensee is required to commence project construction; and (2) complete an environmental assessment for the projects and update the environmental analysis performed during the licensing process.
 
Sets a deadline for FERC to: (1) reach a final decision concerning the projects, and (2) complete the license transfer if it decides to reinstate either or both licenses.
 
Declares that this Act does not affect certain valid licenses issued by FERC before enactment of this Act or diminish or extinguish any existing rights under any such license.

action_date: 2013-06-27
text: 
Collinsville Renewable Energy Production Act - Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request of the town of Canton, Connecticut (Town), to: (1) reinstate the expired license for either or each of the projects numbered 10822 and 10823; (2) extend for two years after the date on which either or each such project is reinstated the time period during which the licensee must commence project construction, and (3) transfer such license to the Town upon a showing that the transfer is in the public interest.
 
Sets forth the conditions of such transfer, including those for the protection, mitigation, and enhancement of fish and wildlife and related habitat.
 
Directs FERC to supplement the environmental impact statement or similar analysis prepared in connection with the issuance of the original license to examine all new circumstances and information relevant to environmental concerns and bearing on the reinstatement or impact of the license. 

action_date: 2014-05-22
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on June 27, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Collinsville Renewable Energy Production Act - Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request of the town of Canton, Connecticut (Town), to: (1) reinstate the expired license for either or each of the projects numbered 10822 and 10823; (2) extend for two years after the date on which either or each such project is reinstated the time period during which the licensee must commence project construction, and (3) transfer such license to the Town upon a showing that the transfer is in the public interest.
 
Sets forth the conditions of such transfer, including those for the protection, mitigation, and enhancement of fish and wildlife and related habitat.
 
Directs FERC to supplement the environmental impact statement or similar analysis prepared in connection with the issuance of the original license to examine all new circumstances and information relevant to environmental concerns and bearing on the reinstatement or impact of the license.

action_date: 2014-06-30
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on June 27, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Collinsville Renewable Energy Production Act - Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request of the town of Canton, Connecticut (Town), to: (1) reinstate the expired license for either or each of the projects numbered 10822 and 10823; (2) extend for two years after the date on which either or each such project is reinstated the time period during which the licensee must commence project construction, and (3) transfer such license to the Town upon a showing that the transfer is in the public interest.
 
Sets forth the conditions of such transfer, including those for the protection, mitigation, and enhancement of fish and wildlife and related habitat.
 
Directs FERC to supplement the environmental impact statement or similar analysis prepared in connection with the issuance of the original license to examine all new circumstances and information relevant to environmental concerns and bearing on the reinstatement or impact of the license.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-30
text: Became Public Law No: 113-122.
action_date: 2014-06-30
text: Became Public Law No: 113-122.
action_date: 2014-06-30
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2014-06-30
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2014-06-25
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2014-06-25
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 3 (Roll no. 340). (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H5605)
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 3 (Roll no. 340).(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H5605)
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5611-5612)
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on agreeing to the Senate amendment to H.R. 316.
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: Mr. Kinzinger (IL) moved that the House suspend the rules an agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H5605-5606)
action_date: 2014-05-23
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2014-05-22
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3307-3308; text as passed Senate: CR S3308)
action_date: 2014-05-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3307-3308; text as passed Senate: CR S3308)
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 123.
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Wyden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 113-69.
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Wyden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 113-69.
action_date: 2013-05-16
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-32.
action_date: 2013-02-13
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2013-02-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-02-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H441)
action_date: 2013-02-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H441)
action_date: 2013-02-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 316.
action_date: 2013-02-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H441-442)
action_date: 2013-02-12
text: Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2013-02-04
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 5.
action_date: 2013-02-04
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-7.
action_date: 2013-02-04
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-7.
action_date: 2013-01-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
action_date: 2013-01-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2013-01-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-01-18
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 113-122