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

Bill: 114-hr-3447
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2015-09-08 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: 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

Summary:
action_date: 2015-09-08
text: 
This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon the request of the licensee for FERC project numbered 12642 (W. Kerr Scott Hydropower Project in Wilkes County, North Carolina), to extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence the construction of the project for up to three consecutive two-year periods from the date of the expiration of the extension originally issued by FERC.
 

action_date: 2016-03-15
text: 
(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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-16
text: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 396.
action_date: 2016-03-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-03-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 3 (Roll no. 117). (text: CR 3/14/2016 H1309)
action_date: 2016-03-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 3 (Roll no. 117).(text: CR 3/14/2016 H1309)
action_date: 2016-03-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1364-1365)
action_date: 2016-03-14
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: 2016-03-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3447.
action_date: 2016-03-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1309)
action_date: 2016-03-14
text: Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2016-02-25
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-02-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2016-02-24
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2016-02-11
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2016-02-11
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2016-02-10
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2015-09-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-09-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
action_date: 2015-09-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-09-08
text: Introduced in House