J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-2457
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4]
Introduced: 2017-05-16 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
Louisiana

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: 

J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2017

 
This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend by six years the time period during which construction must commence on the Red River Lock and Dam No. 3, 4, and 5 Hydroelectric Projects located on the Red River in Louisiana.
 
The licensee is not required to pay an annual charge for administrative expenses until construction commences.
 
FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.

action_date: 2017-06-12
text: 

J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2017

 
(Sec. 2)This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend by six years the time period during which construction must commence on the Red River Lock and Dam No. 3, 4, and 5 Hydroelectric Projects located on the Red River in Louisiana.
 
The licensee is not required to pay an annual charge for administrative expenses until construction commences.
 
FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-28
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-505.
action_date: 2017-06-13
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2017-06-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-06-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 1 (Roll no. 301). (text: CR H4830)
action_date: 2017-06-12
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): 402 - 1 (Roll no. 301).(text: CR H4830)
action_date: 2017-06-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4835)
action_date: 2017-06-12
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: 2017-06-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2457.
action_date: 2017-06-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4830-4831)
action_date: 2017-06-12
text: Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2017-06-12
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 120.
action_date: 2017-06-12
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-176.
action_date: 2017-06-12
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-176.
action_date: 2017-06-07
text: Subcommittee on Energy Discharged.
action_date: 2017-06-07
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-06-07
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2017-05-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: Introduced in House