HR 3800 · 107th Congress · Energy
Federal Investment in Sustainable Hydropower Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.(2002-03-13)
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Federal Investment in Sustainable Hydropower Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to promulgate standards for advanced turbines. Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to: (1) modify hydroelectric licensing and operation fees so that certain advanced turbine installations are entitled to a discount; and (2) give a priority in the scheduling of its licensing processes to licensees that have installed advanced turbines meeting or exceeding specified standards. Amends the Federal Power Act to: (1) prescribe guidelines for an expedited licensing schedule and environmental review of applications; (2) reduce the license duration period from 50 to 30 years; (3) reduce from 30 years to 15 years the minimum term for relicensing; and (4) prescribe guidelines for FERC collection of fees on behalf of State and Federal agencies. Directs FERC to: (1) reimburse legal expenses incurred by any person granted intervener status in any proceeding pertaining to water power and resources development; and (2) require specified royalties for use of public waters. Authorizes FERC to allocate certain royalty receipts to the host State of a hydroelectric project to enhance its fish and wild…
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