HR 2938 · 109th Congress · Energy
Environmentally Responsible Windpower Act of 2005
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.(2005-07-01)
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Environmentally Responsible Windpower Act of 2005 - States that a wind turbine project must complete its Local Notification Process as a prerequisite to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issuance of its Exempt-Wholesale Generator Status, Market-Based Rate Authority, or Qualified Facility rate schedule. Requires the lead agency to conduct and complete an environmental impact statement prior to FERC issuance of its Exempt-Wholesale Generator Status, Market-Based Rate Authority, or Qualified Facility rate schedule to a Qualified Wind Project in or near a Highly Scenic Area (or within 20 miles off the coast of a National Wildlife Refuge).…
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