HR 5922 · 111th Congress · Energy

Small-Scale Hydropower Enhancement Act of 2010

Introduced 2010-07-29· Sponsored by Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.(2010-08-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Small-Scale Hydropower Enhancement Act of 2010 - Waives certain restrictive Federal Power Act exemption qualifications for any proposed hydroelectric project that seeks to use a conduit in existence on the date of the enactment of this Act to generate power that does not exceed 1.5 megawatts. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) include structures that have less than 10 feet of head or would result in less than 1 megawatt of capacity as part of a certain study and report required under the Energy Policy Act of 2005; (2) consult with nonfederal and noncontracting interests in implementing this requirement; and (3) implement this requirement on a nonreimbursable basis.…

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Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican