HR 2274 · 115th Congress · Energy
HYPE Act
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EnactedLatest: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 135.(2017-06-13)
Plain Language Summary
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HYdropower Permit Extension Act or the HYPE Act This bill amends the Federal Power Act to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue a preliminary permit to a hydropower construction license applicant for up to four years, instead of three. FERC may extend a preliminary permit once for no more than four years and may issue an additional four-year extension if it determines there are extraordinary circumstances that warrant the issuance of an additional extension. Additionally, FERC may extend the time a licensee has to commence construction on a project for up to eight years. Under current law, FERC may extend the license for no more than two years.…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 2274, HYdropower Permit Extension Act
Jun 12, 2017As ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on June 7, 2017
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