S 1521 · 118th Congress · Energy

Community and Hydropower Improvement Act

Introduced 2023-05-10· Sponsored by Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-287.(2023-07-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Community and Hydropower Improvement Act This bill modifies requirements for hydropower projects, including by accelerating and coordinating the environmental review of the licensing of hydropower projects; expediting the licensing process for closed-loop or off-stream pumped storage projects; expediting the licensing process for certain nonfederal hydropower projects at existing nonpowered dams; increasing the involvement of Indian tribes in the licensing process; directing federal agencies and Indian tribes to consider certain effects of dams, such as any adverse effects on fish species; requiring the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to issue regulations that establish procedures for license surrender proceedings initiated by licensees; and establishing a Licensing Administration Reimbursement Fund.…

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Cosponsors (5)

2 Democrats3 Republicans