Electric Facilities Siting Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Electric Facilities Siting Act - Sets forth the findings and declares the purposes of the Act to be in furtherance of the National environmental policy set forth in the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. States that: (1) needed electric power facilities should be constructed in a timely and nationally beneficial manner; (2) there should be long-range planning of the construction and use of the nation's electric supply and facilities, (3) there should be coordinated Federal and State programs. Establishes definitions applicable under this act. Require that each electric utility as part of a coordinated regional plan, shall annually prepare a long range ten year plan which contains and meets certain specifications established by the Federal Power Commission. Requires that public notice be given of the filing of a plan by an electric utility. Authorizes the several States to designate a regional agency for certification of sites of electric facilities. Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to review and to give final approval to an agency so designated by the States. Permits the Secretary to carry out the functions of such agency when none have been approv…