S 1641 · 96th Congress · Energy
National Small Hydroelectric Power Development Act of 1979
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Reported to Senate from the Committee on Environment and Public Works with amendment, S. Rept. 96-774.(1980-05-15)
Plain Language Summary
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National Small Hydroelectric Power Development Act of 1979 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to allot funds for the planning, design, and construction of small hydroelectric projects, when deemed advisable by the Chief of Engineers. Requires the Secretary to enter into a written agreement with a non-Federal entity concerning the operation, maintenance, and repayment of the costs of such projects. Limits the size of and the Federal contribution to any such project.…
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