Bill Title
To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.
Committees
House Energy and Commerce Committee
Bill Summary
(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend by six years the time period during which Wilkesboro Hydroelectric Company is required to commence construction on the W. Kerr Scott Hydropower Project located on the Yadkin River in Wilkes County, North Carolina. In addition, FERC must reinstate the construction license if it is expired.
Bill
Sponsor
Committee
House Energy and Commerce Committee
Date
March 15, 2016
Question
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Vote Type
2/3 YEA-AND-NAY
Result
Passed
Description
To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project