S-710 : Still Just a Bill

This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend for up to six years the time period during which construction must commence on the Jennings Randolph Hydroelectric Project located on the North Branch of the Potomac River in Garrett County, Maryland, and Mineral County, West Virginia.

Additionally, FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-06-08CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 133.Senate
2017-06-08CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with amendments. With written report No. 115-103.Senate
2017-03-30CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.Senate
2017-03-23IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2017-03-23IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Energy
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Alternative and renewable resources
  • Dams and canals
  • Electric power generation and transmission
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
  • Licensing and registrations
  • West Virginia

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