S-723 : Still Just a Bill

This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend by six years the time period during which construction must commence on the W. Kerr Scott Hydropower Project located on the Yadkin River in Wilkes County, North Carolina.

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

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-05-24CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 99.Senate
2017-05-24CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with amendments. With written report No. 115-80.Senate
2017-03-30CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.Senate
2017-03-27IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2017-03-27IntroReferralIntroduced 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
  • North Carolina

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