S-730 : 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 Gathright Hydroelectric Project located in Alleghany County, Virginia, and the Flannagan Dam and Reservoir Hydroelectric Project located in Dickenson County, Virginia.

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

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-05-24CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 101.Senate
2017-05-24CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-82.Senate
2017-03-30CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
2017-03-27IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1999)Senate
2017-03-27IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
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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
  • Virginia

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