A bill to reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Clark Canyon Dam.

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Bill Number

S 491

Introduced

Mar 2, 2017

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 131.

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Topics

Alternative and renewable resources Dams and canals Electric power generation and transmission Energy Licensing and registrations Montana Water storage

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Summary

(Sec. 1) 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 Clark Canyon Dam Hydroelectric Project located on the Beaverhead River in Beaverhead County, Montana.

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

Actions

Jun 8, 2017

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 131.
Jun 8, 2017

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-101.
Mar 30, 2017

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Mar 2, 2017

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1579; text of measure as introduced: CR S1580)
Mar 2, 2017

Introduced in Senate

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