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Public Law105th CongressEnergy
H.R. 1184Became Law

To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act for the construction of the Bear Creek hydroelectric project in the State of Washington, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jun 10, 1997)

Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon request of the project licensee, to extend the time required to commence construction of the Bear Creek hydroelectric project in the State of Washington for not more than three consecutive two-year periods.

Directs the Commission to reinstate any expired license for such project and extend, for not more than three consecutive two-year periods, the time required for the licensee to commence project construction.

Restores an erroneously deleted provision of the Federal Power Act addressing the authority of FERC to revoke hydropower licenses.

What just happenedJul 14, 1998

Became Public Law No: 105-192.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Metcalf, Jack [R-WA-2](R-WA)Sponsor
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  1. Jul 14, 1998PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 105-192.

  2. Jul 14, 1998BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 105-192.

  3. Jul 14, 1998PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Jul 14, 1998BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 8, 1998FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 8, 1998President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jun 26, 1998Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Jun 25, 1998Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7227)

  9. Jun 25, 1998Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7227)

  10. Nov 4, 1997Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 255.

  11. Nov 4, 1997Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 105-136.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. Nov 4, 1997Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 105-136.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  13. Oct 22, 1997Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  14. Oct 7, 1997Committee

    Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.

    Water and Power Subcommittee
  15. Jun 12, 1997Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Water and Power.

    Water and Power Subcommittee
  16. Jun 11, 1997IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  17. Jun 10, 1997FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  18. Jun 10, 1997FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  19. Jun 10, 1997Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  20. Jun 10, 1997FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  21. Jun 10, 1997FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3586-3587)

  22. Jun 10, 1997FloorH30300

    Mr. Schaefer, Dan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  23. Jun 7, 1997CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 71.

  24. Jun 7, 1997CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 105-123.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  25. Jun 7, 1997Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 105-123.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  26. Jun 4, 1997CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  27. Jun 4, 1997CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  28. May 22, 1997CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Energy Subcommittee
  29. May 22, 1997CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy Subcommittee
  30. Apr 4, 1997CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

    Energy Subcommittee
  31. Mar 20, 1997IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  32. Mar 20, 1997IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  33. Mar 20, 1997IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJun 10, 199736

Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon request of the project licensee, to extend the time required to commence construction of the Bear Creek hydroelectric project in the State of Washington for not more than three consecutive two-year periods.

Directs the Commission to reinstate any expired license for such project and extend, for not more than three consecutive two-year periods, the time required for the licensee to commence project construction.

Restores an erroneously deleted provision of the Federal Power Act addressing the authority of FERC to revoke hydropower licenses.

Introduced in HouseMar 20, 199700

Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon request of the project licensee, to extend the time required to commence construction of the Bear Creek hydroelectric project in the State of Washington for not more than three consecutive two-year periods.

Directs the Commission to reinstate any expired license for such project and extend for not more than three consecutive two-year periods, the time required for the licensee to commence project construction.