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Bill104th CongressFiled Apr 27, 1995Energy
S. 737

Federal Power Act Amendments of 1996

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Sep 27, 1996)

Federal Power Act Amendments of 1996 - Exempts certain transmission line facilities associated with the El Vado Hydroelectric Project in New Mexico from Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licensing requirements.

Amends the Federal Power Act (FPA) to prescribe circumstances under which certain hydroelectric projects in Alaska having a power production capacity of 5,000 kilowatts or less shall be subject to the licensing authority of the State in lieu of FERC. Grants the licensee of a currently FERC-licensed project the discretion to subject such project to the State's authorizing authority.

Subjects any State authorization for a project located on Federal lands to the approval of the Secretary with jurisdiction over such lands, and to such terms and conditions as that Secretary may prescribe.

Declares that nothing shall preempt the application of Federal environment, natural, or cultural resources protection laws according to their terms.

Excludes from FERC voluntary licensing jurisdiction any hydroelectric projects upon fresh waters in Hawaii, unless a license would be required because: (1) the waters are navigable; or (2) the projects affect interstate commerce, are located on Federal lands, or use water from a government dam.

Directs FERC to extend for three consecutive two-year periods, upon request of a certain licensee, the time required to commence construction of specified hydroelectric projects in the State of Illinois.

Suspends certain FPA use and occupancy fees for a five-year period with respect to a State of Montana political subdivision that accepts the terms of a FERC license for a specified hydroelectric project in Granite and Deer Lodge Counties. Requires payment of such fees in an amount up to $20,000 for any year, after the five-year period, for as long as such subdivision holds such license.

What just happenedOct 4, 1996

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK](R-AK)Sponsor
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  1. Oct 4, 1996CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

    Energy Subcommittee
  2. Sep 28, 1996IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. Sep 28, 1996Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Sep 28, 1996FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  5. Sep 27, 1996Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  6. Sep 27, 1996Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  7. Sep 27, 1996Floor

    Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S11572-11573)

  8. Apr 27, 1995Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 100.

  9. Apr 27, 1995Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski. With written report No. 104-77.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  10. Apr 27, 1995Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski. With written report No. 104-77.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  11. Apr 27, 1995IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

  12. Mar 15, 1995Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources ordered to be reported an original measure.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  13. Mar 15, 1995Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources incorporated provisions of related measures S. 225, S. 359, S. 421, S. 461, S. 522, S. 538, S. 549 in reported measure.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Passed Senate amendedSep 27, 199635

Federal Power Act Amendments of 1996 - Exempts certain transmission line facilities associated with the El Vado Hydroelectric Project in New Mexico from Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licensing requirements.

Amends the Federal Power Act (FPA) to prescribe circumstances under which certain hydroelectric projects in Alaska having a power production capacity of 5,000 kilowatts or less shall be subject to the licensing authority of the State in lieu of FERC. Grants the licensee of a currently FERC-licensed project the discretion to subject such project to the State's authorizing authority.

Subjects any State authorization for a project located on Federal lands to the approval of the Secretary with jurisdiction over such lands, and to such terms and conditions as that Secretary may prescribe.

Declares that nothing shall preempt the application of Federal environment, natural, or cultural resources protection laws according to their terms.

Excludes from FERC voluntary licensing jurisdiction any hydroelectric projects upon fresh waters in Hawaii, unless a license would be required because: (1) the waters are navigable; or (2) the projects affect interstate commerce, are located on Federal lands, or use water from a government dam.

Directs FERC to extend for three consecutive two-year periods, upon request of a certain licensee, the time required to commence construction of specified hydroelectric projects in the State of Illinois.

Suspends certain FPA use and occupancy fees for a five-year period with respect to a State of Montana political subdivision that accepts the terms of a FERC license for a specified hydroelectric project in Granite and Deer Lodge Counties. Requires payment of such fees in an amount up to $20,000 for any year, after the five-year period, for as long as such subdivision holds such license.

Introduced in SenateApr 27, 199500

Federal Power Act Amendments of 1995 - Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to: (1) extend, upon request of a certain licensee, the time required to commence construction of specified hydroelectric projects in the State of West Virginia; and (2) reinstate a previously issued license if it has expired before enactment of this Act.

Authorizes FERC, upon request of a certain licensee, to extend for a maximum of three consecutive two-year periods the time required for commencement of construction of a certain hydroelectric project in Kentucky.

Authorizes FERC, upon request of a certain licensee, to extend until May 31, 2001, the time required for commencement of construction of a certain hydroelectric project in Washington.

Directs FERC to reinstate a certain hydroelectric license previously issued for a specified project in Oregon, and extend for four years from enactment of this Act the time required for commencement of construction.

Authorizes FERC, upon request of a certain licensee, to extend for a maximum of three consecutive two-year periods the time required for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects in Arkansas.

Exempts from FERC licensing requirements certain transmission line facilities associated with the El Vado Hydroelectric Project in New Mexico.

Amends the Federal Power Act to prescribe circumstances under which certain hydroelectric projects in Alaska having a power production capacity of 5,000 kilowatts or less shall be subject to the licensing authority of the State in lieu of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Grants the licensee of a currently FERC-licensed project the discretion to subject such project to the State's authorizing authority.

Subjects any State authorization for a project located on Federal lands to the approval of the Secretary with jurisdiction over such lands, and to such terms and conditions as that Secretary may prescribe.

Declares that nothing shall preempt the application of Federal environment, natural, or cultural resources protection laws according to their terms.

Excludes from FERC voluntary licensing jurisdiction any hydroelectric projects upon fresh waters in Hawaii, unless a license would be required because: (1) the waters are navigable; or (2) the projects affect interstate commerce, are located on Federal lands, or use water from a government dam.

Federal Power Act Amendments of 1996 — Informed