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Public Law113th CongressEnergy
H.R. 316Became Law

Collinsville Renewable Energy Production Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Jun 30, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on June 27, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Collinsville Renewable Energy Production Act - Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request of the town of Canton, Connecticut (Town), to: (1) reinstate the expired license for either or each of the projects numbered 10822 and 10823; (2) extend for two years after the date on which either or each such project is reinstated the time period during which the licensee must commence project construction, and (3) transfer such license to the Town upon a showing that the transfer is in the public interest.

Sets forth the conditions of such transfer, including those for the protection, mitigation, and enhancement of fish and wildlife and related habitat.

Directs FERC to supplement the environmental impact statement or similar analysis prepared in connection with the issuance of the original license to examine all new circumstances and information relevant to environmental concerns and bearing on the reinstatement or impact of the license.

What just happenedJun 30, 2014

Became Public Law No: 113-122.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5](D-CT)Sponsor
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2committees35actions1amendments6subjects
  • Enrolled Bill
  • Engrossed Amendment SenateMay 22, 2014
  • Reported to SenateJun 27, 2013
  • Referred in SenateFeb 13, 2013
  • Engrossed in HouseFeb 12, 2013
  • Reported in HouseFeb 4, 2013
  • Introduced in HouseJan 18, 2013
  • Public LawJul 1, 2014
  1. Jun 30, 2014President

    Became Public Law No: 113-122.

  2. Jun 30, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-122.

  3. Jun 30, 2014President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jun 30, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jun 25, 2014Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jun 25, 2014President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jun 23, 2014ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  8. Jun 23, 2014ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 3 (Roll no. 340). (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H5605)

  9. Jun 23, 2014NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 3 (Roll no. 340).(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H5605)

  10. Jun 23, 2014FloorH8D000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5611-5612)

  11. Jun 23, 2014ResolvingDifferencesH40142

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  12. Jun 23, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on agreeing to the Senate amendment to H.R. 316.

  13. Jun 23, 2014ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Mr. Kinzinger (IL) moved that the House suspend the rules an agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H5605-5606)

  14. May 23, 2014Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  15. May 22, 2014Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3307-3308; text as passed Senate: CR S3308)

  16. May 22, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3307-3308; text as passed Senate: CR S3308)

  17. Jun 27, 2013Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 123.

  18. Jun 27, 2013Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Wyden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 113-69.

  19. Jun 27, 2013Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Wyden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 113-69.

  20. May 16, 2013Committee

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

  21. Apr 16, 2013Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-32.

  22. Feb 13, 2013IntroReferral

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

  23. Feb 12, 2013FloorH38310

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

  24. Feb 12, 2013FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H441)

  25. Feb 12, 2013Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H441)

  26. Feb 12, 2013FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 316.

  27. Feb 12, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H441-442)

  28. Feb 12, 2013FloorH30300

    Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  29. Feb 4, 2013CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 5.

  30. Feb 4, 2013CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-7.

  31. Feb 4, 2013Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-7.

  32. Jan 18, 2013Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

  33. Jan 18, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  34. Jan 18, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  35. Jan 18, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJun 30, 201449

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on June 27, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Collinsville Renewable Energy Production Act - Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request of the town of Canton, Connecticut (Town), to: (1) reinstate the expired license for either or each of the projects numbered 10822 and 10823; (2) extend for two years after the date on which either or each such project is reinstated the time period during which the licensee must commence project construction, and (3) transfer such license to the Town upon a showing that the transfer is in the public interest.

Sets forth the conditions of such transfer, including those for the protection, mitigation, and enhancement of fish and wildlife and related habitat.

Directs FERC to supplement the environmental impact statement or similar analysis prepared in connection with the issuance of the original license to examine all new circumstances and information relevant to environmental concerns and bearing on the reinstatement or impact of the license.

Passed Senate amendedMay 22, 201435

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on June 27, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Collinsville Renewable Energy Production Act - Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request of the town of Canton, Connecticut (Town), to: (1) reinstate the expired license for either or each of the projects numbered 10822 and 10823; (2) extend for two years after the date on which either or each such project is reinstated the time period during which the licensee must commence project construction, and (3) transfer such license to the Town upon a showing that the transfer is in the public interest.

Sets forth the conditions of such transfer, including those for the protection, mitigation, and enhancement of fish and wildlife and related habitat.

Directs FERC to supplement the environmental impact statement or similar analysis prepared in connection with the issuance of the original license to examine all new circumstances and information relevant to environmental concerns and bearing on the reinstatement or impact of the license.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jun 27, 20131

Collinsville Renewable Energy Production Act - Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request of the town of Canton, Connecticut (Town), to: (1) reinstate the expired license for either or each of the projects numbered 10822 and 10823; (2) extend for two years after the date on which either or each such project is reinstated the time period during which the licensee must commence project construction, and (3) transfer such license to the Town upon a showing that the transfer is in the public interest.

Sets forth the conditions of such transfer, including those for the protection, mitigation, and enhancement of fish and wildlife and related habitat.

Directs FERC to supplement the environmental impact statement or similar analysis prepared in connection with the issuance of the original license to examine all new circumstances and information relevant to environmental concerns and bearing on the reinstatement or impact of the license.

Passed House without amendmentFeb 12, 201381

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act - Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to: (1) reinstate the license for either or each of the projects numbered 10822 and 10823, and (2) extend for two years after the date on which either or each such project is reinstated the time period during which the licensee must commence project construction.

Directs FERC to: (1) transfer the reinstated licenses to the town of Canton, Connecticut, if it reinstates them and extends the time period during which the licensee is required to commence project construction; and (2) complete an environmental assessment for the projects and update the environmental analysis performed during the licensing process.

Sets a deadline for FERC to: (1) reach a final decision concerning the projects, and (2) complete the license transfer if it decides to reinstate either or both licenses.

Declares that this Act does not affect certain valid licenses issued by FERC before enactment of this Act or diminish or extinguish any existing rights under any such license.

Reported to House without amendmentFeb 4, 201379

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act - Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to: (1) reinstate the license for either or each of the projects numbered 10822 and 10823, and (2) extend for two years after the date on which either or each such project is reinstated the time period during which the licensee must commence project construction.

Directs FERC to: (1) transfer the reinstated licenses to the town of Canton, Connecticut, if it reinstates them and extends the time period during which the licensee is required to commence project construction; and (2) complete an environmental assessment for the projects and update the environmental analysis performed during the licensing process.

Sets a deadline for FERC to: (1) reach a final decision concerning the projects, and (2) complete the license transfer if it decides to reinstate either or both licenses.

Declares that this Act does not affect certain valid licenses issued by FERC before enactment of this Act or diminish or extinguish any existing rights under any such license.

Introduced in HouseJan 18, 2013

Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act - Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to: (1) reinstate the license for either or each of the projects numbered 10822 and 10823, and (2) extend for two years after the date on which either or each such project is reinstated the time period during which the licensee must commence project construction.

Directs FERC to: (1) transfer the reinstated licenses to the town of Canton, Connecticut, if it reinstates them and extends the time period during which the licensee is required to commence project construction; and (2) complete an environmental assessment for the projects and update the environmental analysis performed during the licensing process.

Sets a deadline for FERC to: (1) reach a final decision concerning the projects, and (2) complete the license transfer if it decides to reinstate either or both licenses.

Declares that this Act does not affect certain valid licenses issued by FERC before enactment of this Act or diminish or extinguish any existing rights under any such license.