H.R. 1338 · 108th Congress
To amend the Federal Power Act to provide for Federal and State coordination of permitting for electric…
Full title
To amend the Federal Power Act to provide for Federal and State coordination of permitting for electric transmission facilities, and for other purposes.
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Designates the Department of Energy (DOE) as the lead agency for purposes of coordinating all applicable Federal authorization and related environmental review of a proposed electricity transmission or distribution facility upon request of a current or prospective applicant for Federal authorization related to such a facility.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Mar 18, 2003
Designates the Department of Energy (DOE) as the lead agency for purposes of coordinating all applicable Federal authorization and related environmental review of a proposed electricity transmission or distribution facility upon request of a current or prospective applicant for Federal authorization related to such a facility.
Instructs DOE to establish prompt and binding intermediate milestones and ultimate deadlines for the review of and Federal authorization decisions relating to the proposed facility.
Sets a one-year deadline for completion of all permit decisions and related environmental reviews regarding an application.
Requires the Secretary of Energy to consult regularly with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and FERC-approved Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators on changes to the national grid that will improve reliability, relieve congestion, and enhance the capability of the grid to deliver electricity.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: To amend the Federal Power Act to provide for Federal and State coordination of permitting for electric transmission facilities, and for other purposes.
Latest action (Apr 10, 2003): Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Policy area: Energy · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 18, 2003
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No recorded floor vote found.