H.R. 2457 · 115th Congress
J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2017
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- House Introduced May 16, 2017
- House Passed Jun 12, 2017 402–1
J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2017
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House amended · Jun 12, 2017
J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2017
(Sec. 2)This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend by six years the time period during which construction must commence on the Red River Lock and Dam No. 3, 4, and 5 Hydroelectric Projects located on the Red River in Louisiana.
The licensee is not required to pay an annual charge for administrative expenses until construction commences.
FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
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About this bill and sources
Official title: J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2017
Latest action (Feb 28, 2018): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-505.
Policy area: Energy · Origin: House · Introduced: May 16, 2017
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- House Introduced May 16, 2017
- House Passed Jun 12, 2017 402–1
Final vote · House · Jun 12, 2017
Passage (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Paul D. Ryan