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H.R. 4696 (115th)

Promoting Hydropower Development at Existing Nonpowered Dams Act

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Introduced

20 December 2017

Last action

22 December 2017 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Sponsors

Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

11 August 2025

Energy

Summary

Promoting Hydropower Development at Existing Nonpowered Dams Act This bill amends the Federal Power Act to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to establish an expedited process for issuing and amending licenses and preliminary permits for new hydropower facilities at existing nonpowered dams. Before licensing the hydropower facility, FERC must assess the safety of existing nonfederal dams and other nonfederal structures. Licensees of hydropower facility are not required to pay an annual charge for administrative expenses until construction commences.

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Timeline

  1. 20 December 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 December 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 December 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 December 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

    Source: Committee

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