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H.R. 5445 (100th)

Public Interest Hydroelectric Licensing Act of 1988

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Introduced

3 October 1988

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Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

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Summary

Public Interest Hydroelectric Licensing Act of 1988 - Amends the Federal Power Act to state that it does not mandate licensing of the continued operation of an existing hydroelectric project which is located on non-navigable waters and unimproved since August 26, 1935. Prohibits the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission from issuing a license to any person but the owner of such a project.

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