United States · Bill · S
S. 1208 (109th)
Environmentally Responsible Windpower Act of 2005
Introduced
9 June 2005
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Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6301-6303)
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Summary
Environmentally Responsible Windpower Act of 2005 - States that a wind turbine project must complete its Local Notification Process as a prerequisite to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issuance of its Exempt-Wholesale Generator Status, Market-Based Rate Authority, or Qualified Facility rate schedule. Requires the lead agency to conduct and complete an environmental impact statement prior to FERC issuance of its Exempt-Wholesale Generator Status, Market-Based Rate Authority, or Qualified Facility rate schedule to a Qualified Wind Project in or near a Highly Scenic Area (or within 20 miles off the coast of a National Wildlife Refuge).
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 9 June 2005
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 9 June 2005
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 9 June 2005
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-bill/1208
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/109/s/1208