A bill to amend section 205 of the Federal Power Act in order to revise the procedure for establishing new schedules of rates, charges, classifications or services.

Summary

Amends the Federal Power Act to direct the Federal Power Commission to hold hearings and render decisions on proposed new rate schedules within 60 days of the date on which such schedule would otherwise go into effect. Suspends the operation of such new rate schedule until the effective date of the Commission's decision within the 60-day period. Stipulates that public utilities may not file proposals for rate increases when similar schedules previously filed are pending before the Commission for final determination.

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Timeline

1. 25 May 1976

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 25 May 1976

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 25 May 1976

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] · D · Cosponsor
• · sscm00 · Standing

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