Federal Power Act Amendments of 1996

Summary

Federal Power Act Amendments of 1995 - Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to: (1) extend, upon request of a certain licensee, the time required to commence construction of specified hydroelectric projects in the State of West Virginia; and (2) reinstate a previously issued license if it has expired before enactment of this Act. Authorizes FERC, upon request of a certain licensee, to extend for a maximum of three consecutive two-year periods the time required for commencement of construction of a certain hydroelectric project in Kentucky. Authorizes FERC, upon request of a certain licensee, to extend until May 31, 2001, the time required for commencement of construction of a certain hydroelectric project in Washington. Directs FERC to reinstate a certain hydroelectric license previously issued for a specified project in Oregon, and extend for four years from enactment of this Act the time required for commencement of construction. Authorizes FERC, upon request of a certain licensee, to extend for a maximum of three consecutive two-year periods the time required for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects in Arkansas. Exempts from FERC licensing requirements certain transmission line facilities associated with the El Vado Hydroelectric Project in New Mexico. Amends the Federal Power Act to prescribe circumstances under which certain hydroelectric projects in Alaska having a power production capacity of 5,000 kilowatts or less shall be subject to the licensing authority of the State in lieu of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Grants the licensee of a currently FERC-licensed project the discretion to subject such project to the State's authorizing authority. Subjects any State authorization for a project located on Federal lands to the approval of the Secretary with jurisdiction over such lands, and to such terms and conditions as that Secretary may prescribe. Declares that nothing shall preempt the application of Federal environment, natural, or cultural resources protection laws according to their terms. Excludes from FERC voluntary licensing jurisdiction any hydroelectric projects upon fresh waters in Hawaii, unless a license would be required because: (1) the waters are navigable; or (2) the projects affect interstate commerce, are located on Federal lands, or use water from a government dam.

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• Referred in House (text)

  Referred in House · EN · 28 September 1996

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• Referred in House (PDF)

  Referred in House · EN · 28 September 1996

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• Engrossed in Senate (text)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 27 September 1996

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• Engrossed in Senate (PDF)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 27 September 1996

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 27 September 1996

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 27 April 1995

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 27 April 1995

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 27 April 1995

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