H.R. 1353 (112th): Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act

Introduced:
Apr 04, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Christopher Murphy [D-CT5]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:

H.R. 5625 (same title)
Passed House — Jun 26, 2012

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Status

This bill was introduced on April 4, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 04, 2011
Referred to Committee Apr 04, 2011
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

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Full Title

To reinstate and transfer certain hydroelectric licenses and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects.

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Last updated Apr 04, 2011.
4 pages

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4/4/2011--Introduced.
Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act - Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to:
(1) reinstate the license for either or each of the projects numbered 10822 and 10823, and
(2) extend for two years after the date on which either or each such project is reinstated the time period during which the licensee must commence project construction.
Directs FERC to:
(1) transfer the reinstated licenses to the town of Canton, Connecticut, if it reinstates them and extends the time period during which the licensee is required to commence project construction; and
(2) complete an environmental assessment for the projects and update the environmental analysis performed during the licensing process.
Sets a deadline for FERC to make a final decision on reinstatement of either or both projects.

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