A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to guide the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in the issuance of licenses to operate existing hydroelectric facilities.
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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
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