S. 2046 — A bill to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to issue an order continuing a stay of a hydroelectric license for the Mahoney Lake hydroelectric project in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes. | PoliFocus

S. 2046114th Congress

A bill to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to issue an order continuing a stay of a hydroelectric license for the Mahoney Lake hydroelectric project in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes.

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Energy

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

(Sec. 1) This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request of the City of Saxman, Alaska, to issue a stay of the statutory deadline by which the city must commence construction on the Mahoney Lake Hydroelectric Project located in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska.

In addition, upon request, FERC must reinstate the construction license and make it effective as of the date the stay is lifted.

Subject to certain conditions, FERC is required to extend for up to six years the statutory deadline by which the city must commence construction on the project.

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Related Legislation

H.R. 5302To authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to issue an order continuing a stay of a hydroelectric license for the Mahoney Lake hydroelectric project in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes.
2016-05-19Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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S. 1585A bill to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to issue an order continuing a stay of a hydroelectric license for the Mahoney Lake hydroelectric project in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes.
2015-06-16Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4205-4206)
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Legislative Actions

2015-09-17
Introduced in Senate
2015-09-17
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2015-10-08
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-381.
2015-11-19
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2015-12-16
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 114-190.
2015-12-16
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 114-190.
2015-12-16
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 335.

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