To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects.
J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2017
(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend by six years the time period during which construction must commence on the Red River Lock and Dam No. 3, 4, and 5 Hydroelectric Projects located on the Red River in Louisiana.
The licensee is not required to pay an annual charge for administrative expenses until construction commences.
FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.
Became Public Law No: 115-270.
Became Public Law No: 115-244.
Held at the desk.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Subcommittee on Energy Discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-176.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-176.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 120.
Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4830-4831)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2457.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4835)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 1 (Roll no. 301).(text: CR H4830)
Roll Call #301 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 1 (Roll no. 301). (text: CR H4830)
Roll Call #301 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-505.