A bill to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Alaska.
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Became Public Law No: 109-297.
Official Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon licensee request, to extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence construction of a hydroelectric project in Alaska for three consecutive two-year periods beyond the date that is four years after the license's date of issuance.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend the deadline for starting construction on a hydroelectric project in Alaska. Specifically, upon request from the licensee, FERC can grant up to three consecutive extensions, each lasting two years, beyond the original four-year deadline after the license issuance date. The bill applies only to hydroelectric projects in the State of Alaska and aims to provide additional time for project commencement under certain conditions.
The law allows FERC to extend construction start deadlines for hydroelectric projects in Alaska by up to six additional years beyond the original four-year period, upon licensee request.
- FERC can grant extensions to the construction commencement deadline for hydroelectric projects in Alaska.
- Extensions can be requested for three consecutive two-year periods, totaling up to six additional years.
- The original deadline for starting construction is four years from the license issuance date.
['Hydroelectric project licensees in Alaska', 'Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) through regulatory flexibility', 'Potentially local communities and stakeholders involved in hydroelectric development']
['Extended deadlines may delay project completion and associated benefits such as energy production.', 'Additional extensions could complicate regulatory oversight and enforcement of construction timelines.', 'The bill does not specify criteria or limits for granting extensions beyond the stated periods, which may affect consistency in application.']
The bill was introduced and passed during the 109th Congress and was signed into law on October 5, 2006. It reflects a legislative decision to provide regulatory flexibility to hydroelectric project developers in Alaska, likely in response to challenges in meeting original construction deadlines. The bill has not been amended since introduction.
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['Extended construction timelines could affect energy supply projections and planning in Alaska.', 'Delays in project commencement might impact local economic development tied to hydroelectric projects.', "Regulatory flexibility may encourage more applications for license extensions, potentially increasing FERC's administrative workload."]
The bill provides FERC with discretionary authority to extend construction deadlines multiple times, which underscores the importance of transparent criteria and oversight for granting such extensions. Monitoring how these extensions are applied and their impact on project timelines and regulatory compliance will be key for government transparency and accountability.
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