A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 119-90.
Official Summary
This act authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend construction deadlines for hydropower projects that were issued a license before March 13, 2020. FERC is authorized, upon the request of the licensees, to extend the deadline for beginning construction on such projects an additional six years beyond the eight-year extension FERC is authorized to provide under current law. The extension must consist of no more than three consecutive two-year periods. The act also provides that FERC may reinstate certain expired licenses for projects with construction deadlines extended under this act, effective as of the date they expire.
GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend the deadline by which licensees must begin construction on certain hydropower projects. The extension aims to provide additional time for project developers to commence construction activities under existing licenses. The bill does not specify the length of the extension or the criteria for eligibility, and no additional details about funding or enforcement are provided in the available data.
The bill mandates FERC to allow more time for hydropower project licensees to start construction, potentially impacting project timelines and regulatory oversight.
- The bill directs FERC to extend the construction commencement period for certain hydropower project licenses.
- It applies to hydropower projects regulated under FERC's licensing authority.
- The bill has become Public Law No: 119-90 as of May 11, 2026.
['Hydropower project developers and licensees who require additional time to begin construction.', 'Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, as the implementing agency managing license timelines.']
['The bill does not specify the duration or conditions of the extension, which may create uncertainty in project planning and regulatory enforcement.', 'Potential administrative burden on FERC to process and monitor extended deadlines.', 'Possible implications for environmental and community stakeholders due to delayed project commencement.']
The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 119th Congress and has been enacted into law. It reflects legislative action to modify regulatory timelines for hydropower projects under FERC jurisdiction. No additional policy area or legislative history details are provided.
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['Delays in hydropower project construction could affect local economic development timelines.', 'Extended deadlines may influence environmental review processes and stakeholder engagement schedules.', 'Potential shifts in energy infrastructure planning due to altered project start dates.']
The absence of detailed provisions in the bill text and summary limits full assessment of implementation and oversight mechanisms. Transparency regarding the length and conditions of the extension, as well as FERC's administrative capacity to manage these changes, will be important for public accountability.
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