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S.723 - A bill to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.115th Congress (2017-2018)

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Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] (Introduced 03/27/2017)
Committees: Senate - Energy and Natural Resources
Committee Reports: S. Rept. 115-80
Latest Action: Senate - 05/24/2017 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 99.  (All Actions)

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Summary: S.723 — 115th Congress (2017-2018)All Information (Except Text)

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Reported to Senate without amendment (05/24/2017)

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(Sec. 1) 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 W. Kerr Scott Hydropower Project located on the Yadkin River in Wilkes County, North Carolina.

Additionally, FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.