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S.1017: A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to improve the siting of interstate electric transmission facilities, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced April 21, 2015
- Latest Major Action May 14, 2015
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Bill Summary
This bill amends the Federal Power Act to declare U.S. policy regarding the national interstate electricity transmission system, and to ensure that high-priority regional transmission (HPRT) projects are in the public interest. The bill prohibits a project developer from seeking a certificate for construction without first seeking authorization under applicable state law. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) may authorize HPRT...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 14, 2015 |
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
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| April 21, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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| April 21, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) |