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Community and Hydropower Improvement Act

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This bill modifies requirements for hydropower projects, including by accelerating and coordinating the environmental review of the licensing of hydropower projects; expediting the licensing process for closed-loop or off-stream pumped storage projects; expediting the licensing process for certain nonfederal hydropower projects at existing nonpowered dams; increasing the involvement of Indian tribes in the licensing process; directing federal agencies and Indian tribes to consider certain effects of dams, such as any adverse effects on fish species; requiring the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to issue regulations that establish procedures for license surrender proceedings initiated by licensees; and establishing a Licensing Administration Reimbursement Fund.

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Bill details

Congress
118
Bill type
s
Introduced
May 10, 2023
Sponsor
Not yet available
Last action
July 19, 2023— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-287.

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