US HB5625 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Engrossed on June 27 2012 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-06-27 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Pending: Senate Energy And Natural Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act - Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to: (1) reinstate the license for either or each of the projects numbered 10822 and 10823, and (2) extend for two years after the date on which either or each such project is reinstated the time period during which the licensee must commence project construction. Directs FERC to: (1) transfer the reinstated licenses to the town of Canton, Connecticut, if it reinstates them and extends the time period during which the licensee is required to commence project construction; and (2) complete an environmental assessment for the projects and update the environmental analysis performed during the licensing process. Sets a deadline for FERC to: (1) reach a final decision concerning the projects, and (2) complete the license transfer if it decides to reinstate either or both licenses. Declares that this Act does not affect certain valid licenses issued by FERC before enactment of this Act or diminish or extinguish any existing rights under any such license.

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Title

Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2012-06-27SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2012-06-26HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2012-06-26HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3985)
2012-06-26HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5625.
2012-06-26HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3985-3986)
2012-06-26HouseMr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2012-05-11HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2012-05-08HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Same As/Similar To

HB1353 (Related) 2011-04-04 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
SB715 (Related) 2011-06-23 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-129.

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