National Dam and Hydropower Safety Improvements Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 4/2/2021
Actions
- 2021-04-02Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
- 2021-04-01Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2021-04-01Introduced in House
- 2021-04-01Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-04-01 (00)
National Dam and Hydropower Safety Improvements Act of 2021
This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to take certain actions related to dam safety.
Specifically, FERC may issue a license for a dam and other project works only if the project meets the relevant safety requirements and the licensee can operate and manage the project works in a manner that ensures dam and public safety. A licensee with an already-issued license must also meet these safety requirements.
FERC must also establish procedures to assess the financial viability of an applicant for such a license.
Finally, the bill requires FERC's Office of Energy Projects to (1) notify a state in certain situations, such as when FERC issues a finding that requires a dam operator in that state to make repairs; and (2) hold a conference with states to discuss dam safety issues.
Cosponsors (1)
- John Moolenaar (R-MI)
Subjects
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Alternative and renewable resources
- Dams and canals
- Emergency planning and evacuation
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
- Floods and storm protection
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Hydrology and hydrography
- Intergovernmental relations
- Licensing and registrations
- Water resources funding
- Water use and supply
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