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S. 1020119th CongressSigned into lawLatest action May 11, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.
Introduced:
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Hydropower companies licensed before March 13, 2020 can now get up to 6 extra years to start construction.
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This law lets FERC grant hydropower companies up to 6 additional years, in three 2-year extensions, beyond the standard 8-year construction start deadline, for projects licensed before March 13, 2020. Companies must request the extension and show good cause. FERC can also reinstate licenses that expired between late 2023 and the law's signing, then apply the new extension.
Hydropower project developers with FERC licenses issued before March 13, 2020 are directly affected, along with nearby communities, environmental groups, and electric utilities tied to these projects.
The change affects how quickly hydropower projects move forward, potentially slowing the timeline for construction to begin while preserving companies' federal licenses. It does not create new projects or approve new sites.
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Right now: the President signed it. It's law.Now law
Latest action: — Became Public Law No: 119-90.