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Version 35 · Passed Senate amended · Nov 16, 2006
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 31, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon the request of the licensee for project numbered 7307, to extend until December 31, 2007, the time required for commencement of project construction.
Instructs FERC to reinstate, effective as of the date of its termination, any license terminated before the enactment of this Act.
People & committees
Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] · D–WV
Legislative record
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Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11105; text as passed Senate: CR S11105)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11105; text as passed Senate: CR S11105)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 546.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici with an amendment. With written report No. 109-303. Minority views filed.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici with an amendment. With written report No. 109-303. Minority views filed.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 109-460.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13162)
Introduced in Senate
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