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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Requirement for Annual Hydropower Licensing Reports
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Senate Amendment 6389 would require the Federal Energy Regulatory (FERC) to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the status of pending hydropower license applications. The report would track the progress of both new and renewal license applications that have been in the process for at least three years.
This amendment would create a new federal reporting requirement for the to track the status of hydropower license applications, potentially increasing transparency for applicants and stakeholders involved in long-term energy projects.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Hydropower license applicants
Applicants for new, subsequent, or original hydropower licenses will have their application status and progress tracked in a public report to Congress.
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
The Commission is tasked with compiling and submitting the annual status report to Congress.
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Increased Oversight of Hydropower Licensing
The amendment signals a move toward greater congressional oversight of the duration and status of hydropower licensing processes by requiring specific reporting on applications delayed beyond three years.
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