A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to exempt certain small hydroelectric power projects that are applying for relicensing under the Federal Power Act from the licensing requirements of that Act.
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42d open
vs 3,805 other S bills in the 115th — cohort avg 41d
This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to exempt certain small hydroelectric power projects from licensing and other requirements.
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Filing registrants (4)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Energy and Water Appropriations bills, particularly the DOE Water Power Technologies Office and hydropower O&M for Bureau of Reclamation and Corps of Engineers. Energy legislation, including hydropower, pumped storage and marine energy and hydrokinetics (S.724, S.1029, S.1036, S.1460 and H.R. 2274, H.R. 2786, H.R. 2872, H.R. 2880, H.R. 3043). Infrastructure bills. Comprehensive tax reform and/or extenders bills, including the hydropower PTC/ITC (H.R. 4137), CREBs program and others. EPAct 2005 Section 242/243 hydropower production incentives funding and reauthorization (H.R. 3256, S.1336), America's Water Infrastructure Act (S.3021).
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced in Senate
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Sources: Congress.gov
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Energy and Water Appropriations bills, particularly the DOE Water Power Technologies Office and hydropower O&M for Bureau of Reclamation and Corps of Engineers. Energy legislation, including hydropower, pumped storage and marine energy and hydrokinetics (S.724, S.1029, S.1036, S.1460 and H.R. 2274, H.R. 2786, H.R. 2872, H.R. 2880, H.R. 3043). Infrastructure bills. Comprehensive tax reform and/or extenders bills, including the hydropower PTC/ITC (H.R. 4137), CREBs program and others. EPAct 2005 Section 242/243 hydropower production incentives funding and reauthorization (H.R. 3256, S.1336), America's Water Infrastructure Act (S.3021).
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
any legislation regarding the Federal Power Act; any policies or legislatiion impacting renewable energy production and distribution in N.America. Department of Energy electricity transmission policies; Department of Energy Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for compensating base-load power generators; Comprehensive energy legislation. S. 1029, The Small Dam Exemption Act, and S. 1030, the Small Dam Information Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Energy and Water Appropriations bills, particularly the DOE Water Power Technologies Office and hydropower O&M for Bureau of Reclamation and Corps of Engineers. Energy legislation, including hydropower, pumped storage and marine energy and hydrokinetics (S.724, S.1029, S.1036, S.1460 and H.R. 2274, H.R. 2786, H.R. 2872, H.R. 2880, H.R. 3043). Infrastructure bills. Comprehensive tax reform and/or extenders bills, including the hydropower PTC/ITC (H.R. 4137), CREBs program and others. EPAct 2005 Section 242/243 hydropower production incentives funding and reauthorization (H.R. 3256, S.1336).
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2018 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
any legislation regarding the Federal Power Act; any policies or legislatiion impacting renewable energy production and distribution in N.America. Department of Energy electricity transmission policies; Department of Energy Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for compensating base-load power generators; Comprehensive energy legislation. S. 1029, The Small Dam Exemption Act, and S. 1030, the Small Dam Information Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Energy and Water Appropriations bills, particularly the DOE Water Power Technologies Office and hydropower O&M for Bureau of Reclamation and Corps of Engineers. Energy legislation, including hydropower, pumped storage and marine energy and hydrokinetics (S.724, S.1029, S.1036, S.1460 and H.R. 2274, H.R. 2786, H.R. 2872, H.R. 2880, H.R. 3043). Infrastructure bills. Comprehensive tax reform and/or extenders bills, including the hydropower PTC/ITC (H.R. 4137), CREBs program and others. EPAct 2005 Section 242/243 hydropower production incentives funding and reauthorization (H.R. 3256, S.1336).
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2018 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
any legislation regarding the Federal Power Act; any policies or legislatiion impacting renewable energy production and distribution in N.America. Department of Energy electricity transmission policies; Department of Energy Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for compensating base-load power generators; Comprehensive energy legislation. S. 1029, The Small Dam Exemption Act, and S. 1030, the Small Dam Information Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
ASCE's Report Card for America's Infrastructure WIIN Act (PL 114-322) Safe Drinking Water Act Reauthorization Clean and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund FY 18 Interior and Environment Appropriations, FY18 Energy and Water Appropriations H.R. 2872 H.R. 2584 S. 1029 S. 751 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Federal Flood Risk Management Standard H.R. 2156 S. 1926 SRF WIN Act
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
2017 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Public Law 111-48, "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" and "Public Law 111-52, "Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act 2010"-monitored implementation of key Medicaid and health insurance market provisions. Helping Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable Act of 2017 or the HEALTHY KIDS ACT- HR 3921- Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) reauthorization provisions. Keep Kid's Insurance Dependable and Secure Act of 2017 - S. 1827-Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) reauthorization provisions. Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017- S.870- Medicare Advantage (MA) and MA SNP reauthorization provisions; Independence at Home provision. Special Needs Plan Reauthorization Act of 2017- HR 3168. HR 246, Jobs and Premium Protection Act. HR 1370, Continuing Appropriations Act, Department of Defense Missile Defeat and Defense Enhancements Appropriations Act, CHIP and Public Health Funding Extension Act, 2018. HR 3759 and S 1029, Recognize, Assist, Include,Support and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act of 2017. HR 4620, The Protecting Families and Small Businesses Act of 2017 (health insurer fee suspension).
Client expense: $850,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2017 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Energy and Water Appropriations bills, particularly the DOE Water Power Technologies Office and hydropower O&M for Bureau of Reclamation and Corps of Engineers. Energy legislation, including hydropower, pumped storage and marine energy and hydrokinetics (S.724, S.1029, S.1036, S.1460 and H.R. 2274, H.R. 2786, H.R. 2872, H.R. 2880, H.R. 3043). Infrastructure bills. Comprehensive tax reform and/or extenders bills, including the hydropower PTC/ITC, CREBs program and others. EPAct 2005 Section 242/243 hydropower production incentives funding and reauthorization (H.R. 3256, S.1336).
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2017 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
any legislation regarding the Federal Power Act; any policies or legislatiion impacting renewable energy production and distribution in N.America. Department of Energy electricity transmission policies; Department of Energy Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for compensating base-load power generators; Comprehensive energy legislation. S. 1029, The Small Dam Exemption Act, and S. 1030, the Small Dam Information Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
ASCE's Report Card for America's Infrastructure WIIN Act (PL 114-322) Safe Drinking Water Act Reauthorization Clean and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund FY 18 Interior and Environment Appropriations, FY18 Energy and Water Appropriations H.R. 2872 H.R. 2584 S. 1029 S. 751 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Federal Flood Risk Management Standard
Client expense: $487,670 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
2017 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 654 Pacific Northwest Earthquake Preparedness Act of 2017 ASCE's Report Card for America's Infrastructure Levee Safety Initiative National Dam Safety Program Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 Implementation Drinking Water SRF Program Funding WIIN Act 2016 Implementation National High Hazard Dam Rehab Program H.R. 2872 H.R. 2584 S. 1029 S. 7514
Client expense: $487,670 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
2017 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Funding Small Watershed, Dams Rehabilitation program Levee Safety Initiative H.R. 2872 H.R. 2584 S. 1029 S. 751 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Federal Flood Risk Management Standard
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Energy and Water Appropriations bills, particularly the DOE Water Power Technologies Office and hydropower O&M for Bureau of Reclamation and Corps of Engineers. Energy legislation, including hydropower, pumped storage and marine energy and hydrokinetics (S.724, S.1029, S.1036, S.1460 and H.R. 2274, H.R. 2786, H.R. 2872, H.R. 2880, H.R. 3043). Infrastructure bills. Comprehensive tax reform and/or extenders bills, including the hydropower PTC/ITC, CREBs program and others. EPAct 2005 Section 242/243 hydropower production incentives funding and reauthorization (H.R. 3256, S.1336).
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2017 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
any legislation regarding the Federal Power Act; any policies or legislatiion impacting renewable energy production and distribution in N.America. Department of Energy electricity transmission policies; Comprehensive energy legislation. S. 1029, The Small Dam Exemption Act, and S. 1030, the Small Dam Information Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2017 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Energy and Water Appropriations bills, particularly the DOE Water Power Technologies Office and hydropower O&M for Bureau of Reclamation and Corps of Engineers. Energy legislation, including hydropower, pumped storage and marine energy and hydrokinetics (S.724, S.1029, S.1036, S.1460 and H.R. 2274, H.R. 2786, H.R. 2872, H.R. 2880, H.R. 3043). Infrastructure bills. Comprehensive tax reform and/or extenders bills, including the hydropower PTC/ITC, CREBs program and others. EPAct 2005 Section 242/243 hydropower production incentives funding and reauthorization (H.R. 3256, S.1336).
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE