Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act
Reported from committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Jun 10, 2026
What it does
The Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act would require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the status of hydropower licensing applications that have been formally notified but not yet approved. The report would cover both new or subsequent licenses where existing licensees have signaled intent to relicense and original licenses sought by citizens, tribes, states, or other entities, provided notice was given at least three years prior. Each report must include specific details such as notice dates, docket numbers, application status, anticipated issuance timelines, upcoming proceedings, and required actions by all involved…
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