H.R. 2938: To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.
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H.R. 2938: To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.
111th Congress · introduced 2009-06-18 · Energy · Latest: Became Public Law No: 111-60.
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- Where it came from: introduced 2009-06-18 · official record
- Who proposed it: Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12] · what a sponsor is
- What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 608 (2009): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, HR2938 (2009-07-22), Passed. See all
- Where it stands now: Became Public Law No: 111-60. (final step reached)
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Official title
To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.
Plain summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), at the request of the project licensee, and after reasonable notice, in accordance with specified good faith, due diligence, and public interest requirements and FERC procedures, to extend for up to three consecutive two-year periods the time period during which the licensee must commence construction of hydroelectric project numbered 12187 (in Illinois). Authorizes FERC to reinstate the license, effective as of its expiration date, if the existing period required for commencement of construction has expired before enactment of this Act.
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Official text
To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.
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Sponsor: Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12] · 1 cosponsors
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Recorded votes
- House roll call 608 (2009): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, HR2938 (2009-07-22): Passed
Sources
- Congressional Research Service summary (Public Law)
- Congress.gov
- Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-111hr2938.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/111/hr>
Record fed-us-cong111-hr2938 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong111 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong111