Electric Consumers Protection Act of 1985. A report submitted to the House of Representatives, Ninety-Ninth Congress, Second Session

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OSTI ID:5750195

The House Committee report on H.R. 44, which amends the Federal Power Act, describes the need for such action to keep statutory preference in original hydroelectric power plant licensing within the purview of the states and municipalities. The purpose is to increase environmental control over new dams and diversions of streams for facilities qualifying under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. History demonstrates the need for public control of its waterways, and the bill is in response to the controversy surrounding the relicensing of plants and competition between private and public utilities. The report cites regulatory issues involving both power and non-power issues, followed by a section-by-section analysis of the legislation. The committee recommends passage of the bill as amended.

• OSTI ID: 5750195
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
CONSUMER PROTECTION
DAMS
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
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LAWS
LEGISLATION
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PUBLIC POLICY
PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATORY POLICIES ACT
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WATER RESOURCES