S. 426 · 99th Congress · enacted
Electric Consumer Protection Act of 1986
Became Public Law No: 99-495.
Latest official action 1986-10-16 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 99-161) Electric Consumers Protection Act of 1985 - Amends the Federal Power Act to amend the conditions upon which hydroelectric power plant licenses shall be granted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to include projects which in the judgment of the Commission are best adapted to a comprehensive waterway development plan for fish and wildlife protection or water supply, flood control and irrigation. Requires the Commission to solicit and consider the recommendations of Federal and State agencies as well as affected Indian tribes when the Commission receives license applications for hydroelectric plants. Requires the Commission to issue a new license to an existing licensee unless it determines that the plans of another applicant are better adapted to serve the public interest. Enumerates the criteria to be used in determining the public interest (including economic impact, need and applicant ability). Sets a license term at 30 years unless the Commission determines that a longer period is necessary. Sets a maximum license period of 50 years. Exempts the hydroelectric project plans of Indian tribes from certain public interest criteria imposed upon new license applicants. Exempts from the provisions of this Act any relicensing proceeding in which the Commission has issued…
Congressional Research Service · 1985-10-22
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