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Pacific Northwest Pumped Storage Hydropower Development Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2641| House 
| Updated: 12/15/2022
Dan Newhouse

Dan Newhouse

Republican Representative

Washington

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Pacific Northwest Pumped Storage Hydropower Development Act of 2021 This bill provides the Department of the Interior exclusive authority to develop hydropower facilities in certain instances and contains other related provisions. Specifically, Interior shall have exclusive authority to develop small conduit hydropower using Bureau of Reclamation facilities and pumped storage hydropower that exclusively use bureau reservoirs. Currently, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) also has regulatory authority over some of the bureau infrastructure involved in such projects, so some projects require approval from both Interior and FERC. The bill also imposes various requirements related to certain proposed projects involving specified tribes in Washington State. Before Interior may issue a lease to use power generated from such a project, the parties involved must agree to a study plan that lays out certain information, time lines, and procedures for addressing issues. Such a lease must also meet certain requirements, such as conditions to ensure that the project will not interfere with the tribes' hunting and fishing rights.

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Timeline
Apr 19, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 20, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1246
Introduced in Senate
May 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
May 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
May 26, 2021
Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
May 26, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
May 26, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 26, 2021
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
Dec 15, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 463.
Dec 15, 2022
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-644.
  • April 19, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 19, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • April 20, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1246
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 21, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • May 21, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • May 26, 2021
    Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.


  • May 26, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • May 26, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 26, 2021
    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.


  • December 15, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 463.


  • December 15, 2022
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-644.

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • S 117-1246: Pacific Northwest Pumped Storage Hydropower Development Act of 2021
  • HR 117-3684: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
  • S 117-2377: Energy Infrastructure Act
Alternative and renewable resourcesElectric power generation and transmissionIndian lands and resources rightsWashington StateWater storageWater use and supply

Pacific Northwest Pumped Storage Hydropower Development Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2641| House 
| Updated: 12/15/2022
Pacific Northwest Pumped Storage Hydropower Development Act of 2021 This bill provides the Department of the Interior exclusive authority to develop hydropower facilities in certain instances and contains other related provisions. Specifically, Interior shall have exclusive authority to develop small conduit hydropower using Bureau of Reclamation facilities and pumped storage hydropower that exclusively use bureau reservoirs. Currently, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) also has regulatory authority over some of the bureau infrastructure involved in such projects, so some projects require approval from both Interior and FERC. The bill also imposes various requirements related to certain proposed projects involving specified tribes in Washington State. Before Interior may issue a lease to use power generated from such a project, the parties involved must agree to a study plan that lays out certain information, time lines, and procedures for addressing issues. Such a lease must also meet certain requirements, such as conditions to ensure that the project will not interfere with the tribes' hunting and fishing rights.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

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Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Apr 19, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 20, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1246
Introduced in Senate
May 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
May 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
May 26, 2021
Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
May 26, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
May 26, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 26, 2021
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
Dec 15, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 463.
Dec 15, 2022
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-644.
  • April 19, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 19, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • April 20, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1246
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 21, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • May 21, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • May 26, 2021
    Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.


  • May 26, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • May 26, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 26, 2021
    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.


  • December 15, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 463.


  • December 15, 2022
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-644.
Dan Newhouse

Dan Newhouse

Republican Representative

Washington

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • S 117-1246: Pacific Northwest Pumped Storage Hydropower Development Act of 2021
  • HR 117-3684: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
  • S 117-2377: Energy Infrastructure Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesElectric power generation and transmissionIndian lands and resources rightsWashington StateWater storageWater use and supply