Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act
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Overview
This bill amends the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 to encourage the development of hydropower projects at Bureau of Reclamation facilities, particularly in rural areas. It broadens the types of hydropower projects eligible for consideration and clarifies the roles of the Bureau of Reclamation and non-Federal entities in operating and maintaining these facilities. The changes aim to stimulate job creation and expand hydropower capacity within existing Reclamation projects.
Key provisions
- Expands eligible hydropower projects to include all Bureau of Reclamation facilities, not just small conduit hydropower.
- Clarifies the roles of the Bureau of Reclamation and non-Federal entities in operating and maintaining hydropower facilities.
- Modifies contract language related to municipal water supply.
- Defines ‘reserved works facility’ as Bureau of Reclamation facilities with retained operation and maintenance responsibilities.
- Defines ‘transferred works facility’ as projects operated and maintained by non-Federal entities under contract.
- Extends the duration of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission authorizations for hydropower projects.
- Specifies that the Bureau of Reclamation retains exclusive jurisdiction over project sites once authorizations expire.
- Adds a provision limiting the expansion of the Bureau of Reclamation’s power privilege lease.
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