H.R. 3657 - Civic Minded

H.R. 3657

Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act

📅 Sep 25, 2026

Summary:

• Amends the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to submit annual reports to Congress on the status of ongoing hydropower relicensing applications
• Reports must cover licensing processes where notice of intent was filed at least 3 years prior but licenses have not yet been issued
• Reports must include specific information such as dates, docket numbers, application status, and anticipated issuance dates

Additional Details:

• The first report must be submitted within 180 days of enactment, with annual reports required thereafter
• Reports must describe ongoing or completed actions required of existing licensees, applicants, the Commission, fish and wildlife agencies, and other agencies
• Information in reports must be disaggregated by license type (new licenses, subsequent licenses under section 15, or original licenses under section 4(e))

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