[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1391 Introduced in House (IH)]







108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 1391

To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act for commencement of 
   construction of the Mt. Hope Waterpower project (FERC Project No. 
                     9401), and for other purposes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 20, 2003

Mr. Frelinghuysen introduced the following bill; which was referred to 
                  the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                                 A BILL


 
To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act for commencement of 
   construction of the Mt. Hope Waterpower project (FERC Project No. 
                     9401), and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION 
              PROJECT.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding the time period specified in 
section 13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806) that would 
otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project 
numbered 9401, the Mt. Hope Waterpower project, the Commission may, at 
the request of the licensee for the project and after reasonable 
notice, in accordance with the good faith, due diligence, and public 
interest requirements of that section and the Commission's procedures 
under that section, extend the time period during which the licensee is 
required to commence the construction of the project until December 31, 
2005, if the Commission determines that the licensee will take each of 
the following actions with regard to the project:
            (1) Initiate and document routine checks of security 
        systems, including the burglar alarm and exterior lighting, to 
        assure they are operational and provide a monthly report to the 
        Mount Hope Historical Conservancy and the Morris County Park 
        Commission.
            (2) Check the structure and provide documentation 
        indicating that any and all openings, especially around windows 
        and door casements, the steeple, etc., have been identified and 
        sealed to prevent water damage and animal access and forward a 
        report of the same to the Mount Hope Historical Conservancy and 
        the Morris County Park Commission.
            (3) Clear brush and remove all debris from around the 
        church to assure that the structure is visible from the road.
            (4) Secure the services of a certified pest exterminator to 
        document that the structure is free of pest infestations and to 
        treat as required.
            (5) Provide a certified report acceptable to the State 
        Historic Preservation Office that the structure is sound and is 
        not in danger of further deterioration.
            (6) Provide to the Mount Hope Historical Conservancy and 
        the Morris County Park Commission a list and schedule for 
        completion of items required to stabilize and preserve the 
        structure and the site.
    (b) Reinstatement of Expired License.--If the period required for 
commencement of construction of the project described in subsection (a) 
has expired prior to the date of the enactment of this Act, the 
Commission shall reinstate the license effective as of the date of its 
expiration, and the extension authorized under subsection (a) shall 
take effect on the date of such expiration.
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