I 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3228 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 15, 2009 Mr. Murphy of Connecticut introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To reinstate and transfer certain hydroelectric licenses and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects in the Town of Canton, Connecticut.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act.

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Extension of time and reinstatement of expired licenses for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Projects numbered 10822 and 10823

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 projects numbered 10822 and 10823, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (referred to in this Act as the Commission) shall, upon the enactment of this Act— (1)reinstate the licenses effective as of the date of their termination; and (2)extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence the construction of each project to and including February 23, 2011.

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Transfer of licenses to the Town of Canton, Connecticut

Notwithstanding section 8 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 801) or any other provision thereof, the Commission is directed to transfer the licenses for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission projects numbered 10822 and 10823, without delay or the institution of any proceedings, to the Town of Canton, Connecticut, not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.