[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 59 (Thursday, March 30, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E743]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         MOUNT HOPE FERC LICENSE

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 30, 1995
  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce legislation 
to extend the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [FERC] license for 
the Mt. Hope Hydroelectric Project in Rockaway Township, NJ.
  The proposed Mt. Hope Waterpower Project is an advanced pumped 
storage hydroelectric plant which is the third largest hydroelectric 
plant in the country to be licensed by FERC.
  Since its inception, the sponsors of this project have been 
diligently working to see that this proposal can become a reality. I 
introduce this legislation today to allow the project developers to 
have every opportunity, in this period of electric energy deregulation, 
to convince power purchasers of the merits of this project.
  This project will generate 2,000 megawatts of electricity--enough 
power to heat and light a \1/2\-million homes and businesses in the 
Northeast at times of peak demand. It brings many benefits to the 
consumers of not only New Jersey but also New York, Pennsylvania, 
Maryland, and Delaware.
  In addition to power production, this project will mean a significant 
reduction in air pollution and will help New Jersey meet its Clean Air 
Act goals. It is estimated that up to 50 tons of air pollution in the 
regional area will be eliminated if Mt. Hope is used for power 
generation instead of burning traditional fossil fuels.
  I am very encouraged by the progress this project has made thus far 
and I hope that with this extension, the project will soon become a 
reality. I urge my colleagues to cosponsor this important legislation 
and will work with the Commerce Committee members to see that this 
legislation is considered soon.




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