[104th Congress Public Law 241]
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Public Law 104-241
104th Congress

                                 An Act


 
  To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act applicable to the 
      construction of three hydroelectric projects in the State of 
             Arkansas. <<NOTE: Oct. 9, 1996 -  [H.R. 657]>> 

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

SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF DEADLINES.

    Notwithstanding the time limitations of section 13 of the Federal 
Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon 
the request of the licensee for FERC Projects numbered 4204, 4660, and 
4659 (and after reasonable notice), is authorized, in accordance with 
the good faith, due diligence, and public interest requirements of such 
section 13 and the Commission's procedures under such section, to extend 
the time required for commencement of construction for the project for 
up to a maximum of 3 consecutive 2-year periods. <<NOTE: Effective 
date.>> This section shall take effect for the project upon the 
expiration of the extension (issued by the Commission under such section 
13) of the period required for commencement of construction of such 
project.

    Approved October 9, 1996.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 657 (S. 549):
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HOUSE REPORTS: No. 104-315 (Comm. on Commerce).
SENATE REPORTS: No. 104-76 accompanying S. 549 (Comm. on Energy and 
Natural Resources).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:
                                                        Vol. 141 (1995):
                                    Nov. 13, considered and passed 
                                        House.
                                                        Vol. 142 (1996):
                                    Sept. 27, considered and passed 
                                        Senate.

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