1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Hydropower Development and Jobs Act . 2. Promoting hydropower development at existing nonpowered dams Part I of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 792 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 34. Promoting hydropower development at existing nonpowered dams (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Qualifying facility The term qualifying facility means a facility that the Commission determines is a qualifying facility under subsection (b)(1). (2) Qualifying nonpowered dam The term qualifying nonpowered dam means any dam, dike, embankment, or other barrier— (A) the construction of which was completed on or before the date of enactment of this section; (B) that is or was operated for the control, release, or distribution of water for agricultural, municipal, navigational, industrial, commercial, environmental, recreational, aesthetic, drinking water, or flood control purposes; and (C) that, as of the date of enactment of this section, is not generating electricity with hydropower generating works that are licensed under, or exempted from the license requirements of, this part. (b) Expedited licensing process for non-Federal hydropower projects at existing nonpowered dams (1) Authority to issue and amend licenses and preliminary permits (A) In general The Commission may issue and amend licenses and preliminary permits, as appropriate, for any facility that the Commission determines meets the qualifying criteria under subparagraph (B). (B) Qualifying criteria To be considered a qualifying facility under subparagraph (A), the Commission shall determine that, with respect to the facility— (i) as of the date of enactment of this section, the facility is not licensed under, or exempted from the license requirements of, this part; (ii) the facility will be associated with a qualifying nonpowered dam; (iii) the facility will be constructed, operated, and maintained for the generation of electric power