I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2786 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 6, 2017 Mr. Hudson (for himself and Ms. DeGette ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Federal Power Act with respect to the criteria and process to qualify as a qualifying conduit hydropower facility.

1. Qualifying conduit hydropower facilities Section 30(a) of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 823a(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(C), by striking 45 days and inserting 15 days ; and (2) in paragraph (3)(C)— (A) in clause (i), by adding and after the semicolon; (B) by striking clause (ii); and (C) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (ii).