H.R. 2072 — To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.

H.R. 2072 — To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this legislation is to give more time to companies that have received licenses to build certain hydropower projects. Specifically, it allows these companies to delay the start of construction for an additional period beyond what is currently permitted by law. The key provisions of this legislation include the ability for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend the construction start time for hydropower projects that were licensed before March 13, 2020. Normally, companies have eight years to begin construction after receiving a license.