US Congress Senate Bill 1419 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on August 1 2013 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-12-10 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 634.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Act of 2013 - Amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to redefine "marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy" as energy (currently electrical energy) from: (1) waves, tides, and currents in oceans, estuaries, and tidal areas; (2) free flowing water in rivers, lakes, and streams; (3) free flowing water in man-made channels; and (4) differentials in ocean temperature (ocean thermal energy conversion). Requires the Secretary of Energy (DOE), in addition to current consulting requirements, to consult with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in carrying out the program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application to expand marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy production. Expands such program, including by: (1) adding as a purpose the support of in-water testing and demonstration of marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies; (2) incorporating technology development assistance to improve the components, processes, and systems used for power generation from such resources; (3) establishing critical testing infrastructure; (4) increasing the reliability and survivability of such technologies; and (5) supporting in-water technology development with international partners. Extends the authorization of funding for such program through FY2017. Amends the Federal Power Act to authorize FERC to issue a pilot license: (1) to construct, operate, and maintain a hydrokinetic pilot project that meets the criteria listed in this Act; and (2) for such a project located in the ocean if the project covers a surface area of not more than one square nautical mile. Authorizes FERC to grant a pilot license for a project that covers a larger surface area for good cause.

Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Act of 2014

Sen. Ron Wyden [D-OR]	Sen. Angus King [I-ME]	Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR]	Sen. Lisa Murkowski [R-AK]
Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]

Date	Chamber	Action
2014-12-10	Senate	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 634.
2014-12-10	Senate	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Landrieu with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 113-294.
2014-11-13	Senate	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
2014-02-27	Senate	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-284.
2013-08-01	Senate	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6213-6214)
2013-08-01	Senate	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6211-6213)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/1419/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/s1419/BILLS-113s1419is.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/s1419/BILLS-113s1419rs.pdf