PUBLIC LAW 104-241—OCT. 9, 1996 110 STAT. 3141 Public Law 104-241 104th Congress An Act To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act applicable to the construction Oct. 9, 1996 of three hydroelectric projects in the State of Arkansas. [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 Kmitations 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. This section shall take effect Effective date. 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): 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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