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House Unanimously Passes Babin Amendment to Study and Reform Hydropower Dam Licenses in Southeast Texas

Press Release

Date: Nov. 9, 2017
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Infrastructure Energy Environment

On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed an amendment offered by Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) that will authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to examine an issued license for any project that is located in an area that was declared by the President to be a disaster area in 2017.

"The people of Southeast Texas are looking for answers from all levels of government about the terrible floods we experienced in the vicinity of Toledo Bend and Lake Livingston," said Rep. Babin. "By giving FERC an expedited path to examine the licenses for facilities in these disaster areas, they can start to answer those questions and make any necessary reforms or changes as soon as possible.


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