H.R. 2938 · 109th Congress
Environmentally Responsible Windpower Act of 2005
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jimmy Duncan
- Introduced
- 2005-06-16
- Latest action
- 2005-07-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Summary
Environmentally Responsible Windpower Act of 2005 - States that a wind turbine project must complete its Local Notification Process as a prerequisite to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issuance of its Exempt-Wholesale Generator Status, Market-Based Rate Authority, or Qualified Facility rate schedule.
Requires the lead agency to conduct and complete an environmental impact statement prior to FERC issuance of its Exempt-Wholesale Generator Status, Market-Based Rate Authority, or Qualified Facility rate schedule to a Qualified Wind Project in or near a Highly Scenic Area (or within 20 miles off the coast of a National Wildlife Refuge).