Jeff Bingaman: “I am glad to agree to whatever unanimous consent the Senator from Tennessee believes is appropriate once we conclude our…”

“I am glad to agree to whatever unanimous consent the Senator from Tennessee believes is appropriate once we conclude our debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Would all Senators suspend to give us an opportunity to report the amendment. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Tennessee [Mr. Alexander], for himself, Mr. Warner, Ms. Landrieu, Mr. McCain, Mr. Allen, Mr. Voinovich, Mr. Brownback, Mr. Burr, and Mr. Bunning, proposes an amendment numbered 961. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To provide for local control for the siting of windmills) On page 697, between lines 6 and 7, insert the following: SEC. 1270A. LOCAL CONTROL FOR SITING OF WINDMILS. (a) Local Notification.--Prior to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issuing to any wind turbine project its Exempt-Wholesale Generator Status, Market-Based Rate Authority, or Qualified Facility rate schedule, the wind project shall complete its Local Notification Process. (b) Local Notification Process.-- (1) In this section, the term ``Local Authorities'' means the governing body, and the senior executive of the body, at the lowest level of government that possesses authority under State law to carry out this Act. (2) Applicant shall notify in writing the Local Authorities on the day of the filing of such Market-Based Rate application or Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Form number 556 (or a successor form) at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.…”