Political Quotes

“I rise in support of H.R. 4417, legislation which would require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend, upon the licensee's request and subject to compliance with commission procedures, the deadline for the commencement of construction of the proposed Tygart Dam Hydroelectric Project in West Virginia. That extension in this bill would be for a period of 1 year. The project was originally licensed in 1989, but has not begun construction due to a lack of utility contracts in order to make the project financially viable. Those dynamics have now changed and the contractor is actively negotiating for the purchase of electricity to be produced by the facility. The project enjoys strong local support in the community in West Virginia in which it will be located. The bill was also approved by the Energy and Commerce Committee by voice vote and is noncontroversial, and I urge approval of the legislation.”