Summary

Requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (the Commission) to send Congress an annual report about certain pending license proceedings. The first report must be delivered within 180 days of the law taking effect and must list cases where an existing licensee gave notice at least three years earlier that it planned to apply for a new license but no new license has been yet issued, along with status details and next steps.

Key Points

• Creates an annual reporting duty for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to Congress.
• First report required within 180 days of enactment; thereafter reports are due yearly.
• Covers license proceedings where an existing licensee signaled intent to apply at least three years earlier but no new license has been issued.
• Each report must include notice date, docket number, application status, expected issuance date, upcoming proceedings, and required actions.
• Aims to improve transparency and congressional oversight of multi-year licensing delays.
• Imposes an administrative recordkeeping and reporting obligation on the Commission but does not alter licensing standards or grant funding.
• Does not create or authorize specific appropriations for producing the report.
• Does not change deadlines for issuing licenses or require agencies to take particular substantive actions.

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