S.Amdt. 1410

SA 1410. Mr. THUNE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to
amendment SA 1407 submitted by Ms. Murkowski and intended to be
proposed to the bill S. 2657, to support innovation in advanced
geothermal research and development, and for other purposes; which was
ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

At the end of subtitle B of title I, add the following:

SEC. 12___. UPPER MISSOURI BASIN HYDROPOWER FEASIBILITY
STUDY.

(a) In General.--The Secretary shall conduct a study on the
potential for hydroelectric expansion and development in the
Upper Missouri Basin.
(b) Contents.--The study under subsection (a) shall include
an examination of the potential for adding hydroelectric
capacity to existing, nonpowered dams in the Upper Missouri
Basin, including--
(1) an assessment of dams with hydroelectric capacity of 1
megawatt or more; and
(2) for existing dams with a hydroelectric capacity of less
than 1 megawatt, the possible use of innovative technologies
to add hydroelectric capacity.
(c) Coordination.--In carrying out the study under
subsection (a), the Secretary may coordinate with the
Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the Interior.

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(d) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
appropriate committees of Congress a report describing the
results of the study under subsection (a).
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