States Gain Veto Power Over Interstate Electric Transmission Lines.
This law increases state authority by granting them veto power over the construction of interstate electric transmission facilities within their borders. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is prohibited from issuing permits if a state regulatory body objects to the project. This change aims to better protect farmers and landowners by requiring projects to minimize harm and ensure that compensation for affected parties outweighs negative impacts.
Key points
State Veto Power: Federal regulators cannot approve new transmission line construction if the relevant state entity denies or is reviewing an identical application.
Landowner Protection Mandate: Projects must now demonstrate they minimize adverse effects on farmers and agriculture, and that consumer benefits outweigh the harm to landowners.
Annual Public Reporting: FERC must publicly report annually on the adverse effects of approved projects on farmers and the steps taken to compensate and benefit affected individuals.
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