This bill modifies federal rules governing how hydropower dams are licensed and operated. Specifically, it narrows the scope of environmental conditions that federal agencies can impose on hydropower projects by requiring that such conditions only address the "direct adverse effects" of the dam itself, rather than broader environmental impacts. The legislation affects hydropower companies seeking licenses and the federal agencies responsible for licensing dams under the Federal Power Act. The bill also limits requirements for fish passage systems at dams to cases where they directly mitigate harm to fish populations caused by the specific project. The legislation contains no specific funding amounts or implementation timelines in the text provided.
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