This bill modifies the Federal Power Act to require federal officials to consider the threat of invasive species when designing and prescribing fishways—structures that allow fish to pass around dams and other barriers. When the Secretary of Commerce or Secretary of the Interior approves fishway designs for hydroelectric dams, they must now consult with the relevant state and evaluate whether the fishway could inadvertently allow invasive aquatic species to spread to new areas. The bill affects dam operators, power companies, and anyone responsible for installing or maintaining fishways on federal waterways. No specific funding or timeline is specified in the legislation; it simply adds this species-protection consideration to the existing federal review process for fishways.
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