Sec. 3. Transmission Ombudsperson
157 words·~1 min read·
/bill/114/s/1217/is/section-3A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
To enhance and ensure the reliability of the electric grid, there is established within the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission the position of Transmission Ombudsperson (referred to in this section as the Ombudsperson ), to provide a unified point of contact for— resolving interagency or intra-agency issues or delays with respect to electric transmission infrastructure permits; and receiving and resolving complaints from parties with outstanding or in-process applications relating to electric transmission infrastructure.
The Ombudsperson shall— establish a process for— facilitating the permitting process for performance of maintenance and upgrades to electric transmission lines on Federal land and non-Federal land, with a special emphasis on facilitating access for immediate maintenance, repair, and vegetation management needs; resolving complaints filed with the Ombudsperson with respect to in-process electric transmission infrastructure permits; and issuing recommended resolutions to address the complaints filed with the Ombudsperson; and hear, compile, and share any complaints filed with Ombudsperson relating to in-process electric transmission infrastructure permits.