The bill S.113, introduced by Senator Harrison, mandates the Agency of Transportation to actively engage in the federal relicensing process for the Bellows Falls Hydroelectric Project. Specifically, the Agency is required to submit comments and proposed terms to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that would obligate the project’s owner or operator to develop a plan and contribute financially to the maintenance, repair, and potential replacement of publicly owned bridges that span the power canal supplying water to the facility. The bill emphasizes the importance of these bridges for the local community, highlighting their role in providing access to essential services and supporting economic redevelopment efforts.

Additionally, the Agency must support its request with evidence demonstrating the necessity of the bridges and the canal's role in the project’s operation. The bill outlines several key points, including the canal's exclusive function for the project, its impact on community connectivity, and the critical nature of the bridges for both regular and emergency access. Furthermore, the Agency is required to share all submitted materials with the relevant House and Senate Committees on Transportation. The act is set to take effect upon passage.