JAMES H. HANCOCK, JR. is a Partner in the firm's Energy section. His practice is focused primarily on the licensing and re-licensing of hydroelectric power projects under Part 1 of the Federal Power Act, including license compliance and administration, re-licensing, Clean Water Act compliance, water withdrawals and project joint uses, water rights, shoreline management, environmental issues and licensing and development of new hydrokinetic and ocean technology. He has also been involved in most legislative and regulatory initiatives affecting the hydropower industry over the past ten years. Mr. Hancock also advises clients on federal election law issues, including registration and administration of political action committees, lobbying registration and campaign finance.
Mr. Hancock has testified before Congress on hydropower legislation and is a frequent speaker on issues affecting the hydropower industry.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
- National Hydropower Association, Board of Directors and Co-General Counsel
Past chairman of Legislative Affairs Committee - Edison Electric Institute
- Chair of the Hydro Power Committee of the American Bar Association's Section of Environment, Energy & Resources
- Energy Bar Association, Past Chairman of Hydropower Regulation Committee