Hansen, Peter E.

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, regulatory and policy initiatives affecting the hydropower industry over the past twenty 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.