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18 CFR 16.17: Procedures upon Congressional authorization of takeover.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 18—Conservation of Power and Water Resources
- CHAPTER I—FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
- SUBCHAPTER B—REGULATIONS UNDER THE FEDERAL POWER ACT
- PART 16—PROCEDURES RELATING TO TAKEOVER AND RELICENSING OF LICENSED PROJECTS
- Subpart C—Takeover Provisions for Projects Subject to Sections 14 and 15 of the Federal Power Act
If Congress authorizes the takeover of a hydroelectric power project as provided under section 14 of the Federal Power Act:
(a) The Commission or the Director of the Office of Energy Projects will notify the existing licensee in writing of the authorization at least two years before the takeover occurs; and
(b) The licensee must present any claim for compensation to the Commission:
(1) Within six months of issuance of the notice of takeover; and
(2) As provided in section 14 of the Federal Power Act.
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