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Title 18 → Chapter I → Subchapter B → Part 4

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 4—LICENSES, PERMITS, EXEMPTIONS, AND DETERMINATION OF PROJECT COSTS

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Subpart A—DETERMINATION OF COST OF PROJECTS CONSTRUCTED UNDER LICENSE

§4.1
Initial cost statement.
§4.3
Report on project cost.
§4.4
Service of report.
§4.5
Time for filing protest.
§4.6
Burden of proof.
§4.7
Findings.
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Subpart B—DETERMINATION OF FAIR VALUE OF CONSTRUCTED PROJECTS, UNDER SECTION 23(A) OF THE ACT

§4.10
Valuation data.
§4.11
Reports.
§4.12
Service of report.
§4.13
Time for filing protest.
§4.14
Hearing upon report.
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Subpart C—DETERMINATION OF COST OF CONSTRUCTED PROJECTS NOT SUBJECT TO SECTION 23(A) OF THE ACT

§4.20
Initial statement.
§4.21
Reports.
§4.22
Service of report.
§4.23
Time for filing protest.
§4.24
Determination of cost.
§4.25
Findings.
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Subpart D—APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PERMIT, LICENSE OR EXEMPTION: GENERAL PROVISIONS

§4.30
Applicability and definitions.
§4.31
Initial or competing application: who may file.
§4.32
Acceptance for filing or rejection; information to be made available to the public; requests for additional studies.
§4.33
Limitations on submitting applications.
§4.34
Hearings on applications; consultation on terms and conditions; motions to intervene; alternative procedures.
§4.35
Amendment of application; date of acceptance.
§4.36
Competing applications: deadlines for filing; notices of intent; comparisons of plans of development.
§4.37
Rules of preference among competing applications.
§4.38
Consultation requirements.
§4.39
Specifications for maps and drawings.
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Subpart E—APPLICATION FOR LICENSE FOR MAJOR UNCONSTRUCTED PROJECT AND MAJOR MODIFIED PROJECT

§4.40
Applicability.
§4.41
Contents of application.
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Subpart F—APPLICATION FOR LICENSE FOR MAJOR PROJECT—EXISTING DAM

§4.50
Applicability.
§4.51
Contents of application.
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Subpart G—APPLICATION FOR LICENSE FOR MINOR WATER POWER PROJECTS AND MAJOR WATER POWER PROJECTS 5 MEGAWATTS OR LESS

§4.60
Applicability and notice to agencies.
§4.61
Contents of application.
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Subpart H—APPLICATION FOR LICENSE FOR TRANSMISSION LINE ONLY

§4.70
Applicability.
§4.71
Contents of application.
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Subpart I—APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PERMIT; AMENDMENT AND CANCELLATION OF PRELIMINARY PERMIT

§4.80
Applicability.
§4.81
Contents of application.
§4.82
Amendments.
§4.83
Cancellation and loss of priority.
§4.84
Surrender of permit.
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Subpart J—EXEMPTION OF SMALL CONDUIT HYDROELECTRIC FACILITIES

§4.90
Applicability and purpose.
§4.91
[Reserved]
§4.92
Contents of exemption application.
§4.93
Action on exemption applications.
§4.94
Standard terms and conditions of exemption.
§4.95
Surrender of exemption.
§4.96
Amendment of exemption.
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Subpart K—EXEMPTION OF SMALL HYDROELECTRIC POWER PROJECTS OF 10 MEGAWATTS OR LESS

§4.101
Applicability.
§4.102
Surrender of exemption.
§4.103
General provisions for case-specific exemption.
§4.104
Amendment of exemption.
§4.105
Action on exemption applications.
§4.106
Standard terms and conditions of case-specific exemption from licensing.
§4.107
Contents of application for exemption from licensing.
§4.108
Contents of application for exemption from provisions other than licensing.
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Subpart L—APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF LICENSE

§4.200
Applicability.
§4.201
Contents of application.
§4.202
Alteration and extension of license.
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Subpart M—FEES UNDER SECTION 30(E) OF THE ACT

§4.300
Purpose, definitions, and applicability.
§4.301
Notice to fish and wildlife agencies and estimation of fees prior to filing.
§4.302
Fees at filing.
§4.303
Post-filing procedures.
§4.304
Payment.
§4.305
Enforcement.
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Subpart N—NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSTRUCT QUALIFYING CONDUIT HYDROPOWER FACILITIES

§4.400
Applicability and purpose.
§4.401
Contents of notice of intent to construct a qualifying conduit hydropower facility.

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