18 CFR 16.17
§ 16.17 Procedures upon Congressional authorization of takeover.
United States · 18 CFR — Conservation of Power and Water Resources · Status: effective
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- 18 CFR 16.17, § 16.17 Procedures upon Congressional authorization of takeover, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/70681
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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.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.