18 CFR § 16.15 - Commission recommendation to Congress.

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title: "18 CFR § 16.15 - Commission recommendation to Congress."
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title_name: "Conservation of Power and Water Resources"
section_number: "16.15"
section_name: "Commission recommendation to Congress."
chapter_name: "FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY"
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part_name: "PROCEDURES RELATING TO TAKEOVER AND RELICENSING OF LICENSED PROJECTS"
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# 16.15 Commission recommendation to Congress.

Upon receipt of a recommendation from any Federal department or agency, a proposal of any party, or on the Commission's own motion, and after notice and opportunity for hearing, the Commission may determine that a project may be taken over by the United States, issue an order on its findings and recommendations, and forward a copy to Congress.