18 CFR § 16.17 - Procedures upon Congressional authorization of takeover.

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title: "18 CFR § 16.17 - Procedures upon Congressional authorization of takeover."
title_number: 18
title_name: "Conservation of Power and Water Resources"
section_number: "16.17"
section_name: "Procedures upon Congressional authorization of takeover."
chapter_name: "FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY"
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# 16.17 Procedures upon Congressional authorization of takeover.

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.