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638 regulating nonfederal hydroelectric dams. The Secretary of the Army exercises regulatory functions in several ways. For example, before an FPC license may be issued affecting the navigable capacity of navigable waters, the plans must be ap* proved by the Chief of Engineers and the Secretary of the Army.783 Furthermore, the Secretary of the Army may direct the inclusion of navigation lights and signals and may pre- scribe rules in the interest of navigation governing the operation of project navigation facilities.784 Similarly, the Fish and Wildlife Service is authorized to rec- ommend, as to the construction and operation of licensed non- federal dams as well as federal dams, adequate provision of the protection of fish and wildlife.785 In addition to the foregoing provisions, several statutes providing for the withdrawal of public lands suitable for certain public purposes are relevant to potential power development.786 The Federal Power Commission may cause the withdrawal of lands for power purposes under these acts. Furthermore, the Federal Power Act automatically withdraws lands included within any application for a preliminary permit or license, and authorizes the Commission to release power withdrawals in appropriate cases.787 And FPC licenses must contain con- ditions to protect any reservations of the United States.788 The Federal Power Commission also exercises regulatory functions as to rates, services, and the like which have a less direct significance for purposes of this discussion, and which are outlined elsewhere.789 In this connection, however, one duty of the Commission is particularly pertinent to the integrating role of federal regulation: its duty to promote and encourage the voluntary interconnection and coordination of electric 783 § 4(d), 41 Stat. 1065, as amended, 16 U. S. 0. 797(e). 784 § 18, 41 Stat. 1073, as amended, 16 U, S C. 811. 788 Act of August 14,1946, § 2, 60 Stat. 1080,16 U. S. C. 662. 789 Act of February 15,1901, 31 Stat. 790; Act of June 25,1910, § 1, 36 Stat. 847, 43 U. S. C. 141; Act of March 4,1911, 36 Stat. 1235,1253. 787 Act of June 10, 1920, § 24, 41 Stat. 1063, 1075, as amended, 16 U. S. C. 818 (Supp. III). 788 Act of August 26, 1935, § 4(e), 49 Stat. 838, 840, as amended, 16 U. S. C. 797(e). 788 See supra, pp.287-289.

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