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Timestamp: 2019-04-22 16:40:27+00:00

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279 The Commission is authorized to issue licenses for the con- struction, operation, and maintenance of dams or other project works "necessary or convenient for the development and im- provement of navigation and for the development, transmis- sion, and utilization of power" in streams over which Congress has commerce authority, or upon public lands and reserva- tions.110 It may also issue licenses "for the purpose of utilizing the sur- plus water or water power" from a government dam.111 Vol- untary transfers of licenses without Commission approval are prohibited.112 "For the purpose" of enabling an applicant for a license to secure certain project data and evidence of compliance with state law, as required by the Act, the Commission is author- ized to issue "preliminary permits."11S When issued, such a permit is nontransferable and is for "the sole purpose" of maintaining priority of application for such time as the Com- mission deems necessary, not exceeding three years.114 In connection with the Commission's licensing authority, it should be observed that it is also empowered to order an inves- tigation of any occupancy of, or evidenced intention to occupy public lands, reservations, or waters under the commerce au- thority of Congress, "for the purpose of developing electric power." U5 Thereupon, it may issue such order as it finds "ap- propriate, expedient, and in the public interest to conserve and utilize the navigation and water-power resources of the region." ue Exercising this authority, the Commission may 110 § 4(e), 49 Stat. 840, 16 U. S. G. 797(e). Originally before amendment designated § 4(d), 41 Stat. 1065. See also Act of March 3,1921, 41 Stat. 1353 repealing so much of the 1920 Federal Water Power Act as authorized licensing specified uses of "existing national parks and national monuments." 111 Id. 112 § 8, 41 Stat. 1068,16 U. S. 0. 801. 1U § 4(f), 49 Stat. 841, 16 U. S. O. 797(f). Originally before amendment designated § 4(e), 41 Stat. 1066. 114 § 5, 41 Stat. 1067, as amended, 16 U. S. O. 798. 115 § 4(g), 49 Stat. 841,16 U. S. O. 797 (g). 118 Id.

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