Source: http://ferc.gov/industries/hydropower/gen-info/licensing/small-low-impact/get-started/exemp-licens/project-comparison.asp
Timestamp: 2014-07-31 13:31:13
Document Index: 128555636

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 380', '§ 823', '§ 2705', '§ 797', '§ 4', '§ 4', '§ 5', '§ 4', '§ 4']

FERC: Small/Low-Impact Hydropower Projects: Project Comparison Chart
Small/Low-Impact Hydropower Projects	Project Comparison Chart
Note: The links below are external and you will be leaving FERC's website Qualifying Conduit Hydropower Facility
10-MW Exemption
Installed Capacity Limitations 5 MW or less
40 MW or less
Location Limitations in Addition to Off-Limits Sites
Must be located on a non-federally owned conduit used for agricultural, municipal, or industrial consumption
Cannot be located at an impoundment
Cannot be at a project licensed or exempted under Part I of the FPA as of August 9, 2013
Must be located on a conduit used for agricultural, municipal, or industrial consumption
Cannot be located at an impoundment	Must be located at an existing dam or natural water feature Cannot be located at a dam owned or operated by the federal government Ownership Limitations
Proof of ownership not required, but must verify the conduit is not owned by the federal government
Must have all real property rights necessary to develop and operate the project or an option to obtain such interests
Proof of ownership required at time of filing the application
If located on private lands, must have all real property rights necessary to develop and operate the project or an option to obtain such interests Proof of ownership required at time of filing the application
Proof of ownership not required at time of filing the application; power of eminent domain may be conferred by section 21 of the FPA, 16 U.S.C. � 814
Issued in perpetuity
Up to 50 years for license
May be Subject to the Following Mandatory Conditions
No conditions under the FPA may be imposed
Federal and state fish and wildlife conditions under section 30(c) of the FPA, 16 U.S.C. � 823a(c)
Federal reservation conditions under section 4(e) of the FPA, 16 U.S.C. � 797(e)
Fishway prescriptions under section 18 of the FPA, 16 U.S.C. � 811
3-stage consultation required under 18 C.F.R. � 4.38 With concurrence from all resource agencies, the applicant may seek waiver of the consultation requirements under 18 C.F.R. � 4.38(e)
Integrated Licensing Process (ILP) required under 18 C.F.R � 5
If waiver of ILP regulations was sought under 18 C.F.R. � 5.1(f), and granted, then 3-stage consultation required under 18 C.F.R. � 4.34(i) for the Alternative Licensing Process or 18 C.F.R. � 4.38 for the Traditional Licensing Process
With concurrence from all resource agencies, the applicant may seek waiver of the consultation requirements under 18 C.F.R. � 4.38(e)
Preparation of Environmental Document
Categorically exempt from preparing an environmental document under 18 C.F.R. § 380.4(a)(3)
Categorically exempt from preparing an environmental document under 18 C.F.R. � 380.4(a)(14) unless determined necessary
Prepared consistent with NEPA
Includes powerhouse and connection to conduit (excludes the transmission line and the conduit itself).
Includes all associated lands and facilities, such as the powerhouse, dam, impoundment, transmission line, and any lands that fulfill a project purpose (e.g., recreation, resource protection, and access roads).
Currently projects up to 1.5 MW not charged
Implementing Statutes
FPA section 30(a).
16 U.S.C. § 823a (a)
FPA section 30(b). 16 U.S.C. � 823a(b)
Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) sections 405 and 408.
16 U.S.C. §§ 2705 and 2708 FPA sections 4 thru 27
16 U.S.C. §§ 797-821
Please visit How to File a Notice of Intent to Construct a Qualifying Conduit Hydropower Facility section of our website
18 C.F.R. §§ 4.90-4.96
18 C.F.R. §§ 4.101-4.108
18 C.F.R. § 5 (Integrated Licensing Process)
18 C.F.R. §§ 4.30-4.61(Traditional Licensing Process)
18 C.F.R. § 4.34(i) (Alternative Licensing Process)
For a narrative description of the project types, see: Conduit Exemption, 10-MW Exemption, and License.
Information About Projects Nearby Off-Limits Sites Related Websites
Projects Issued in Less Than 1 Year Updated: September 17, 2013