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16 U.S.C. § 797a — Congressional authorization for permits, licenses, leases, or authorizations for dams, conduits, reservoirs, etc., within national parks or monuments
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On and after March 3, 1921, no permit, license, lease, or authorization for dams, conduits, reservoirs, power houses, transmission lines, or other works for storage or carriage of water, or for the development, transmission, or utilization of power within the limits as constituted, March 3, 1921, of any national park or national monument shall be granted or made without specific authority of Congress.
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On and after March 3, 1921, no permit, license, lease, or authorization for dams, conduits, reservoirs, power houses, transmission lines, or other works for storage or carriage of water, or for the development, transmission, or utilization of power within the limits as constituted, March 3, 1921, of any national park or national monument shall be granted or made without specific authority of Congress.
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### Statutory Notes
Section, act June 10, 1920, ch. 285, § 30, 41 Stat. 1077, designated the act as The Federal Water Power Act.
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TITLE 16—CONSERVATION
§ 797c
electric power generation facilities by Federal rec-
lamation projects;
‘‘(2) an estimate of the reduction, if any, of project
power consumed as a result of the decreased amount
of diversion;
‘‘(3) an estimate of the increase in the amount of
electrical energy and related revenues which would
result from the marketing of such power by the Sec-
retary;
‘‘(4) an estimate of the fish and wildlife benefits
which would result from the decreased or modified di-
versions;
‘‘(5) a finding by the Secretary of the Interior that
the activities proposed in the feasibility study can be
carried out in accordance with applicable Federal and
State law, interstate compacts and the contractual
obligations of the Secretary; and
‘‘(6) a finding by the affected Federal Power Mar-
keting Administrator that the hydroelectric compo-
nent of the proposed water conservation feature is
cost-effective and that the affected Administrator is
able to market the hydro-electric power expected to
be generated.
‘‘(b) CONSULTATION.—In preparing feasibility studies
pursuant to this section, the Secretary of the Interior
shall consult with, and seek the recommendations of,
affected State, local and Indian tribal interests, and
shall provide for appropriate public comment.
‘‘(c) AUTHORIZATION.—There is hereby authorized to
be appropriated to the Secretary of the Interior such
sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.’’
PROJECTS ON FRESH WATERS IN STATE OF HAWAII
Pub. L. 102–486, title XXIV, § 2408, Oct. 24, 1992, 106
Stat. 3100, directed Federal Energy Regulatory Com-
mission, in consultation with State of Hawaii, to carry
out study of hydroelectric licensing in State of Hawaii
for purposes of considering whether such licensing
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