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16 U.S.C. § 2704 — Loan rates and repayment

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16 U.S.C. § 2704 — Loan rates and repayment

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Page 2215 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 2705 1 So in original. Probably should be ‘‘for a period’’. The Secretary may make a commitment to make a loan under this subsection to an appli- cant who has not met the requirements of para- graph (2), pending compliance by such applicant with such requirements. Such commitment shall be for period 1 of not to exceed 3 years unless the Secretary, in consultation with the Commission, extends such period for good cause shown. Not- withstanding any such commitment, no such loan shall be made before such person has com- plied with such requirements. (b) Preference The Secretary shall give preference to appli- cants under this section who do not have avail- able alternative financing which the Secretary deems appropriate to carry out the project and whose projects will provide useful information as to the technical and economic feasibility of— (1) the generation of electric energy by such projects, and (2) the use of energy produced by such projects. (c) Information Every applicant for a license for a small hy- droelectric power project receiving loans pursu- ant to this section shall furnish the Secretary with such information as the Secretary may re- quire regarding equipment and services proposed to be used in the design, construction, and oper- ation of such project. The Secretary shall have the right to forbid the use in such project of any equipment or services he finds inappropriate for such project by reason of cost, performance, or failure to carry out the purposes of this section. The Secretary shall make information which he obtains under this subsection available to the public, other than information described as enti- tled to confidentiality under section 796(d) of title 15. (d) Joint participation In making loans for small hydroelectric power projects under this section, the Secretary shall encourage joint participation, to the extent per- mitted by law, by applicants eligible to receive loans under this section with respect to the same project. (Pub. L. 95–617, title IV, § 403, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3155.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT The Secretary, referred to in text, and the Commis- sion, referred to in subsec. (a), mean the Secretary of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commis- sion, respectively, see section 2602(3), (14) of this title. § 2704. Loan rates and repayment (a) Interest Each loan made pursuant to this chapter shall bear interest at the discount or interest rate used at the time the loan is made for water re- sources planning projects under section 1962d–17 of title 42. Each such loan shall be for such term, as the Secretary deems appropriate, but not in excess of— (1) 10 years (in the case of a loan under sec- tion 2702 of this title) or (2) 30 years (in the case of a loan under sec- tion 2703 of this title). (b) Repayments Amounts repaid on loans made pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited into the United States Treasury as miscellaneous receipts. (Pub. L. 95–617, title IV, § 404, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3155.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT In subsec. (a), ‘‘section 1962d–17 of title 42’’ was in the original ‘‘section 80 of the Water Resources Develop- ment Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 1962–17(a))’’. The Secretary, referred to in subsec. (a), means the Secretary of Energy, see section 2602(14) of this title. § 2705. Simplified and expeditious licensing pro- cedures (a) Establishment of program The Commission shall establish, in such man- ner as the Commission deems appropriate, con- sistent with the applicable provisions of law, a program to use simple and expeditious licensing procedures under the Federal Power Act [16 U.S.C. 791a et seq.] for small hydroelectric power projects in connection with existing dams. (b) Prerequisites Before issuing any license under the Federal Power Act [16 U.S.C. 791a et seq.] for the con- struction or operation of any small hydro- electric power project the Commission— (1) shall assess the safety of existing struc- tures in any proposed project (including pos- sible consequences associated with failure of such structures), and (2) shall provide an opportunity for consulta- tion with the Council on Environmental Qual- ity and the Environmental Protection Agency with respect to the environmental effects of such project. Nothing in this subsection exempts any such project from any requirement applicable to any such project under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 [42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.], the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661 et seq.], the Endangered Species Act [16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.], or any other provision of Federal law. (c) Fish and wildlife facilities The Commission shall encourage applicants for licenses for small hydroelectric power proj- ects to make use of public funds and other as- sistance for the design and construction of fish and wildlife facilities which may be required in connection with any development of such proj- ect. (d) Exemptions from licensing requirements in certain cases The Commission may in its discretion (by rule or order) grant an exemption in whole or in part from the requirements (including the licensing requirements) of part I of the Federal Power Act [16 U.S.C. 791a et seq.] to small hydroelectric

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16 U.S.C. § 1531 — Congressional findings and declaration of purposes and policy

**(a) Findings** The Congress finds and declares that— (1) various species of fish, wildlife, and plants in the United States have been rendered extinct as a consequence of economic growth and development untempered by adequate concern and conservation; (2) other species of fish, wildlife, and plants have been so depleted in numbers that they are in danger of or threatened with extinction; (3) these species of fish, wildlife, and plants are of esthetic, ecological, educational, historical, recreational, and scientific value to the Nation and its people; (4) the United States has pledged itself as a sovereign state in the international community to conserve to the extent practicable the various species of fish or wildlife and plants facing extinction, pursuant to— (A) migratory bird treaties with Canada and Mexico; (B) the Migratory and Endangered Bird Treaty with Japan; (C) the Convention on Nature Protection and Wildlife Preservation in the Western Hemisphere; (D) the International Convention for the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries; (E) the International Convention for the High Seas Fisheries of the North Pacific Ocean; (F) the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora; and (G) other international agreements; and (5) encouraging the States and other interested parties, through Federal financial assistance and a system of incentives, to develop and maintain conservation programs which meet national and international standards is a key to meeting the Nation’s international commitments and to better safeguarding, for the benefit of all citizens, the Nation’s heritage in fish, wildlife, and plants. **(b) Purposes** The purposes of this chapter are to provide a means whereby the ecosystems upon which endangered

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16 U.S.C. § 1531 — Congressional findings and declaration of

Page 1909 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 1531 maintenance of continuing and stable supply of agri- cultural commodities and forest products. Section 1502, Pub. L. 91–524, title X, § 1002, as added Pub. L. 93–86, § 1(28), Aug. 10, 1973, 87 Stat. 242, required eligible landowners and operators to furnish plan of farming operations or land use to Secretary. Section 1503, Pub. L. 91–524, title X, § 1003, as added Pub. L. 93–86, § 1(28), Aug. 10, 1973, 87 Stat. 242; amended Pub. L. 93–125, § 1(g)(i), Oct. 18, 1973, 87 Stat. 450, related to approved conservation plans as basis for contracts, duties under contracts, and termination or modifica- tion of contracts. Section 1504, Pub. L. 91–524, title X, § 1004, as added Pub. L. 93–86, § 1(28), Aug. 10, 1973, 87 Stat. 243, author- ized furnishing of conservation materials to eligible owners and operators. Section 1505, Pub. L. 91–524, title X, § 1005, as added Pub. L. 93–86, § 1(28), Aug. 10, 1973, 87 Stat. 243; amended Pub. L. 95–113, title XV, § 1509, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1022, authorized establishment of multiyear set-aside contracts. Section 1506, Pub. L. 91–524, title X, § 1006, as added Pub. L. 93–86, § 1(28), Aug. 10, 1973, 87 Stat. 244, author- ized issuance of rules and regulations as well as limita- tions on total retired acreage. Section 1507, Pub. L. 91–524, title X, § 1007, as added Pub. L. 93–86, § 1(28), Aug. 10, 1973, 87 Stat. 244; amended Pub. L. 93–125, § 1(g)(ii), Oct. 18, 1973, 87 Stat. 450, di- rected appointment of advisory boards to assist in de- velopment of programs under this chapter. Section 1508, Pub. L. 91–524, title X, § 1008, as added Pub. L. 93–86, § 1(28), Aug. 10, 1973, 87 Stat. 244, directed coordination with and utilization of Federal, State, and local services and facili

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16 U.S.C. § 2704 — Loan rates and repayment

**(a) Interest** Each loan made pursuant to this chapter shall bear interest at the discount or interest rate used at the time the loan is made for water resources planning projects under [section 1962d–17 of title 42](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1962d–17&num=0&edition=prelim). Each such loan shall be for such term, as the Secretary deems appropriate, but not in excess of— (1) 10 years (in the case of a loan under [section 2702 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2702&num=0&edition=prelim)) or (2) 30 years (in the case of a loan under [section 2703 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2703&num=0&edition=prelim)). **(b) Repayments** Amounts repaid on loans made pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited into the United States Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.

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16 U.S.C. § 661 — Short title; authorization

**(a) Short title** This Act may be cited as the “Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act”. **(b) Authorization** For the purpose of recognizing the vital contribution of our wildlife resources to the Nation, the increasing public interest and significance thereof due to expansion of our national economy and other factors, and to provide that wildlife conservation shall receive equal consideration and be coordinated with other features of water-resource development programs through the effectual and harmonious planning, development, maintenance, and coordination of wildlife conservation and rehabilitation for the purposes of this Act in the United States, its Territories and possessions, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized (1) to provide assistance to, and cooperate with, Federal, State, and public or private agencies and organizations in the development, protection, rearing, and stocking of all species of wildlife, resources thereof, and their habitat, in controlling losses of the same from disease or other causes, in minimizing damages from overabundant species, in providing public shooting and fishing areas, including easements across public lands for access thereto, and in carrying out other measures necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Act; (2) to make surveys and investigations of the wildlife of the public domain, including lands and waters or interests therein acquired or controlled by any agency of the United States; and (3) to accept donations of land and contributions of funds in furtherance of the purposes of this Act.

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16 U.S.C. § 661 — Short title; authorization

Page 1152 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 661 Sec. 666e. Administration of acquired lands. 666f. Wildlife conservation and agricultural, indus- trial, recreational, and related uses for cer- tain Federal lands; transfer of lands to Sec- retary of the Interior; administration, de- velopment, and disposition. 666g. Classification of lands; industrial leases; moneys subject to section 715s of this title; administration; jurisdiction of Federal agencies. 667. Game management supply depots; appropria- tions. 667a. Omitted. 667b. Transfer of certain real property for wildlife conservation purposes; reservation of rights. 667c. Publication of designating order. 667d. Reports to Congress. 667e. Repealed. 667f. Availability of grain to prevent waterfowl depredations; payment of packaging, trans- porting, handling, and other charges. 667f–1. Requisition of grain to prevent crop depreda- tion by migratory waterfowl. 667f–2. Reimbursement of packaging and trans- porting expenses. 667f–3. Authorization of appropriations for miti- gating losses caused by waterfowl depreda- tion. 667g. Requisition of surplus grain; prevention of starvation of resident game birds and other resident wildlife; utilization by State agen- cies; reimbursement for packaging and transporting. 667g–1. Requisition and use of grain for prevention of starvation of migratory birds; reimburse- ment for packaging and transporting. 667g–2. Authorization of appropriations for reim- bursement of Commodity Credit Corpora- tion. 667h. Chronic Wasting Disease Task Force. 667i. Chronic wasting disease research and man- agement program. SUBCHAPTER II—PROTECTION OF BALD AND GOLDEN EAGLES 668. Bald and golden eagles. 668a. Taking and using of the bald and golden eagle for sci

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16 U.S.C. § 791a — Short title

This chapter may be cited as the “Federal Power Act”.

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16 U.S.C. § 791a — Short title

Page 1364 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 791 Sec. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries FINDINGS Pub. L. 113–23, § 2, Aug. 9, 2013, 127 Stat. 493, provided that: ‘‘Congress finds that— ‘‘(1) the hydropower industry currently employs ap- proximately 300,000 workers across the United States; ‘‘(2) hydropower is the largest source of clean, re- newable electricity in the United States; ‘‘(3) as of the date of enactment of this Act [Aug. 9, 2013], hydropower resources, including pumped stor- age facilities, provide— ‘‘(A) nearly 7 percent of the electricity generated in the United States; and ‘‘(B) approximately 100,000 megawatts of electric capacity in the United States; ‘‘(4) only 3 percent of the 80,000 dams in the United States generate electricity, so there is substantial potential for adding hydropower generation to non- powered dams; and ‘‘(5) according to one study, by utilizing currently untapped resources, the United States could add ap- proximately 60,000 megawatts of new hydropower ca- pacity by 2025, which could create 700,000 new jobs over the next 13 years.’’ SUBCHAPTER I—REGULATION OF THE DE- VELOPMENT OF WATER POWER AND RE- SOURCES Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries CODIFICATION; CONSTRUCTION Act Aug. 26, 1935, ch. 687, title II, § 212, 49 Stat. 847, provided that sections 1 to 29 of the Federal Water Power Act, as amended (sections 792, 793, 794 to 797, 798 to 818, 819, and 820 to 823 of this title) shall constitute part I of the act. Said section 212 also repealed sections 25 and 30 of the act (sections 819, 791 of this title). It also contained a proviso as follows: ‘‘That nothing in that Act, as amended, shall be construed to repeal or amend the provisions of the amendment to the Federal Water Power Act approved March 3, 192

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42 U.S.C. § 1962 — Study of depletion of natural resources of regions of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Nebraska utilizing Ogallala aquifer; plans; reports to Congress; authorization of appropriation

In order to assure an adequate supply of food to the Nation and to promote the economic vitality of the High Plains Region, the Secretary of Commerce (hereinafter referred to in this section as the “Secretary”), acting through the Economic Development Administration, in cooperation with the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, and appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, and the private sector, is authorized and directed to study the depletion of the natural resources of those regions of the States of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Nebraska presently utilizing the declining water resources of the Ogallala acquifer,11 So in original. Probably should be “aquifer,”. and to develop plans to increase water supplies in the area and report thereon to Congress, together with any recommendations for further congressional action. In formulating these plans, the Secretary is directed to consider all past and ongoing studies, plans, and work on depleted water resources in the region, and to examine the feasibility of various alternatives to provide adequate water supplies in the area including, but not limited to, the transfer of water from adjacent areas, such portion to be conducted by the Chief of Engineers to assure the continued economic growth and vitality of the region. The Secretary shall report on the costs of reasonably available options, the benefits of various options, and the costs of inaction. If water transfer is found to be a part of a reasonable solution, the Secretary, as part of his study, shall include a recommended plan for allocating and distributing water in an equitable fashion, taking into account existing water rights and the needs for future growth of all affected areas. An interim report, with recommend

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42 U.S.C. § 1962 — Congressional statement of policy

Page 5184 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 1962 Sec. 1962d–5a. Reimbursement to States. 1962d–5b. Written agreement requirement for water resources projects. 1962d–5c. Non-Federal public bodies, installment construction payments. 1962d–5d. Authorization of Secretary of the Army to contract with States and political subdivisions for increased law enforce- ment services during peak visitation periods; authorization of appropria- tions. 1962d–5e. Wetland areas. 1962d–5f. Beach nourishment. 1962d–5g. Hydroelectric power resources. 1962d–6. Feasibility studies; acceleration; ad- vancement of costs by non-Federal sources. 1962d–7. Delmarva Peninsula hydrologic study; duties of Secretary of the Interior. 1962d–8. Reports on Delmarva Peninsula hydro- logic study. 1962d–9. Information from Federal agencies for Delmarva Peninsula study. 1962d–10. Cooperation with agencies on Delmarva Peninsula study. 1962d–11. Authorization of appropriation for Del- marva Peninsula study. 1962d–11a. Potomac River water diversion struc- ture. 1962d–11b. Dalecarlia Reservoir; delivery of water to metropolitan Maryland; expenses; payments; purchase of water from State or local authorities in Maryland or Virginia. 1962d–12 to 1962d–14. Repealed. 1962d–14a. Alaska hydroelectric power develop- ment. 1962d–15. Protection of United States from liabil- ity for damages; exception of damages due to fault or negligence of United States. 1962d–16. Comprehensive plans for development, utilization, and conservation of water and related resources. 1962d–17. Regional or river basin plans and Fed- eral water and related land resources projects; preparation, formulation, and evaluation. 1962d–18. Study of depletion of natural resources of

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42 U.S.C. § 4321 — Repealed. Pub. L. 117–58, div. G, title VIII, § 70801(h), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1294

### Statutory Notes Section, Pub. L. 114–94, div. D, title XLI, § 41013, Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1761, provided that this subchapter shall terminate 7 years after Dec. 4, 2015.

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