Small-hydropower development: the process, pitfalls, and experience. Volume II. Licensing activities summary and analysis
This report is part of the Small Hydro Technology Transfer Project and was prepared by Morrison-Knudsen Engineers (formerly International Engineering Company) under contract to the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). It summarizes the study of 41 license and exemption applications to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for small hydropower projects conducted under the National Small Hydropower Program. These applications were analyzed in detail for significant information that will assist future developers of small hydro projects to successfully and expeditiously obtain licenses, or exemption from licensing. The report provides a broad overview of the federal regulatory requirements applicable to the licensing of small hydro projects; summarizes significant data from the 41 projects studied; presents the data for each project for use as reference material; analyzes important patterns and relationships; and makes specific recommendations of actions developers may take to expedite the licensing process. A major finding of the report is that ''licensing strategy'' - that is, the degree to which a developer demonstrates his understanding of the practical realities of the licensing process - is a key factor in determining a developer's ultimate success in the licensing process. Developers are encourage to become thoroughly familiar with both the legal and practical requirements of obtaining project licensing approval from FERC, and in particular to understand the importance of environmental considerations.
- Research Organization:
- Morrison-Knudsen Engineers, Inc., San Francisco, CA (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC07-82ID12254
- OSTI ID:
- 5350840
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/ID/12254-1-Vol.2; EPRI-EM-4036-Vol.2; ON: DE85017035
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products. Original copy available until stock is exhausted
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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