Review of hydroelectric power projects licensed by the Federal Power Commission

Technical Report · Thu Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1977

OSTI ID:6498608

The manual is part of a three-volume set which provides instructions for field review by Fish and Wildlife Service biologists of applications for licenses and preliminary permits for the construction and operation of power plants. The volume contains instructions for reviewing applications for licenses and preliminary permits for conventional hydroelectric and pumped storage power projects regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (formerly the Federal Power Commission) and related environmental impact statements. A brief summary of appropriate legislative authorities, and Fish and Wildlife Service policies, are included. The volume also contains an interpretation of the rules and regulations of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, a detailed description of the features of hydroelectric facilities as they affect fish and wildlife, and a discussion of ecological methodologies used in evaluating impacts of these power projects.

• Research Organization: Mitre Corp., McLean, VA (USA). METREK Div.
• OSTI ID: 6498608
• Report Number(s): PB-282622
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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13 HYDRO ENERGY
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25 ENERGY STORAGE
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ANIMALS
AQUATIC ORGANISMS
CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENT TYPES
ECOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
FISHES
HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
LEGISLATION
LICENSING
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
PEAKING POWER PLANTS
POWER PLANTS
PUMPED STORAGE POWER PLANTS
REGULATIONS
REVIEWS
US DOE
US FERC
US ORGANIZATIONS
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