Federal Power Act's controversial municipal preference: the Merwin Dam dispute and legislative proposals to amend federal hydro-licensing procedures

Journal Article · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1986 · Energy Law J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6984003

Cole, D H

A review of the public preference controversy analyzes the Merwin Dam case and examines legislative proposals to modify or eliminate the municipal preference. If the controversy should spur congressional action in favor of a preference for existing licensees, the result could be to stabilize the hydropower market and save ratepayers up to $4.5 billion. The author concludes that enabling legislation is more of a limiting factor in altering policies than court decisions. While the methods employed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) may be improper, its reasoning that municipal preference should not be a part of FERC relicensing proceedings is sound.

• OSTI ID: 6984003
• Journal Information: Energy Law J.; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Law J.; (United States) Vol. 7:2; ISSN ELJOE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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