CFR > Title 18 - Conservation of Power and Water Resources > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > SUBCHAPTER B—REGULATIONS UNDER THE FEDERAL POWER ACT (parts 4 to 50) > PART 16—PROCEDURES RELATING TO TAKEOVER AND RELICENSING OF LICENSED PROJECTS > SUBPART C—Takeover Provisions for Projects Subject to Sections 14 and 15 of the Federal Power Act (§16.14 to §16.17) > 16.17—Procedures upon Congressional authorization of takeover.

16.17—Procedures upon Congressional authorization of takeover.

If Congress authorizes the takeover of a hydroelectric power project as provided under section 14 of the Federal Power Act:
(a) The Commission or the Director of the Office of Energy Projects will notify the existing licensee in writing of the authorization at least two years before the takeover occurs; and
(b) The licensee must present any claim for compensation to the Commission:
(1) Within six months of issuance of the notice of takeover; and
(2) As provided in section 14 of the Federal Power Act.