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US CodeTitle 16Chapter 12§ 797c

§ 797c

Dams in National Park System units

16 U.S.C. § 797c.
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Subchapter: REGULATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF WATER POWER AND RESOURCES
After , the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission may not issue an original license under Part I of the Federal Power Act [ et seq.] (nor an exemption from such Part) for any new hydroelectric power project located within the boundaries of any unit of the National Park System that would have a direct adverse effect on Federal lands within any such unit. Nothing in this section shall be construed as repealing any existing provision of law (or affecting any treaty) explicitly authorizing a hydroelectric power project.16 U.S.C. 791aOctober 24, 19921992-10-24

Release: pl-119-73not60 (2026-01-23)

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