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§825s–2 Southeastern area sale and transmission of electric power; disposition of receipts; creation of continuing funds; use of fund

Title 16 › Chapter CHAPTER 12— - FEDERAL REGULATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF POWER › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER III— - LICENSEES AND PUBLIC UTILITIES; PROCEDURAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › § 825s–2

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

Money from selling or sending electric power in the southeastern area must go into the U.S. Treasury, which must keep a $50,000 continuing fund credited to the Secretary for use on emergency costs to keep power and federal facilities running.

Full Legal Text

Title 16, §825s–2

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All receipts from the transmission and sale of electric power and energy under the provisions of section 825s of this title, generated or purchased in the southeastern power area, shall be covered into the Treasury of the United States as miscellaneous receipts, except that the Treasury shall set up and maintain from such receipts a continuing fund of $50,000, and said fund shall be placed to the credit of the Secretary, and shall be subject to check by him to defray emergency expenses necessary to insure continuity of electric service and continuous operation of Government facilities in said area.

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Editorial Notes

Codification Section was not enacted as part of the Federal Power Act which generally comprises this chapter.

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Citation

16 U.S.C. § 825s–2

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Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73