Title 15, Commerce and TradeRelease 119-102

§783 Hydroelectric Generating Facilities; Lists, Transmittal to Congress; Construction Schedule and Cost Estimates for Expedited Construction Program; Prospective Accomplishments From Expedited Completion of Facilities; Statement of Appropriated but Not Obligated Funds

Title 15 › CHAPTER 16B — FEDERAL ENERGY ADMINISTRATION › SUBCHAPTER I — FEDERAL ENERGY ADMINISTRATION › § 783

Last updated Aug 21, 2026|Official source

Summary

Within ninety days of the effective date of this chapter, the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration, working with the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of the Army, must send Congress two lists. One list must name hydroelectric generating facilities and electric power transmission facilities that Congress approved but that are not yet finished. The other list must show chances to increase the capacity of existing hydroelectric plants. For every facility on those lists, the Administrator must also give a fast-track construction schedule and cost estimates to put the facility into service as soon as possible, a description of what would be accomplished by finishing it quickly, and a statement of any money that has been appropriated but not yet obligated.

Full Legal Text

Title 15, §783

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Within ninety days of the effective date of this chapter, the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of the Army, shall—
(1)transmit to the Congress—
(A)a list of hydroelectric generating facilities and electric power transmission facilities which have been authorized for construction by the Congress and which are not yet completed, and
(B)a list of opportunities to increase the capacity of existing hydroelectric generating facilities, and
(2)provide, for each such facility which is listed—
(A)a construction schedule and cost estimates for an expedited construction program which would make the facility available for service at the earliest practicable date, and
(B)a statement of the accomplishments which could be provided by the expedited completion of each facility and a statement of any funds which have been appropriated but not yet obligated.

Legislative History

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Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Transfer of Functions

Federal Energy Administration terminated and functions vested by law in Administrator thereof transferred to Secretary of Energy (unless otherwise specifically provided) by section 7151(a) and 7293 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.

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Citation

15 U.S.C. § 783

Title 15, Commerce and Trade

Last Updated

Aug 21, 2026

Release point: 119-102