Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-102
§825s–2 Southeastern Area Sale and Transmission of Electric Power; Disposition of Receipts; Creation of Continuing Funds; Use of Fund
Title 16 › CHAPTER 12 — FEDERAL REGULATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF POWER › SUBCHAPTER III — LICENSEES AND PUBLIC UTILITIES; PROCEDURAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › § 825s–2
Summary
Money from selling or sending electricity in the southeastern power area must go into the U.S. Treasury as miscellaneous receipts. From that money, the Treasury must keep a continuing fund of $50,000 credited to the Secretary, and the Secretary can use it by check to pay emergency costs needed to keep electric service and federal facilities running in that area.
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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.
Legislative History
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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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16 U.S.C. § 825s–2
Title 16, Conservation
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102