16 USC 797 - General powers of Commission

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 06, 2024

§ 797.

General powers of Commission

The Commission is authorized and empowered—

(a)

Investigations and data

(b)

Statements as to investment of licensees in projects; access to projects, maps, etc.

(c)

Cooperation with executive departments; information and aid furnished Commission

(d)

Publication of information, etc.; reports to Congress

(e)

Issue of licenses for construction, etc., of dams, conduits, reservoirs, etc.

(f)

Preliminary permits; notice of application

(g)

Investigation of occupancy for developing power; orders

(June 10, 1920, ch. 285, pt. I, § 4, 41 Stat. 1065; June 23, 1930, ch. 572, § 2, 46 Stat. 798; renumbered pt. I and amended, Aug. 26, 1935, ch. 687, title II, §§ 202, 212, 49 Stat. 839, 847; July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title II, § 205(a), 61 Stat. 501; Pub. L. 97–375, title II, § 212, Dec. 21, 1982, 96 Stat. 1826; Pub. L. 99–495, § 3(a), Oct. 16, 1986, 100 Stat. 1243; Pub. L. 109–58, title II, § 241(a), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 674.)

cite as: 16 USC 797