33 USC 2321a - Hydroelectric power project uprating

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 03, 2024

§ 2321a.

Hydroelectric power project uprating

(a)

In general

In carrying out the operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and modernization of a hydroelectric power generating facility at a water resources project under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Army, the Secretary may, to the extent funds are made available in appropriations Acts or in accordance with subsection (c), take such actions as are necessary to optimize the efficiency of energy production or increase the capacity of the facility, or both, if, after consulting with the heads of other appropriate Federal and State agencies, the Secretary determines that such actions—

(1)

are economically justified and financially feasible;

(2)

will not result in any significant adverse effect on the other purposes for which the project is authorized;

(3)

will not result in significant adverse environmental impacts;

(4)

will not involve major structural or operational changes in the project; and

(5)

will not adversely affect the use, management, or protection of existing Federal, State, or tribal water rights.

(b)

Consultation

(c)

Use of funds provided by preference customers

(d)

Application

(e)

Effect on other authority

(Pub. L. 104–303, title II, § 216, Oct. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 3694; Pub. L. 106–541, title II, § 212, Dec. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 2593.)

cite as: 33 USC 2321a