Traditional and Alternative Licensing Processes
The contents of an application will vary depending on the type of application:
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| Project Type | Application Requirements |
| Major Unconstructed or Major Modified (more than 5 MW) (4.40) | 4.32(a) - general information; 4.41(a)-(h) - content of application; 16.10- information provided by applicants (relicenses); 4.38(f) for original licenses and 16.8(f)for relicense-documentation of consultation |
| Major Project - Existing Dam (more than 5 MW) (4.50) | 4.32(a) - general information; 4.51(a)-(h) -content of application; 16.10- information provided by applicants (relicenses); 4.38(f) for original licenses and 16.8(f) for relicense - documentation of consultation |
| Minor Project (1.5 MW or less), or Major Project--Existing Dam (5 MW or less) (4.60) | 4.32(a) -general information; 4.61(b)-(f) - content of application; 16.10 - information provided by applicant (relicenses); 4.38(f) for original licenses and 16.8(f) for relicense - documentation of consultation |
| Major Unconstructed or Major Modified (more than 1.5 MW but less than 5 MW) (4.60) | 4.32(a) - general information; 4.61(b), (c), (e), and (f) - content of application; 4.41(f) - environmental report; 16.10 - information provided by applicant (relicenses); 4.38(f) for original licenses and 16.8(f) for relicense - documentation of consultation |
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Contact Information
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Nick JayjackDirector, Division of Hydropower LicensingTelephone: 202-502-6073Email: nicholas.jayjack@ferc.gov