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Lease of Power Privilege (DOI-BOR)

Agency / Department
Responsible Agency
DOI
Sector
Renewable Energy
Activity/Trigger
Authorization of hydropower development at certain facilities owned by the Bureau of Reclamation
Description
Non-federal entities who develop hydropower resources at Reclamation facilities where Reclamation has authority to develop power, must execute a Lease of Power Privilege. The lease term may extend for up to 40 years. Reclamation has issued a directive and standard for Reclamation's Lease of Power Privilege that outlines the roles, responsibilities and process for obtaining a Lease of Power Privilege.
Statute or Regulations
The Town Sites and Power Act of 1906; Reclamation Project Act of 1939 (43 USC 485h); Contributed Funds Act of 1921, 43 U.S.C. sec. 395
NEPA
0
Permit Inventory Agency
BOR
Editorial Category