# 18 C.F.R. § 4.103 (2026): General provisions for case-specific exemption

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P4_S4_103

## Section

- **Citation:** 18 C.F.R. § 4.103 (2026)
- **Heading:** General provisions for case-specific exemption
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 18 CFR: Conservation of Power and Water Resources / Chapter I: FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY / Part 4: LICENSES, PERMITS, EXEMPTIONS, AND DETERMINATION OF PROJECT COSTS / Subpart K: Exemption of Small Hydroelectric Power Projects of 10 Megawatts or Less / § 4.103: § 4.103   General provisions for case-specific exemption.

## Text

(a)
Exemptible projects.
Subject to the provisions in paragraph (b) of this section, § 4.31(c), and §§ 4.105 and 4.106, the Commission may exempt on a case-specific basis any small hydroelectric power project from all or part of Part I of the Act, including licensing requirements. Any applications for exemption for a project shall conform to the requirements of §§ 4.107 or 4.108, as applicable.
(b)
Limitation for licensed water power project.
The Commission will not accept for filing an application for exemption from licensing for any project that is only part of a licensed water power project.
(c)
Waiver.
In applying for case-specific exemption from licensing, a qualified exemption applicant may petition under § 385.207 of this chapter for waiver of any specific provision of §§ 4.102 through 4.107. The Commission will grant a waiver only if consistent with section 408 of the Energy Security Act of 1980.
[Order 413, 50 FR 11688, Mar. 25, 1985, as amended by Order 503, 53 FR 36568, Sept. 21, 1988]

## Nearby sections

- [18 C.F.R. § 4.101 (2026) § 4.101   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P4_S4_101.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 4.102 (2026) § 4.102   Surrender of exemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P4_S4_102.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 4.103 (2026) § 4.103   General provisions for case-specific exemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P4_S4_103.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 4.104 (2026) § 4.104   Amendment of exemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P4_S4_104.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 4.105 (2026) § 4.105   Action on exemption applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P4_S4_105.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 4.106 (2026) § 4.106   Standard terms and conditions of case-specific exemption from licensing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P4_S4_106.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 4.107 (2026) § 4.107   Contents of application for exemption from licensing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P4_S4_107.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 4.108 (2026) § 4.108   Contents of application for exemption from provisions other than licensing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P4_S4_108.md)

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