# 18 C.F.R. § 4.105 (2026): Action on exemption applications

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P4_S4_105

## Section

- **Citation:** 18 C.F.R. § 4.105 (2026)
- **Heading:** Action on exemption applications
- **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 / § 4.105: § 4.105   Action on exemption applications.

## Text

(a)
Exemption from provisions other than licensing.
An application for exemption of a small hydroelectric power project from provisions of Part I of the Act other than the licensing requirement will be processed and considered as part of the related application for license or amendment of license.
(b)(1)
Consultation.
The Commission will circulate a notice of application for exemption from licensing to interested agencies and Indian tribes at the time the applicant is notified that the application is accepted for filing.
(2)
Non-standard terms and conditions.
In approving any application for exemption from licensing, the Commission may prescribe terms or conditions in addition to those set forth in § 4.106 in order to:
(i) Protect the quality or quantity of the related water supply;
(ii) Otherwise protect life, health, or property;
(iii) Avoid or mitigate adverse environmental impact; or
(iv) Better conserve, develop, or utilize in the public interest the water resources of the region.
(Energy Security Act of 1980, Pub. L. 96-294, 94 Stat. 611; Federal Power Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 792-828c); Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2601-2645); and the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101-7352); E.O. 12009, 3 CFR 142 (1978))
[Order 106, 45 FR 76123, Nov. 18, 1980, as amended by Order 202, 47 FR 4246, Jan. 29, 1982; Order 413, 50 FR 11688, Mar. 25, 1985; Order 533, 56 FR 23154, May 20, 1991]

## 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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