# 18 CFR § 4.105: Action on exemption applications

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-4.105

## Section

- **Citation:** 18 CFR § 4.105
- **Heading:** Action on exemption applications
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 18—Conservation of Power and Water Resources > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > SUBCHAPTER B—REGULATIONS UNDER THE FEDERAL POWER ACT > PART 4—LICENSES, PERMITS, EXEMPTIONS, AND DETERMINATION OF PROJECT COSTS > Subpart K—Exemption of Small Hydroelectric Power Projects of 10 Megawatts or Less

## 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 CFR § 4.1 § 4.1 Initial cost statement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-4.1.md)
- [18 CFR § 4.3 § 4.3 Report on project cost.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-4.3.md)
- [18 CFR § 4.4 § 4.4 Service of report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-4.4.md)
- [18 CFR § 4.5 § 4.5 Time for filing protest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-4.5.md)
- [18 CFR § 4.6 § 4.6 Burden of proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-4.6.md)
- [18 CFR § 4.7 § 4.7 Findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-4.7.md)
- [18 CFR § 4.10 § 4.10 Valuation data.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-4.10.md)
- [18 CFR § 4.11 § 4.11 Reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-4.11.md)
- [18 CFR § 4.12 § 4.12 Service of report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-4.12.md)
- [18 CFR § 4.13 § 4.13 Time for filing protest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-4.13.md)
- [18 CFR § 4.14 § 4.14 Hearing upon report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-4.14.md)
- [18 CFR § 4.20 § 4.20 Initial statement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-4.20.md)
- [18 CFR § 4.21 § 4.21 Reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-4.21.md)
- [18 CFR § 4.22 § 4.22 Service of report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-4.22.md)

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