# Format and Dimensions of Maps and Drawings Required by the Commission's Hydropower Program
> **Federal Energy Regulatory Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2014-07-24 · Effective 2014-09-08 · 79 FR 42973
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-17268
- **Category:** hydroelectric
- **Sub-agency:** Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- **Federal Register citation:** 79 FR 42973
- **CFR reference:** 18 CFR 4
- **Publication date:** 2014-07-24
- **Effective date:** 2014-09-08
- **Energy docket:** Docket No. RM14-20-000
## Abstract

The Commission is issuing this Final Rule to make minor changes to its regulations. This Final Rule amends requirements pertaining to the format and dimensions of maps and drawings submitted to the Commission by applicants and licensees in the Commission's hydropower program. Specifically, the amendments: remove the requirement that applicants and licensees submit copies of certain project maps and drawings in microfilm format on aperture cards; and change the minimum and maximum dimensions applicable to submitted maps and drawings. These amendments modernize the regulations to reflect technological advances and relieve burdens placed on applicants and licensees.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/07/24/2014-17268/format-and-dimensions-of-maps-and-drawings-required-by-the-commissions-hydropower-program)
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