# Regulations for the Licensing of Hydroelectric Projects; Final Rule
> **Federal Energy Regulatory Commission** · Final rule. · Published 1997-11-05 · 62 FR 59802
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-29196
- **Category:** hydroelectric
- **Sub-agency:** Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 59802
- **CFR reference:** 18 CFR 4
- **Publication date:** 1997-11-05
- **Energy docket:** Docket No. RM95-16-000
## Abstract

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is revising its procedural regulations governing applications for licenses and exemptions for hydroelectric projects. The regulations offer an alternative administrative process whereby in appropriate circumstances the pre-filing consultation process and the environmental review process will be combined. This alternative process is designed to improve communication among affected entities and to be flexible and tailored to the facts and circumstances of the particular proceeding. The final rule does not delete or replace any existing regulations.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/11/05/97-29196/regulations-for-the-licensing-of-hydroelectric-projects-final-rule)
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