# Blanket Authorization Under FPA Section 203
> **Federal Energy Regulatory Commission** · Final rule; order on rehearing. · Published 2008-07-24 · Effective 2008-08-25 · 73 FR 43066
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-16869
- **Category:** hydroelectric
- **Sub-agency:** Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- **Federal Register citation:** 73 FR 43066
- **CFR reference:** 18 CFR 33
- **Publication date:** 2008-07-24
- **Effective date:** 2008-08-25
- **Energy docket:** Docket No. RM07-21-001
## Abstract

In this order on rehearing, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) affirms its determinations in part and grants rehearing in part of Order No. 708. Order No. 708 amended the Commission's regulations to establish blanket authorizations under section 203 of the Federal Power Act to facilitate investment in the electric industry and, at the same time, ensure that public utility customers are adequately protected from any adverse effects of such transactions.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/07/24/E8-16869/blanket-authorization-under-fpa-section-203)
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