Resources

FERC’s checklist on contents for a license application developed under the TLP. Retrieved 20 September 2025.

FERC’s Policy Statement on Decomissioning Projects. FERC, 1994.

Guidelines for applicants, contractors, and staff on preparing environmental documents. FERC, 2008.

Policy Statement from FERC on Settlemetn Agreements and measures that can fit into licenses. FERC, 2006.

FERC’s checklist on contents of the Environmental Exhibit (E) and Project Need and Key Information (H) for a license application developed under the ILP. Retrieved 20 September 2025.

This hydropower primer provides an overview of the FERC’s role in regulating and overseeing non-federal hydropower generation. It provides a history of hydropower and describes the role hydropower plays in the nation’s energy mix. The primer explains the different types of hydropower projects and the resources they affect. Further, it discusses the regulations and statutes […]

Handbook with information on applying for preliminary permits, conduit exemptions, amendments of licenses and exemptions, surrenders and transfers. Audience is geared towards licensees.

Handbook geared towards 3rd party contractors developing FERC environmental documents

Provides a step-by-step guide to applying for an original license, a new licence (relicense), and 5 MW exemption from licensing. It also clarifies responsibilities of interested entities in the proceedings.

Describes information needed in the license application on protection, mitigation, and enhancement measures (PM&Es). Retrieved 20 September 2025.