FERCFinal Rule
Annual Update: Fee Schedule for the Use of Government Lands by Hydropower Licensees
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Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has updated the annual fees that hydropower companies must pay to use government-owned lands and water resources for their operations. These fee adjustments help ensure that taxpayers are fairly compensated when private companies profit from public resources.
Key Points
- 1Hydropower companies that operate dams and power plants on federal lands must pay annual fees to the government, and these fees are adjusted each year
- 2The fee amounts are based on factors like how much electricity the hydropower plants generate and the value of the resources they use
- 3This update applies to all licensed hydropower projects across the United States that use federal property or waterways
- 4The adjusted fees help fund public services and land management while ensuring companies pay a fair price for using natural resources
- 5Companies need to review the new fee schedule to understand their updated payment obligations for the coming year
Key Dates
Published
February 12, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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