The Commission issues licenses and exemptions for hydropower projects under the provisions of the Federal Power Act (FPA). Section 4 of the FPA requires licensees to be citizens of the United States of America, or associations or corporations organized under the laws, or municipalities. A licensee or exemptee may want to transfer their project to another entity.
- Licensed projects may be transferred only with prior Commission approval.
- Exempted projects may be transferred without prior approval, but the parties are required to notify the Commission..
This information is to provide basic guidance to parties interested in transferring a license or exempted hydroelectric project. It contains information about the transfer process, links to the Commission’s rules and regulations, and a link to the application form for license transfers.