U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024
§ 590z–7.
Provisions for furnishing surplus power and municipal or miscellaneous water supplies
(a)
In general
(b)
Certain leases authorized
(1)
In general
Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Secretary—
(A)
may enter into leases of power privileges for electric power generation in connection with any project constructed pursuant to this subchapter; and
(B)
shall have authority over any project constructed pursuant to this subchapter in addition to and alternative to any existing authority relating to a particular project.
(2)
Process
(3)
Findings not required
(4)
Rights retained by lessee
(5)
Lease charges
(6)
Effect
(Aug. 11, 1939, ch. 717, § 9, as added Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 861, 54 Stat. 1124; Pub. L. 113–291, div. B, title XXX, § 3087, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3857.)
cite as: 16 USC 590z-7