Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Categorical Exclusions (opens in new tab)Categorical Exclusion
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Exclusion Text
(19) Approval of proposals under Part I of the Federal Power Act and Part 4 of this chapter to authorize use of water power project lands or waters for gas or electric utility distribution lines, radial (sub-transmission) lines, communications lines and cables, storm drains, sewer lines not discharging into project waters, water mains, piers, landings, boat docks, or similar structures and facilities, landscaping or embankments, bulkheads, retaining walls, or similar shoreline erosion control structures;
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