Each application for a preliminary permit must include the following initial statement and numbered exhibits containing the information and documents specified:
(a)Initial statement:Before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Application for Preliminary Permit
(1) [Name of applicant] applies to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a preliminary permit for the proposed [name of project] water power project, as described in the attached exhibits. This application is made in order that the applicant may secure and maintain priority of application for a license for the project under Part I of the Federal Power Act while obtaining the data and performing the acts required to determine the feasibility of the project and to support an application for a license.(2) The location of the proposed project is:State or territory: _______________________________
County: _______________________________
Township or nearby town: _______________________________
Stream or other body of water: _______________________________
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(3) The exact name, business address, and telephone number of the applicant are:_______________________________
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The exact name and business address of each person authorized to act as agent for the applicant in this application are:
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(4) [Name of applicant] is a [citizen, association, citizens, domestic corporation, municipality, or State, as appropriate] and (is/is not) claiming preference under section 7(a) of the Federal Power Act. [If the applicant is a municipality, the applicant must submit copies of applicable state or local laws or a municipal charter or, if such laws or documents are not clear, any other appropriate legal authority, evidencing that the municipality is competent under such laws to engage in the business of development, transmitting, utilizing, or distributing power].(5) The proposed term of the requested permit is [period not to exceed 48 months].(6) If there is any existing dam or other project facility, the applicant must provide the name and address of the owner of the dam and facility. If the dam is federally owned or operated, provide the name of the agency. Federal Power Act, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 792-828c (1976); Department of Energy Organization Act, 42 U.S.C. 7101-7352 (Supp. IV 1980); E.O. 12009, 3 CFR part 142 (1978); 5 U.S.C. 553 (Supp. IV 1980)