FERC Hydro & Parks In the News Projects Results Project Examples Information & Resources Contact Us Hydropower Home     Information and Resources Major Authorities: Federal Power Act, regulations as amended - requires consultation with NPS (18 CFR 4.38(a); 18 CFR 5.1 (d); and 18 CFR 16.8(a)); identifies topics for consultation (18 CFR 4.51(f)(4) & 18 CFR 4.51(f)(5)). Outdoor Recreation Act of 1963, PL88-29 - NPS technical assistance about outdoor recreation resources (16 USC 4601-1) Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, PL90-542 - FERC license restrictions related to the national wild and scenic rivers system (Sec.7(a) and (b), 16 USC 1278(a) and (b)); NPS assistance related to river resources (Sec.11(b), 16 USC 1282(b)); and Federal agency consideration for potential wild, scenic, and recreational river areas (Sec.5(d), 16 USC 1276(d)) National Trails System Act of 1968, P.L. 90-543, as amended through P.L. 107-325, December 4, 2002 - NPS technical assistance about trails (Sec. 11, 16 USC 1250) NPS Mission, "Preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world." The NPS Organic Act, "…conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wildlife…" (18 U.S.C. 1 et seq). Key References: Flows and Recreation: A Guide to Studies for River Professionals. Nationwide Rivers Inventory, on file with FERC as a Comprehensive Plan. Instream Flows for Recreation: A Handbook on Concepts and Research Methods, January 1993. Policy and Guidelines for Recreational Technical Assistance in Hydropower Licenses, 57 FR 61915, December 29, 1992. Interagency Task Force Documents to Improve Hydroelectric Licensing Processing EPRI Hydro Relicensing Forum: Relicensing Strategies Links: American Rivers/Hydropower Reform Coalition American Whitewater Association Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Hydropower Page National Hydropower Association U.S. Department of Energy Hydropower Program   NPS Hydro Staff Offices: Anchorage Boston (Northeast) Chattanooga (Southeast) Milwaukee St. Paul San Francisco Seattle (Pacific Northwest) Washington, DC   Challenge Cost Share Program | Federal Lands to Parks | Hydropower Relicensing Program Land and Water Conservation Fund | Conservation and Outdoor Recreation | National Trails System Partnership Wild and Scenic Rivers | Rivers and Trails Program | Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Webmaster Last Modified 04-10-06 NPS.gov U.S. Department of the Interior FOIA Privacy Disclaimer USA.gov