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16 U.S.C. 2706: New impoundmentsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 16-CONSERVATIONCHAPTER 47-SMALL HYDROELECTRIC POWER PROJECTS
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§2706. New impoundments

Nothing in this chapter authorizes (1) the loan of funds for construction of any new dam or other impoundment, or (2) the simple and expeditious licensing of any such new dam or other impoundment.

( Pub. L. 95–617, title IV, § 406 , Nov. 9, 1978 , 92 Stat. 3156 .)