California § 1490 - Applications or petitions for retrofit hydroelectric plants at existing dams, can

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§ 1490. Applications or petitions for retrofit hydroelectric plants at existing dams, can

Applications or petitions for retrofit hydroelectric plants at existing dams, canals, or conduits where the streamflow regime will not be changed and where there will be no significant adverse environmental impacts shall receive expedited processing by the board. The applicant shall not be required to show a need for the power that will be generated by the plant unless protests are filed that are not resolved.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1490 cover?

Section 1490 ("Applications or petitions for retrofit hydroelectric plants at existing dams, can") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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