### Question
How is the term qualifying project works defined?


### Answer
The term **qualifying project works** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 823c* as the following:

> project works—


(1) that are not part of a project licensed under this part or exempted from licensing under this subchapter or section 2705 of this title prior to November 9, 2000

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 823c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-FEDERAL REGULATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF POWER > SUBCHAPTER I-REGULATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF WATER POWER AND RESOURCES**

