### Question
How is the "hydroelectric facilities" defined?


### Answer
The term **hydroelectric facilities** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 460iii* as follows -

> all facilities related to the generation, transmission, and distribution of hydroelectric power and which are subject to, and authorized by, a license(s), and any and all amendments thereto, issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 460iii*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES > SUBCHAPTER CXX-MORLEY NELSON SNAKE RIVER BIRDS OF PREY NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA**

