### Question
How does NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS define existing dam or conduit?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 15881*, **existing dam or conduit** is defined as:

> any dam or conduit the construction of which was completed before November 15, 2021, and which does not require any construction or enlargement of impoundment or diversion structures (other than repair or reconstruction) in connection with the installation of a turbine or other generating device

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 15881*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER II-RENEWABLE ENERGY > Part C-Hydroelectric**

