1311.8—How does TVA provide states an opportunity to comment on proposed federal financial assistance and direct federal development?
(a) Who must file.
Any person seeking to certify a facility as a qualifying facility pursuant to sections 3(17) or 3(18) of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 796(3)(17), (3)(18), unless otherwise exempted or granted a waiver by Commission rule or order pursuant to § 292.203(d), must complete and file the Form of Certification of Qualifying Facility (QF) Status for a Small Power Production or Cogeneration Facility, FERC Form No. 556. Every Form of Certification of Qualifying Status must be submitted on the FERC Form No. 556 then in effect and must be prepared in accordance with the instructions incorporated in that form.
(b) Availability of FERC Form No. 556.
The currently effective FERC Form No. 556 shall be made available for download from the Commission's Web site.
(c) How to file a FERC Form No. 556.
All applicants must file their FERC Forms No. 556 electronically via the Commission's eFiling Web site.
Code of Federal Regulations
(a)
Except in unusual circumstances, TVA gives state processes or directly affected state, areawide, regional, and local officials and entities:
(2)
At least 60 days from the date established by TVA to comment on proposed direct Federal development or federal financial assistance.
(b)
This section also applies to comments in cases in which the review, coordination, and communication with TVA have been delegated or when TVA provides notice directly to potentially affected state, areawide, regional, or local entities under § 1311.7(b).