Federal Water Power Act

GPTKB entity

Statements (42)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:United_States_federal_law
gptkbp:addresses water resource management
gptkbp:amends gptkb:Federal_Power_Act_of_1935
gptkbp:appliesTo interstate waters
gptkbp:contributedTo national energy policy
gptkbp:enables energy generation from water sources
gptkbp:enactedBy gptkb:United_States_Congress
gptkbp:encourages interagency cooperation
private investment in water power
gptkbp:established gptkb:Federal_Power_Commission
regulatory framework for water power
gptkbp:facilitates federal oversight of water power projects
gptkbp:historicalSignificance established federal authority over water resources
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Federal Water Power Act
gptkbp:impact environmental regulations
flood control measures
gptkbp:influencedBy Progressive Era policies
gptkbp:influences water rights legislation
gptkbp:involves state and local governments
gptkbp:isCitedIn court cases regarding water rights
gptkbp:isCriticizedFor environmental impacts of hydroelectric projects
gptkbp:isLocatedIn gptkb:Federal_Energy_Regulatory_Commission
gptkbp:isOrganizedBy local communities affected by projects
gptkbp:isPartOf New Deal legislation
U.S._legislative_history_on_energy
gptkbp:isReferencedIn energy policy discussions
gptkbp:isRelatedTo Energy Policy Act
gptkbp:isSupportedBy environmental advocacy groups
gptkbp:keyIssues hydropower_development_in_the_U.S.
gptkbp:mandates public hearings for project approvals
gptkbp:oversees construction of dams
gptkbp:promotes sustainable energy practices
development of water resources
gptkbp:provides federal funding for projects
gptkbp:regulates hydroelectric power projects
gptkbp:relatedTo Public_Utility_Holding_Company_Act
gptkbp:requires environmental impact assessments
licenses for hydroelectric projects
gptkbp:signature gptkb:Calvin_Coolidge
gptkbp:supports renewable energy initiatives
economic development in rural areas
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1920