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This rule establishes procedures for trial-type hearings on disputed issues of material fact with respect to conditions and prescriptions developed for inclusion in hydropower licenses issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. It also establishes procedures to submit and consider alternative conditions and prescriptions. We will publish a revised interim rule with request for comments that responds to comments received on the 2005 interim rule. The timing of the final action will depend upon the nature and extent of the comments we receive.

Overall Description of Deadline: Public Law 109-58 charges agencies requiring mandatory conditions and prescriptions with the promulgation of new regulations by November 7, 2005, to provide the regulatory framework to implement a trial-type hearing process.