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TITLE 18 OF THE CFR

Conservation of Power and Water Resources

137 parts2,048 sections

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy

18 CFR part 1 — Rules of General Applicability 2 sections
18 CFR part 1b — Rules Relating to Investigations 22 sections
18 CFR part 1c — Prohibition of Energy Market Manipulation 2 sections
18 CFR part 2 — General Policy and Interpretations 41 sections
18 CFR part 3 — Part 3 [Reserved] Reserved
18 CFR part 3a — National Security Information 15 sections
18 CFR part 3b — Collection, Maintenance, Use, and Dissemination of Records of Identifiable Personal Information 18 sections
18 CFR part 3c — Standards of Conduct 3 sections
18 CFR part 4 — Licenses, Permits, Exemptions, and Determination of Project Costs 66 sections
18 CFR part 5 — Integrated License Application Process 31 sections
18 CFR part 6 — Surrender or Termination of License 5 sections
18 CFR part 7 — Expedited Licensing Process for Qualifying Non-Federal Hydropower Projects at Existing Nonpowered Dams and for Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Projects 9 sections
18 CFR part 8 — Recreational Opportunities and Development at Licensed Projects 3 sections
18 CFR part 9 — Transfer of License or Lease of Project Property 4 sections
18 CFR part 11 — Annual Charges Under Part I of the Federal Power Act 18 sections
18 CFR part 12 — Safety of Water Power Projects and Project Works 40 sections
18 CFR part 16 — Procedures Relating to Takeover and Relicensing of Licensed Projects 26 sections
18 CFR part 20 — Authorization of the Issuance of Securities by Licensees and Companies Subject to Sections 19 and 20 of the Federal Power Act 2 sections
18 CFR part 24 — Declaration of Intention 1 sections
18 CFR part 25 — Application for Vacation of Withdrawal and for Determination Permitting Restoration to Entry 2 sections
18 CFR part 32 — Interconnection of Facilities 4 sections
18 CFR part 33 — Applications Under Federal Power Act Section 203 11 sections
18 CFR part 34 — Application for Authorization of the Issuance of Securities or the Assumption of Liabilities 9 sections
18 CFR part 35 — Filing of Rate Schedules and Tariffs 50 sections
18 CFR part 36 — Rules Concerning Applications for Transmission Services Under Section 211 of the Federal Power Act 1 sections
18 CFR part 37 — Open Access Same-Time Information Systems 8 sections
18 CFR part 38 — Standards for Public Utility Business Operations and Communications 2 sections
18 CFR part 39 — Rules Concerning Certification of the Electric Reliability Organization; and Procedures for the Establishment, Approval, and Enforcement of Electric Reliability Standards 13 sections
18 CFR part 40 — Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power System 3 sections
18 CFR part 41 — Accounts, Records, Memoranda and Disposition of Contested Audit Findings and Proposed Remedies 11 sections
18 CFR part 42 — Long-Term Firm Transmission Rights in Organized Electricity Markets 1 sections
18 CFR part 45 — Application for Authority to Hold Interlocking Positions 9 sections
18 CFR part 46 — Public Utility Filing Requirements and Filing Requirements for Persons Holding Interlocking Positions 6 sections
18 CFR part 50 — Applications for Permits to Site Interstate Electric Transmission Facilities 12 sections
18 CFR part 101 — Uniform System of Accounts Prescribed for Public Utilities and Licensees Subject to the Provisions of the Federal Power Act 0 sections
18 CFR part 104 — Reserved [Note] 0 sections
18 CFR part 125 — Preservation of Records of Public Utilities and Licensees 3 sections
18 CFR part 131 — Forms 9 sections
18 CFR part 141 — Statements and Reports (Schedules) 9 sections
18 CFR part 142-149 — Parts 142-149 [Reserved] Reserved
18 CFR part 152 — Application for Exemption from the Provisions of the Natural Gas Act Pursuant to Section 1(c) Thereof and Issuance of Blanket Certificates Authorizing Certain Sales for Resale 5 sections
18 CFR part 153 — Applications for Authorization to Construct, Operate, or Modify Facilities Used for the Export or Import of Natural Gas 20 sections
18 CFR part 154 — Rate Schedules and Tariffs 55 sections
18 CFR part 156 — Applications for Orders Under Section 7(a) of the Natural Gas Act 11 sections
18 CFR part 157 — Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and for Orders Permitting and Approving Abandonment Under Section 7 of the Natural Gas Act 47 sections
18 CFR part 158 — Accounts, Records, Memoranda and Disposition of Contested Audit Findings and Proposed Remedies 11 sections
18 CFR part 201 — Uniform System of Accounts Prescribed for Natural Gas Companies Subject to the Provisions of the Natural Gas Act 0 sections
18 CFR part 204 — Reserved [Note] 0 sections
18 CFR part 225 — Preservation of Records of Natural Gas Companies 3 sections
18 CFR part 250 — Forms 4 sections
18 CFR part 260 — Statements and Reports (Schedules) 10 sections
18 CFR part 270 — Determination Procedures 18 sections
18 CFR part 280 — General Provisions Applicable to Subchapter I 1 sections
18 CFR part 281 — Natural Gas Curtailment Under the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 20 sections
18 CFR part 284 — Certain Sales and Transportation of Natural Gas Under the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 and Related Authorities 63 sections
18 CFR part 286 — Accounts, Records, Memoranda and Disposition of Contested Audit Findings and Proposed Remedies 9 sections
18 CFR part 287 — Rules Generally Applicable to Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use 1 sections
18 CFR part 290 — Collection of Cost of Service Information Under Section 133 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 3 sections
18 CFR part 292 — Regulations Under Sections 201 and 210 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 with Regard to Small Power Production and Cogeneration 29 sections
18 CFR part 294 — Procedures for Shortages of Electric Energy and Capacity Under Section 206 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 1 sections
18 CFR part 300 — Confirmation and Approval of the Rates of Federal Power Marketing Administrations 9 sections
18 CFR part 301 — Average System Cost Methodology for Sales from Utilities to Bonneville Power Administration Under Northwest Power Act 7 sections
18 CFR part 340 — Rate Schedules and Tariffs 1 sections
18 CFR part 341 — Oil Pipeline Tariffs: Oil Pipeline Companies Subject to Section 6 of the Interstate Commerce Act 16 sections
18 CFR part 342 — Oil Pipeline Rate Methodologies and Procedures 5 sections
18 CFR part 343 — Procedural Rules Applicable to Oil Pipeline Proceedings 6 sections
18 CFR part 344 — Filing Quotations for U.S. Government Shipments at Reduced Rates 2 sections
18 CFR part 346 — Oil Pipeline Cost-of-Service Filing Requirements 3 sections
18 CFR part 347 — Oil Pipeline Depreciation Studies 1 sections
18 CFR part 348 — Oil Pipeline Applications for Market Power Determinations 2 sections
18 CFR part 349 — Disposition of Contested Audit Findings and Proposed Remedies 7 sections
18 CFR part 351 — Financial Statements Released by Carriers 1 sections
18 CFR part 352 — Uniform Systems of Accounts Prescribed for Oil Pipeline Companies Subject to the Provisions of the Interstate Commerce Act 0 sections
18 CFR part 356 — Preservation of Records for Oil Pipeline Companies 3 sections
18 CFR part 357 — Annual Special or Periodic Reports: Carriers Subject to Part I of the Interstate Commerce Act 5 sections
18 CFR part 358 — Standards of Conduct 8 sections
18 CFR part 366 — Books and Records 10 sections
18 CFR part 367 — Uniform System of Accounts for Centralized Service Companies Subject to the Provisions of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005, Federal Power Act and Natural Gas Act 221 sections
18 CFR part 368 — Preservation of Records of Holding Companies and Service Companies 3 sections
18 CFR part 369 — Statements and Reports (Schedules) 1 sections
18 CFR part 375 — The Commission 24 sections
18 CFR part 376 — Organization, Mission, and Functions; Operations During Emergency Conditions 14 sections
18 CFR part 380 — Regulations Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act 16 sections
18 CFR part 381 — Fees 20 sections
18 CFR part 382 — Annual Charges 9 sections
18 CFR part 385 — Rules of Practice and Procedure 161 sections
18 CFR part 388 — Information and Requests 13 sections
18 CFR part 389 — OMB Control Numbers for Commission Information Collection Requirements 1 sections
18 CFR part 390 — Electronic Registration 4 sections
18 CFR part 391-399 — Parts 391-399 [Reserved] Reserved

Delaware River Basin Commission

18 CFR part 400 — Part 400 [Reserved] Reserved
18 CFR part 401 — Rules of Practice and Procedure 76 sections
18 CFR part 410 — Basin Regulations; Water Code and Administrative Manual—Part III Water Quality Regulations 1 sections
18 CFR part 415 — Basin Regulations—Flood Plain Regulations 16 sections
18 CFR part 420 — Basin Regulations—Water Supply Charges 14 sections
18 CFR part 430 — Ground Water Protection Area: Pennsylvania 18 sections
18 CFR part 431-439 — Parts 431-439 [Reserved] Reserved
18 CFR part 440 — High Volume Hydraulic Fracturing 4 sections
18 CFR part 441-499 — Parts 441-499 [Reserved] Reserved

Water Resources Council

18 CFR part 700 — Part 700 [Reserved] Reserved
18 CFR part 701 — Council Organization 49 sections
18 CFR part 704 — Plan Formulation Standards and Procedures 1 sections
18 CFR part 705 — Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs—Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 12 sections
18 CFR part 706 — Employee Responsibilities and Conduct 33 sections
18 CFR part 707 — Compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 11 sections
18 CFR part 708 — Upper Mississippi River Basin Commission: Public Participation in Upper Mississippi River System Master Plan 5 sections
18 CFR part 725 — Implementation of Executive Orders 11988, Floodplain Management and 11990, Protection of Wetlands 10 sections
18 CFR part 740 — State Water Management Planning Program 13 sections
18 CFR part 741-799 — Parts 741-799 [Reserved]

Susquehanna River Basin Commission

18 CFR part 800 — Part 800 [Reserved] Reserved
18 CFR part 801 — General Policies 16 sections
18 CFR part 803-805 — Parts 803-805 [Reserved] Reserved
18 CFR part 806 — Review and Approval of Projects 35 sections
18 CFR part 807 — Water Withdrawal Registration 5 sections
18 CFR part 808 — Hearings and Enforcement Actions 14 sections
18 CFR part 809-899 — Parts 809-899 [Reserved] Reserved

Tennessee Valley Authority

18 CFR part 1300 — Standards of Conduct for Employees of Tennessee Valley Authority 7 sections
18 CFR part 1301 — Procedures 50 sections
18 CFR part 1302 — Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of TVA—Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 12 sections
18 CFR part 1303 — Property Management 3 sections
18 CFR part 1304 — Approval of Construction in the Tennessee River System and Regulation of Structures and Other Alterations 45 sections
18 CFR part 1305 — Part 1305 [Reserved] Reserved
18 CFR part 1306 — Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies 6 sections
18 CFR part 1307 — Nondiscrimination with Respect to Handicap 13 sections
18 CFR part 1308 — Contract Disputes 35 sections
18 CFR part 1309 — Nondiscrimination with Respect to Age

CURRENCY

Electronic copy current as of: September 17, 2026
Last amended: August 24, 2026
Issue date: August 24, 2026

These dates describe the published material. They do not by themselves establish that a rule is in effect.

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Reserved

19 sections

18 CFR part 1310 — Administrative Cost Recovery 3 sections

18 CFR part 1311 — Intergovernmental Review of Tennessee Valley Authority Federal Financial Assistance and Direct Federal Development Programs and Activities 13 sections

18 CFR part 1312 — Protection of Archaeological Resources: Uniform Regulations 22 sections

18 CFR part 1313 — Enforcement of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs or Activities Conducted by the Tennessee Valley Authority 18 sections

18 CFR part 1314 — Book-Entry Procedures for TVA Power Securities Issued Through the Federal Reserve Banks 10 sections

18 CFR part 1315 — New Restrictions on Lobbying 13 sections

18 CFR part 1316 — General Conditions and Certifications for Incorporation in Contract Documents or Actions 10 sections

18 CFR part 1317 — Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance 45 sections

18 CFR part 1318 — Implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 29 sections

18 CFR part 1319 — Floodplains and Wetlands 7 sections

18 CFR part 1320-1399 — Parts 1320-1399 [Reserved] Reserved