MHK pilot project licensing at FERC

In 2007, FERC introduced a new pilot licensing process for small-scale hydrokinetic projects to allow developers to test new hydrokinetic technologies, including connection with the interstate grid, on an expedited timeline. FERC has also issued a policy supporting the issuance of conditioned licenses for MHK projects in certain cases, which would enable the licensee to receive the license prior to obtaining other federal authorizations for the project, conditioned on receipt of such other authorizations prior to commencing construction.