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held for speculative purposes. The objects of the 

 regulations are to secure prompt and full develop- 

 ment and to obtain a reasonable compensation for 

 the use of the land occupied and the beneficial pro- 

 tection given the watershed. 



Permits for power development on the National 

 Forests usually run for a term of 50 years and may 

 be renewed at their expiration upon compliance 

 with the regulations then existing. Such permits, 

 while granting liberal terms to applicants, contain 

 ample provision for the protection of the public 

 interests. 



Applications for power permits are filed with the 

 District Forester of the Forest Service District in 

 which the desired site is located. Preliminary per- 

 mits are issued to protect an applicant's priority 

 against subsequent applicants until he has had an 

 opportunity to study the proper location and de- 

 sign of the project and to obtain the data necessary 

 for the final application. Operation is allowed 

 under the final permit only. The permittee is re- 

 quired to pay an annual rental charge under the 

 preliminary and final power permits and definite 

 periods are specified for the filing of the final appli- 

 cation, beginning of construction and of operation. 



