16 U.S.C. § 798 : US Code - Section 798: Purpose and scope of preliminary permits; transfer and cancellation

Search 16 U.S.C. § 798 : US Code - Section 798: Purpose and scope of preliminary permits; transfer and cancellation

Each preliminary permit issued under this subchapter shall be for
the sole purpose of maintaining priority of application for a
license under the terms of this chapter for such period or periods,
not exceeding a total of three years, as in the discretion of the
Commission may be necessary for making examinations and surveys,
for preparing maps, plans, specifications, and estimates, and for
making financial arrangements. Each such permit shall set forth the
conditions under which priority shall be maintained. Such permits
shall not be transferable, and may be canceled by order of the
Commission upon failure of permittees to comply with the conditions
thereof or for other good cause shown after notice and opportunity
for hearing.