Section 096-450-1 - ApplicabilityA. This chapter applies to construction or reconstruction of a hydropower project, or structural alteration of a hydropower project in ways that change water levels or flows, including tidal and wave energy projects.B. Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, if the Department is the Administering Agency, the requirements of the Department's Rules Concerning the Processing of Applications and Other Administrative Matters, 06-096 C.M.R. Chapter 2 (amended October 19, 2015), apply to applications for hydropower projects. In the event of inconsistencies between this chapter and Chapter 2, applications for hydropower projects will be processed under the procedures set forth in this chapter.C. Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, if the Commission is the Administering Agency, the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice, 01-672 C.M.R. Chapter 4, apply to applications for hydropower projects. In the event of inconsistencies between this chapter and Chapter 4, applications for hydropower projects will be processed under the procedures set forth in this chapter.06- 096 C.M.R. ch. 450, § 1