construction or acquisition began
(13) The term “construction or acquisition began” means, when used with reference to a certain date, that— (A) construction in accordance with final drawings or equivalent design documents (as defined by the Secretary, by rule) began on or after that date; or (B) (i) construction or acquisition had been contracted for on or after that date, or (ii) if the construction or acquisition had been contracted for before such date, such construction or acquisition could be canceled, rescheduled, or modified to comply with the applicable requirements of this chapter— (I) without imposing substantial financial penalty, as determined under rules prescribed by the Secretary; and (II) in the case of a powerplant, without adversely affecting electric system reliability (as determined by the Secretary after consultation with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the appropriate State authority).