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Approval of Site-Specific Erosion/Sediment Control Plan for Pit 1 River Access Parking Lot Improvement Project

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The State Water Resources Control Board (CA) has approved the Site-Specific Erosion/Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) for the Pit 1 River Access Parking Lot Improvement Project, a proposed project by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to improve access to the Pit River at the current river boating put-in. The project, covered by Condition 20 of the Pit 1 Hydroelectric Project's amended water quality certification, aims to construct 12 new overflow parking spaces near the existing parking facility. The approved ESCP ensures that the project does not impact water quality and beneficial uses. The project must be completed within two years following the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) incorporation of the June 2021 certification amendment into the Project license, i.e., by December 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • The State Water Resources Control Board (CA) has approved the Site-Specific Erosion/Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) for the Pit 1 River Access Parking Lot Improvement Project.
  • The project is proposed by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to improve access to the Pit River at the current river boating put-in.
  • The project involves constructing 12 new overflow parking spaces near the existing parking facility.
  • The approved ESCP ensures that the project does not impact water quality and beneficial uses, as required by Condition 20 of the Pit 1 Hydroelectric Project's amended water quality certification.
  • The project must be completed within two years following the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) incorporation of the June 2021 certification amendment into the Project license, i.e., by December 2025.
  • The State Water Resources Control Board (CA) reviewed the Project's ESCP for the Parking Improvement Project and found it compliant with the requirements of the Water Quality and Monitoring Protection Plan.
  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) must submit the approved ESCP to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) prior to implementation.
  • Revisions to the ESCP must be approved by the State Water Board Deputy Director and filed with FERC prior to implementation.

Statistics:

  • The project must be completed within two years following the FERC's incorporation of the June 2021 certification amendment into the Project license, i.e., by December 2025.
  • The project will include the construction of 12 new overflow parking spaces near the existing parking facility.
  • The State Water Resources Control Board (CA) staff reviewed the Project's ESCP for the Parking Improvement Project and found it compliant with the requirements of the Water Quality and Monitoring Protection Plan.

Sources:

  • State Water Resources Control Board (CA) document submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), September 5, 2025.
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Order, December 22, 2023 (185 FERC P 62,165).
  • State Water Resources Control Board (CA) document, October 17, 2018.
  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) letter to the State Water Board, October 17, 2018.
  • United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Biological Opinion, date not specified.
  • State Water Resources Control Board (CA) document, June 2021.
  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) proposal, June 2021.

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