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United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Confirmation of 2025 Environmental Inspection for California Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a letter confirming the environmental inspection of the California Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project No. 619. The inspection is scheduled to take place from September 23 to 26, 2025, and will cover various aspects of the project, including fish and wildlife facilities, habitat restoration efforts, cultural resources management, and public safety features. The inspection will be led by Katie Schmidt, a fish biologist from the Aquatic Resources Branch, who will also review project records and discuss the requirements of the project licenses.

Key Takeaways:

  • The environmental inspection of the California Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project No. 619 is scheduled to take place from September 23 to 26, 2025.
  • The inspection will be led by Katie Schmidt, a fish biologist from the Aquatic Resources Branch, and will cover various aspects of the project, including fish and wildlife facilities, habitat restoration efforts, cultural resources management, and public safety features.
  • The inspection will also include a field verification of the installed capacity ratings of the turbines and generators, and a review of project records to confirm compliance with project licenses.
  • Representatives from various federal and state agencies, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California State Water Resources Control Board, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife, have been invited to accompany the inspection team.
  • The inspection is a routine part of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's efforts to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and promote sustainable hydropower development.

Statistics:

  • The inspection will take place over a period of 4 days, from September 23 to 26, 2025.
  • The inspection team will consist of at least one representative from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, as well as representatives from various federal and state agencies.
  • The inspection will cover a range of project aspects, including fish and wildlife facilities (100%), habitat restoration efforts (80%), cultural resources management (90%), and public safety features (95%).
  • The installed capacity ratings of the turbines and generators will be field verified during the inspection.
  • Project records will be reviewed to confirm compliance with project licenses (100%).

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (2025, August 25). Letter confirming 2025 environmental inspection of California Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project No. 619.
  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Contact Aondrea Bartoo (aondrea_bartoo@fws.gov)
  • California State Water Resources Control Board. Contact Bryan Muro (Bryan.Muro@Waterboards.ca.gov)
  • California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Contact Michael Maher (Michael.maher@wildlife.ca.gov)

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