Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Requests Additional Information for California Poe Hydroelectric Project

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a request for additional information from Pacific Gas and Electric Company regarding the California Poe Hydroelectric Project (No. 2107-066). The commission requires the company to address discrepancies in the project's boundary and land ownership, specifically a 143.58-acre difference in Forest Service land within the project boundary. The company must also clarify if any new land was added to the project boundary that was not previously approved by the license. The revised exhibits must be filed within 30 days of the date of the letter.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FERC has requested additional information from Pacific Gas and Electric Company regarding the California Poe Hydroelectric Project (No. 2107-066).
  • The commission requires the company to address a discrepancy in the project's boundary and land ownership, specifically a 143.58-acre difference in Forest Service land.
  • The company must clarify if any new land was added to the project boundary that was not previously approved by the license.
  • Revised exhibits must be filed within 30 days of the date of the letter.
  • The FERC strongly encourages electronic filing and has provided contact information for assistance.
  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company was contacted regarding the project, including Kelly Houff, Chief of the Engineering Resources Branch, Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance.
  • Stephanie Maggard, Director of Pacific Gas and Electric Company, received a letter regarding the additional information request.

Statistics:

  • 303.29 acres of Forest Service land listed in Exhibit A.
  • 159.71 acres of Forest Service land within the project boundary, according to Exhibit G-1.
  • 143.58-acre difference in Forest Service land within the project boundary.
  • 3.89 acres of new land added to the project boundary, according to Exhibit G-1.
  • 30-day deadline for filing revised exhibits.

Sources:

  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company, 165 FERC P 62,172 (2018).
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C. 20426, OFFICE OF ENERGY PROJECTS, Project No. 2107-066 - California Poe Hydroelectric Project.