FERC Approves Construction of Lake Almanor Dam Low-Level Outlet Cutoff and Retaining Walls

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has been authorized to proceed with the construction of the cutoff and retaining walls for the low-level outlet discharge structure at Lake Almanor Dam, part of the Upper North Fork Feather River Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 2105. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has reviewed the submittals related to the construction and has issued comments in response.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FERC has authorized PG&E to proceed with the construction of the low-level outlet cutoff wall, retaining wall, and related work, provided that all comments are addressed within 10 days.
  • PG&E must submit monthly construction reports during the construction process.
  • A final construction report must be filed within 90 days of completion of construction, along with certifications from the Design Engineer, Quality Control Manager, and PG&E that the project was constructed in accordance with the design intent and plans and specifications reviewed by the FERC.
  • Revised Exhibits A, F, and G must be submitted for Commission approval to describe and show the project facilities as built.
  • Critical Energy Infrastructure Information (CEII) material must be labeled and filed separately, and in e-file format.

Statistics:

  • 10 days: The time frame within which PG&E must address all comments from the FERC before proceeding with construction.
  • 90 days: The time frame within which PG&E must file the final construction report, certifications, and revised exhibits.
  • December 30, 2022: The deadline by which PG&E must file the final construction report and certifications.
  • $0: The cost of the construction project is not mentioned in the document.

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (2022, March 7). Delegated Order, FERC Correspondence With Applicant | Compliance Directives. Retrieved from https://elibrary.ferc.gov/
  • Compliance Directives, FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION, Office of Energy Projects, Division of Dam Safety and Inspections - San Francisco Regional Office. (2022, March 7). Washington, D.C. Document Accession #: 20220307-3083 Filed Date: 03/07/2022