FERC Approves Short-Term Spillway Repairs at Macumber Dam

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved short-term spillway repairs at the Macumber Dam, a part of the Battle Creek Project, FERC No. 1121. The approval letter, dated February 7, 2022, was addressed to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and was in response to a letter submitted by PG&E on September 30, 2021. The letter outlined PG&E's plans and Quality Control Inspection Program (QCIP) for the proposed repairs.

Key Takeaways:

  • FERC has approved PG&E's plans for short-term spillway repairs at the Macumber Dam, subject to certain conditions.
  • PG&E is required to submit a Temporary Construction Emergency Action Plan for FERC's review within 10 days of the date of the letter.
  • PG&E is authorized to immediately proceed with construction, provided it addresses the above comment within the specified timeframe.
  • Failure to adequately address the comment within 10 days will result in a suspension of all work until the comment is addressed.
  • PG&E is responsible for obtaining all necessary federal, state, and local permits, and maintaining compliance with those permits and the conditions of the project license.
  • PG&E is required to file a final construction report within 90 days of the completion of construction, which should include information pertinent to dam safety.
  • The report should be submitted using the Commission's eFiling system and should include a summary of information in each of the applicable sections.
  • PG&E is also required to submit revised Exhibit A, F, and G, as applicable, to describe and show the project facilities as built.

Statistics:

  • The proposed short-term spillway repairs at the Macumber Dam are part of the Battle Creek Project, FERC No. 1121.
  • The letter was submitted by PG&E's Vice President, Jan Nimick, on September 30, 2021.
  • The FERC approval letter was dated February 7, 2022.
  • PG&E has 10 days to submit a Temporary Construction Emergency Action Plan for FERC's review.
  • PG&E is authorized to proceed with construction, but must address the above comment within the specified timeframe.
  • The final construction report should be submitted within 90 days of the completion of construction.

Sources:

  • Letter from FERC to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, dated February 7, 2022.
  • Letter from PG&E to FERC, dated September 30, 2021.
  • FERC No. 1121 - Battle Creek Project.