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FERC Approves Spillway Repair Project for Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the authorization request for the Spillway Repair Project at Bucks Lake Dam, part of the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project, FERC Project No. 619. In a letter dated August 20, 2025, FERC's San Francisco Regional Office notified Pacific Gas and Electric Company that it may proceed with the construction, as per its letter dated July 18, 2025. The commission noted that it has reviewed the submittal from Mr. Robert Ellis and has no further comments.

Key Takeaways:

  • FERC has approved the Spillway Repair Project for Bucks Lake Dam, part of the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project, FERC Project No. 619.
  • The project's authorization was requested in a letter dated August 11, 2025, from Mr. Robert Ellis, and was reviewed by FERC's San Francisco Regional Office.
  • The commission has no further comments and has cleared the way for Pacific Gas and Electric Company to proceed with the construction, as per its letter dated July 18, 2025.
  • The filing for the Spillway Repair Project must be submitted through FERC's electronic filing system, eFiling, which is available at https://www.ferc.gov/ferconline/overview.
  • The cover page of the filing must indicate that the material was eFiled, and assistance with eFiling can be obtained by contacting FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or (866) 208-3676 (toll free).
  • The project is an important aspect of FERC's dam safety program, and Pacific Gas and Electric Company is commended for its continued efforts in this area.

Statistics:

  • The Bucks Lake Dam is part of the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project, FERC Project No. 619.
  • The Spillway Repair Project at Bucks Lake Dam has been authorized by FERC.
  • The filing for the Spillway Repair Project must be submitted through FERC's electronic filing system, eFiling.

Sources:

  • Washington: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Issues the following Delegated Order: FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Office of Energy Projects Division of Dam Safety and Inspections - San Francisco Regional Office (August 20, 2025)
  • Via FERC Service Mr. Russell Cruzen, P.E., Director Power Generation, Asset Excellence Pacific Gas and Electric Company 300 Lakeside Dr. Oakland, CA 94612-3534 (letter dated July 18, 2025)

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