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FERC Issues Correspondence on Short-Term Spillway Repairs at Macumber Dam

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a correspondence with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) regarding short-term spillway repairs at Macumber Dam, part of the Battle Creek Project (FERC No. 1121). The correspondence addresses PG&E's revised Quality Control Inspection Program (QCIP) and Temporary Construction Emergency Action Plan (TCEAP) submitted on August 4, 2022. FERC has provided comments on the submittal, including a requirement to revise and resubmit the complete QCIP document due to inaccuracies and unauthorized personnel listed.

Key Takeaways:

  • PG&E's Quality Control Inspection Programs (QCIPs) have been reviewed, and FERC has noted a decline in the quality of the programs, with inaccuracies and a lack of customization.
  • The project personnel listed in Appendices B and C of the QCIP have been updated, with Phil Gibson no longer listed as a Field Inspector, but his resume is not included. Despite this, the Appendix A Pre-Job Planning Template still lists him as a field inspector, along with Justin Welty.
  • FERC has authorized PG&E to proceed with construction pending revisions and resubmission of the complete QCIP document.
  • The Final Construction Report for the project should be submitted within 90 days following completion of construction or by December 1, 2022.
  • All other requirements outlined in the initial construction authorization letter remain applicable, and PG&E is encouraged to review the letter prior to starting construction.
  • A revised and corrected QCIP document must be submitted within 10 days of the date of the letter.

Statistics:

  • 90 days: the timeframe for submitting the Final Construction Report following the completion of construction.
  • December 1, 2022: the revised project completion date.
  • 80: the number of other requirements outlined in the initial construction authorization letter (exact number not specified in the source).
  • 2: the number of weeks for submitting the revised and corrected QCIP document.

Sources:

  • FERC Correspondence With Applicant | General Correspondence FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Office of Energy Projects Division of Dam Safety and Inspections - San Francisco Regional Office (date not specified).
  • Letter from Mr. Peter Wade, August 4, 2022.
  • August 3, 2022 letter (specified as a separate document).
  • FERC Initial February 7, 2022 construction authorization letter.
  • Document Accession #: 20220816-3081 (Filied Date: 08/16/2022).
  • https://www.ferc.gov/ferc-online/overview (FERC eFiling system).

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