FERC Rejects Pacific Gas and Electric's Request for Time Extension on Grizzly Forebay Dam Recommendation

Strategic Insights -

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has rejected Pacific Gas and Electric's (PG&E) request for a time extension to address a dam safety recommendation at the Grizzly Forebay Dam, part of the Bucks Creek Project. The commission cited insufficient engineering justification for extending the completion of the recommendation, which was originally made in 2015. PG&E was given 45 days to provide a stronger engineering justification and a plan to address the recommendation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FERC rejected PG&E's request for a time extension to address recommendation 1 from the 2015 Part 12 D Independent Consultant Report for Grizzly Forebay Dam.
  • The commission cited insufficient engineering justification for extending the completion of the recommendation, which was originally made in 2015.
  • PG&E was given 45 days to provide a stronger engineering justification and a plan to address the recommendation.
  • The FERC emphasized the importance of dam safety and the need for adequate justification for any extension of time to address critical recommendations.
  • The Grizzly Forebay Dam is part of the Bucks Creek Project, FERC No. 619, and is subject to regular safety inspections and monitoring.

Statistics:

  • 2015: The year in which the recommendation 1 from the 2015 Part 12 D Independent Consultant Report for Grizzly Forebay Dam was made.
  • 45: The number of days given to PG&E to provide a stronger engineering justification and a plan to address the recommendation.
  • 1: The type of document that was eFiled, as per the FERC's request (Document Content(s) P-619-000_93728_R1-Grizzly_EOT.docx.pdf).

Sources:

  • "Re: Recommendation 1 from 2015 Part 12 D Independent Consultant Report at Grizzly Forebay Dam" (Letter from FERC to PG&E).
  • "FERC Online Overview" (FERC website).
  • "Independent Consultant Report for Grizzly Forebay Dam" (2015) (Source not explicitly provided, but mentioned as "Part 12 D Independent Consultant Report").