Pacific Gas and Electric Company Requests Extension for Crane Valley Hydroelectric Project

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has submitted an updated quality control inspection program (QCIP) document and a request for an extension of time to submit the final construction report (FCR) for repairing the low-level outlet (LLO) drainpipe at Crane Valley Dam, part of the Crane Valley Hydroelectric Project. The company's request is based on changes in the anticipated work schedule and staffing since the original project authorization. PG&E believes the additional staff experience will support the project's specific roles and has updated the QCIP organization chart accordingly.

Key Takeaways:

  • PG&E submitted its original plan and schedule for addressing repair in a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) dated August 31, 2021.
  • The company provided an updated plan and schedule in a letter dated May 1, 2023, and submitted an authorization request and an extension of time request on January 15, 2025.
  • FERC accepted the extension of time request in a letter dated March 12, 2025.
  • PG&E updated the QCIP organization chart to address personnel changes, adding a second inspector and project manager roles.
  • The company believes the additional staff has acceptable experience to support the specific project roles.
  • PG&E requests an extension of time to submit the FCR for repairing the LLO drainpipe, citing changes in the work schedule and staffing since the original project authorization.
  • The extension of time request and reason for the request are enclosed with the letter to FERC.

Statistics:

  • June 30, 2025: Date of the updated QCIP document.
  • January 15, 2025: Date PG&E submitted an authorization request and an extension of time request to FERC.
  • March 12, 2025: Date FERC accepted the extension of time request.
  • Augusta 31, 2021: Date PG&E submitted its original plan and schedule for addressing repair.

Sources:

  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company. (July 3, 2025). Power Generation 300 Lakeside Drive Oakland, CA 94612. Letter to Frank L. Blackett, P.E., Regional Engineer, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company. (August 31, 2021). Letter to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Submission of original plan and schedule.
  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company. (May 1, 2023). Letter to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Update of plan and schedule.
  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company. (January 15, 2025). Authorization request and extension of time request to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (March 12, 2025). Letter to Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Acceptance of extension of time request.