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Pacific Gas and Electric Company Requests Extension for Drum-Spaulding Hydroelectric Project Inspection

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The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has submitted a request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for an extension of time to resubmit a package for the inspection of low-level outlet drainpipes at Drum Forebay Dam, part of the Drum-Spaulding Hydroelectric Project. This request follows comments from FERC received on February 14, 2025, and a meeting with FERC staff on March 19, 2025, to discuss the comments. PG&E plans to submit a quality control inspection program (QCIP) to address FERC's comments, but is requesting an extension of time to provide the QCIP and responses to FERC's comments by September 17, 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • PG&E has submitted a request to FERC for an extension of time to resubmit a package regarding the inspection of low-level outlet drainpipes at Drum Forebay Dam.
  • PG&E received comments from FERC on February 14, 2025, and met with FERC staff on March 19, 2025, to discuss the comments.
  • PG&E plans to submit a QCIP to address FERC's comments, which will include information on quality control measures and inspection protocols.
  • The requested extension of time is to provide the QCIP and responses to FERC's comments by September 17, 2025.
  • PG&E has committed to submitting an updated project package and responses to FERC's comments by May 30, 2025, but is requesting an additional extension of time.
  • The Drum-Spaulding Hydroelectric Project is a significant hydroelectric project operated by PG&E, with FERC No. 2310.
  • PG&E is seeking to address FERC's comments and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Statistics:

  • FERC received comments from PG&E on the project on February 14, 2025.
  • PG&E met with FERC staff to discuss comments on March 19, 2025.
  • PG&E plans to submit a QCIP to address FERC's comments, which will include information on quality control measures and inspection protocols.
  • The requested extension of time is to provide the QCIP and responses to FERC's comments by September 17, 2025.
  • PG&E has committed to submitting an updated project package and responses to FERC's comments by May 30, 2025.

Sources:

  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company. (May 21, 2025). RE: Drum-Spaulding Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 2310-CA Drum Forebay Dam, NATDAM No. CA00350 Updated Authorization Request for Low-Level Outlet Drainpipe Inspection Extension of Time Request.
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (February 14, 2025). Comments on the Drum-Spaulding Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 2310.
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (March 19, 2025). Meeting Notes: Discussion of Comments on the Drum-Spaulding Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 2310.

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