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Pacific Gas and Electric Company Requests Extension for Final Construction Report for Pit 3, 4, 5 Hydroelectric Project

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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 submit the final construction report (FCR) for the Pit 5 Valve House Landslide Repair project, part of the Pit 3, 4, 5 Hydroelectric Project. The project's original timeline had construction completion by late August 2025, but due to a change in schedule, final demobilization is now expected on October 22, 2025. PG&E is requesting an extension until February 12, 2026, to prepare and submit the FCR.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Pit 5 Valve House Landslide Repair project is part of the Pit 3, 4, 5 Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 233, and is located at Pit 5, part of the PG&E's power generation facilities.
  • PG&E submitted construction documents for the repairs for FERC review on June 4, 2024, and October 25, 2024.
  • FERC authorized PG&E to proceed with construction on February 11, 2025, and required submission of an FCR within 90 days of construction completion.
  • The preliminary construction schedule anticipated completion by late August 2025, but due to a shift in schedule, final demobilization is now expected on October 22, 2025.
  • PG&E is requesting an extension of time until February 12, 2026, to prepare and submit the FCR, citing the change in schedule as the reason for the request.
  • The extension request includes a reasoned basis for the request, as required by Title 18 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 12.40(d).
  • Nathan Clark can be contacted for technical questions at (530) 204-7410, and Jimmy Galloway can be contacted for general questions at (530) 521-6798.

Statistics:

  • Construction completion was originally anticipated by late August 2025.
  • Final demobilization is now expected on October 22, 2025.
  • The extension request is for an additional 3 months until February 12, 2026.
  • PG&E has submitted construction documents for the repairs on two occasions (June 4, 2024, and October 25, 2024).

Sources:

  • FERC No. 233-CA Pit 5 Valve House Landslide Repair Extension of Time Request for Final Construction Report (October 13, 2025)
  • Title 18 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 12.40(d)

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