Pacific Gas and Electric Company Requests Extension of Time for Potable Water Signage Action at Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) conducted an environmental inspection of the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project in September 2025, resulting in eight follow-up action items. The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has submitted a request for an extension of time to address FERC's follow-up Action Item 3, which requires the installation of potable water signs at affected campgrounds. PG&E proposes to install the required signage upon facility reopening, weather permitting, and submit photo documentation by July 1, 2026.

Key Takeaways:

  • PG&E has requested an extension of time to complete the potable water signage action by July 1, 2026, due to the winterization of recreation facilities and the subsequent preparation for reopening.
  • The company proposes to install the required signage upon facility reopening, weather permitting, and submit photo documentation by July 1, 2026.
  • The potable water signage action is necessary to ensure that the public is aware of the water quality issues and safe and unsafe uses of the water at the campgrounds.
  • PG&E is committed to addressing the issue and working towards providing potable water at all recreation facilities.
  • The company will continue to update and change the signs as water supply repairs are completed and water quality testing informs potable water safety.

Statistics:

  • 8 follow-up action items resulting from the FERC environmental inspection of the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project.
  • 3 specific action items requiring attention from PG&E.
  • July 1, 2026, proposed completion date for the potable water signage action.
  • 7 days timeframe for PG&E to complete the potable water signage action as per FERC's original request.
  • 2023, the year in which Bucks campgrounds did not begin to open until July 1 due to lingering snowpack.

Sources:

  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) letter to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) dated October 16, 2025.
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) letter to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) dated October 9, 2025.
  • Extension of Time Request for follow-up Action Item 3 ENCLOSURE 1 1 Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 619-CA October 8, 2025.