Pacific Gas and Electric Company Seeks Delegation of Authority Regarding Section 7 Consultation for Hydroelectric Project

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requesting delegation of authority regarding Section 7 consultation for the DeSabla-Centerville Hydroelectric Project. The request is to designate PG&E as the non-federal representative to conduct informal consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service on potential effects to foothill yellow-legged frogs and northwestern pond turtles during a temporary flow modification at compliance points BW-3 and BW-40. This modification aims to support the 2025 Central Valley Spring Run Chinook Salmon holding population in Butte Creek.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on June 6, 2025, requesting delegation of authority regarding Section 7 consultation for the DeSabla-Centerville Hydroelectric Project.
  • The request is to designate PG&E as the non-federal representative to conduct informal consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service on potential effects to foothill yellow-legged frogs and northwestern pond turtles during a temporary flow modification.
  • The temporary flow modification is being requested to support the 2025 Central Valley Spring Run Chinook Salmon holding population in Butte Creek.
  • The modification will take place at compliance points BW-3 and BW-40, part of the DeSabla-Centerville Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 803 (P803).
  • Megan Young, License Project Manager for PG&E, can be contacted at (530) 250-7002 for general questions.

Statistics:

  • The request for delegation of authority was submitted on June 6, 2025.
  • The temporary flow modification is aimed at supporting the 2025 Central Valley Spring Run Chinook Salmon holding population in Butte Creek.
  • The modification will take place at compliance points BW-3 and BW-40.
  • The DeSabla-Centerville Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 803 (P803), is the subject of the request.

Sources:

  • FERC: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
  • Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission: Debbie-Anne Reese, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426
  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: Megan Young, License Project Manager, can be contacted at (530) 250-7002 for general questions.