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Pacific Gas and Electric Company Submits 10th Monthly Construction Report for Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project

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The Pacific Gas and Electric Company has submitted the 10th monthly construction report for the replacement and repair of the spillway at Bucks Diversion Dam, a part of their Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project, to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The report details the project's construction activities for August 2025. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission had authorized the project in a letter dated May 7, 2024, and has requested monthly reports from Pacific Gas and Electric Company to document the progress of construction.

Key Takeaways:

  • The report is the 10th monthly construction report submitted by Pacific Gas and Electric Company for the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project, specifically for the replacement and repair of the spillway at Bucks Diversion Dam.
  • The report details the project's construction activities for August 2025, as requested by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
  • The Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 619, involves the repair of the spillway at Bucks Diversion Dam, and this report marks the 10th submission to document the project's progress.
  • Matthew Joseph, Supervisor, Hydro License Compliance at Pacific Gas and Electric Company, signed the letter and is readily available to answer technical questions concerning the matter.
  • Ben Fontana, Senior Dam Safety Engineer for Pacific Gas and Electric Company, can be contacted for technical questions at (530) 762-9459.
  • Andrew Garcia, License Coordinator for Pacific Gas and Electric Company, can be contacted for general questions at (530) 228-8990.
  • The complete document can be viewed at https://elibrary.ferc.gov.

Statistics:

  • This is the 10th monthly construction report submitted by Pacific Gas and Electric Company for the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project.
  • The project's construction activities for August 2025 are detailed in the enclosure.
  • The report provides a summary of the work completed during the report period.
  • The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has authorized the project in a letter dated May 7, 2024.
  • The project number for the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project is FERC No. 619.

Sources:

  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company, "10th Monthly Construction Report No.10, prepared by PG&E and dated August 2025"
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, "Authorization to Proceed with the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project, dated May 7, 2024"

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