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Pacific Gas and Electric Company Submits Annual Consultation Document for Phoenix Hydroelectric Project

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding the annual consultation with the United States Forest Service (USFS) for the Phoenix Hydroelectric Project. As per Article 102 of the Phoenix Hydroelectric Project License, FERC No. 1061, PG&E is required to consult annually with the USFS regarding the protection and development of the natural resource values of the Phoenix Project area. The document provides details on the consultation meeting that took place on July 7, 2025, where no outstanding resource issues were discussed, and the relicensing of the project was the main subject of conversation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Phoenix Hydroelectric Project's relicensing was the main subject of conversation during the annual consultation meeting on July 7, 2025.
  • There were no outstanding resource issues that needed to be discussed during the meeting.
  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will continue to communicate with the USFS on any natural resource issues within the Phoenix Project area as they arise.
  • The consultation meeting was not included in the Spring Gap-Stanislaus meeting, and PG&E reached out to the USFS to confirm whether a separate meeting was necessary.
  • Ben Lloyd, senior license coordinator for PG&E, stated that PG&E has no specific concerns currently regarding the project or the natural resources in the area.
  • The relicensing effort for the project was mentioned as an ongoing process, with Todd Newburger, Public Services Staff Officer, Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest, expressing interest in gaining a better understanding of when the licensing process is expected to be final.

Statistics:

  • The consultation meeting took place on July 7, 2025.
  • PG&E will continue to communicate with the USFS on any natural resource issues within the Phoenix Project area.
  • If you have questions, you can contact Ben Lloyd at (916) 699-7319.
  • The Phoenix Hydroelectric Project License, FERC No. 1061, requires annual consultation between PG&E and the USFS.

Sources:

  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company's document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding the annual consultation with the United States Forest Service (USFS).
  • Email correspondence between the Stanislaus National Forest and PG&E regarding the consultation meeting.
  • Email thread between Ben Lloyd, Todd Newburger, and Anika Larson regarding the Phoenix Consultation.
  • USDA Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor's Office.

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