Pacific Gas and Electric Submits 60-Day Progress Activity Report for Inskip Dam Removal

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As part of the regulatory requirements for the decommissioning of Inskip Diversion Dam, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has submitted a 60-day progress activity report to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). The report, dated June 30, 2025, provides an update on the ongoing work related to the dam removal and stream restoration project. This latest submission follows the FERC order issued on March 3, 2025, which approved the decommissioning of the dam and included a water quality certification issued by the SWRCB.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 60-day progress activity report submitted by PG&E provides an update on the Inskip Dam removal and stream restoration project, a requirement under the FERC order issued on March 3, 2025.
  • The report is addressed to Debbie-Anne Reese, Secretary of the FERC, and Erik Ekdahl, Deputy Director of the SWRCB, and is a mandatory submission as per Condition 8 of the certification.
  • The project has entered the 60-day reporting phase, with PG&E planning to submit the next report by August 29, 2025.
  • The SWRCB's Glenn Hoffman is copied on the submission, indicating ongoing communication and coordination between the regulatory agencies and PG&E.

Statistics:

  • March 3, 2025: The date of the FERC order amending the license for the Battle Creek Hydroelectric Project and approving the decommissioning of Inskip Diversion Dam.
  • June 30, 2025: The date of the 60-day progress activity report submitted by PG&E to FERC and SWRCB.
  • 60 days: The reporting interval for Project Activity Reports as per Condition 8 of the certification.
  • 1 report: The initial 60-day Project Activity Report attached to the submission, dated June 30, 2025.
  • August 29, 2025: The planned date for the submission of the next 60-day Project Activity Report.

Sources:

  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company, "Battle Creek Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 1121 License Article 401; SS401 Certification Condition 8 Inskip Dam Removal - 60-day Progress Activity Report"
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, "FERC Order, March 3, 2025"
  • California State Water Resources Control Board, "Water Quality Certification, Section 401 of the Clean Water Act"