United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Seattle City Light Submits Revised Owners Dam Safety Program Document

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Aug 15, 2025 — 1 min read

Seattle City Light has submitted a status update to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding the revision of their Owners Dam Safety Program (ODSP) document. The update was provided by Ali Reza Firoozfar, Chief Dam Safety Engineer, and announced that the revised ODSP is currently being finalized, with a planned submission by December 2025 ahead of the 2026 external audit. This development is crucial for ensuring the safety and compliance of Seattle City Light's dams.

Key Takeaways:

Seattle City Light has submitted a revised Owners Dam Safety Program (ODSP) document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
The ODSP was reviewed in 2024 and determined to be in need of a more detailed and concise revision.
The revised ODSP is currently being finalized and is expected to be submitted by December 2025.
The submission is scheduled ahead of the 2026 external audit, demonstrating a commitment to compliance and safety.
Ali Reza Firoozfar, Chief Dam Safety Engineer, provided the status update to Acting Portland Regional Engineer.
Mike Haynes and Andy Strong were copied on the email.

Statistics:

2024: Year during which Seattle City Light reviewed the ODSP and determined a more detailed and concise revision was necessary.
2025: Year in which the revised ODSP is expected to be submitted to FERC.
December 2025: Planned submission date of the revised ODSP.
2026: Year in which the external audit of the ODSP will take place.

Sources:

Seattle City Light. Submission to FERC. August 14, 2025.
https://elibrary.ferc.gov

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