Southern California Edison Submits Saddlebag Lake Flow Regime Agreement to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

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Southern California Edison has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) detailing the agreement reached with the USDA Forest Service, Inyo National Forest (USFS) regarding the flow regime for Saddlebag Lake. The agreement, signed on August 8, 2025, confirms the continuation of the six (6) cfs flow regime through March 2026, following the second annual meeting held on August 5, 2025. This agreement is in compliance with License Condition No. 4 of the Lee Vining Hydroelectric Project No. 1388, which requires bi-annual meetings to agree on a flow regime for Saddlebag Lake.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Saddlebag Lake Flow Regime Agreement was signed by Southern California Edison and the USDA Forest Service, Inyo National Forest on August 8, 2025.
  • The agreement confirms the continuation of the six (6) cfs flow regime through March 2026.
  • The flow regime agreement is in compliance with License Condition No. 4 of the Lee Vining Hydroelectric Project No. 1388.
  • The next annual meeting is scheduled for April 7, 2026.
  • The agreement was submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission as part of License Condition No. 4.
  • The Principal Manager of Southern California Edison, Wayne P. Allen, is authorized to provide additional information on the agreement.

Statistics:

  • The flow regime agreed upon is six (6) cfs.
  • The flow regime will continue through March 2026.
  • The next annual meeting is scheduled for April 7, 2026.
  • The first annual meeting was held on April 15, 1997, and subsequent meetings are held bi-annually.
  • The Lee Vining Hydroelectric Project No. 1388 has been in operation since February 4, 1997.

Sources:

  • Southern California Edison's document submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on August 8, 2025.
  • License Condition No. 4 of the Lee Vining Hydroelectric Project No. 1388, issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on February 4, 1997.