Dams

Independent regulatory commissions

State Water Resources Control Board Submits Document to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for Water Quality Certification

The State Water Resources Control Board (CA) has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding the application for water quality certification for the New Bullards Bar Atmoshperic River Control Spillway Project (Project). The Project, located in Yuba, Nevada, and Sierra Counties, involves the construction of a

United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Notice of Transfer of Exemption for Shawano Paper Mills Dam Hydroelectric Project

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice of transfer of exemption for the Shawano Paper Mills Dam Hydroelectric Project. On February 1, 2024, N.E.W. Hydro, Inc. notified FERC that the project was transferred from their company to N.E.W. Hydro, LLC. The exemption from

United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Requests FERC Assistance with Dam Operations and Environmental Effects

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requesting assistance with dam operations and environmental effects related to the Upper Watertown and Lower Watertown hydroelectric dams. The department is concerned about water level fluctuations, fish kills, and potential environmental impacts. The

Independent regulatory commissions

FERC Issues Delegated Order for Wissota Hydroelectric Project

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) Office of Energy Projects Division of Dam Safety and Inspections has issued a delegated order for the Wissota Hydroelectric Project, operated by Xcel Energy. The dam safety inspection, conducted by Mr. Paul Kokoszka on June 11, 2025, found no deficiencies that would

Independent regulatory commissions

FERC Issues Formal Notice on Environmental Assessment for Hydroelectric Power Projects

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a formal notice announcing the availability of an environmental assessment (EA) for the BOST4 and BOST5 Hydroelectric LLC projects. The projects aim to replace licensed single bulb turbines with five smaller bulb turbines at each site, maintaining the same total generating capacity

Independent regulatory commissions

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves Construction of Tainter Gates 1, 7, and 8 at Blanchard Hydroelectric Project

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a Delegated Order allowing the construction of new Tainter gates 1, 7, and 8 at the Blanchard Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 346. The project involves the replacement of existing Tainter gates with new ones, as well as the addition of a hoisting

United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Pacific Gas and Electric Company Addresses Recommendations for Lake Almanor Dam

Pacific Gas and Electric Company has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) addressing Recommendation 52 (R-52) from the 11th 5-year Part 12D safety inspection report and Recommendation 3 (R-3) from the Causal Analysis Report for 2022 Low-Level Outlet Repairs for Lake Almanor Dam, part of the

Independent regulatory commissions

Pacific Gas and Electric Company Submits Final Construction Report for Poe Hydroelectric Project

The Pacific Gas and Electric Company has submitted a final construction report to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the Poe Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 2107. The report, dated July 3, 2025, details the completion of the pedestrian bridge project at Poe Dam, which was authorized by FERC on

United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Pacific Gas and Electric Company Submits Drilling Program Plan to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has submitted a drilling program plan to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a third-party exploration project located between Cape Horn Dam and Scott Dam in the Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 77. The project aims to advance Sonoma

United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

FERC Grants Extension for Pedestrian Bridge Construction Report Submission

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has granted an extension for the submission of the final construction report for a pedestrian bridge at Poe Dam, part of the Poe Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 2107. The commission has reviewed the proposed extension of time and approved the request, allowing the submission

Independent regulatory commissions

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Issues Notification for Anderson Dam Hydroelectric Project

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a notification under Section 401(a)(2) of the Clean Water Act for the Anderson Dam Hydroelectric Project, situated in Santa Clara County, California. The notification is a result of an application submitted by the Santa Clara Valley Water District to retrofit the

Independent regulatory commissions

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

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,