Independent regulatory commissions
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding their compliance with fish passage facility operations at Cape Horn Dam, part of their Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project. The report provides a follow-up to the deviation report submitted in
United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has submitted a design change notification (DCN) to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the Rock Creek-Cresta Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 1962. The changes involve the replacement of the Bucks 1103 distribution line near Cresta Dam, which is part of the
United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) completed a dam safety inspection of the Lower Salmon Falls Project, operated by Idaho Power Company, on May 13, 2025. The inspection revealed no conditions that required immediate remedial action to ensure the safety of the project. The inspection team, consisting of Mr. Jeffrey
United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
The Mississippi Hub, LLC, has submitted an amendment to its Request for Notice to Proceed with construction of natural gas storage and pipeline facilities in Simpson, Covington, and Jefferson Davis Counties, Mississippi. The amendment, submitted on May 13, 2025, seeks to expand the scope of the facilities to include additional
Independent regulatory commissions
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has submitted a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in response to comments received on March 27, 2025, regarding the final construction report (FCR) for the Phase 3 stump and root removal project for Wise Forebay Dam, part of the
United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has submitted a request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for an extension of time to address Recommendations 8 and 9 from the 2016 Part 12D safety inspection report and Recommendation 7 from the 2017 Spillway Assessment for the Pit 1
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The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has submitted updated plans and specifications for the Thermalito Power Canal Headworks Structural Repair Project to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The project, which aims to repair the Thermalito Diversion Dam, has undergone several changes since the initial submission on March 7,
Independent regulatory commissions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) Office of Energy Projects Division of Dam Safety and Inspections issued a follow-up letter to Chugach Electric Association, Inc. regarding the 2023 Dam Safety Inspection of the Cooper Lake Hydroelectric Project. The inspection, conducted by Mr. Jordan Reimer on July 27, 2023,
United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) Chicago Regional Office conducted a dam safety inspection of the Buchanan Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. P-2551) on July 19, 2023. The inspection team, led by Mr. Adam Christy, found no immediate dam safety-related items that need to be addressed. However, the inspection
Independent regulatory commissions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved a time extension for the repair of concrete degradation on the buttresses along the downstream side of the right forebay wall of the Black River Project (P-2569-NY). The owner, Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P., had requested an extension until December 31, 2024, to
United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a delegated order allowing Portland General Electric to begin construction of the staging area for the Round Butte Spillway Aerator Project at the Pelton Round Butte Project. This decision follows a review of documents submitted by the company, including spillway aerator issue
Prime ministers
Tensions are running high between the governments of Kerala and Tamil Nadu as a row over the 116-year-old Mullaperiyar Dam escalates. Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy recently met with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who directed him to meet with Water Resources Minister Pawan Bansal to discuss the issue further. The
