United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has rejected Pacific Gas and Electric's (PG&E) request for a time extension to address a dam safety recommendation at the Grizzly Forebay Dam, part of the Bucks Creek Project. The commission cited insufficient engineering justification for extending the completion of
Independent regulatory commissions
The California Department of Water Resources has submitted its monthly construction report for the River Valve Outlet System Rehabilitation Project at the Oroville Dam. The report, dated August 21, 2025, covers construction activity from July 1 to July 31, 2025. This submission is in response to a request from the
Independent regulatory commissions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a response to Pacific Gas and Electric Company's construction authorization request for the Oro Fino underground alignment, a part of the DeSabla-Centerville Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 803. The commission's review of the submittal has identified concerns raised by the
United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission detailing the 2024 Annual Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Report for the Parr Hydroelectric Project. The report covers the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, and demonstrates that the dams and structures
United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
The Moretown #8 dam, owned and operated by Moretown Hydroelectric LLC, has undergone significant changes since its original construction in 1910. After being decommissioned in 1959, the site was purchased in 1977 and later repowered in 1988 under new ownership. The project suffered damages during Hurricane Irene in 2011 but
Independent regulatory commissions
The Springfield Hydroelectric Company has submitted an updated Public Safety Plan for the Slack Dam, a low-head, run-of-the-river hydroelectric project on the Black River in Springfield, Vermont. The plan aims to ensure public safety by warning the public about the potential hazards of the project, while also allowing for public
Independent regulatory commissions
The Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project, under the management of Santa Clara Valley Water District, has submitted a monthly construction progress report to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for July 2025. The report covers the ongoing construction efforts and progress made during the specified month. The submission of this
Independent regulatory commissions
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has submitted a monthly construction report for the seepage mitigation project at Fordyce Dam, a part of the Drum-Spaulding Hydroelectric Project, to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The report details the construction activities for July 2025 and provides an update on
Independent regulatory commissions
In a recent meeting conducted virtually on July 22, 2025, the Board of Consultants (BOC) convened to oversee the investigation, remediation, and long-term monitoring of the Alkali Aggregate Reactivity (AAR) occurring at the Rock Island Hydroelectric Project. The meeting was conducted in accordance with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission'
Independent regulatory commissions
As part of its Big Creek No. 1 and No. 2 Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2175), Southern California Edison (SCE) has been working on the Low-Level Outlet Valve (LLOV) Replacement Project for Big Creek Dam No. 1. In response to a letter from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) dated
United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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
United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Southern California Edison (SCE) has submitted a request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to add additional field personnel for the Vermilion Valley Dam drilling investigation, part of the Vermilion Valley Project (FERC No. 2086). The request comes in response to an updated drilling program plan provided by SCE
