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FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION On August 29,2017,the Commission issue
WASHINGTON,D.C.20426 agency's finding of no adverse effect for the repai
Your November 31a letter encloses an October 20,
a preliminary finding of no adverse effect to histol
OFFICE OF ENERGY PROJECTS construction work needed to install the RCC work
Project No.2100-000—California Stipulation II of the PA,the report was prepared b
Project River 00-000leeCali Project Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualificati
FeatheCalifornia Department Hydroelectric
Water Resources There are two historic properties that could be dir
Oroville Dam and the proposed Oroville Division
historic district. The Oroville Dam is rccommend
December 1,2017 ODSWP. Based on a review of background resee
survey conducted by an archaeologist meeting the
Mr.Ted Craddock Qualifications Standards for Archeology,you con
Project Manager result in an adverse effect or substantial adverse c
California Department of Water Resources or contributing elements to the Oroville Dam or(
P.O.Box 942836 that the proposed work would not alter,directly o
Sacramento,CA 94236-0001 the ODSWP or Oroville Dam in a manner that wJ
properties.
Subject: Finding of Effect under Section lob
After reviewing your letter and report,we
Dear Mr.Craddock: effect to historic properties within the area of din
installing a RCC work platform and dirt access n
We are in receipt of your November 3,2017 letter regarding a preliminary finding
of effect on historic properties for a proposed work platform and access ramp that are If you have any questions concerning this
needed to continue repair work at the base of the existing Oroville Dam flood control (202)502-8949.
outlet(FCO)spillway,which is part of the Feather River Hydroelectric Project(FERC
Project No.2100). Specifically,your agency needs to build a roller compacted concrete Sincere
(RCC)working platform at the base of the FCO spillway,as well as excavate an area of
the hillside on the west side of the FCO spillway to install a dirt access ramp for
construction equipment. By letter dated March 31,2017,we designated your agency as
our non-federal representative for conducting consultation with the California State Thoma
Historic Preservation Officer(California SHPO)for emergency activities associated with Chief,
repairs to Oroville Dam and appurtenant facilities. Divisir
and C
As stated in your November 31 letter,the Commission and California SHPO on
July 5,2017,executed a Programmatic Agreement(PA)for managing historic properties
during the emergency and permanent recovery period at and near the Oroville Dam for Commission staff also held a teleconfer
facilities damaged during severe storms in February 2017. As described in Stipulation I
of the PA,the Undertaking will include various single and multi-phased repairs to the on November 8,2017 to discuss the applicabilit
gated FCO spillway,emergency spillway,and other project features. Pursuant to the dentates at the base of the FCO spillway. Si
Stipulation IV of the PA,we are responsible for making findings of effect to historic (stripping and recasting)include materials being
properties arising from the undertaking and your office is responsible for preparing would result in minor aesthetic or physical chap
related technical documents,including those that support effect recommendations. the call with your conclusion that the work is cc
concerning the overall repairs to the FCO spillµ
Project No.2100-0001
Cc: .haliamae Polanco
State Historic P'reservatio
California Office ot'l-lisio
1725 23111 Street,Suite IOi
Sacramento,CA 45810
Alessandro Amag,lio
Environmental Officer
Federal Emergency Maana l
10000 Goethe Road
Sacramento,CA 95827
Tcri'roye
Branch Director
Environmental and flistori
Federal Emergency Maanat
1.0000 Goethe Road
Sacramento,CFe 45827