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Subject:Board Correspondence - FW: General Correspondence issued in FERC P-803-000
Date:Wednesday, March 24, 2021 3:33:30 PM
Please see Board Correspondence below from FERC.
Shaina Paulsen
Administrative Assistant, Senior
Butte County Administration
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On 3/24/2021, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Washington D.C., issued this document:
Docket(s): P-803-000
Lead Applicant: Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Filing Type: General Correspondence
Compliance Directives
Description: Letter to Pacific Gas and Electric Company providing comments on the Toadtown Canal Undermining Repair Project, part of the DeSabla-Centerville Project under P-803.
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FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
Office of Energy Projects
Division of Dam Safety and Inspections San Francisco Regional Office
100 First Street, Suite 2300
San Francisco, CA 94105-3084
(415) 369-3300 Office (415) 369-3322 Facsimile
March 24, 2021
In reply refer to:
Project No. 803-CA
Jan Nimick, Vice President
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Mail Code: N11E
PO Box 770000
San Francisco, CA 94177-0001
Re: Toadtown Canal Undermining Repair Project
Dear Mr. Nimick:
This is in response to a letter dated January 21, 2021 from Ms. Teri Smyly that
submitted design calculations, Quality Control Inspection Program
(QCIP), and other construction documents for the Toadtown Canal Undermining Repair
Project, which is part of the DeSabla-Centerville Project, FERC No. 803.
have the following comments:
1. D, and it is unclear whether
they are the final drawings since they . Only
final design drawings that are clearly ,
-Percent Complete similarly to indicate that they are the final
drawings to be used for construction should be submitted with your
construction packages. Please submit the final design drawings for this
project, for our information. Future submittals that do not contain drawings
clearly indicated to be the final design will be returned and rejected.
2. submittal indicates that the subgrade is to be compacted to a minimum
of 95-percent relative density based on the Modified Proctor test (ASTM D
1557). However, compaction specifications are typically based on relative
compaction, which is different parameter from relative density. If 95-percent
relative density is indeed intended as the compaction standard rather than
relative compaction, PG&E should be aware that this is a very difficult
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compaction standard to achieve. Please clarify the intended compaction
specification and correct the drawings and supporting text as needed.
Provided that PG&E addresses the above comments within 10 days of the date of
this letter, and obtains all necessary federal, state, and local permits, and maintains
compliance with those permits and the conditions of the project license, PG&E is
authorized to proceed with construction of the Toadtown Canal Undermining Repair
Project.
In view of the short duration of the planned project, we are waiving our typical
requirement to prepare and submit monthly construction reports for this project. Within
90 days following the completion of construction, however, a final construction report
which addresses the applicable items in Enclosure 1 should be submitted.
Within 90 days of completion of construction of the facilities authorized by this
letter, you must file for Commission approval, revised Exhibits A, F, and G, as
applicable, to describe and show those project facilities as built. If you determine that
previously approved exhibits reflect the as-built facilities and no revisions are necessary,
you must file a letter stating the approved exhibits reflect the as-built project facilities.
To assist Commission staff in the review of any revised Exhibit A, we strongly
recommend that you file a revised Exhibit A, in its entirety, in two forms:
1. A strikethrough format (i.e., strikethrough items to be removed, and underline or
bold items to be added to the exhibit), and
2. A final, clean copy incorporating the changes (i.e., without the strikethrough,
underline, and bold notations).
You must separate Exhibit F drawings from the other project exhibits, and label
and file them as Critical Energy Infrastructure Information (CEII) material under
18 CFR § 388.113. The submission should consist of, as applicable: 1) a public portion
consisting of a cover letter and the Exhibits A and G; and 2) a CEII portion containing
only the Exhibit F drawings.
The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file the requested
http://www.ferc.gov/docs-
filing/efiling.asp. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support
atFERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) 208-3676 (toll free), or (202) 502-8659
(TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, you may submit a paper copy. Submissions sent via
the U.S. Postal Service must be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426.
Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville,
MD 20852. Your filing must include a cover letter that identifies the project number and
the reason for the submittal.
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Also, within 90 days of completion of construction, PG&E should submit the
following construction certifications, which must be verified in accordance with Title 18,
Section 12.13 of the Code of Federal Regulations (18 CFR 12.13):
1. A certification by the Design Engineer that the project was constructed in
accordance with the design intent.
2. A certification by the Quality Control Manager that the inspection and testing
program resulted in the conclusion that the project was constructed in accordance
with the plans and specifications reviewed by the Commission.
3. A certification by the Licensee (PG&E) that the project was constructed in
accordance with the design intent and in accordance with the plans and
specifications reviewed by the Commission.
If the plans and specifications are revised during the construction process, it is
Design Engineer, the Resident Engineer, the Project Manager, the FERC, and PG&E,
prior to proceeding with the changes. Also, you are reminded that no changes may be
made to the operation of the project without first coordinating those proposed changes
with the FERC.
Please address our comments within 10 days of the date of this letter. We
If you have questions, please contact Mr. Michael Vail at (415) 369-3346.
Sincerely,
Frank L. Blackett, P.E.
Regional Engineer
Enclosures:
1. Final Construction Report
2. Sample Final Construction Certifications
cc:
Ms. Sharon Tapia, Chief
CA Dept. of Water Resources
Division of Safety of Dams
P.O. Box 942836
Sacramento, CA 94236-0001
Items to be Addressed in Final Construction Report for Enclosure 1
Toadtown Canal Undermining Repair Project
FERC No. 803
FINAL CONSTRUCTION REPORTS FROM LICENSEES
The Final Construction Report should be submitted within 90 days of completion of the
work. This report should include all information pertinent to dam safety in a concise form. It
should be included in the project file and should be given to the independent consultant for his
or her safety inspection and analyses, if applicable. As such, the report should contain a
summary of information in each of the applicable sections indicated below (the information was
previously presented in the monthly reports). Construction difficulties should be reported under
the appropriate sections. For conciseness, test results should be presented in a tabular format,
with an indication of the applicable standards. Finally, in those cases where there is nothing to
report under a specific heading, a statement of non-applicability will suffice.
1. General. Briefly present the reason for construction and description of the work with dates of
the beginning and end of construction. Include reservoir drawdown and filing dates, and any
findings regarding the original structure.
2. Foundations. Discuss the condition of the foundation (faults, etc.) and the treatment of the
foundation. Attach a foundation mapping.
3. Embankments. Describe the equipment and the types of materials used in filters and fills.
Attach gradation and compaction requirements and all test results.
4. Concrete work. Describe the equipment and the types of materials used in all concrete work.
Include all grout test results and describe any surface treatments.
5. Anchors. Present a summary of any drilling operations, including boring logs; results of water
pressure tests; anchor design calculations, design loads, and specifications; results of grout tests;
results of proof and performance tests; and a summary of the acceptance criteria.
6. Instrumentation. Present plots of existing instrumentation readings taken during construction
if the readings are affected by the work. Include a plan and schedule for calibration of all new
instrumentation.
7. Drawings. Attach as-built drawings reduced in size to 8.5"x11" or 11"x17". The drawings
should include plan and section views, and details of the structures affected by the new work.
The plan and section views should show any new instrumentation that was installed as part of
the work.
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Enclosure 2
CERTIFICATION
By Design Engineer
CERTIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION PAGE 1 OF 3
FERC Project No.
Construction Project Description:
Design Drawings/Specifications:
Quality Control and Inspection Program (QCIP) dated:
This is a certification by the Design Engineer that the project was constructed in accordance
with the design intent.
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VERIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA \]
COUNTY OF \], SS:
The undersigned, being first duly sworn, states that he/she has read the above document
and knows the contents of it, and that all of the statements contained in that document are
true and correct, to the best of his/her knowledge and belief (per 18CFR Part 12,
Paragraph 12.13).
Design Engineer (Print Name)
Signature
\[STAMP\]
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this day of , 20
NOTARY PUBLIC \[SEAL\]
Enclosure 2
CERTIFICATION
By Quality Control Manager
CERTIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION PAGE 2 OF 3
FERC Project No.
Construction Project Description:
Design Drawings/Specifications:
Quality Control and Inspection Program (QCIP) dated:
This is a certification by the Quality Control Manager that the inspection and testing program
resulted in the conclusion that the project was constructed in accordance with the plans and
specifications reviewed by the Commission.
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VERIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA \]
COUNTY OF \], SS:
The undersigned, being first duly sworn, states that he/she has read the above document
and knows the contents of it, and that all of the statements contained in that document are
true and correct, to the best of his/her knowledge and belief (per 18CFR Part 12,
Paragraph 12.13).
Quality Control Manager (Print Name)
Signature
\[STAMP\]
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this day of , 20
NOTARY PUBLIC \[SEAL\]
Enclosure 2
CERTIFICATION
By Licensee or Exemptee
CERTIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION PAGE 3 OF 3
FERC Project No.
Construction Project Description:
Design Drawings/Specifications:
Quality Control and Inspection Program (QCIP) dated:
This is a certification by the Licensee or Exemptee that the project was constructed in
accordance with the design intent and in accordance with the plans and specifications
reviewed by the Commission.
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VERIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA \]
COUNTY OF \], SS:
The undersigned, being first duly sworn, states that he/she has read the above
document and knows the contents of it, and that all of the statements contained in
that document are true and correct, to the best of his/her knowledge and belief (per
18CFR Part 12, Paragraph 12.13).
For Licensee or Exemptee (Print Name)
Signature
\[STAMP\]
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this day of , 20
NOTARY PUBLIC \[SEAL\]