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Home My WebLink About5.27.22 Board Correspondence - FW_ Progress Report submitted in FERC P-7242-000 by STS Hydropower, LLC,et al. (2) From:Paulsen, Shaina To:BOS Subject:Board Correspondence - FW: Progress Report submitted in FERC P-7242-000 by STS Hydropower, LLC,et al. Date:Friday, May 27, 2022 12:16:08 PM Please see Board Correspondence below. Shaina Paulsen Associate Clerk of The Board Butte County Administration 25 County Center Drive, Suite 200, Oroville, CA 95965 T: 530.552.3304 | F: 530.538.7120 -----Original Message----- From: 'FERC eSubscription' <eSubscription@ferc.gov> Sent: Friday, May 27, 2022 10:16 AM Subject: Progress Report submitted in FERC P-7242-000 by STS Hydropower, LLC,et al. .ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking on links, or replying.. On 5/27/2022, the following Filing was submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Washington D.C.: Filer: STS Hydropower, LLC Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC (as Agent) Docket(s): P-7242-000 Lead Applicant: STS Hydropower Ltd. Filing Type: Progress Report Description: STS Hydropower, LLC submits construction report documenting site cleanup activities completed for Kanaka Hydroelectric Project on April 5th, 2022 under P-7242. 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Blackett, Regional Engineer Federal Energy Regulatory Commission San Francisco Regional Office 100 First Street, Suite 2300 San Francisco, CA 94105 RE: Kanaka Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 7242) Completion of General Site Cleanup Activities Dear Mr. Blackett: In 2022, and the extension of time grated April 13, 2022, STS Hydropower, LLC (STS) hereby submits a brief construction report documenting the site cleanup activities completed. thth The contractor mobilized to the site March 16 and commenced cleanup March 17, completed th,th activities April 5 and demobilized on April 6. Please find the construction report documenting the activities attached. If you have any questionsregarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Melissa Sonnleitner at (920) 293-4628 ext. 347 or via email at Melissa.Sonnleitner@eaglecreekre.com. Sincerely, Melissa A. Sonnleitner Licensing and Compliance Manager STS Hydropower, LLC c/o Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC Attachment: General Site Cleanup Final Construction Report, May 2022 CC: Dusty Myers, ECRE CDSE Vinh Tran, SFRO Thao Bui, SFRO Sharon Tapia, CADWR Kanaka General Site Cleanup Activities Sucker Run Creek, Butte County, California FERC No. P-7242-CA - ¸ ΕΓΕΕ Kanaka General Site Cleanup Activities 1. Introduction.................................................................................................................................3 2. Background..................................................................................................................................3 3. .............................................................................................3 4..........................................................................4 Appendices Photographs KanakaProject - ¸ ΕΓΕΕ General Site Cleanup Activities Page ii 1. I NTRODUCTION This report summarizes and documents the general site cleanup activities at the Kanaka Project. STS Hydropower, LLC (STS), an indirect subsidiary of Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC, is the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licensee for the Kanaka Project (FERC Project No. 7242) (Project) located on Sucker Run Creek in Butte County, California. This Project was destroyed by the Ponderosa wildfire in August 2017. In a letter dated December 17, 2020, STS informed FERC that it did not intend to return the project to service and would pursue a license surrender. STS is in the process of consulting with applicable Resource Agencies, and currently plans to file a surrender application with the Commission. 2. B ACKGROUND The Kanaka Project is located entirely on privately owned lands. STS leased the land to construct and operate the facility. Following de that it would not be returned to service, STS entered into a contractual settlement agreement with the landowner to terminate the lease. The settlement agreement requires that STS clean up the Project site and decommission the Project. The Landowner raised health and safety concerns related to the condition of the site and requested that the clean-up and decommissioning process be accelerated. ral site housekeeping and clean-up activities as it works through the formal surrender process. STS requested FERC approval to complete the general site housekeeping and clean-up activities described in its letters dated September 15, 2021, and January 6, 2022. January 13, 2022, FERC authorized the activities to be completed by April 1, 2022. On March 25, 2022, STS requested an extension of time to complete the general site cleanup activities due to the commence work. Under therevised schedule, STS committed to complete the work and file a brief construction report no later than May 30, 2022. 3. GSC LEANUP S UMMARY Restore Access Road & Security Gate: The 2-mile-long access road was impassable by vehicle. The route was cleared of downed trees and brush, and the security gate repaired. Transmission Line: The 12-kV transmission line was isolated from the PG&E system following the 2017 fire. Several damaged transmission poles were disassembled, removed, and disposed of offsite. Removed Miscellaneous Debris: Loose scrap metal and debris creating potential safety hazards within the powerhouse and within the immediate vicinity was removed and disposed of offsite. The contractor used the following equipment to complete general cleanup activities: -pound excavator to pick up scrap metal and debris for disposal -wheel dump truck used to haul scrap metal and debris offsite -up truck handheld tools KanakaProject 2¤µ¨²¤£ - ¸ ΕΓΕΕ General Site Cleanup Activities 4. GSCAS UMMARY Mr. Tony Archuleta, the former plant manager, served as the Archuleta was responsible for overseeing the general contractor and supervising the completion of all general cleanup activities. Dragon Demolition served as the contractor hired to complete the general cleanup activities. Dragon Demolition utilized a team of five workers. The work team was supervised by Mr. Tom Carpenter of Dragon Demolition. On March 16, 2022. Tom Carpenter directed mobilization of heavy equipment to the Project site starting at Lumpkin Road, Ponderosa Way to Utility Road #3. The excavator and bulldozer began grooming, filling deep ruts, removing overgrown brush, and transmission line, utility poles as necessary to create safe clear access to the powerhouse. The access road work was completed by March 30, 2022. On March 30, 2022, Dragon Demolition began loading and transporting utility poles, miscellaneous hardware, and scrap metal debris offsite. The general site cleanup was completed on April 5, 2022, and equipment was demobilized from the site on April 6, 2022. Photographs and site reports are included in Appendices A and B. No in-water work, or work on the water retaining or conveyance structure was conducted. There were no environmental impacts observed or reported during the course of the general site cleanup work. 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Page 1 of 1 ECRE Daily Report Form Location:Kanaka Hydroelectric Project 7242 Project:Phase I Decommissioning and Clean Up Date:03/18/2022 :Tony Archuleta : Temp:Wind:Precipitation:Conditions:Comments: 0900 Calm None Partly Cloudy Low Fire Danger Partly Cloudy 1200 Light None Low Fire Danger Partly Cloudy 1500 Breezy None Low Fire Danger SAFETY: Contractor: ENVIRONMENTAL: OUTSTANDINGISSUES: Contractor: 2____ Excavator- - : - clear Page 1 of 1 ECRE Daily Report Form Location:Kanaka Hydroelectric Project 7242 Project:Phase I Decommissioning and Clean Up Date:03/21/2022 :Tony Archuleta : Temp:Wind:Precipitation:Conditions:Comments: 0900 Calm None Clear Low Fire Danger Clear 1200 Light None Low Fire Danger Clear 1500 Breezy None Low Fire Danger SAFETY: Contractor: ENVIRONMENTAL: OUTSTANDINGISSUES: Contractor: 3____ Excavator- - Esteban- : - . Page 1 of 1 ECRE Daily Report Form Location:Kanaka Hydroelectric Project 7242 Project:Phase I Decommissioning and Clean Up Date:03/22/2022 :Tony Archuleta : Temp:Wind:Precipitation:Conditions:Comments: 0900 5 Calm None Sunny Low Fire Danger Sunny 1200 6 Light None Low Fire Danger Sunny 1500 70s Breezy None Low Fire Danger SAFETY: Contractor: ENVIRONMENTAL: OUTSTANDINGISSUES: Contractor: 3___ Excavator-DaveOperator - Esteban- : clean-upInitialroughlas stePowerhousesite whiledebris Page 1 of 1 ECRE Daily Report Form Location:Kanaka Hydroelectric Project 7242 Project:Phase I Decommissioning and Clean Up Date:03/23/2022 :Tony Archuleta : Temp:Wind:Precipitation:Conditions:Comments: 0900 5 Calm None Sunny Low Fire Danger Sunny 1200 7 Light None Low Fire Danger Sunny 1500 80s Breezy None Low Fire Danger SAFETY: Contractor: ENVIRONMENTAL: OUTSTANDINGISSUES: Contractor: 4___ Excavator-DaveOperator - Esteban- : clean-up loiscollectingstaging poles Page 1 of 1 ECRE Daily Report Form Location:Kanaka Hydroelectric Project 7242 Project:Phase I Decommissioning and Clean Up Date:03/24/2022 :Tony Archuleta : Temp:Wind:Precipitation:Conditions:Comments: 0900 5 Calm None Sunny Low Fire Danger Sunny 1200 6 Light None Low Fire Danger Sunny 1500 70s Breezy None Low Fire Danger SAFETY: Contractor: ENVIRONMENTAL: OUTSTANDINGISSUES: Contractor: 3___ Excavator-DaveOperator - Esteban- : clean-upoiscollecting staging process Page 1 of 1 ECRE Daily Report Form Location:Kanaka Hydroelectric Project 7242 Project:Phase I Decommissioning and Clean Up Date:03/25/2022 :Tony Archuleta : Temp:Wind:Precipitation:Conditions:Comments: 0900 5 Calm None Sunny Low Fire Danger Sunny 1200 6 Light None Low Fire Danger Sunny 1500 70s Breezy None Low Fire Danger SAFETY: Contractor: ENVIRONMENTAL: OUTSTANDINGISSUES: Contractor: Excavator-DaveOperator : ,clean-up,decked stackedstaged Page 1 of 1 ECRE Daily Report Form Location:Kanaka Hydroelectric Project 7242 Project:Phase I Decommissioning and Clean Up Date:03/29/2022 :Tony Archuleta : Temp:Wind:Precipitation:Conditions:Comments: 0900 4 Calm None Mostly Sunny Low Fire Danger Sunny 1200 5 Breezy None Low Fire Danger Sunny 1500 60s Breezy None Low Fire Danger SAFETY: Contractor: ENVIRONMENTAL: OUTSTANDINGISSUES: Contractor: 1___ Excavator-DaveOperator : clean-up. d scrapped.phoned detailsdecommissioning. Page 1 of 1 ECRE Daily Report Form Location:Kanaka Hydroelectric Project 7242 Project:Phase I Decommissioning and Clean Up Date:03/30/2022 :Tony Archuleta : Temp:Wind:Precipitation:Conditions:Comments: 0900 4 Calm None Mostly Cloudy Low Fire Danger Mostly Cloudy 1200 5 Breezy None Low Fire Danger Mostly Cloudy 1500 50s Breezy None Low Fire Danger SAFETY: Contractor: ENVIRONMENTAL: OUTSTANDINGISSUES: Contractor: 2___ Excavator-DaveOperator Truck/Trailer-JasonOperator Performed: clean-upOnelow-trailera loadedwithhardwareandinsulatorsstillattached.C metering.were offsite.Clean-remnants Page 1 of 1 ECRE Daily Report Form Location:Kanaka Hydroelectric Project 7242 Project:Phase I Decommissioning and Clean Up Date:03/31/2022 :Tony Archuleta : Temp:Wind:Precipitation:Conditions:Comments: 0900 5 Calm None Overcast Low Fire Danger Overcast 1200 6 Light None Low Fire Danger Overcast 1500 700sBreezy None Low Fire Danger SAFETY: Contractor: ENVIRONMENTAL: OUTSTANDINGISSUES: Contractor: 2___ Excavator-DaveOperator Truck/Trailer-JasonOperator Performed: clean-up-side Clean-. 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Page 1 of 1 ECRE Daily Report Form Location:Kanaka Hydroelectric Project 7242 Project:Phase I Decommissioning and Clean Up Date:04/05/2022 :Tony Archuleta : Temp:Wind:Precipitation:Conditions:Comments: 0900 5 Calm None Sunny Low Fire Danger Sunny 1200 6 Breezy None Low Fire Danger Sunny 1500 60s Breezy None Low Fire Danger SAFETY: Contractor: ENVIRONMENTAL: OUTSTANDINGISSUES: Contractor: 1___ Excavator-DaveOperator : clean-up- -upfor. loader Page 1 of 1 ECRE Daily Report Form Location:Kanaka Hydroelectric Project 7242 Project:Phase I Decommissioning and Clean Up Date:04/06/2022 :Tony Archuleta : Temp:Wind:Precipitation:Conditions:Comments: 0900 5 Calm None Sunny Low Fire Danger Sunny 1200 6 Light None Low Fire Danger Sunny 1500 700sBreezy None Low Fire Danger SAFETY: Contractor: ENVIRONMENTAL: OUTSTANDINGISSUES: Contractor: 3___ Excavator-DaveOperator Truck/Trailer-JasonOperator : clean-up.low- Roadforremovalfacility secured, Page 1 of 1 ECRE Daily Report Form