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Subject:Board Correspondence - FW: Project Operations Compliance Report submitted in FERC P-803-000 by Pacific Gas
and Electric Company,et al.
Date:Wednesday, May 18, 2022 8:07:16 AM
Please see Board Correspondence below from FERC.
Shaina Paulsen
Associate Clerk of The Board
Butte County Administration
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On 5/18/2022, the following Filing was submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC),
Washington D.C.:
Filer: Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Pacific Gas & Electric Company (as Agent)
Docket(s): P-803-000
Lead Applicant: Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Filing Type: Project Operations Compliance Report
Description: Pacific Gas and Electric Company submits Stairs Installation for Piezometer Access, Comment
Response for the DeSabla-Centerville Hydroelectric Project under P-803.
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May 17, 2022
Via Electronic Submittal (E-File)
Frank L. Blackett, P.E., Regional Engineer
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Division of Dam Safety and Inspections
San Francisco Regional Office
100 First Street, Suite 2300
San Francisco, CA 94105-3084
RE: DeSabla-Centerville Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 803-CA
Philbrook Dam, NATDAM No. CA00345
Stairs Installation for Piezometer Access Comment Response
Dear Frank L. Blackett:
This letter presents to the Federal
the stairs installation to provide
piezometer access at Philbrook Dam, which is part of DeSabla-Centerville
Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 803. and conditional
authorization to proceed with construction in a letter dated May 10, 2022.
is enclosed with this letter (Enclosure 1).
Based on the information enclosed with this letter, PG&E believes that FERC comment
has been adequately addressed and no further action is necessary. Should you have
technical questions concerning this matter, please contact Kaitlyn Daniels, dam safety
engineer for PG&E, at (707) 342-7885. For general questions, please contact Jackie Pope,
license coordinator for PG&E, at (530) 254-4007.
Sincerely,
Robert O. Ellis, P.E., G.E.
Deputy Chief Dam Safety Engineer
Enclosures:
1. Response to FERC Comment Regarding Stairs Installation for Piezometer Access
2. Gavin Rhoads and Robert Raibley Resumes
ENCLOSURE 1
Enclosure 1
DeSabla-Centerville Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 803-CA
Philbrook Dam, NATDAM No. CA00345
Response to FERC Comment
Regarding Stairs Installation for Piezometer Access
In a letter to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) dated May 10, 2022, the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) provided a comment regarding the
Piezometer Access Stairs Installation at Philbrook Dam, which is part of PG
DeSabla-Centerville Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 803
comment is
Comment 1:
Although a full QCIP is not required, submit a brief explanation of what efforts PG&E
will take to observe the work is done appropriately without causing harm to the
embankment. Provide the name and resume of the person overseeing the work for
PG&E.
The work will be overseen by the PG&E responsible engineer, Gavin Rhoads, P.E.,
and the PG&E quality control lead, Robert Raibley. Their respective resumes have
been included with this filing as Enclosure 2. PG&E will follow the quality control plan
established for this project to ensure the work is completed appropriately, per
applicable industry standards, and that appropriate quality standards are met at
each check point. PG&E does not anticipate this work to harm the embankment of
the dam. If at any point damage to the embankment occurs, the PG&E responsible
engineer will stop work and contact PG&E dam safety personnel for further
evaluation.
1
Gavin Rhoads, PE Updated 2021
California License # C 88085
SUMMARY Licensed Civil Engineer with over 10 years of engineering, design and project management
experience in a highly regulated work environment including managing consultants and
making engineering decisions with an emphasis on employee, public and contractor safety
in the Natural Gas and Hydro Power Generation field.
EXPERIENCE Gas Transmission Systems, Inc., Power Generation – Hydro
Project Engineer 2020 – Present
Provided mentoring and guidance to Project Engineering and Project Management
staff on various projects and initiatives.
Managed contractual relationship with engineering consulting firms supporting
Hydro Generation projects, including rehabilitation, upgrade, and new
construction throughout PG&E’s service territory.
Key involvement with significant construction projects and initiatives including
the following:
o Haskins Bay Replace Boat Ramp
o Poe Dam Replace Gate Chains
o Poe Dam Install Pedestrian Bridge and Survey Platform
o Canyon Dam Low Level Outlet Install Cutoff Wall
o Canyon Dam Low Level Outlet Evaluate Outlet Structure
o Potter Valley Scott Dam Spillway Repairs
o Potter Valley Scott Dam Replace Catwalk
Gas Transmission Systems, Inc., Gas
Engineer 2011 – 2020
Design Engineer for a large variety of projects including District Regulator Station
Installations, Corrosion Protection, Pipeline Replacement and Field Engineering
for the rebuild of Paradise, CA. Work included public meetings and workshops,
budget management, right of way, utility coordination, design, preparation of
construction documents, and construction inspection all over PG&E’s service area.
CalTrans
Assistant Engineer 2011 –2020
Performed safety inspections for construction crews, performed daily write-up of
work completed and area of work for construction crews.
SKILLS
Excellent Technical Writing and Communication Skills
Able to work independently and as part of a multidiscipline teams
Computer Skills - proficient with the following; Microsoft Office Suite (Word,
Excel, Outlook, Teams, OneNote & PowerPoint), AutoCAD, Adobe SAP
Gavin Rhoads, PE Updated 2021
California License # C 88085
EDUCATION Graduate, CSU Chico, Chico CA
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
REFERENCES Available upon request.
Robert W. Raibley
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Hydro Generation, Project Execution, Inspection
12840 Bill Clark Way
Room #2143
Auburn, CA 95602
(530) 889-6449 Office
(530) 906-3280 Cell
Seminars/Certifications:
Aberdeen's World of Concrete 1991 Asphalt Seminar by Asphalt Institute
Excavation Safety by ASCE Confined Space Rescue, by California State Fire
Marshal
Confined Space Operations
Safety at Heights
PG&E sponsored seminars and training classes in
welding, concrete technology, project OSHA Maritime Training
management, and hazardous waste management
Radiation Safety & Use of Nuclear Soil Gauge.
Radiation Safety Officer.
Licensed Underground Safety Rep & Gas Tester, 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Training, and 8 Hour
for the State of Calif. Supervisor Training.
OSHA 30 Certified OSHA SA Certified
Summary:
Mr. Raibley has 38 years of construction and inspection experience on various PG&E hydro projects. Experience
includes: inspection and testing of concrete, gunite, shotcrete, grout, compacted engineered fill; hydraulic turbine jet
deflectors, setting rotating equipment, testing all types of rock anchors, erecting structural steel, underground
construction, Tunnel inspection, job site safety, Public safety, project permit adherence, and environmental
stewardship. Mr. Raibley is also familiar with the applicable ACI, AISC and ASTM codes and standards.
Experience:
1993 to present: Quality Control Foreman Mr. Raibley currently supervises the Hydro Generation Department Technical
Support Group. This is a combined group of Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical inspectors, and all associated laboratory
work for the Department. Also oversees all surveying, and drafting responsibilities for the Construction Department.
1989 to 1993: Construction Foreman Mr. Raibley was a Construction Foreman, Supervised heavy construction crews in
both Hydro Electric, and Steam Generation power plants throughout the PG&E service area.
Typical jobs consisted of large engineered earth fills, Penstocks, elevated steel structures,
concrete, gunite, and grout jobs. Large piping and plant oily water separators. Etc.
1981 to 1989: Surveyor Mr. Raibley was a Surveyor, Surveyed on all types of heavy construction jobs throughout the
PG&E service system. Jobs included layout of Hydro Power Plants, Dams, Flumes, Roads, and Penstocks. Etc.
1974 to 1981: Surveyor, Burgess Land Surveying, and Griffith & Associates Mr. Raibley was a Party Chief, responsible
for completion of cadastral surveys, property surveys and other various land surveying jobs.
Education:
1 Year College, Drafting &GE.
Shasta Junior College Redding Calif.