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Home My WebLink About05.01.2024 Board Correspondence - FW_ Environmental and Recreational Compliance Report submitted in FERC P-619-000 by Pacific Gas and Electric Company,et al.From:Clerk of the Board To:Bennett, Robin; Clerk of the Board; Connelly, Bill; Cook, Holly; Cook, Robin; Durfee, Peter; Hancock, LeAnne; Jessee, Meegan; Kimmelshue, Tod; Kitts, Melissa; Lee, Lewis; McDonnell, Susan; Pickett, Andy; Ritter, Tami; Stephens, Brad J.; Sweeney, Kathleen; Teeter, Doug; Zepeda, Elizabeth; Loeser, Kamie Cc:Nevers, Dawn Subject:Board Correspondence - FW: Environmental and Recreational Compliance Report submitted in FERC P-619-000 by Pacific Gas and Electric Company,et al. 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On 5/1/2024, the following Filing was submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Washington D.C.: Filer: Pacific Gas and Electric Company No Organization Found (as Agent) Docket(s): P-619-000 Lead Applicant: Pacific Gas and Electric Company Filing Type: Environmental and Recreational Compliance Report Description: Pacific Gas and Electric Company submits 2024 Annual Bucks Creek Recreation Coordination Meeting Summary and Agenda that was held on 03/27/2024 re the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project under P-619. 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Box 28209 Oakland, CA 94604 May 1, 2024 Via Electronic Submittal (E-File) Debbie-Anne Reese , Acting Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance 888 First Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20426 RE: Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 619-CA Annual Bucks Creek Recreation Coordination Meeting Summary Dear Secretary Reese: This letter presents the 2024 Annual Bucks Creek Recreation Coordination Meeting Summary for Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) No. 619. FERC issued a new license for the Bucks Creek Project on June 16, 2022. State Water Resources Control Board 401 Water Quality Certification Condition 21 and U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service’s (“Forest Service”) section 4(e) Condition No. 55 require the licensees implement the Bucks Creek Recreation Management Plan (RMP). Per Section 6.1 of the RMP, a summary of the meeting, including the meeting agenda, discussion points, Forest Service comments, and any agreements reached, must be filed with FERC within 60 days. The Annual Recreation Meeting was held on March 27, 2024 . The meeting summary and agenda are provided in Enclosure 1 . For questions, please contact Jamie Visinoni, senior license coordinator for PG&E, at (530) 215-6676. Sincerely, Matthew Joseph Supervisor, Hydro License Management Enclosure: 1. 2024 Annual Bucks Creek Recreation Coordination Meeting Summary , prepared by PG&E cc: via email w/enclosure Dawn Alvarez (Forest Service) – dawn.alvarez@usda.gov Kurt Sable (Forest Service) – kurt.sable@usda.gov Erika Brenzovich (Forest Service) – Erika.brenzovich@usda.gov Leslie Edlund (Forest Service) – Leslie.edlund@usda.gov Document Accession #: 20240501-5216 Filed Date: 05/01/2024 ENCLOSURE 1 Document Accession #: 20240501-5216 Filed Date: 05/01/2024 Public Bucks Creek, FERC No. 619 Annual Recreation Coordination Meeting Report 2:30 – 4:00PM March 27, 2024 2:30- 2:40 Introductions, Agenda Review Attendees: Forest Service Leslie Edlund Colleen Heard Christina Welch Erika Brenzovich Kurt Sable PG&E Jim McKay Jamie Visinoni Larry Wise Jordan Barcellona Chrystina Braught Dan McCall Chadwick McCready Drew Petersen Gavin Rhoads Khris Rulon TJ Schneider Kevin Stevens Matt Walker Megan Young 2:40- 3:00 Annual O&M plans for Project recreation facilities Goal: Discuss 2024 Operating Plan Process: Discussion Note – Bucks Lake SUP Meeting scheduled w/PG&E Mgt on April 15, 2024 Forest Service states the 2024 Operating Plan meets Forest content requirements. Leslie requested we finalize the Plan (PG&E to sign first and submit to the Forest for final signature). 3:00- 3:30 Recreation Project Status Goal: Discuss status of recreation projects from the previous year, including: • Logistical and coordination planning • Implementation schedule, including potential adjustments Implementation Schedule per RMP Table 3.1-1: • Coordination needs • Permitting requirements • Resource protection • Treatments to address recreation-related impacts Treatments RMP Table 4.2-1: • Areas of Concern Identified in 2015 Recreation Use Impact Assessment Process: Discussion Leslie – Grizzly Forebay wood piles – Forest fuels folks received the request to burn piles, but Forest has not been able to get up to the site to burn. Jim - The RMP text describes a 5-year, multiphase project development process. The table in the RMP has major projects starting in Year 1, which differs from the text of the RMP. RMP does not include a lot of information/detail on projects and more info from and coordination with the Forest Service is needed. PG&E presented updated RMP schedule intended to promote successful project development, coordination, and review activities while aligning TMP/RMP projects and reducing impacts to recreation season. Document Accession #: 20240501-5216 Filed Date: 05/01/2024 Public Leslie - For project review/inquiries – reach out to Leslie, Erika, Colleen. Action Items: • Dan to see if there are any additional needs for existing trail clearing at Grizzly and will follow up with Leslie. • PG&E to provide the updated schedule and rationale via email, seeking approval. • Forest Service to provide more info on the “blocking” prescribed at Three Lakes. • Leslie will provide ABA guidelines for upcoming projects. 3:30- 3:45 Scope and schedule for addressing existing or emergent heavy maintenance needs Goal: Discuss existing/emergent needs and RMP Section 3.2: • Project Recreation Facility Improvements and Heavy Maintenance Process: Discussion Jim - Is there a process/procedure for flushing water system at Mill Creek? Per Forest Service AL&L is welcome to communicate directly with Justine regarding water systems. 3:45- 4:00 Additional Annual Coordination Meeting Discussion Topics Goal: Discuss: • Replacement of interpretive displays; • Accessibility issues and compliance; • Monitoring plans and schedule; • Available recreation use data Process: Discussion Action Items: Leslie – Forest to provide PG&E with previous use data/numbers, particularly for the group campground 4:00 Round table: Plan for RMP schedule update, PG&E will send schedule and rationale via email in the next couple of weeks. Following Forest Service approval, PG&E will file RMP update with FERC. Jim - What are the expectations for a project description for a simpler project like the Grizzly Bear Box/Rest Room Replacement. Food lockers and restroom are approved suppliers/designs so 30%, 60%, and 90% is not applicable, correct? Leslie replied that our typical PD is acceptable and a 100% design would be acceptable. Leslie – will we be able to remove trees at campgrounds that were impacted by WIFL breeding season limitations? Khris/Dan – Hopeful that they can get in earlier than last year. Leslie – Mill Creek restroom is not yet fixed and portable toilets will still be required. Leslie – Please verify AL&L are honoring senior passes (Mill Creek). Jim – will verify with AL&L Leslie – Status on showers at Sandy Point Jim – will verify status with AL&L Jim – Would Forest Service like to participate in 2024 shoreline inspection for FS tenants? Forest Service – Yes, they would love to participate Adjourn Document Accession #: 20240501-5216 Filed Date: 05/01/2024 Public Bucks Creek, FERC No. 619 Annual Recreation Coordination Meeting Agenda March 27, 2024 2:30- 2:40pm Introductions, Agenda Review 2:40- 3:00pm Annual O&M plans for Project recreation facilities Goal: Discuss 2024 Operating Plan Process: Discussion Note – Bucks Lake SUP Meeting scheduled w/PG&E Mgt on April 15, 2024 3:00 – 3:30 Recreation Project Status Goal: Discuss status of recreation projects from the previous year, including: • Logistical and coordination planning; • Implementation schedule, including potential adjustments Implementation Schedule per RMP Table 3.1-1: • Coordination needs • Permitting requirements • Resource protection • Treatments to address recreation-related impacts Treatments RMP Table 4.2-1: • Areas of Concern Identified in 2015 Recreation Use Impact Assessment Process: Discussion 3:30 – 3:45 Scope and schedule for addressing existing or emergent heavy maintenance needs Goal: Discuss existing/emergent needs and RMP Section 3.2: • Project Recreation Facility Improvements and Heavy Maintenance Process: Discussion 3:45 – 4:00 Additional Annual Coordination Meeting Discussion Topics Goal: Discuss: • Replacement of interpretive displays; • Accessibility issues and compliance; • Monitoring plans and schedule; • Available recreation use data Process: Discussion 4:00pm Adjourn Document Accession #: 20240501-5216 Filed Date: 05/01/2024 Public For reference: Recreation Management Plan 6.1 Annual Recreation Coordination Meeting Licensees will schedule an annual coordination meeting with the Forest Service and other interested parties (e.g., Bucks Lake Homeowners Association, cultural resources stakeholders29) to discuss the measures needed to ensure public safety, manage Project recreation facilities and use, and meet Project visitor needs, consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Licensees will coordinate with the Forest Service to determine a mutually agreeable date for the meeting, but in general, the meeting will be held within the first 90 days of each calendar year. Licensees will provide an agenda and a proposed meeting date to other interested parties in advance of the meeting. If the Forest Service is operating any Project recreation facilities, Licensees may request any available recreational use data, from the Forest Service, from the previous year for the facilities listed in this Plan. The following topics will be discussed during the annual coordination meeting, at a minimum: • Annual O&M plans for Project recreation facilities; • Status of recreation projects from the previous year, including reconstruction of existing recreation facilities, and any other recreation measures or programs that were implemented; • Recreation facilities scheduled for construction or reconstruction and any other Plan measures or programs to be implemented, including: – Logistical and coordination planning; – Implementation schedule, including potential adjustments30; – Coordination needs; – Permitting requirements; – Resources that will need to be protected from potential impacts associated with the implementation of the scheduled recreation projects; and – Treatments for addressing recreation-related impacts. • Scope and schedule for addressing existing or emergent heavy maintenance needs at Project recreation facilities identified during the new license term; • Replacement of interpretive displays; • Accessibility issues and compliance; • Monitoring plans and schedule; • Available recreation use data; and • Review of the Report on Recreation Resources (every 6 years). 29 Refers to stakeholders involved in preparing, consulting about or implementing the Historic Properties Management Plan. 30 Forest Service approval is required for any revisions to the Implementation Schedule for Plan Measures (Table 3.1-1). The revised schedule will then be submitted to FERC for approval. Document Accession #: 20240501-5216 Filed Date: 05/01/2024 Document Content(s) PGE20240501_619_Bucks_Annual_RMP_Meeting_Summary.pdf ......................1Document Accession #: 20240501-5216 Filed Date: 05/01/2024