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Subject:Board Correspondence - FW: Compliance Directives issued in FERC P-619-000
Date:Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:21:02 AM
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On 5/7/2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Washington D.C., issued this document:
Docket(s): P-619-000
Lead Applicant: Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Filing Type: Compliance Directives
Delegated Order
Description: Letter authorizing Pacific Gas and Electric Company to proceed with construction re the design
package at the Lower Bucks Lake Dam, part of the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project under P-619.
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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 May 7, 2024 In reply refer to: Project No. 619-CA VIA FERC Service Mr. Russell Cruzen, P.E., Director Power Generation, Asset Excellence Pacific Gas and Electric Company 300 Lakeside Dr. Oakland, CA 94612-3534 Re: Spillway Rehabilitation Project at Lower Bucks Lake Dam Dear M r. Cruzen: This is in response to a letter dated February 5, 2024, from Mr. Robert Ellis, that submitted the response to our December 21, 2023 comments on an updated construction design package for the Spillway Rehabilitation Project at Lower Bucks Lake (Bucks
Diversion) Dam, which is part of the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 619. We have reviewed the submittal, and we have no further comments. You are authorized to proceed with construction upon receipt of this letter. During
construction, you should submit monthly construction reports, which should address the
applicable items listed in Enclosure 1. Within 90 days of completion of construction of the facilities authorized by this
letter, or no later than February 28, 2026, you must file the following: 1. A final construction report, which addresses the applicable items in Enclosure 2. 2. 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): a. A certification by the Design Engineer that the project was constructed in
accordance with the design intent Document Accession #: 20240507-3089 Filed Date: 05/07/2024
2 b. 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 c. A certification by you that the project was constructed in accordance with the
design intent and in accordance with the plans and specifications reviewed by
the Commission Sample certifications are given in Enclosure 3. 3. Submit for our 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: a. A strikethrough format (i.e., strikethrough items to be removed, and underline
or bold items to be added to the exhibit), and b. 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. Efile all revised exhibit drawings to the Acting Secretary of the Commission with
the transmittal addressed as follows: Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20426 If the plans and specifications are revised during the construction process, it is
your responsibility to ensure that these changes are properly coordinated between the
Design Engineer, the Resident Engineer, the Project Manager, us, and you 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 us. Document Accession #: 20240507-3089 Filed Date: 05/07/2024
3 You are responsible for ensuring completion of any necessary environmental
coordination with resource agencies as well as the procurement of any federal, state, or
local permits required for the work. File your submittal using our eFiling system at https://www.ferc.gov/ferc-online/overview. When eFiling, select Hydro: Dam Safety; San Francisco Regional
Office from the eFiling menu. The cover page of the filing must indicate that the
material was eFiled. For assistance with eFiling, contact FERC Online Support at
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) 208-3676 (toll free), or (202) 502-8659 (TTY). We appreciate your continued efforts in this aspect of our dam safety program. If
you have questions, please contact Ms. Eunhye Kim at (415) 369-3321. Sincerely, (For) Frank L. Blackett, P.E. Regional Engineer Enclosures cc: Ms. Sharon Tapia, Division Manager CA Dept. of Water Resources Division of Safety of Dams P.O. Box 942836 Sacramento, CA 94236-0001 WES
COOLEY
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by WES COOLEY
Date: 2024.05.07
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Document Accession #: 20240507-3089 Filed Date: 05/07/2024
Items to be Addressed in Monthly Construction Reports for Enclosure 1 Lower Bucks Lake Dam Spillway Rehabilitation FERC No. 619 Page 1 of 3 CONSTRUCTION REPORTS FROM LICENSEES When mobilization for construction commences, we will require monthly reports
to provide timely information on construction progress. Each report should contain, as a
minimum, the information described below. If certain sections are not yet applicable on the date of a particular report, so indicate. It is important to supplement each report with
pertinent photographs. We would like to receive the reports in duplicate, including all
attachments, not later than the middle of the month following the month for which the
report is written. We typically inspect project construction on a monthly basis and attempt to time
our inspections to coincide with important phases of construction. It would
be appreciated if you would notify us in advance of such phases of construction. The following items should be included in the monthly construction reports. In
those cases where there is nothing to report under a specific heading, a statement of
non-applicability will suffice. 1. Progress of Work . Provide a brief narrative description of construction activities and
related events during the reporting period, report major items of work which reflect
overall progress, rather than detailed statistical information. 2. Status of Construction. Describe the status of construction progress, as related to the
original schedule and to quantity estimates of items such as: (1) excavation for tunnels,
structures, and roadways; (2) embankment, concrete, and other materials placed;
(3) installation of machinery and equipment; (4) reservoir clearing; (5) necessary
relocations; and (6) installation or construction of recreation, fish, and wildlife facilities.
Furnish construction schedules and progress charts. Report the status of construction in
terms of percentage of physical completion and percentage of elapsed contract time.
Provide an appraisal as to whether the work is proceeding at such a rate as to indicate
completion within the specified contract time. If it is likely that the work will not be
completed during that period, provide the reasons and a revised completion date. 3. Construction Difficulties. Describe unanticipated construction difficulties which
could significantly increase project costs and/or affect job progress such as latent
conditions, serious job accidents, floods, labor difficulties, quantity overruns, material
shortages, and similar events. 4. Contract Status. Identify the principal contractors and subcontractors that are
performing the work. Describe any special expertise or equipment possessed by the
contractors. Document Accession #: 20240507-3089 Filed Date: 05/07/2024
Items to be Addressed in Monthly Construction Reports for Enclosure 1 Lower Bucks Lake Dam Spillway Rehabilitation FERC No. 619 Page 2 of 3 5. Critical Events and Dates. Report important items and events such as dates of river
diversion, start and completion of construction, tunnel closure, initial unit testing, and
initial commercial generation for each unit. 6. Reservoir Filling. Prior to filling, provide the anticipated schedule and procedures for
filling. During filling, note the date of initiation of reservoir filling, filling progress, and
the performance of instrumentation installed to reflect structural conditions as affected by
reservoir level, such as weir measurements of seepage and flows from wet spots. Report
the date on which the maximum normal reservoir level is attained. 7. Foundations. Report specifically on foundation conditions, foundation preparations,
the type of material and the conditions of placement. Include photographs and
descriptions of the foundation areas that have been uncovered. Uncovering of foundation
areas may reveal faults, cracks, and other conditions which require special treatment. In
such cases, comment on the corrective measures used. Include with the construction
report copies of any special reports on the foundations or on their treatment. During
excavation for major structures such as dams, powerhouses, and tunnels, foundations
shall be mapped for record-keeping purposes. 8. Sources of Major Construction Materials. Provide information on the sources from
which major construction materials and equipment are being obtained. Include all
materials and equipment that may have an important bearing on the safety and efficiency
of the project works, such as aggregate cement, hydraulic control equipment, turbines,
and generators. A plan drawing of the project area showing the locations of borrow areas
and/or quarries shall be included. 9. Materials Testing and Results. Include periodic summaries of tests performed on
concrete specimens along with the test results. Field control tests that fail to meet
specifications and as a result of which an area was reworked, shall be reported. Tests will
be referenced to ASTM or other applicable standards. 10. Instrumentation. When instrumentation of the structures is required, include the
schedule for installation and the program for reading the instrumentation during
construction. Before filling the reservoir, submit a revised DSSMP (if applicable) that
includes a schedule for continued monitoring with the newly-installed instrumentation
after the completion of construction. 11. Photographs. At the outset of construction, establish several photographic vantage
points from which periodic progress photographs can be taken to document progress.
These photographs shall be supplemented by an appropriate number of detailed
photographs to record significant elements of the work. All photographs shall be dated,
captioned, and identified as to the report they accompany. Document Accession #: 20240507-3089 Filed Date: 05/07/2024
Items to be Addressed in Monthly Construction Reports for Enclosure 1 Lower Bucks Lake Dam Spillway Rehabilitation FERC No. 619 Page 3 of 3 12. Erosion Control and Other Environmental Measures. Include a discussion of erosion
control and other measures and their effectiveness. The report should also include a
discussion of any instances where sediments or other construction discharges entered the
stream(s), the extent of the discharges, an assessment of any damage to the stream(s), and
a discussion of any corrective actions taken, including measures to prevent further
problems. 13. Other Items. Report significant events involving relationships with interested
government agencies such as the U. S. Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Corps
of Engineers, State and county highway and health authorities, state and federal industrial
safety enforcement organizations, and recreational and conservationist groups. Document Accession #: 20240507-3089 Filed Date: 05/07/2024
Items to be Addressed in Final Construction Reports for Enclosure 2 Lower Buck Dam Spillway Rehabilitation FERC No. 619 Page 1 of 1 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.
Document Accession #: 20240507-3089 Filed Date: 05/07/2024
Enclosure 3 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. ***************************************************************************** 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]
Document Accession #: 20240507-3089 Filed Date: 05/07/2024
Enclosure 3 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. ***************************************************************************** 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]
Document Accession #: 20240507-3089 Filed Date: 05/07/2024
Enclosure 3 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. ************************************************************************
***** 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 an d subscribed before me this day of , 20 NOTARY PUBLIC [SEAL] Document Accession #: 20240507-3089 Filed Date: 05/07/2024
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