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Subject:Board Correspondence: FW: Internal Transmittal Memo issued in FERC P-7242-060
Date:Thursday, July 3, 2025 12:23:09 PM
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On 7/3/2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Washington D.C., issued this document:
Docket(s): P-7242-060
Lead Applicant: STS HydroPower,
Filing Type: Internal Transmittal Memo
Description: Memo discussing the List of Threatened, Endangered, Candidate, and Proposed Species generated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service's ECOS-IPaC website on 07/03/2025 for the Kanaka Project under P-7242.
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FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
Filing Date: July 3, 2025
Docket Number: Project No. 7242-060
From: Diana Shannon
Office of Energy Projects, DHAC
Subject: List of Threatened, Endangered, Candidate, and Proposed Species
Generated by ECOS-IPAC Website
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On July 3, 2025, Commission staff accessed the U.S. Fish and Wildlife’s (FWS)
Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) website
(https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/) to generate an updated official list of federally
threatened, endangered, candidate, and proposed species, and final and proposed critical
habitats that may be affected by action on the surrender application filed by STS Hydro,
LLC, licensee, on September 30, 2022. The filing of several supplements followed the
initial filing. Staff’s initial species list for this proceeding was dated February 7, 2024.
The existing project is located on Sucker Run Creek, in Butte County, California, near
Lake Oroville. The project does not occupy federal lands.
A copy of the IPaC report and official list of species is attached.
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Sacramento Fish And Wildlife Office
Federal Building
2800 Cottage Way, Room W-2605
Sacramento, CA 95825-1846
Phone: (916) 414-6600 Fax: (916) 414-6713
In Reply Refer To:
Project Code: 2024-0046010
Project Name: Kanaka Project Surrender (P-7242-060)
Subject:List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location or may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern:
The enclosed species list identifies threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species, as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project and/or may be affected by your proposed project. The species list fulfills the
requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of
species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list. Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed, listed, and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat. Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act, the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may be requested
through the IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list.
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq.), Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species and/or
designated critical habitat.
A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)
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(c)). For projects other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a biological
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species and/or designated or proposed critical habitat. Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 402.12.
If a Federal agency determines, based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation, that
listed species and/or designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project, the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402. In addition, the Service
recommends that candidate species, proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation. More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation, including the role of permit or license applicants, can be found in the "Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook" at:
https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/endangered-species-consultation-
handbook.pdf
Migratory Birds: In addition to responsibilities to protect threatened and endangered species
under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), there are additional responsibilities under the
Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) to
protect native birds from project-related impacts. Any activity resulting in take of migratory
birds, including eagles, is prohibited unless otherwise permitted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12 and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)). For more information regarding these
Acts, see https://www.fws.gov/program/migratory-bird-permit/what-we-do.
It is the responsibility of the project proponent to comply with these Acts by identifying potential
impacts to migratory birds and eagles within applicable NEPA documents (when there is a
federal nexus) or a Bird/Eagle Conservation Plan (when there is no federal nexus). Proponents
should implement conservation measures to avoid or minimize the production of project-related
stressors or minimize the exposure of birds and their resources to the project-related stressors.
For more information on avian stressors and recommended conservation measures, see https://
www.fws.gov/library/collections/threats-birds.
In addition to MBTA and BGEPA, Executive Order 13186: Responsibilities of Federal Agencies
to Protect Migratory Birds, obligates all Federal agencies that engage in or authorize activities
that might affect migratory birds, to minimize those effects and encourage conservation measures
that will improve bird populations. Executive Order 13186 provides for the protection of both
migratory birds and migratory bird habitat. For information regarding the implementation of
Executive Order 13186, please visit https://www.fws.gov/partner/council-conservation-
migratory-birds.
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act. Please include the Consultation Code in the header of
this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project that you submit
to our office.
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Attachment(s):
Official Species List
OFFICIAL SPECIES LIST
This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action".
This species list is provided by:
Sacramento Fish And Wildlife Office
Federal Building
2800 Cottage Way, Room W-2605
Sacramento, CA 95825-1846
(916) 414-6600
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PROJECT SUMMARY
Project Code:2024-0046010
Project Name:Kanaka Project Surrender (P-7242-060)
Project Type:Power Gen - Hydropower - FERC
Project Description:Licensee proposes surrender of project and removal/cleanup of certain
project facilities
Project Location:
The approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https://
www.google.com/maps/@39.56026385,-121.29314218057557,14z
Counties:Butte County, California
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ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT SPECIES
There is a total of 7 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species.
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA
Fisheries , as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce.
See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions.
NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce.
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MAMMALS
NAME STATUS
Gray Wolf Canis lupus
Population: U.S.A.: All of AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IN, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA,
MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA,
VT, WI, and WV; and portions of AZ, NM, OR, UT, and WA. Mexico.
There is final critical habitat for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4488
Endangered
BIRDS
NAME STATUS
California Condor Gymnogyps californianus
Population: Pacific Northwest NEP
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8193
Experimental
Population,
Non-
Essential
California Spotted Owl Strix occidentalis occidentalis
Population: Sierra Nevada
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7266
Proposed
Threatened
REPTILES
NAME STATUS
Northwestern Pond Turtle Actinemys marmorata
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1111
Proposed
Threatened
AMPHIBIANS
NAME STATUS
California Red-legged Frog Rana draytonii
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2891
Threatened
Foothill Yellow-legged Frog Rana boylii
Population: North Feather Distinct Population Segment (North Feather DPS)
There is proposed critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical
habitat.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5133
Threatened
INSECTS
NAME STATUS
Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus Proposed
Threatened
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NAME STATUS
There is proposed critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical
habitat.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9743
CRITICAL HABITATS
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S
JURISDICTION.
YOU ARE STILL REQUIRED TO DETERMINE IF YOUR PROJECT(S) MAY HAVE EFFECTS ON ALL
ABOVE LISTED SPECIES.
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IPAC USER CONTACT INFORMATION
Agency:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Name:Diana Shannon
Address:888 First Street NE
City:Washington
State:DC
Zip:20426
Email diana.shannon@ferc.gov
Phone:2025026136