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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.18.2024 Board Correspondence - FW_ Dam Safety Compliance Report submitted in FERC P-619-000,et al. by Pacific Gas and Electric Company,et al.From:Clerk of the Board To:Loeser, Kamie; Bennett, Robin; Clerk of the Board; Connelly, Bill; Cook, Holly; Cook, Robin; Durfee, Peter; Jessee, Meegan; Kimmelshue, Tod; Kitts, Melissa; Lee, Lewis; Pickett, Andy; Ritter, Tami; Stephens, Brad J.; Sweeney, Kathleen; Teeter, Doug; Zepeda, Elizabeth Cc:Nevers, Dawn Subject:Board Correspondence - FW: Dam Safety Compliance Report submitted in FERC P-619-000,et al. by Pacific Gas and Electric Company,et al. Date:Tuesday, June 18, 2024 1:48:26 PM Please see Board Correspondence - -----Original Message----- From: 'FERC eSubscription' <eSubscription@ferc.gov> Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 10:25 AM Subject: Dam Safety Compliance Report submitted in FERC P-619-000,et al. by Pacific Gas and Electric Company,et al. .ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking on links, or replying.. On 6/18/2024, 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-619-000 P-1962-001 P-2105-000 Lead Applicant: Pacific Gas and Electric Company Filing Type: Dam Safety Compliance Report Description: Pacific Gas and Electric Company submits Revised Quality Control and Inspection Program re the Bucks Creek 1103 Circuit Fire Rebuild Project of the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project, et al. under P-619. 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Blackett, P.E., Regional Engineer Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Division of Dam Safety and Inspections 100 First Street, Suite 2300 San Francisco, CA 94105-3084 RE: Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 619-CA Rock Creek-Cresta Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 1962-CA Upper North Fork Feather River Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 2105-CA Bucks Creek 1103 Circuit Fire Rebuild Project Revised Quality Control and Inspection Program Dear Frank L. Blackett: This letter presents Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) revised Quality Control and Inspection Program (QCIP) for the Bucks Creek 1103 Circuit Fire Rebuild Project, parts of which will be adjacent to Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) No. 619-CA; the Rock Creek-Cresta Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 1962-CA; and the Upper North Fork Feather River Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 2105-CA. PG&E received FERC’s conditional authorization to proceed with the project in a letter dated January 9, 2023. The revised QCIP includes the following updates: • Changed quality control manager to Larry McKee • Added field inspectors John Carmichael and Graham McCulloch • Updated schedule dates on page A-1 • Added resumes for the new personnel The revised QCIP is enclosed with this letter as Enclosure 1. Should you have technical questions concerning this matter, please contact Chris Tomes, dam safety engineer for PG&E, at (818) 584-9944. For general questions, please contact Chadwick McCready, license coordinator for PG&E, at (530) 685-5710. Sincerely, Chadwick McCready Senior License Coordinator, Hydro License Compliance Enclosure: 1. Revised Quality Control Inspection Program, prepared by PG&E and dated June 11, 2024 Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 ENCLOSURE 1 Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 Quality Control Inspection Program (QCIP) i QUALITY CONTROL AND INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR Bucks Creek 1103 Fire Rebuild Project POWER GENERATION DEPARTMENT Revision No.: 3 Date: June 11, 2024 Prepared By: Michael Shaeffer Signature: Michael Shaeffer Approved By Engineer of Record: Davis Mowry Signature: David Mowry Accepted By Dam Safety Engineer: Kaitlyn Daniels Signature: Kaitlyn Daniels Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 Quality Control Inspection Program (QCIP) ii TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.INTRODUCTION 2.ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES 3.INSPECTION PLAN AND FIELD INSPECTION GUIDELINES 4.ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE 5.DOCUMENTATION 6.TRAINING APPENDICES A.PRE-JOB PLANNING TEMPLATE (PG&E POWER GENERATION GUIDELINE PG-2456) B.SPECIFIC PROJECT INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS, DRAWINGS, AND REFERENCES C.TYPICAL PROJECT ORGANIZATION CHART & RESUMES D.GENERAL INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS E.LISTING OF AVAILABLE PG&E TESTING EQUIPMENT F.QCIP REPORTING TEMPLATES G.ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE PLAN H.EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL I.CERTIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS 1 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1.This Standard Quality Control and Inspection Program (QCIP) will be implemented on hydro projects where it is required: (1) by the FERC or other regulatory agencies; (2) Engineer of Record; or (3) to ensure permit and environmental compliance. The Manager of Project Engineering, Supervisor of License Compliance, and the Manager of Construction will be responsible to determine which projects require implementation of this QCIP and will assign the appropriate quality control organization and staffing for these designated projects. 2.This Standard Quality Control and Inspection Program (QCIP) has been prepared in compliance with the following requirements under Title 18, Chapter I, Sub-Chapter B, Part 12, Subpart E, Section 12.40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and the FERC Engineering Guideline Chapter VII –Construction Quality Control Inspection Program: (a) General rule. During any construction, repair, or modification of project works, including any corrective measures taken pursuant to 18 CFR 12.39 of this part, the applicant or licensee must maintain any quality control program that may be required by the FERC Regional Engineer, commensurate with the scope of the work and meeting any requirements or standards set by the FERC Regional Engineer. If a quality control program is required, the construction, repair, or modification may not begin until the FERC Regional Engineer has approved the program. (b) If the construction, repair, or modification work is performed by a construction contractor, quality control inspection must be performed by the licensee, the design engineer, or an independent firm, other than the construction contractor, directly accountable to the licensee. This paragraph is not intended to prohibit additional quality control inspections by the construction contractor, or a firm accountable to the construction contractor, for the construction contractor's purposes. (c) If the construction, repair, or modification of project works is performed by the applicant's or licensee's own personnel, the applicant or licensee must provide for separation of authority within its organization to make certain that the personnel responsible for quality control inspection are, to the satisfaction of the FERC Regional Engineer or other authorized Commission representative, independent from the personnel who are responsible for the construction, repair or modification. 3.The FERC Engineering Guideline Chapter VII, Construction Quality Control Inspection Program , defines the following three project categories and QCIP types depending on the complexity of construction, ownership of the project, and contractual arrangements. A project specific QCIP should be prepared separately for large and complex projects fitting the FERC definition of Category 1 and/or QCIP Type C. This Standard QCIP Template is intended for small to medium size projects meeting the definition of Category 2 and Category 3 construction and QCIP Types A and B: •Category 1 - Construction of a major new hydroelectric project that includes a new dam, powerhouse, spillway, tunnels and appurtenant facilities. QCIP Type 1A - QCIP by the licensee, design engineer or independent firm other than the construction contractor. QCIP Type 1B - QCIP by the licensee who is also the designer and construction contractor. This could also be a labor-broker construction contract. QCIP Type 1C - Turnkey design-build construction. The same firm designs and constructs the project with some quality control inspection included in the contract. QCIP by the licensee or independent firm other than the design-build firm. Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS 2 • Category 2 - Construction not as large and complex as Category 1. A typical example would be an addition to an existing structure such as construction of a powerhouse at an existing dam. QCIPs A, B and C are as described under Category 1. It is recognized that there have been and will be very large and complex projects that only involve the construction of a powerhouse at an existing dam. • Category 3 - Construction not as large and complex as Category 2. A typical example would be the modification of an existing structure, such as the installation of post-tensioned rock anchors in a concrete gravity dam or major maintenance such as replacing gates or resurfacing a spillway section. QCIPs A, B and C are as described under Category 1; however, it should be noted that QCIPs 3A and 3B are more common than 3C. Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS 3 SECTION 2 ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.GENERAL 1.1. Title 18, Part 12, Subpart E, Section 12.40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) requires that quality control inspections must be conducted by the licensee, the design engineer or an independent firm accountable to the licensee, and must not be performed by a construction contractor or firm accountable to the construction contractor. If the licensee’s personnel are performing the construction work, the licensee must provide for separation of authority between construction personnel and quality control personnel. 1.2. The attached organization chart (Appendix C) delineates the independent relationship and separation between the construction personnel and the quality control inspection personnel for Category 2 and 3 construction projects with Type A and B licensee, constructor, and engineer/designer relationships, as defined in the FERC Engineering Guideline Chapter 7 . This organization chart complies with Section 12.40(c) of the CFR. Descriptions of the respective responsibilities, authorities, and lines of communication are provided below. The project organization and personnel assignment for each individual project may be modified and approved by the Manager of Project Engineering based on the needs and complexity of the individual project. At a minimum, the organization for small projects should include an Engineer-of-Record, a Project Manager, a Field Inspector, and a Construction Foreman. 2.ROLES The following are key personnel on a typical hydro project that are responsible for the construction quality control and inspection. 2.1. Owner/FERC Licensee PG&E is the owner and licensee of FERC licensed hydroelectric projects. PG&E is responsible for implementing adequate quality control to ensure that construction is performed in a safe manner and in compliance with the FERC license conditions, agency permits, environmental requirements, and the approved drawings and specifications. For construction work by an outside contractor, PG&E will also manage the construction contract and progress; monitoring and enforcing the contractor’s compliance with the contract terms and conditions. PG&E is responsible for interaction with FERC, DSOD, RWQCB, USDA-FS, USFW, the appropriate resource agencies, and the public during construction. PG&E has the authority to stop work in progress or reject any work which , in PG&E’s view, is not in compliance with the drawings, specifications, applicable codes and regulations, or potentially damaging to the environment. PG&E will have the right to access the contractor’s or any subcontractor’s records, facilities or work sites at any time to conduct its own independent inspection, tests, or examination. The FERC requires PG&E, the licensee, to provide the following three signed and notarized certifications at the completion of construction: (1) Certification by Licensee attesting that the construction fulfills the design intent and was constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications reviewed by FERC; (2) Certification by Design Engineer attesting that the construction was in accordance with the design intent; and (3) Certification by PG&E’s Quality Control Manager/Lead attesting that results from the inspection and testing program result in the conclusion that the project was constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications. The FERC also requires PG&E, the Licensee, to submit the final as-built drawings of the constructed project within 90 days after completion of construction. 2.2. Constructor Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS 4 A construction contractor or PG&E construction forces may be the Constructor of the project. The Constructor will furnish and construct the work in accordance with the project drawings, specifications and contract documents where applicable. The Constructor is responsible for the safety and scheduling of all workers and subcontractors. A construction contractor may be responsible under the contract to implement an independent quality control program. PG&E will provide oversight and quality assurance on inspections and testing performed by a construction contractor’s independent quality control consultants. 2.3. Engineer-Of-Record (EOR) The EOR is responsible to provide a design that is safe, meets the project criteria and the operational, performance, environmental and regulatory requirements. The EOR is responsible for the design and preparation of drawings and specifications, technical assistance, design verification during construction, preparation of design changes, and preparation of as-built drawings. The EOR will provide the appropriate field inspections and reviews during construction to ensure that the final completed project will meet the design intent. In cases where PG&E retains an outside engineering consultant to perform the design, the outside engineering consulting firm who approves and stamps the engineering design drawings will be the EOR. The EOR is responsible to provide a signed and notarized FERC Certification at completion of construction attesting that the project was constructed according to the design intent. 2.4 Field Inspection and Testing Services Field inspection and testing will be performed by PG&E’s inspectors or an outside engineering consultant and testing laboratory. The Field Inspectors will provide independent inspection and testing during construction in accordance with the inspection requirements in the drawings and specifications and specific inspection instructions when directed by the EOR. The Field Inspector(s) will be responsible for performing detailed daily inspection and testing, identification of and notification on any deficiencies and non-compliance issues, preparation of daily inspection and test logs, as-built mark-ups, and QCIP documentation. 3.RESPONSIBILITES The Project Manager, Engineer-Of-Record, Quality Control Lead, Environmental Lead, Construction Foreman and Field Inspector(s) may be PG&E personnel or consultants retained to act on behalf of PG&E. 3.1. Project Manager •Responsibilities: Manages the project scope, construction contract, cost estimate, management approval, resource agency approvals, construction, cost monitoring, and status reporting associated with the project. •Authorities: Has ultimate responsibility for all activities on the project including approval and rejection of work and authority to stop work. •Lines of Communication: Has direct reporting relationsh ip to PG&E’s Manager of Project Engineering and direct communication with the Engineer-Of-Record, License Compliance Lead, and the Construction Foreman. Has direct communication with all PG&E personnel, consultants, and regulatory agency representatives. •Responsibilities: Reviews and accepts project engineering and design by the Engineer-Of-Record (EOR) and other consultants. Coordinates and manages the EOR’s quality control effort during construction. Manages resolution of engineering issues that may arise during construction including design changes, any identified construction deficiencies or non-compliance, and regulatory requirements. Coordinates with FERC and DSOD on engineering issues. Coordinates activities with other departments regarding engineering, geotechnical, and design issues. 3.2. Engineer-of-Record (EOR) Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS 5 •Responsibilities: Provides engineering design drawings and specifications for the project components in accordance with the project design requirements and acceptable industry, regulatory, and professional standards. EOR will be the engineering designer, approving and stamping the design drawings and specifications. Provides on-site engineering support during construction. Coordinates and prepares design changes as necessary. Provides oversight during construction to ensure that the completed project is in accordance with the design intent. Approves design and field changes. Approves as-built drawings at completion of construction. •Authorities: The EOR has the sole authority to issue the original approved for construction drawings and specifications, minor field changes that deviate from the approved design drawings, and major design changes due to changed field conditions. The EOR will report any identified situations that are unsafe, non- compliant with the design drawings and specifications to the Construction Foremen, Project Manager, and the Quality Control Lead for actions. The EOR has the authority to halt activities that are unsafe, non-compliant with the design drawings and specifications, non-compliant with the permit conditions, or damaging to the environment. •Lines of Communication: Has direct reporting relationship to the Project Manager and direct communication with the Field Inspectors on matters and responsibilities associated with quality control. 3.3. License Compliance Lead •Responsibilities: Ensures operation, maintenance, and construction activities are in compliance with FERC License and agency permits conditions. Coordinates regulatory agency input and PG&E responses/actions into construction plans for the project. Serves as liaison with regulatory agency representatives. Acquires and summarizes necessary regulatory permits for construction activities. •Authorities: The License Compliance Lead has the authority to halt activities that are unsafe, non-compliant with the permit conditions, or damaging to the environment. Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS 6 •Lines of Communication: Has direct reporting relationship to the Project Manager. Has interactive communications with all of PG&E and Constructor’s personnel, and regulatory agency representatives. 3.4. Environmental Lead •Responsibilities: Provides oversight and quality assurance for field inspection and monitoring to ensure that the construction activities are in compliance with the environmental requirements, Best Management Practices (BMP’s) and that adequate measures are implemented to minimize any potential environmental impacts. The Environmental Lead’s responsibilities include: (1) know regulatory permit requirements and management plans; (2) monitor field compliance with permit requirements; (3) notify the Project Manager and/or the License Compliance Lead so that the appropriate regulatory agency person nel can be informed of any significant field changes to the original project status (scope and /or progress), or, Non-Compliance incidents; and (4) coordinate and maintain all required documentation. For smaller projects the Field Inspector may also serve in the role of the PG&E Environmental Lead. •Authorities: The Environmental Lead has the authority to halt activities that are non-compliant with the permit conditions or damaging to the environment. •Lines of Communication: Has direct reporting relationship to the Quality Control Lead and interactive communications with all PG&E and Constructor’s personnel. 3.5. Quality Control Manger/Lead •Responsibilities: Implements the quality control program to ensure compliance with the drawings and specifications, FERC license and agency permit conditions and requirements, and all environmental and regulatory plans. Supervises and coordinates the work of the PG&E Field Inspectors and provides oversight and quality assurance for independent inspections and testing by outside consultants and laboratories. Interfaces with the Engineer-of-Record, Construction Foreman, and Project Manager to resolve quality control problems. Reviews and verifies daily inspection logs, testing results, and other contract documents. For smaller projects, the Field Inspector, the EOR may also serve as the Quality Control Lead. •Authorities: The Quality Control Lead will report any unsafe situations or non- compliance with the design drawings and specifications to the Construction Foreman, Engineer-Of-Record, and Project Manager. The Quality Control Lead has the authority to halt activities that are unsafe, non-compliant with the design drawings and specifications, non-compliant with the permit conditions, or damaging to the environment. •Line of Communication: Has direct reporting relationship to the Quality Control Manager and interactive communications with the Project Manager, the Engineer- Of-Record, and all PG&E and Constructor’s personnel. 3.6. Field Inspector •Responsibilities: Performs inspection and testing of construction work to verify conformance with drawings and specifications. Performs environmental inspections to ensure construction activities are in compliance with environmental mitigation standards associated with regulatory permits and regulations and PG&E’s Best Management Practices. Provides documentation of tests and reports with all discrepancies identified. Provides field mark-ups for preparation of as-built drawings. Issues Non-Compliance Reports and Environmental Deficiency Reports. Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS 7 •Authorities: The Field Inspector will report any unsafe situations or non- compliance with the design drawings and specifications to the Construction Foreman, Project Manager, and the Quality Control Lead for actions. The Field inspector has the authority to halt activities that are unsafe, non-compliant with the design drawings and specifications, non-compliant with the permit conditions, or damaging to the environment. •Line of Communication: Has direct reporting relationship to the Quality Control Lead and interactive communications with the Project Manager, the Engineer-Of- Record, and all PG&E and Constructor’s personnel. Will report test results to the Project Manager, EOR and the Construction Foreman. 3.7. Constructor •Responsibilities: Manages construction budget/schedule/plans, and coordinates resources. Coordinates construction activities among the participating project team, resolves conflicts and problems associated with the project construction, interfaces with regulatory agencies, responsible for coordinating and supervising the construction work, ensures construction compliance with the drawings and specifications, environmental requirements and PG&E’s Best Management Practices. •Authorities: Develops and implements construction plans, cost estimates, contracts, and labor resource plans. The Construction Foreman has the authority to halt activities that are unsafe, non-compliant with the design drawings and specifications, non-compliant with the permit conditions, or damaging to the environment. •Line of Communication: Has direct reporting relationship to the Project Manager and direct communication to the Engineer-Of-Record, the Field Inspectors and PG&E and Constructor’s personnel. Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS 8 SECTION 3 INSPECTION PLAN AND FIELD INSPECTION GUIDELINES 1.GENERAL The purpose of this section is to provide guidance for implementation of this QCIP and to establish inspection, reporting and documentation procedures. 2.INSPECTION CRITERIA The main criteria for inspection of the project work are defined in, the approved design drawings and specifications for the specific project, and this Standard QCIP. The environmental compliance criteria are specified in the appropriate permits, license conditions, resource agency agreements, and PG&E’s Best Management Practices. The specifications, design drawings and this QCIP may be revised as necessary during construction to reflect field changes and requirements from resource and regulatory agencies. All construction work and field inspection will be performed in accordance with the latest revisions to the specifications, design drawings, approved design changes, and environmental requirements. The relevant documents and inspection requirements are specified in Appendix B and Appendix D. 3.KNOWLEDGE OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS PG&E’s QCIP team and construction personnel will be fully trained and have complete understanding and knowledge of the specifications, design drawings, environmental compliance requirements, and PG&E’s Best Management Practices. The Engineer -Of-Record, and the Quality Control Lead are responsible for ensuring that the Field Inspectors are familiar with the specifications, design drawings and the inspection requirements for the project. 4.INSPECTION EQUIPMENT AND RESOURCES PG&E will provide adequate staffing to support this QCIP to ensure quality and compliance of the complete project. The on-site QCIP team will consist of PG&E’s inspection staff and consultants under contract to PG&E. The number and qualifications of Field Inspectors assigned to the project will vary depending on the needs for the different phases of construction. 5.QCIP OPERATIONS The Quality Control Lead and Field Inspectors are responsible for implementation of this QCIP and inspection and monitoring of the construction to ensure compliance with the specifications, design drawings and environmental requirements. In the event that non-compliance is identified, the Field Inspectors shall report the findings immediately to the Engineer-Of-Record, the Construction Foreman, and the Project Manager for follow-up actions. For non-compliance issues, which can be resolved in the field, the Field Inspector will coordinate with the Construction Foreman to enforce immediate corrective actions. For non-compliance, which requires further technical review and evaluation, input from the EOR will be required to develop the appropriate corrective actions. The QCIP team has the authority to stop work, at any time, if the non-compliant condition presents a safety risk, or, if its continuation would cause major deficiency to the project or potential damage to the environment. Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS 9 6.DOCUMENTATION AND FOLLOW-UP ACTION 6.1. Inspection reports and test reports will be prepared by the Field Inspectors and testing lab personnel to document construction progress and field testing results. Request for Information (RFI) will be used to document questions, clarifications, and minor changes. Design Changes can only be approved and issued by the Engineer-of-Record to address major changes in field conditions, scope of work, and/or the design basis. Non- Conformance Reports and Environmental Deficiency Reports will be prepared as necessary to document field discrepancies which require corrective actions. The Field Inspectors are responsible for managing the deposition of these reports and resolution of follow-up actions to the identified field conditions. 6.2. In the event that a non-compliance with the environmental requirements is identified, the following reporting and documentation procedure will be followed: 6.2.1. The Field Inspector or the Environmental Lead shall notify the Construction Foreman to stop the infraction immediately. 6.2.2. The Environmental Lead will complete the Environmental Deficiency Report within one calendar day noting the location, date, and description of the non- compliance. 6.2.3. The Environmental Lead will submit a copy of the Environmental Deficiency Report to the Construction Foreman, Project Manager, and the License Compliance Lead. 6.2.4. If there is a major deficiency which results in impacts to the environment, the Environmental Lead will stop the construction activity, and, if immediate action is required to mitigate ongoing impacts, contact the Project Manager and Construction Foreman to initiate such effort. 6.2.5. The License Compliance Lead will report the environmental deficiency to the appropriate regulatory agency representative(s), consistent with PG&E’s Power Generation Department’s incident reporting procedures. 6.2.6. The Construction Foreman will prepare a plan of action for corrective measures with acceptance by the Field Inspector and Environmental Lead. 6.2.7. Upon approval by the Field Inspector and the Environmental Lead, and if necessary the regulatory agency representative(s), corrective measures will be implemented. 6.2.8. The Environmental Lead and the Field Inspector will inspect the corrected construction for compliance with environmental requirements. 6.2.9. If the completed corrective measure is acceptable, the Field Inspector and the Environmental Lead will sign and date the Environmental Deficiency Report with the date the correction was accepted. Construction will resume (if it was necessary to halt work) when the Environmental Deficiency Report is completed and signed. 6.2.10. The License Compliance Lead will advise the regulatory agency representative(s) of the corrective action and provide any necessary documentation. 6.3. In the event that a non-conformance with the specification and design drawings is identified, the following reporting and documentation procedure will be followed: 6.3.1. The Field Inspector will immediately notify the Engineer-of-Record and the Construction Foreman of the non-conformance condition. Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS 10 6.3.2. For non-conformance conditions, which can be corrected in the field, the Field Inspector will coordinate with the Construction Foreman to enforce corrective actions. 6.3.3. For non-conformance conditions which require design review and evaluation, the Field Inspector will, within one calendar day, complete the initial portion of the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) by documenting the location, date, and description of any discrepancy and submit copy of the report to the EOR, the Project Manager and the Construction Foreman. 6.3.4. For non-conformance conditions which require design review and evaluation, the Engineer-of-Record will develop the corrective action in coordination with the Construction Foreman, the Project Manager, the License Compliance Lead and the appropriate agencies. 6.3.5. If applicable, the License Compliance Lead and the Engineer-of-Record will obtain the appropriate agency approvals for the corrective action. 6.3.6. Upon approval of the corrective action, the Field Inspector will coordinate with the Construction Foreman to enforce and manage implementation of the corrective action. 6.3.7. The Field Inspectors will monitor and inspect construction of the corrective action to ensure that the non-conformance condition is corrected. 6.3.8. Upon inspection and acceptance of the corrected construction by the Field Inspector, the Field Inspector will complete the corrective measure section of the Non-Conformance Report with a description of the corrective measures taken and the date of completion of the corrective measures. The Field Inspector and the Engineer-Of-Record will sign and date the completed Report as of the date the correction was accepted. Construction activities that were stopped because of the nonconformance will resume when the Non-Conformance Report is completed and signed. 6.4. Request For Information (RFI) is used to document questions and changes identified during construction including: clarification of details or dimensions or request/proposal to change the drawings or specifications; uncertain field conditions; operations, permit and license conditions; and safety issues. RFIs from construction will be documented and processed with the following procedure: 6.4.1. A RFI may be initiated by any of the key personnel of the project team including the Constructor’s Foreman, Engineer-Of-Record, Field Inspector, Environmental Lead, or Operations. 6.4.2. All RFIs will be directed to the Project Manager for coordination and distribution. 6.4.3. The RFI will then be directed by the Project Manager to the following subject expert for follow-up and resolution with copy to the appropriate team members for input and information. Only response from the designated subject expert should be adapted for implementation. Subject Designated Expert Engineering Design Engineer-Of-Record Inspection & Quality Control Requirement Engineer-Of-Record Permits and Environmental License Compliance Lead Operation, Outage, Clearance PG&E Operations Land Use and/or Boundary Issues Project Manager Construction Activities, Methods, and/or Procedures Constructor Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS 11 6.4.4. Questions on the engineering design or specification, minor issues such as clarification on drawings and details may be addressed with a response to the RFI by the Engineer-of-Record. 6.4.5. A formal design change by the Engineer-of-Record is needed for situations that involve change in the design criteria, scope of construction, drawings and specifications. 6.4.6. The Project Manager will maintain a log for tracking the status of the RFIs and to ensure that the specific subject questions from the RFI are resolved in a timely manner. 6.5. Design Change Notification (DCN) is used to document significant design changes subsequent to issuance of the design drawings. A DCN is needed when a change or revision to the approved scope, drawings or specification is needed, with the exception of minor dimensional or typographic corrections, or field condition changes that require additional engineering evaluation to verify the original design is still adequate. DCNs from construction will be documented and processed with the following procedure: 6.5.1. A DCN can initiate from the RFI or NCR process, or directly from the EOR on an as-needed basis. A DCN can only be issued and approved by the EOR. The approved DCN and associated revised drawings and specification will become the basis of construction and inspection for the changed condition. 6.5.2. The EOR will develop resolution to the Design Change in coordination with the Facilities Safety Engineer, the Construction Foreman, and the Project Manager. If necessary, the EOR will revise the specification and design drawings to reflect the design changes. The Facilities Safety Engineer and License Compliance Lead will coordinate with the appropriate regulatory agencies for design and/or mitigation plan changes, or other approvals as applicable. Changes that impact the project cost, schedule or performance of the complete work will require the Project Manager approval. 6.5.3. Once the EOR, Facilities Safety Engineer, Project Manager and the regulatory agencies approve the Design Change, where applicable, the Field Inspector will coordinate with the Construction Foreman to implement the approved Design Change. 6.5.4. The Field Inspectors will incorporate the Design Change in their inspection. 6.5.5. All design changes will be reflected in as-built drawings and specifications. Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS 12 SECTION 4 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE 1.ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE 1.1. The Environmental Compliance Plan (Appendix G) will assure compliance with all permit requirements identified in Appendix A. 1.2. In addition to permit requirements, PG&E’s environmental compliance will be consistent with its Best Management Practices for protection of sensitive species and habitat. 1.3. The Construction Foreman and the Environmental Lead will be responsible to enforce the compliance of the environmental requirements during construction. The Field Inspector will inspect the construction operation to ensure that the environmental requirements are met. 2.EROSION CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 2.1. General environmental management and control, water diversion and control, and erosion and sediment control for a typical project are included in the following Appendices of this QCIP: 2.1.1. Appendix G - Environmental Compliance Plan 2.1.2. Appendix H - Erosion and Sediment Control 2.2. These plans may be modified as necessary to include project specific environmental requirements from the appropriate agencies. These plans are an integral part of construction and will be the criteria for the environmental inspections. 3.AGENCY APPROVALS AND PERMITS A listing of agencies approvals and permits for this project is provided in Appendix A. 4.FREQUENCY OF INSPECTIONS The frequency of inspection by the Field Inspectors and the Environmental Lead are specified in Appendix B. 5.DOCUMENTATION AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS The Field Inspector will document inspection observations and assessments of the environmental conditions in his inspection report. In the event that a non -compliance condition is identified, an environmental deficiency report will be completed by the Field Inspector and the reporting, documentation and follow-up actions outlined in Section 3 - Inspection Plan and Field Inspection Guidelines of this QCIP will be implemented. Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS 13 SECTION 5 DOCUMENTATION 1.GENERAL QCIP Reporting Templates are attached in Appendix F. 2.DAILY INSPECTION REPORT The Field Inspector will use the Daily Inspection Report for each day of construction activity. The report will include the following information: •Date •All relevant activities of the Field Inspector for the reporting day. •Pertinent conversations with the Constructor’s personnel. •Inspections, acceptances and rejections. •Factual comments within Field Inspector’s area of responsibility. •Detailed record of work performed by the Constructor (including construction progress photos). •Problems relating to installation, design, equipment, damages, claims, quality control, etc. •Details of labor, equipment usage and standby equipment hours. •Weather condition. •Instructions to the Constructor •Work delays, reasons and remedial actions. •Change Order information. •Safety infractions brought to the Constructor’s attention. •Quantities, pressures, clearances, etc. recorded or observed by Field Inspector •Field Inspector’s signature 3.NON-CONFORMANCE REPORT The Non-Conformance Report will be used by the Field Inspector to identify, report, and document all observed nonconformance and their disposition. The report identifies the conditions, required actions, and the manner of correction. All nonconformance reports wil l be logged and tracked by the Field Inspector until they are resolved. 4.ENVIRONMENTAL DEFICIENCY REPORT The Environmental Lead or the Field Inspector will use the Environmental Deficiency Report to document and notify the appropriate personnel of any environmental Non-Compliance. The report will reference the nature of the deficiency, the type of corrections required, the time frame to complete the corrections, and the specific requirement that the deficiency contradicts. All Environmental Deficiency Reports will be logged and tracked by the Field Inspector until they are resolved. 5.DESIGN CHANGE NOTIFICATION (DCN) / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FORMS The DCN/RFI Form is used to document questions or changes regarding design during construction. The form includes a description of the change/question, reference drawings, construction impact, originator, date initiated, solution to change/question, and when the nec essary regulatory agency approvals (if applicable) were received. Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS 14 6.AS-BUILTS The Field Inspector provides field mark-ups to the EOR for preparation of as-built drawings within 30 days of completion of the physical work. The EOR reissues the as -built drawings within 90 days after physical work is complete. 7.CERTIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION Certification of Construction forms (Appendix J) shall be completed by the Licensee, Design Engineer and Quality Control Manager. The Licensee is typically the Chief Dam Safety Engineer or alternatively the Manager of Project Engineering. 8.OTHER REPORTS Status Reports of construction progress will be provided to FERC and any other regulatory agency upon request. 9.MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS Copies of the above reports will be distributed to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner. The original copies will be filed in the construction field office for the duration of the construction and will be stored in PG&E’s project record file upon completion of the project. Logs of the reports will be kept by the Field Inspector at the field office and stored in PG&E’s project record file upon completion of the project. 10.PHOTOGRAPHS The Field Inspector and other project staff will document the construction progress with photographs. These records will be available at the construction field office during construction and will be stored in PG&E’s project record file following completion of the project. 11.REPORT DISTRIBUTION 11.1. Daily Inspection Report: Field Inspector, Project Manager, Quality Control Lead, Construction Foreman, and job files. 11.2. Test Reports: Project Manager, Engineer-Of-Record, Construction Foreman, and job files. 11.3. DCN/RFI Form: Project Manager, Subject Experts, Field Inspector, Engineer-Of-Record, Construction Foreman, and job files. 11.4. Non-Conformance Reports: Project Manager, Engineer-of-Record, Field Inspector, Quality Control Lead, Quality Control Manager, Construction Foreman, License Compliance Lead, and job files. 11.5. Environmental Deficiency Report: Project Manager, Field Inspector, Environmental Lead, Construction Foreman, License Compliance Lead, and job files. Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS 15 SECTION 6 TRAINING The project team assigned to the Project are trained and qualified in their areas of expertise. Field Inspectors are required to have experience in similar projects and have the appropriate certifications. Construction supervision and design engineers will have the necessary qualification and experience to complete this project safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements. The Engineer of Record are responsible for providing project-specific training for the Field Inspectors and engineering consultants assigned on-site to ensure full knowledge and understanding of the design drawings, specifications and environmental requirements for the Project. The Construction Foreman will make arrangements for any additional project -specific training that may be required for project construction personnel to ensure high quality project construction. The Construction Foreman will also provide training to assure that the field personnel understand the environmental permit requirements and conditions as well as the necessary action plan to comply with the environmental conditions. Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS APPENDICES A.Pre-Job Planning Template B.Specific Project Inspection Requirements, Drawings, and References C.Project Organization Chart D.General Inspection Requirements E.Listing of Available PG&E Testing Equipment F.QCIP Reporting Templates •Daily Inspection Report •Nonconformance Report •Environmental Deficiency Report •Design Change Notification / Request for Information - Form G.Environmental Compliance Plan H.Erosion and Sediment Control I.Certification of Construction Forms Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS APPENDIX A A-1 PRE-JOB PLANNING TEMPLATE PROJECT NAME Bucks Creek 1103 Fire Rebuild Project SCOPE OF WORK PG&E proposes to underground approximately 3.9 miles of the electric distribution facilities on the Bucks Creek 1103 12 kV Line. The power line is located within State Highway Route 70 corridor between post mile 1.3 to 5.2, between Cresta Dam to Bucks Creek Powerhouse along the North Fork Feather River (Plumas County). The PG&E electric facilities will consist of underground conduit for electric distribution lines, associated boxes and transformers, riser poles, and protection features for above ground facilities. To underground these facilities, PG&E will use a combination of trenching and boring along the river side of SR 70. Only small portions of this project occur within the limits of the FERC Project 1962 boundary. Approximately 957 LF of trenching is proposed within the FERC boundary adjacent to the Rock Creek Powerhouse, within the Hwy 70 corridor. Additionally, at the southern end of the project, less than 100 LF of service trenching will be performed within the FERC boundary near Cresta Dam. The project will make one 4” core drill in the concrete sidewall of the Cresta Dam intake building to run conduit from the electric meter location to switchgear panel. This QCIP document is only intended to cover the scope of work within the FERC boundaries. ORGANIZATION Project Manager Michael Shaeffer Constructor MGE Construction Field Inspector John Carmichael, Curtis Friedrichs, Justin Welty, Graham McCulloch Environmental Lead Jennifer Everett License Compliance Lead Chadwick McCready Engineer-Of-Record David Mowry SCHEDULE Forecasted Start Date: January 1, 2023 Forecasted Completion Date: September 30, 2024 COST $630,000.00 MAJOR RISKS AND HAZARDS: Risks/Hazards Risk Management and Contingency Plan Safety Working within and along highly trafficked SR 70 right-of-way. Maintain situational awareness, wear required high-vis PPE, work according to the approved safety plans and site-specific JSA. Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS APPENDIX A A-2 Environmental Accidental spills into native soils or adjacent river. Work in accordance with spill prevention and containment plan (SPCP); maintain absorbent materials on site. Construction Tree removal; equipment (pinch points); working on steep slopes and/or narrow benches; heat and/or cold; fire season hazards. Work according to approved safety plans, fire plan and site- specific JSA; maintain fire prevention and suppression tools onsite. Public/Other Trucking/material and disposal hauling; traffic; natural hazards such as wildlife; working within Dixie Fire burn scar. Drive defensively using safe speeds; implementation of approved traffic control plans; maintain situational awareness; observe conditions at each site for potential for falling debris etc. Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS APPENDIX A A-3 AGENCIES APPROVALS AND PERMITS REQUIRED: PG&E is coordinating with USFS (Permit and Easement) and Caltrans (Encroachment Permit) for approval prior to work beginning. Due to the ground-disturbing activities involved with the scope of work and the alterations to project features captured within the FERC license exhibits, the project documents will be submitted to FERC SFRO for review and authorization prior to construction. Updated license exhibits will be submitted to FERC DHAC within 90 days of completion of the work. A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will be implemented during the project to help prevent water quality impacts. PERMITS AND LICENSE CONDITIONS/RESTRICTIONS: Construction within the FERC 1962 boundary is conditional upon review and approval of the work proposed within the FERC boundary by the FERC SFRO. A Caltrans encroachment permit will be required in order to execute the project. Prepared by: Michael Shaeffer Date: June 11, 2024 Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECT APPENDIX B B-1 SPECIFIC PROJECT INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS, DRAWINGS, AND REFERENCES 1.Construction Drawings / Specifications PG&E Drawing / Specification List Number Description 35224712 FRRB – CWSP – BUCKS CREEK 1103 CB PH 2, 19 TOTAL PAGES 35224713 FRRB – CWSP – BUCKS CREEK 1103 CB PH 3, 19 TOTAL PAGES 35224712-1 BUCKS CREEK 1103 PH 2 - FERC BOUNDARY EXHIBIT, 3 TOTAL PAGES 35224713-1 BUCKS CREEK 1103 PH 3 - FERC BOUNDARY EXHIBIT, 2 TOTAL PAGES TD-038193- B003 UTILITY BULLETIN: TD-038193-B003 EMS-4123 ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATIOM EMS-4123, BACKFILL SAND Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECT APPENDIX B B-2 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM CHECKLIST Work Order No.: 35224713 PM: Michael Shaeffer Project Title: Bucks Creek 1103 Fire Rebuild Project EOR: David Mowry, PE Project Component: General Constructor: MGE Construction # Inspection Point Hold Point (Yes/No). Do not proceed until complete if Yes. Name Name, Sign & Date Criteria / References / Comments 1.0 Verify with Project Manager any environmental QC points Yes PM, Env Compliance 2.0 Hold MANDATORY onsite meeting with PM, EOR, and Contractor Yes PM, EOR, Contractor Review project documents and verify project scope and intent. 3.0 Review and record as-found conditions not previously obtained during the design phase Yes Inspector, Contractor Review existing drawings and confirm accuracy. 4.0 Punch List Yes PM, EOR, Inspector, Contractor Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECT APPENDIX B B-3 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM CHECKLIST Work Order No.: 35224713 PM: Michael Shaeffer Project Title: Bucks Creek 1103 Fire Rebuild Project EOR: David Mowry, PE Project Component: General Constructor: MGE Construction # Inspection Point Hold Point (Yes/No). Do not proceed until complete if Yes. Name Name, Sign & Date Criteria / References / Comments 1.0 Verify backfill material meets general backfill or structural backfill requirements. No EOR Utility Bulletin: TD-038193-B003; Engineering Material Specification EMS-4123, Backfill Sand 2.0 Inspect exposed trench subgrades once the excavation is completed to verify depth and the need for any additional excavation. No Inspector FRRB – CWSP – Bucks Creek 1103 CB PH 2, sheet 19; FRRB – CWSP – Bucks Creek 1103 CB PH 3, sheet 19. 3.0 Verify excavated trenches have required minimum widths. No Inspector FRRB – CWSP – Bucks Creek 1103 CB PH 2, sheet 19; FRRB – CWSP – Bucks Creek 1103 CB PH 3, sheet 19. 4.0 Inspect for proper backfill placement and compaction for trench and backfill materials. No Inspector Compaction testing of 3/4" Class 2 aggregate base is required per drawings and in accordance with Appendix B Field Testing Requirements table. 5.0 Inspect final road restoration and final grading for proper elevations, slopes, and contours. No Inspector FRRB – CWSP – Bucks Creek 1103 CB PH 2, sheet 19; FRRB – CWSP – Bucks Creek 1103 CB PH 3, sheet 19. Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECT APPENDIX B B-4 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM CHECKLIST Work Order No.: 35224713 PM: Michael Shaeffer Project Title: Bucks Creek 1103 Fire Rebuild Project EOR: David Mowry, PE Project Component: General Constructor: MGE Construction # Inspection Point Hold Point (Yes/No). Do not proceed until complete if Yes. Name Name, Sign & Date Criteria / References / Comments 6.0 Inspect potholing by method of vacuum excavation to verify clearance between bottom of proposed conduit and top of existing penstock concrete encasement. No Inspector, Geosciences Engineer 7.0 Ensure PG&E Geosciences is present for monitoring during any project excavation, backfilling, and compaction activities being performed within 200 feet of the dam and/or powerhouse. No Inspector, Geosciences Engineer Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECT APPENDIX B B-5 l STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM CHECKLIST Work Order No.: 35224713 PM: Michael Shaeffer Project Title: Bucks Creek 1103 Fire Rebuild Project EOR: David Mowry, PE Project Component: General Constructor: MGE Construction # Inspection Point Hold Point (Yes/No). Do not proceed until complete if Yes. Name Name, Sign & Date Criteria / References / Comments 1.0 Verify existing building wall reinforcement is located prior to core drilling for new conduit penetration and ensure sufficient gap is provided to avoid cutting or damaging existing rebar. Yes Inspector Core drill location per BUCKS CREEK 1103 PH 3 - FERC Boundary Exhibit, sheet 2. Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECT APPENDIX B B-6 MATERIAL TESTING SCHEDULE & FIELD TESTING REQUIREMENTS Work Order No.: 35224713 PM: Michael Shaeffer Project Title: Bucks Creek 1103 Fire Rebuild Project EOR: David Mowry, PE Project Component: General Constructor: MGE Construction # Material Test Test Method and/or Standard Test Frequency and/or Certification 1.0 3/4" Class 2 aggregate base Compaction (95% Relative Compaction) ASTM D1557 At completion and as directed by the Engineer of Record Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECT APPENDIX C C-1 PROJECT ORGANIZATION CHART DENOTES LINES OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PROJECT TEAM DENOTES LINES OF PROJECT TEAM REPORTING * DENOTES PERSON HAS AUTHORITY TO STOP WORK FOR NON-COMPLIANCE, RESUMES REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED TO FERC. CONSTRUCTOR MGE Construction LICENSE COMPLIANCE LEAD Chadwick McCready ENGINEER -OF- RECORD (EOR) * David Mowry GEOSCIENCES ENGINEER* Robert McManus, Emily Steen, Hannah Curran, Brian Albin, Joseph de Larios FIELD INSPECTOR* John Carmichael, Curtis Friedrichs, Justin Welty, Graham McCulloch DAM SAFETY ENGINEER Kaitlyn Daniels PROJECT MANAGER Michael Shaeffer QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER/LEAD* Larry McKee ENGINEERING MANAGER/LICENCEE Joe Landucci PROJECT EXECUTION DIRECTOR Paul Standon DEPUTY CHIEF DAM SAFETY ENGINEER Robert Ellis ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD* Jennifer Everett LABORATORY TESTING TBD Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECT APPENDIX C C-2 QCIP RESUMES *See resumes inserted in following pages* Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECT APPENDIX C C-3 Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECT APPENDIX C C-4 Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS APPENDIX F F-1 GENERAL INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS 1.GENERAL 1.1 The design drawings and specifications are the main criteria for inspection. In addition to the Field Inspector’s normal inspection practices in monitoring and verifying the construction work, the following are general inspections and testing requirements for a typical small construction project. Additional specific project inspection requirements are provided in Appendix B, when applicable. 1.2 The project construction may be subject to inspection and approval by FERC and DSOD. Where applicable, the Field Inspector shall coordinate with the Engineer-of-Record to ensure that the critical inspections are performed, and sufficient notice is provided to the key parties of the inspection. 1.3 The Engineer of Record will review the construction plan, method and procedures with the Construction Foreman and the Field Inspectors prior to construction and will inspect the operation and field test results regularly during construction. 2.LAYOUT AND SURVEY Field Inspectors shall verify that proper survey controls are established to allow accurate survey and location of the proposed modifications. 3.EXCAVATION AND FOUNDATION TREATMENT 3.1 The Field Inspectors shall monitor all excavations to assure that the excavated slopes or trenches are stable and conform to safety standards and specified limits in the drawings. 3.2 The excavations shall be inspected and approved by the Engineer-Of-Record and representatives from the FERC and DSOD, where applicable, prior to placement of earth fill and/or concrete. 4.ENVIRONMENTAL The Environmental Lead and Field Inspectors shall verify compliance with the regulatory requirements. Field Inspectors and Environmental Lead shall monitor the project site and observe for signs of potential erosion, hazardous material spills, and dust control problems. The Field Inspector and Environmental Lead shall inspect the construction operation to ensure that the proper erosion control, dust abatement and spill prevention measures, including installation of water bars and water spraying, are implemented, if necessary. Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS APPENDIX F F-2 5.FIELD TESTING 5.1. The following field tests will be performed in accordance with the applicable ASTM and Caltrans standards. Standard Test Description ASTM D1557 Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil LISTING OF AVAILABLE PG&E TESTING EQUIPMENT 1.Not applicable: All field inspections and testing will be done by the inspector on site. Any laboratory testing (as required) will be completed by an approved lab to be determined at time of construction. QCIP REPORTING TEMPLATES 1.The following inspection reporting templates will be used by the field inspectors, as appropriate: •Daily Inspection Log •Non-Conformance Report •Environmental Deficiency Report •Design Change/RFI Form Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS APPENDIX F F-3 SAMPLE DAILY INSPECTION REPORT Company Name: Project Execution Inspection Job # Click here to enter text. Report #: Click here to enter text. Date: Click here to enter text. Project Name: Click here to enter text. Supervisor: Click here to enter text. Weather: Click here to enter text. Job Location: Click here to enter text. Daily Tailboard/Safety Tailboard: Click here to enter text. Details of labor, equipment usage, and standby equipment time: Click here to enter text. Work Plan for Today: Click here to enter text. Today’s Progress: Click here to enter text. Problems/Discussions/Delays: Click here to enter text. Material/Equipment Deliveries/Equipment Departures: Click here to enter text. Instructions to Constructor, inspections, acceptances, and rejections: Click here to enter text. Comments: Click here to enter text. Field Workers Field Worker Trade Quantity SIGNATURE: Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS APPENDIX F F-4 NON-CONFORMANCE REPORT NON-CONFORMANCE: 1. Date Identified: _________________________________________________________________________ 2. Identified by: __________________________________________________________________________ 3. Department: ___________________________________________________________________________ 4. Location: ___________________________________________________________________________ 5. Description of nonconformance: 6. Cause of problem: 7. Analysis of the problem: Prepared by: _____________________ Date: _____________ CORRECTIVE MEASURES: 1. Description of corrective measures: 2. Date corrective measures completed:_______________________________ 3. Inspected and Approved by: Field Inspector: _______________________ Date: ________________ Engineer-of-Record: _____________________ Date: ________________ cc: Field Inspectors License Compliance Lead Construction Foreman Project Manager Engineer-Of-Record File Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS APPENDIX F F-5 ENVIRONMENTAL DEFICIENCY REPORT DEFICIENCY: 1. Date Identified: _________________________________________________________________________ 2. Identified by: __________________________________________________________________________ 3. Department: ___________________________________________________________________________ 4. Location: ___________________________________________________________________________ 5. Description of Deficiency: 6. Cause of problem: 7. Analysis of the problem: Prepared by: _____________________ Date: _____________ CORRECTIVE MEASURES: 1. Description of corrective measures: 2. Date corrective measures completed:________________________________ 3. Inspected and Approved by: Field Inspector: _____________________ Date: ________________ Environmental Lead: __________________ Date: ________________ cc: Field Inspectors License Compliance Lead Construction Foreman Environmental Lead Lead Engineer Project Manager Engineer-Of-Record File Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS APPENDIX F F-6 DESIGN CHANGE NOTIFICATION / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FORM RFI#:____ DCN#:____ Description of Change / Question: Reference Drawings: Construction Impact: Need Response / Answer by: ________________________________ Prepared by: __________________ Date: ____________ Submitted to: _________________ Date: ____________ Solution to Design Change or Response to Design Question: Drawing Change: ____________________________________________________ Regulatory Agencies Approvals (as Required): DSOD: _____________ Date: ____________ FERC: ______________ Date: ____________ Approved by: Engineer-Of-Record: __________________ Date: ____________ cc: Field Inspectors License Compliance Lead Construction Foreman File Engineer-Of-Record Project Manager Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS APPENDIX G G-1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE PLAN 1.GENERAL 1.1.Prudent actions shall be taken in performance of the work consistent with PG&E’s Best Management Practices for protection of sensitive species to minimize impacts to the Project environment as agreed to by PG&E and the resource agencies. Construction procedure, process, equipment and temporary construction facilities shall be provided to manage and control environmental conditions at the construction site and related areas under the Constructor’s control. 1.2. Construction personnel shall be informed and trained to ensure compliance with the environmental protection requirement/s for the project. Best construction industry and management practices shall be applied during construction to minimize disturbance to the environment. 1.3. The construction area shall be limited to the minimal space necessary for access, equipment, and construction activities. Construction personnel shall be informed of the limits of the work area so that precautionary mitigation measures to prevent potentia l erosion problems can be put in place if necessary. 2.HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE 2.1. The construction methods and plans shall minimize the exposure of the Project environment to hazardous materials and wastes. 2.2. Good construction practices and preventive measures shall be implemente d to minimize turbidity in waterway(s) from waste, disposal, and suspended particles generated from construction activities. Collection and disposal systems and barriers shall be installed to prevent dust, slurry and debris generated from the construction activities from entering the waterways. Disposal of all hazardous wastes and their containers shall be disposed in compliance with Federal and State laws listed in 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the California Code of Regulations. 2.3. All hazardous materials shall be transported to and from site in compliance with all Federal and State regulations, including those specified in the California Code of Regulations and the California Vehicle Code. 2.4. Spill prevention barrier and protection shall be provided around barges and equipment, which are located in waterways to contain and prevent potential spill material from entering the water. 2.5. Equipment, containers, absorbents, personal protective equipment, and other clean-up material supplies shall be available on-site for use in the event of an accidental spill. 3.CULTURAL RESOURCES: In the event that a previously unidentified archaeological or historic site is discovered during construction, construction activities in the identified area shall be stopped and the cultural resource specialist and environmental agencies shall be notified immediately. Appropriate actions shall be taken to properly record and protect any such discovered sites. 4.WATER QUALITY: Construction activities shall comply with the water quality standards, monitoring or control measures required by CDF&G, RWQCB and other agencies. Temporary barriers and settling basin\s shall be provided where necessary to ensure that water quality standards for the Project are met. 5.NOISE ABATEMENT: Noise emissions shall be limited to the extent possible to minimize impacts to the identified nesting sites. 6.AIR QUALITY: Dust emission from construction activities shall be minimized by the frequent use of water to spray unpaved roads and in earth disturbance areas. Vehicle speed limits below 25 mph shall be maintained to reduce traffic generated dust. Vehicles shall be maintained to meet Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS APPENDIX G G-2 vehicle emission standards and shall encourage carpooling among employees to minimize vehicle emissions and dust in the Project area. Portable generators will comply with applicable requirements. 7.EROSION CONTROL: Measures shall be implemented to prevent erosio n of excavated areas, stockpiled earth materials, and other erodible areas, and to control sediment-carrying water from contaminating the reservoir or nearby waterways. 8.IMPACTS WILDLIFE RESOURCES: Disturbances to wildlife resources in the Project area shall be minimized consistent with PG&E’s Best Management Practices for the protection of sensitive species. If wildlife condition changes during construction, PG&E Biologist will be consulted on required next steps before work occurs. 9.ROAD MAINTENANCE: All roads used for the Project construction shall be repaired and maintained in accordance with the agreements, conditions, and permits issued. 10.WEATHER: Weather and temperature shall be monitored. Precautionary measures shall be taken, when necessary, to protect the Work against potential erosion and damage from rain and weather conditions. 11.HAZARDOURS SUBSTANCES. Use of Hazardous Substances shall comply with regulating agencies rules, fees, permits, and licenses. 12.POLLUTION CONTROL 12.1. Methods, means and facilities shall be provided to prevent contamination of soil, water or atmosphere by the discharge of noxious substances from construction operations. 12.2. Equipment and personnel shall be available to contain any spillage, and to remove contaminated soils or liquids. All contaminated earth shall be excavated and disposed off- site and replaced with suitable compacted fill and topsoil. 12.3. Special measures shall be taken to prevent harmful substances from entering public waters, and prevent disposal of wastes, effluents, chemicals, or other such substances adjacent to reservoir and stream. 12.4. Constructor shall provide for control of atmospheric pollutants and prevent toxic concentrations of chemicals or harmful dispersal of pollutants into the atmosphere. 13.FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION 13.1. Constructor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent grass, brush and forest fires while performing the Work. 13.2. Constructor shall be responsible for all damage from fire due, directly or indirectly, either to his own activities or those of his employees or sub-Contractors. 13.3. Constructor shall maintain temporary fire protection equipment in accordance with CAL/OSHA 1910 and 1933, including: 13.3.1. Portable fire extinguishing equipment suitable for type of material and hazard. 13.3.2. Portable fire extinguishers within ten feet of welding and cutting operations and of locations where flammable or combustible liquids are stored. 13.3.3. Constructor shall perform work within or adjacent to State or National Forests in conformance with all regulation of the State Fire Marshall, Natural Resources Conservation Commission, Forestry Department, and all other authorities having jurisdiction over work within forests. 14.HAZARDOUS OR FLAMMABLE CHEMICALS 14.1. Limit the on-site storage of materials such as fuel, oils, and cement products to a minimum. Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS APPENDIX G G-3 14.2. Maintain for all hazardous substance on the job site Material Safety Data Sheets at the Constructor’s filed office and provide hazardous spill response equipment such as absorbent pads and booms. 14.3. Use and store hazardous and flammable chemical liquids or gases in acceptable containers conforming to all applicable laws and regulations and use in a manner that will prevent their accidental release. 14.4. Materials shall not be discarded on the job site and shall be removed from the premises immediately or disposed of in proper, lawful manner. 15.SAFETY 15.1.Construction shall conform to the rules and regulations pertaining to safety including OSHA Safety Standards for the Construction Industry, California Code of Regulations, Division of Industrial Safety (Safety Orders), Construction Safety Orders, and Divis ion of Safety of Dams. 15.2. Constructor shall provide control of all persons and vehicles entering and leaving the site. 16.SECURITY 16.1.Constructor shall provide and maintain barriers to prevent unauthorized entry and to protect the Work, existing facilities, trees and plants. The project site, existing structures, new and existing materials and equipment shall be protected and secured from theft, vandalism and damages of any kind. 16.2. Barriers and barricades shall be provided, wherever needed, to provide safe working conditions and removed when progress of the Work permits. 16.3. Constructor shall preserve and protect existing trees and plants designated to remain including root zone by erecting temporary barrier. 16.4. Constructor shall relocate barriers as required by construction progress. Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS APPENDIX H H-1 Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS APPENDIX I I-1 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL 1.Constructor shall plan and execute construction and earthwork by methods to control surface drainage from cuts and fills, and from borrow and waste disposal areas, to prevent erosion and sedimentation. Constructor shall follow all Erosion and Sediment Control Plans and SWPPP’s applicable to the project. 2.Constructor shall control its operations so that sediment or siltation, due to its operations, shall not be introduced into the stream or lake. Constructor shall provide sump pumps, temporary water treatment plants, settling basin and other facilities with adequate capacity for treatment and removal of silt or other suspended substance in any seepage or drainage resulting from excavation or other construction activities to meet the required water quality and turbidity standards before discharging into the lake. 3.Constructor shall periodically inspect earthwork to detect any evidence of the start of erosion and shall apply corrective measures as necessary. 4.Constructor shall implement mechanical and vegetative erosion control measures, where applicable. Remedial measures for controlling potential erosion in areas affected by the proposed construction activities and unseasonable storms, including thunderstorm s, are described below. 5.Constructor shall install mechanical erosion control measures, including mulching, hay bale checks, erosion control fabric, diversion ditches or berms, silt fencing and drainage devices, where appropriate, along the borrow areas, the excavation limits of t he buttress foundation, and the disposal areas with heavy earth excavation, hauling and placement activities. 6.Constructor shall protect open excavations and stockpiled earth materials with polyethylene sheets or other waterproof coverings and construct berms or drainage trenches around such stockpiles to prevent erosion. 7.Trapping sediment may be accomplished with silt fencing, hay bales, se dimentation basins, and wattles. Trapping may be used to prevent sedimentation into any water course or drainage channel, roadway, sensitive areas or adjacent property. 8.Berming, diversion ditches, sand bags and piping can be used to divert water to safe areas. Areas not susceptible to erosion include bedrock channels or outcropping, heavily vegetated areas receiving low impact water or energy dissipating rocked areas. S uch areas should be well-drained. Diverting may be used along access roads, canal access pads and above slopes susceptible to erosion. 9.Disturbed loose, erosional soil will be mulched with cereal straw. Straw may be rice, barley or oats and will be as specified by the Forest Service when on National Forest properties. Wood fiber mulch applied by hydro mulch seeding may also be used. In exceptional cases, sheet plastic, jute matting or other erosion control blankets may be used as an emergency cover if necessary. 10.Drainage will be provided to prevent saturating soil in construction fill areas and other vulnerable conditions. Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS APPENDIX J J-1 CERTIFICATION By Licensee CERTIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION FERC Project No.: ______ Description: ______________________________________________________________________ Design Drawings/Specifications: PG&E Drawing List Drawing Number Drawing Title Quality Control and Inspection Program (QCIP), Dated: _____________________ This is a certification by the Licensee that the construction fulfills the design intent and was constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications reviewed by the FERC. (per written request by FERC) ******************************************************************************************* A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. 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 (Print Name) __________________________________________ Signature [STAMP] Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on this day of , 20___, by , Proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person (s) who appeared before me. . NOTARY PUBLIC [SEAL] Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS APPENDIX J J-2 CERTIFICATION By Design Engineer CERTIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION FERC Project No.: ______ Description: ______________________________________________________________________ Design Drawings/Specifications: PG&E Drawing List Drawing Number Drawing Title Quality Control and Inspection Program (QCIP), Dated: _____________________ This is a certification by the Design Engineer that the project constructed in accordance with the design intent. (per written request by FERC) ******************************************************************************************* A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. 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] Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on this day of , 20___, by , Proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person (s) who appeared before me. . NOTARY PUBLIC [SEAL] Document Accession #: 20240618-5096 Filed Date: 06/18/2024 STANDARD QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR HYDRO PROJECTS APPENDIX J J-3 CERTIFICATION By Quality Control Manager CERTIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION FERC Project No.: ______ Description: ______________________________________________________________________ Design Drawings/Specifications: PG&E Drawing List Drawing Number Drawing Title Quality Control and Inspection Program (QCIP), Dated: _____________________ This is a certification by the Quality Control Manger that the results of the inspection and testing program results in the conclusion that the project was constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications. (per written request by FERC) ******************************************************************************************* A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. 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 Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on this day of , 20___, by , Proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person (s) who appeared before me. . 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