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300 Lakeside Drive
Oakland, CA 94612
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P.O. Box 28209
Oakland, CA 94604
June 17, 2024
Via Electronic Submittal (E-File)
Debbie-Anne Reese, Acting Secretary
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance
888 First Street, NE
Washington, D.C. 20426
RE: Poe Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 2107-CA
NOV: Documentation of Consultation with USFWS
Dear Acting Secretary Reese:
This letter presents documentation of Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) consultation with the
United States Department of Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) associated with the Poe Hydroelectric Project,
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) No. 2107 notice of violation (NOV).
On April 16, 2024, FERC issued PG&E an NOV of FERC’s July 28, 2023, order, ordering paragraph C. In
the NOV, FERC directs PG&E to request consultation with the USFWS to determine whether mitigation is
necessary. FERC ordered PG&E request consultation within 30 days of the order and file documentation
within 60 days. This order also directs PG&E to consult with USFWS to determine if an amendment is
necessary to the Poe Ramping Rate Plan (RRP). No timeline was set for the RRP consultation.
PG&E requested consultation with the USFWS on April 25, 2024. The USFWS requested PG&E include
the United Department of Agriculture Forest Service (Forest Service), California Department of Fish and
Wildlife, State Water Resources Control Board, American Whitewater, and California Sportfishing
Protection Alliance. PG&E set up recurring meetings with all requested parties. The meetings occurred on
the following dates: May 1, 2024, May 8, 2024, May 15, 2024, May 22, 2024, and June 12, 2024. PG&E
also met individually with the USFWS on June 5, 2024.
Following the meetings, the USFWS determined that no mitigation is necessary and that the Poe
Ramping Rate Plan should not be revised until more data is gathered.
The USFWS’s determination letter to PG&E is provided as Enclosure 1. Documentation of consultation is
provided as Enclosure 2.
If you have questions or comments regarding this matter, please contact Sky Ramirez-Doble, license
coordinator for PG&E, at (530) 250-7002.
Sincerely,
Matthew Joseph
Supervisor, Hydro License Management
Enclosures:
1. USFWS Determination Letter to PG&E
2. Documentation of Consultation
cc: See Attached List
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Debbie-Anne Reese, Acting Secretary
June 15, 2024
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife Office
650 Capitol Mall, Suite 8-300
Sacramento, California 95814
In reply refer to:
FERC #2107
ECOSphere #2023-0084372
June 11, 2024
Pacific Gas & Electric
Stephanie Maggard
Director—Portfolio Strategy and Hydro Licensing
300 Lakeside Drive
Oakland, CA 94612
Subject: Evaluation of Impacts to Foothill Yellow-Legged Frogs from the August 2023
Variance Request to Complete the Poe Bypass Gate Project and the July 2023
Implementation of the Long-Term Ramping Rate Plan, Poe Hydroelectric Project,
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Project #2107, Butte County, California
Dear Ms. Maggard:
This letter is in response to Pacific Gas and Electric’s (PG&E) request that the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (Service) evaluate the need for mitigation following PG&E deviation of the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission’s (Commission) July 28, 2023 order to halt the Poe Hydroelectric
Project (Project #2107) (Project) ramp-down to reach variance minimum instream flows if negative
impacts to the (then) proposed threatened North Feather Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of the
foothill yellow-legged frog (Rana boylii)(frog) were observed. The North Feather DPS of the frog
was subsequently listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16
U.S.C. § 1531, et seq.) (ESA) on September 28, 2023 (88 FR 59698). This response is provided under
the authority of the Federal Power Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. § 791a, et seq.).
Background
PG&E submitted a request for a variance from Project conditions to the Commission on April 6,
2023. The Commission subsequently submitted a conference concurrence request for the Variance
Request to Complete the Poe Bypass Gate Project (Variance) dated July 18, 2023, to the Service for
potential impacts to the frog. The Service concurred with the Commission’s determination of may
affect, not likely to adversely affect for the frog in our response letter dated July 27, 2023. The
Commission subsequently approved PG&E to proceed with the activities associated with the
Variance on July 28, 2023. PG&E reduced flows in the North Fork Feather River below Poe dam
from approximately 550 cubic feet per second (cfs) to approximately 150 cfs over a four-week
period from August 4 until September 1, 2023. Subsequently, PG&E ascertained they had not
followed all the Commission’s order for the Variance and notified the Commission of this error on
March 15, 2024. On April 16, 2024 the Commission ordered PG&E to 1) discuss with the Service if
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mitigation is necessary and develop a plan and schedule for implementing mitigation, if deemed
necessary, and 2) consult with the Service to determine if an amendment is necessary to the Poe
Long-Term Ramping Rate Plan (LTRRP) which would further minimize future effects to the frog
from stranding or scouring egg masses or tadpole groups. PG&E emailed the Service on April 25,
2024 and requested to meet to discuss the Commission’s order. Subsequent meetings between
PG&E and the Service occurred on May 1, 8, 15, 22, and June 5, 2024. Other organizations were
invited to participate in these meetings, including the California Department of Fish and Wildlife,
U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, State Water Resources Control Board, American
Whitewater, and the California Sport Fish Protection Alliance. Each of these organizations have a
long history of involvement with the Project and have been instrumental in the crafting of
conservation measures for the frog.
2023 Impacts to Foothill Yellow-legged Frogs
The frog is known to occur throughout the North Fork Feather River affected by the Project, from
site 7c just downstream of Poe dam (most upstream site) to site 1b at the Poe powerhouse (most
downstream site). All life stages of the frog have been detected at multiple locations over the
decades of surveys that have been conducted within this reach. Suitable breeding habitat occurs in
many areas along this portion of the river, although it is likely the quantity and quality varies with
different flow levels. Flows were elevated throughout the spring and early summer in 2023 due to
the wet water year, with flows remaining too high for surveys at some locations until July 6, 2023
(crew safety). PG&E conducted numerous frog surveys over the summer of 2023 at 15 established
sites (including subsites) once they were accessible, especially targeting egg masses in June and early
July, tadpoles in July and August, and young-of-year (YOY) in August, September, and October.
Surveys in August were conducted at only two locations, so the frequency of surveys could be
increased throughout the time frame of the Variance (every three days). Several tadpole groups were
detected in both July and August, and these were monitored closely as flows continued to recede.
Long-Term Ramping Rate Plan
Results of 2023 frog surveys were presented in the draft “Results of 2023 Surveys for Foothill
Yellow-legged Frog on the Poe Reach of the North Fork Feather River” (2023 Report) submitted to
the Service by PG&E via email on May 22, 2024 (the final report is anticipated to be filed with the
Commission later in June 2024). Visual encounter surveys occurred approximately every 10 days
from April 20 to July 6 (additional surveys continued until mid-July) at all 15 subsites (when
accessible). Releases from Poe dam at the end of spill period utilized Protocol 2 recession rates (see
LTRRP, approved by the Commission on March 27, 2023). Protocol 2 calls for the following
release schedule:
• Hold steady for seven days once flows have decreased to approximately 1200cfs
• Daily 10% reduction for days 8, 9, and 10
• Hold steady at 800cfs for days 11-17
• 10% reduction every other day starting day 18 until base flow is achieved.
The LTRRP includes additional monitoring protocols to occur while the Protocol 2 recession takes
place. In 2023, this monitoring took place at subsites 1b, 7a, 7b, and 7c on eight separate visits from
June 27 (flows reached 1,200cfs) to July 14 (base flow of approximately 550cfs reached).
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Analysis of Protocol 2 Impacts on Egg Masses: A total of 41 egg masses were detected in 2023 from late
May to early July (several were inferred egg masses from new tadpole groups). A total of ten egg
masses were documented to be scoured and/or stranded. The lain dates, dates of impact, and
respective flows are included in the table below:
Table 1: Egg Mass Impacts for 2023
June 4/2,772cfs June 12/1,640cfs
June 16/1,518cfs June 28/1,074cfs
June 17/1,518cfs June 28/1,074cfs
June 19/1,504cfs June 28/1,074cfs
June 20/1,410cfs June 28/1,074cfs
June 21/1,172cfs June 28/1,074cfs
June 21/1,172cfs June 28/1,074cfs
June 21/1,172cfs June 28/1,074cfs
(partial scour)
July 6/~800cfs
June 24/1,172cfs June 28/1,074cfs
June 24/1,172cfs June 28/1,074cfs
The dates that any egg mass was found to be either stranded or scoured may not have been the same
date it became stranded or scoured (could have been impacted several days previously). Egg mass
#1 was stranded prior to the start of Recession 2 protocols. The remaining nine egg masses were
discovered impacted after Recession 2 protocols began. Egg masses #2, 3 and 4 experienced an
approximately 440cfs drop in flow between being lain and when discovered impacted. Egg mass #5
experienced an approximately 330cfs drop in flow between being lain and when discovered
impacted. Egg masses #6 through 10 had a drop of 100cfs between being lain and when discovered
impacted. Although the impact of losing these nine egg masses during the Protocol 2 recession is
greater than the Service was expecting, we acknowledge the difficulty in determining fault for each
of these losses and how these losses might impact overall survival for the frog in 2023. For
example, the Service wouldn’t have anticipated a drop in flow of 100cfs (approximately 8.5% flow
reduction) to have impacted egg masses #6 through 10 to the extent they were.
Additionally, site 7 (which is the location for all scoured egg masses in 2023) is known to experience
egg mass scouring nearly every year over the four years surveys have taken place, including the driest
water year types:
• 2023 (Wet)—scour observed only at subsite 7b
• 2022 (Dry)—scour observed at subsites 4c and 7b
• 2021 (Critically Dry)—no scour observed at any site (fraying of egg masses was observed at
1b, 3, 4b, 4d, 5, 7a, and 7b)
• 2020 (Critically Dry)—scour observed at 4a/4b and 7b (additional fraying of egg masses was
observed at subsites 3, 4a, 7b, and 7c)
It is unclear to the Service why site 7 experiences these losses when other survey locations either do
not experience scour or infrequently experience it (under the same hydrology). The Service
recommends continued discussion within the Project licensing group to determine if a stream profile
analysis or other method may be necessary to assist in this evaluation of site 7. Similar to scouring,
the causes of the fraying observed in some years is not clear. Typically, an egg mass can experience
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fraying, with some eggs detaching from the mass and floating downstream (lost) with the remaining
eggs attached and developing, as opposed to a scoured egg mass, where all eggs are lost. Fraying of
egg masses can be the result of changes in flow rates from dam releases, or it can be caused by a
predator (ex. crayfish), improper adhesion of the egg mass to the substrate, or other undetermined
phenomena.
Analysis of Protocol 2 Impacts on Tadpoles: Seven tadpole groups (precise numbers of tadpoles was not
collected for July, but numbers can typically range from the 10s to >100s individual tadpoles) were
found to be stranded during the Protocol 2 recession (these are separate impacts from the August
Variance events described later in this letter). Some of these tadpoles were relocated to the river’s
edge by field crews (rescued), although precise numbers were not noted (rescued tadpole condition
was not noted, so survival of rescued tadpoles is uncertain). Similar to the loss of egg masses
discussed previously, the loss of seven tadpole groups is greater than the Service was expecting
under the recession rates of Protocol 2 and has the potential to be of significant impact to the local
population. However, we do not yet have sufficient data regarding percent of losses for tadpoles to
be able to determine with certainty if this loss constitutes a significant impact. The Service is
continuing to work with PG&E, frog researchers, and other individuals and organizations that
conduct monitoring and studies that will assist in the development of guidelines for life stage
management of the frog.
It is unclear to the Service why tadpoles would become stranded under the Protocol 2 recession
rates. In an unpublished report from 2010, Lind et al found that all of the ten tadpoles utilized in the
study were able to successfully follow a receding shoreline when flows reduced from approximately
1,100cfs to 250cfs over a period of about 12 hours (a much faster recession rate than under Protocol
2). Although the Service acknowledges this single study may not fully represent the species’
behavior (and was conducted in another watershed), we would have assumed similar behavior from
tadpoles in the North Fork Feather River. The Service therefore acknowledges that our
understanding of the frog’s tadpole behavior likely requires advancement, with additional
investigation needed before we can better predict this behavior in any specific stream reach. The
Service also is continuing to work with PG&E, frog researchers, and other individuals and
organizations that conduct monitoring and studies that will assist in the development of guidelines
for tadpole behavior.
Comparison to Historical Recession Rates: The LTRRP was developed to reduce egg mass and tadpole
losses in wetter water years when the Project would be reducing flows in the spring and early
summer after spill ends at Poe dam but was not anticipated to eliminate all such losses. The
recession rates provided within the LTRRP may have reduced impacts to the frog in 2023, as
compared to historical years when PG&E followed less restrictive ramping rates. For instance, in
2006, at least half of all egg masses were stranded when flows dropped from 2,300cfs to 250cfs over
seven days. In 2011, nearly 90% of egg masses were stranded when flows dropped from 1,600cfs to
150cfs over four days. Had these less restrictive recessions been in place in 2023, a much larger
percentage of egg masses likely would have been lost than were observed. Through working with
PG&E and other entities as indicated above, we aim to improve our understanding of what level of
loss each life stage is capable of withstanding while still allowing the recovery of the species. We
appreciate the improvements that PG&E has made by implementing the LTRRP and will continue
to work with PG&E to ensure the frog’s recover within the Poe reach of the North Fork Feather
River.
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Updating the LTRRP: The LTRRP includes a process by which it can be reviewed and updated as
necessary. Within the first six years of implementation, after each of four spill recession protocol
events (two Protocol 1 and two Protocol 2), PG&E will prepare and distribute a detailed report
describing the events. Should any stakeholder (defined within the LTRRP), after reviewing any of
these reports, determine there have been impacts to the frog, the stakeholder can request a meeting
of the larger group to determine if additional changes are necessary to the protocols. Given that
only one recession protocol has occurred since the LTRRP was approved, the Service requires
additional recession events (and the associated frog monitoring) before determining if the LTRRP
requires modification. We therefore recommend that modification is not required at this time.
Once the Service has additional years of data for the recession events, we may have
recommendations for modification and would use the established method within the LTRRP.
August Flow Recession (Impacts Associated with the Variance)
Results of August surveys were presented in the draft 2023 Report. PG&E detected a total of 612
tadpoles at the two monitoring locations over the course of August. Six tadpoles were found to be
stranded and had died, 76 tadpoles were found alive but stranded and then rescued, and 529
tadpoles were found alive and within the river’s edge. Given that the frog was not federally-listed at
the time of these impacts, mitigation is not required under the ESA. However, since the
Commission (via PG&E) has requested the Service determine if mitigation is necessary to offset
these impacts, we have used the best data available to conduct this evaluation.
Analysis of August Impacts: Although PG&E is confident most of the impacted tadpoles in August
were detected by field crews, some losses may have gone undetected (scavengers consuming
tadpoles in-between survey events). However, given the frequency of surveys, it is reasonable to
assume that majority were detected (at least 50%). Of the 77 rescued tadpoles, some may not have
survived their stranding, even though they were returned to the river’s edge (rescued tadpole
condition was not noted by field crews at the time, although later staff indicated some tadpole
groups were not as lively upon rescue as others). PG&E indicated that the number of tadpoles
observed to be killed by the August flow recession constitutes 1% of the total number of tadpoles
observed, while the 77 tadpoles rescued constitutes 12.6% of the total number of tadpoles observed.
Since some amount of the rescued tadpoles may have subsequently died from being stranded and
then relocated, the percentage of tadpoles lost from this action is likely somewhere between these
two percentages. Tadpole survival overall is generally considered low for most Ranid species,
although sufficient data is lacking on frog tadpole survival for the North Fork Feather River. Rose et
al (2021) indicated that frog survival from egg to the adult life stage is approximately 0.2% but can
vary widely depending on many factors. Kupferberg (1997) found survival from hatching to
metamorphosis within the South Fork Eel river to be approximately 1.5% (mark-recapture),
although this percentage likely undercounted surviving tadpoles (the percentage of actual survival is
likely greater). Therefore, the Service generally anticipates that only a small percentage of tadpoles
would be expected to survive to metamorphosis in any given year for the North Fork Feather River.
Additionally, YOY (fully metamorphosed) monitoring conducted August 16 and 17, September 6, 7,
and 8, and October 5 and 6, 2023 detected 45, 129, and 70 (respectively) YOY frogs at several
subsites throughout the Project area. These numbers generally correspond to historical averages for
this reach of the river over the decades that this monitoring has occurred. Given the overall low
natural tadpole survival for most Ranid species and the survivorship documented in 2023, our best
estimate at this time is that the loss of tadpoles documented in August of 2023 may not constitute a
significant impact to this population. Although we previously acknowledged our need to develop
targets for survival for each life stage of the frog in order to better understand how specific losses
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may be impacting the population, the number of tadpoles that were lost during the August recession
were significantly less than the losses experienced in late June and July.
2023 Frog Survival
As noted in the 2023 Report, YOY surveys detected approximately average numbers of frogs across
the Project area (as compared to historical averages), even though some significant losses of eggs
and tadpoles occurred earlier in the year. The Service cautions the Commission or PG&E, from
drawing too many conclusions from the survival observed in 2023. As we have noted throughout
this letter, the Service has not fully developed life stage survivorship guidelines for the frog that will
promote the recovery of the species.
Conclusion
After reviewing all available information, the Service does not recommend mitigation for the August
2023 tadpole losses within the Poe reach, nor immediate modification of the LTRRP. The Service
recommends continuing to utilize the LTRRP as it was approved by the Commission. The Service
also recommends that the Commission conduct formal consultation for the frog for the Poe Project.
Impacts to eggs and tadpoles have occurred in most years of Project operations historically and the
Service anticipates impacts to continue, even with implementation of the LTRRP and other
avoidance and minimization measures in place. Completing formal ESA consultation for the frog
would ensure that this incidental take is exempted from the ESA’s take prohibition (Section 9). The
Service greatly appreciates both the Commission’s and PG&E’s attention to the impacts the frog
experienced in 2023. The Service looks forward to future collaboration with PG&E and the
Commission regarding the frog.
If you have any questions regarding this response, please contact A. Leigh Bartoo of my staff via
email at aondrea_bartoo@fws.gov.
Sincerely,
Heather Swinney
Deputy Field Supervisor
cc:
FERC #P-2107 listserve
CDFW—Michael Maher
SWRCB—Savannah Downey
Forest Service—Dawn Alvarez
PG&E—Sky Ramirez-Doble
Plumas County—Tracey Ferguson
HEATHER
SWINNEY
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SWINNEY
Date: 2024.06.11 14:07:35
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Literature Cited
Kupferberg, S.J. 1997. Bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana) invasion of a California river: the role of larval
competition. Ecology 78:1736‐1751.
Lind, A., C. Bondi, and S. Yarnell. 2010. Rana boylii Tadpole Behavior, Movement, and Algal Food
Resources under Natural and Hydro-Peaking Flow Conditions. Unpublished report
(available upon request).
Rose, J.P., S.J. Kupferberg, C.A. Wheeler, P.M. Kleeman, and B.J. Halstead. 2021. Estimating the
survival of unobservable life stages for a declining frog with a complex life history.
Ecosphere 12(2):e03381. 10.1002/ecs2.3381
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ENCLOSURE 2
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From:Ramirez-Doble, Sky
To:Bartoo, Aondrea
Cc:Phipps, Jacqueline - FS, CA; Herman, Andie; Lent, Michelle; Richards, Kevin; Stevens, Kevin; McCready,
Chadwick; Joseph, Matthew; Walther, Janet; Fisch, Nathan@Waterboards; Dyke, Jessica@Waterboards;
Brenzovich, Erika -FS; Alvarez, Dawn -FS; Cayo, Lori -FS; Sable, Kurt A -FS; Lawson, Beth@Wildlife; Maher,
Michael@Wildlife; Walker, Matt; Brunswick, Betsy; "Chris Shutes"; "Dave Steindorf"; Bauer, Rachel - FS, CA;
Urias, Anna
Subject:RE: Consultation on FYLF Mitigation and Ramping Rate Plan Revision
Date:Wednesday, June 12, 2024 2:27:00 PM
Attachments:2024-5-22_2107_USFWS and PGE_FYLF Mitigation Agenda.docx
2024-6-12_2107_USFWS and PGE_FYLF Mitigation Agenda.docx
Hi Leigh,
Please see the attached draft agenda for today’s meeting and final agenda from last meeting. If you
have any questions, please let me know.
With gratitude,
Sky Ramirez-Doble
He/Him/His
Hydro License Coordinator | Power Generation
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
c: (530) 250-7002 e: s9rv@pge.com
-----Original Appointment-----
From: Ramirez-Doble, Sky
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 5:46 PM
To: Ramirez-Doble, Sky; Bartoo, Aondrea
Cc: Phipps, Jacqueline - FS, CA; Herman, Andie; Lent, Michelle; Richards, Kevin; Stevens, Kevin;
McCready, Chadwick; Joseph, Matthew; Walther, Janet; Fisch, Nathan@Waterboards; Dyke,
Jessica@Waterboards; Brenzovich, Erika -FS; Alvarez, Dawn -FS; Cayo, Lori -FS; Sable, Kurt A -FS;
Lawson, Beth@Wildlife; Maher, Michael@Wildlife; Walker, Matt; Brunswick, Betsy; 'Chris Shutes';
'Dave Steindorf'; Bauer, Rachel - FS, CA; Urias, Anna
Subject: Consultation on FYLF Mitigation and Ramping Rate Plan Revision
When: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 3:00 PM-4:00 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada).
Where: Microsoft Teams Meeting
Hi Leigh,
This is the final meeting in the Consultation on FYLF Mitigation and Ramping Rate Plan Revision
series. If you have any questions, please let me know.
With gratitude,
Sky Ramirez-Doble
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To:Bartoo, Aondrea; Phipps, Jacqueline - FS, CA; Fisch, Nathan@Waterboards; Dyke, Jessica@Waterboards;
Brenzovich, Erika -FS; Alvarez, Dawn -FS; Cayo, Lori -FS; Sable, Kurt A -FS; Lawson, Beth@Wildlife; Maher,
Michael@Wildlife; Walker, Matt; Brunswick, Betsy; "Chris Shutes"; "Dave Steindorf"; Bauer, Rachel - FS, CA;
Urias, Anna
Cc:Herman, Andie; Lent, Michelle; Richards, Kevin; Stevens, Kevin; McCready, Chadwick; Joseph, Matthew; Walther,
Janet
Subject:Consultation on FYLF Mitigation and Ramping Rate Plan Revision
Date:Wednesday, May 22, 2024 2:59:00 PM
Attachments:2024-5-15_2107_USFWS and PGE_FYLF Mitigation Agenda.docx
2024-5-22_2107_USFWS and PGE_FYLF Mitigation Agenda.docx
Poe FYLF Egg Mass Data w Depth Analysis 052224.xlsx
Hi everyone,
Please see the attached draft agenda for today’s meeting, final agenda from last meeting, and Poe
FYLF egg mass data with flow and depth analysis. If you have any questions, please let me know.
With gratitude,
Sky Ramirez-Doble
He/Him/His
Hydro License Coordinator | Power Generation
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
c: (530) 250-7002 e: s9rv@pge.com
Document Accession #: 20240617-5162 Filed Date: 06/17/2024
From:Ramirez-Doble, Sky
To:"Bartoo, Aondrea"
Cc:Herman, Andie; Lent, Michelle; Richards, Kevin; Stevens, Kevin; McCready, Chadwick; Joseph, Matthew; Walther,
Janet; Fisch, Nathan@Waterboards; Dyke, Jessica@Waterboards; Brenzovich, Erika -FS; Alvarez, Dawn -FS;
Cayo, Lori -FS; Sable, Kurt A -FS; Lawson, Beth@Wildlife; Maher, Michael@Wildlife; Walker, Matt; Brunswick,
Betsy; "Chris Shutes"; "Dave Steindorf"; Bauer, Rachel - FS, CA
Subject:Consultation on FYLF Mitigation and Ramping Rate Plan Revision
Date:Wednesday, May 15, 2024 2:43:00 PM
Attachments:Poe 2023 Data Reveiw.pptx
Poe Flow FYLF Analysis All Years with Site Photos - VES Dates Added.pdf
2024-5-15_2107_USFWS and PGE_FYLF Mitigation Agenda.docx
2024-5-08_2107_USFWS and PGE_FYLF Mitigation Agenda.docx
Hi Leigh,
Please see the attached final agenda from last meeting, draft agenda for today’s meeting,
presentation from last meeting, and data for wet years impacts to egg masses. PG&E and our
contractors are still working to revise the FYLF report. When available, I will send that over too.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
With gratitude,
Sky Ramirez-Doble
He/Him/His
Hydro License Coordinator | Power Generation
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
c: (530) 250-7002 e: s9rv@pge.com
Document Accession #: 20240617-5162 Filed Date: 06/17/2024
From:Ramirez-Doble, Sky
To:Bartoo, Aondrea
Cc:Walther, Janet; Walker, Matt; Brunswick, Betsy; Herman, Andie; Lent, Michelle; Richards, Kevin; Stevens, Kevin;
McCready, Chadwick; Joseph, Matthew; Fisch, Nathan@Waterboards; Dyke, Jessica@Waterboards; Brenzovich,
Erika -FS; Alvarez, Dawn -FS; Cayo, Lori -FS; Sable, Kurt A -FS; Lawson, Beth@Wildlife; Maher, Michael@Wildlife;
"Chris Shutes"; "Dave Steindorf"; Bauer, Rachel - FS, CA
Subject:Agenda - May 8, 2024 - Consultation on FYLF Mitigation and Ramping Rate Plan Revision
Date:Wednesday, May 8, 2024 11:39:00 AM
Attachments:2024-5-08_2107_USFWS and PGE_FYLF Mitigation Agenda.docx
Hi Leigh,
Please see the attached draft agenda for today’s consultation on FYLF mitigation. If you have any
questions, please let me know.
With gratitude,
Sky Ramirez-Doble
He/Him/His
Hydro License Coordinator | Power Generation
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
c: (530) 250-7002 e: s9rv@pge.com
Document Accession #: 20240617-5162 Filed Date: 06/17/2024
From:Ramirez-Doble, Sky
To:Bartoo, Aondrea
Cc:Herman, Andie; Lent, Michelle; Richards, Kevin; Stevens, Kevin; McCready, Chadwick; Joseph, Matthew; Walther,
Janet; Fisch, Nathan@Waterboards; Dyke, Jessica@Waterboards; Brenzovich, Erika -FS; Alvarez, Dawn -FS;
Cayo, Lori -FS; Sable, Kurt A -FS; Lawson, Beth@Wildlife; Maher, Michael@Wildlife; "Chris Shutes"; "Dave
Steindorf"; Walker, Matt; Brunswick, Betsy
Subject:Consultation on FYLF Mitigation and Ramping Rate Plan Revision
Start:Wednesday, May 8, 2024 3:00:00 PM
End:Wednesday, May 8, 2024 4:00:00 PM
Location:Microsoft Teams Meeting
Hi Leigh,
Thank you for providing your availability. Upon your request, I’ve included all agencies as optional attendees.
These recurring meetings are to discuss the need for mitigation on observed impacts to FYLF during the ramp-down to achieve the variance MIF lastyear. By June 16, 2024, PG&E will file with FERC documentation of this consultation, and if warranted based on the USFWS’s findings, a plan and
schedule for implementing the proposed mitigation. These meetings are also to discuss whether an amendment is necessary to the Poe Ramping Rate
Plan to further minimize future effects to FYLF breeding and development to metamorphosis stage when employing the Spill Recession protocols and,
using this new information, to avoid flow ramping rates that are likely to strand or scour egg masses or tadpole groups. If it is determined, in
consultation with USFWS, that revisions to the Poe Ramping Rate Plan are justified, then PG&E will work to revise the plan and file it with FERC for
approval.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
With gratitude,
Sky Ramirez-Doble
He/Him/His
Hydro License Coordinator | Power Generation
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
c: (530) 250-7002 e: s9rv@pge.com <mailto:s9rv@pge.com>
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