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On 2/13/2026, the following Filing was submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Washington D.C.:
Filer: Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Docket(s): P-619-000
Lead Applicant: Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Filing Type: Progress Report
Description: Pacific Gas and Electric Company submits Brief Construction Report documenting the completion of recreation improvements at the Grizzly Forebay of the Bucks Creek
Hydroelectric Project under P-619.
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Power Generation
300 Lakeside Drive
Oakland, CA 94612
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 28209
Oakland, CA 94604
February 13, 2026
Via Electronic Submittal (E-File)
Frank L. 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
Brief Construction Report - Grizzly Forebay Recreation Improvements
Dear Frank L. Blackett:
On October 11, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a
letter authorizing Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to proceed with the Grizzly
Forebay Recreation Improvements, which are part of the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric
Project (FERC Project No. 619‑CA). As required by FERC, PG&E is submitting this
Brief Construction Report to document completion of the authorized improvements.
The Grizzly Forebay Recreation Improvements for the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric
Project have been completed in accordance with FERC’s authorization. This Brief
Construction Report is submitted to satisfy the post-construction reporting requirement
identified in FERC’s authorization letter.
For general questions, please contact Jamie Visinoni, senior license coordinator for
PG&E, at (530) 215-6676.
Sincerely,
Joseph Landucci
Manager, Power Generation Project Engineering
Enclosure:
1. Brief Construction Report for the Grizzly Recreation Improvements, prepared by
PG&E and dated February 2026
cc: via email w/enclosure
Kurt Sable (Forest Service) – kurt.sable@usda.gov
Dawn Alvarez (Forest Service) – dawn.alvarez@usda.gov
Erika Brenzovich (Forest Service) – Erika.brenzovich@usda.gov
Colleen Heard (Forest Service) – colleen.heard@usda.gov
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ENCLOSURE 1
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PREPARED BY: JOCELYN PEREZ, PROJECT ENGINEER
POWER GENERATION DEPARTMENT DATE: FEBRUARY 2026
GRIZZLY FOREBAY RESTROOM
GRIZZLY FOREBAY RA REPLACEMENT
RESTROOM PROJECT
Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 619-CA
BRIEF CONSTRUCTION REPORT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
1. GENERAL ............................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Background .............................................................................................. 1
1.2 Summary of Construction Chronology .................................................. 1
1.3 Construction Difficulties ......................................................................... 2
1.4 Original Structure Findings .................................................................... 2
2. FOUNDATIONS ................................................................................................... 2
3. EMBANKMENTS ................................................................................................. 2
4. CONCRETE WORK ............................................................................................. 2
5. ANCHORS ........................................................................................................... 3
6. INSTRUMENTATION ........................................................................................... 3
7. DRAWINGS.......................................................................................................... 3
APPENDICES
A. As-Builts
B. Photographs
C. Construction Certifications
• Quality Control Manager
• Design Engineer
• Licensee
D. Concrete Cylinder Compressive Strength Test Results
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1. GENERAL
This brief construction report (BCR) is regarding Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E)
project (the project) to complete recreational enhancements at Grizzly Forebay Restroom, which
is part of PG&E’s Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(FERC) No. 619. The purpose of this BCR is to include a summary of pertinent construction
information in a concise form.
This BCR has been prepared in compliance with the FERC requirements noted in the
authorization letter for this project.
1.1 Background
The purpose of this project is to relocate the existing sign, replace the existing restroom, and
install bear boxes at existing camp sites.
Key construction milestones are listed below:
• Construction Start: November 4, 2024
• Construction Finish: November 13, 2025
As-built drawings are in Appendix A. Construction progress photos are in Appendix B.
Construction certifications, verified in accordance with Title 18, Section 12.13 of the Code of
Federal Regulations (18 CFR 12.13), are in Appendix C. Concrete Cylinder Compressive
Strength Test Results are in Appendix D.
1.2 Summary of Construction Chronology
A summary of the major construction activities, listed by month, is presented below.
November 2024
• Installed bear boxes per plan
• Work paused until following year due to winter weather conditions
September 2025
• Crew began mobilizing to site
October 2025
• Crew removed debris from site
• Campground sign was salvaged
• Crew demolished existing facility structure except for the concrete slab and waste vessel
• Debris was hauled off to a proper disposal site
• Crew excavated new facility foundation
• Crew compacted native material and aggregate base
• Crew moisture conditioned vault toilet foundation
• Vault toilet was placed
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• Crew backfilled and compacted around vault
• Restroom was placed
• Crew excavated concrete parking space foundation
• Crew placed aggregate base and compacted
• Form boards and reinforcement were installed
• Crew prepped area for concrete pour
November 2025
• Crew poured concrete for parking spaces
• Removed form boards and spoils
• Reinstalled existing signage
• Crew demobilized
1.3 Construction Difficulties
No construction difficulties experienced.
1.4 Original Structure Findings
This section is not applicable to this construction project.
2. FOUNDATIONS
This section is not applicable to this construction project.
3. EMBANKMENTS
This section is not applicable to this construction project.
4. CONCRETE WORK
This section briefly describes the concrete work required for this project. The project consists of
placing concrete for a parking area adjacent to the restroom. The compaction criteria of 95%
relative compaction was met. Nine yards of concrete were placed in a single shift on November
1, 2025. Concrete was delivered by truck directly to the project site and placed via an excavator
and 1/3-yard flight bucket. Concrete compressive strength report can be found in Appendix D.
All 28-day test results surpassed the specified minimum compressive strength of 4,000 psi, with
an average 28-day compressive strength of 6,700 psi. PG&E is satisfied with the compressive
strength of the concrete placed.
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Table 1. Summary of Concrete Compression Test Results
Cylinder # Location Date Cast Age (days)
Compressive
Strength (psi)
110125A Parking Lot 11/01/2025 7 4,930
110125A Parking Lot 11/01/2025 28 6,720
110125A Parking Lot 11/01/2025 28 6,670
110125A Parking Lot 11/01/2025 28 6,710
Source: Source of data: NV5 Lab
Notes: psi = pounds per square inch
Design strength = 4,000 psi @ 28 days
5. ANCHORS
This section is not applicable to this construction project.
6. INSTRUMENTATION
This section is not applicable to this construction project.
7. DRAWINGS
As-built drawings are included in Appendix A.
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APPENDIX A
AS-BUILTS
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APPENDIX B
PHOTOGRAPHS
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PHOTO 1: September 30, 2025, Image of Bear Box Installed in November 2024
PHOTO 2: October 3, 2025, Demolition of Existing Structure
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PHOTO 3: October 9, 2025, Crew Excavation for Vault Toilet
PHOTO 4: October 11, 2025, Crew Compacting Aggregate Base and Moisture Conditioning
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PHOTO 5: October 13, 2025, Crew Compacting Around Vault Toilet
PHOTO 6: October 14, 2025, Crew Prepping for Restroom
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PHOTO 7: October 14, 2025, Restroom Installed on Vault
PHOTO 8: October 20, 2025, Excavation for Concrete Parking Space
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PHOTO 9: October 20, 2025, Crew Compacting Aggregate Base for Concrete Parking Space
PHOTO 10: October 23, 2025, Installed Rebar
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PHOTO 11: November 1, 2025, Crew Placing Concrete
PHOTO 12: November 1, 2025, Crew Finishing Concrete
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PHOTO 13: November 4, 2025, Completed Restroom and Concrete
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APPENDIX C
CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATIONS
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APPENDIX D
CONCRETE CYLINDER COMPRESSIVE
STRENGTH TEST RESULTS
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Project #: Task #: Project Name: Date: DFR #:
Proj. Manage NV5 Rep: Project Location: Day of Week: Weather:
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Client: Clients Representative:
General Contractor: General Contractors Representative:
Specialty Contractor: Specialty Contractors Representative:
Plans Specifications (name, by, date):
110125
Grizzly Lake Recreation area
0900
Mathews Ready Mix LLC
0843
16036151
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7 3.99 7.90 4930
28 3.96 7.94 6720
28 3.96 7.97 6670
28 3.96 8.04 6710
Hold
Hold
Materials sampled and tested in accordance with the approved documents
The material tested the requirements of the approved documents
Lab Representative: Signed Certification #: Page 1 of 1
Report shall not be reproduced except in full without prior written approval of NV5
Location
Strength specimens (qty) ASTM C31
110125
Test Results Specification
110125
Nevada City, California (530) 478-1305 – Truckee, California (530) 587-5156 – Turlock, California (530) 362-2775– Chico, California (530) 894-2487– Murphys, California (530) 362-2775
Supplier
Mix Temp (°F) ASTM C1064
6720
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Strength (psi@28 days) ASTM C39 6700
150.0 -
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Unit Wt. (pcf) ASTM C138
Specification
Mix No.
Max Aggr. (in)
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H20 @site (gal)
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Air Content (%) ASTM C231 4-6 4.2 -
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Test Results
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4930
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6670
110125
11/8/25
2173
2169
2170
2171
2172
12.32
110125 #VALUE!
110125
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11/29/25 C1232
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#VALUE!
82130
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C1235
C1234 82630 6710
110125
C1236
Bucks Lake, California Saturda
12.50
Lab #
2168
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C1231 61630
N/
Sample ID
W/C Ratio
Ticket No.
Yards Rep.
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Truck No.
Air Temp. (F)
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PG&E Hydro
Fracture
type
5
David O'Connor ACI #02164666
N/
N/
82750
12.32 C1233
Test Results
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Clear
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Brad Reif Graham McCulloch
002On Call Inspection Services - Grizzly Lake Recreation Area 11/01/2025
Greg Rutherford 530.570.2768
met did not meet
were were not
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