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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.13.26 Board Correspondence - FW_ Progress Report submitted in FERC P-619-000 by Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyFrom:Clerk of the Board To:Clerk of the Board; Connelly, Bill; Cook, Holly; Cook, Robin; Durfee, Peter; Jessee, Meegan; Kimmelshue, Tod; Kitts, Melissa; Krater, Sharleen; Lee, Lewis; Little, Melissa; Pickett, Andy; Ritter, Tami; Stephens, Brad J.; Sweeney, Kathleen; Teeter, Doug; Zepeda, Elizabeth Cc:Loeser, Kamie; Nuzum, Danielle Subject:Board Correspondence - FW: Progress Report submitted in FERC P-619-000 by Pacific Gas and Electric Company Date:Friday, February 13, 2026 8:59:58 AM Please see Board Correspondence - -----Original Message----- From: 'FERC eSubscription' <eSubscription@ferc.gov> Sent: Friday, February 13, 2026 8:36 AM Subject: Progress Report submitted in FERC P-619-000 by Pacific Gas and Electric Company .ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking on links, or replying.. 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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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 Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible ENCLOSURE 1 Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible 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 Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible Grizzly Forebay Restroom – Grizzly Forebay RA Replacement Restroom Project, FERC No. 619-CA February 2026 – Brief Construction Report 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 Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible Grizzly Forebay Restroom – Grizzly Forebay RA Replacement Restroom Project, FERC No. 619-CA February 2026 – Brief Construction Report 1 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 Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible Grizzly Forebay Restroom – Grizzly Forebay RA Replacement Restroom Project, FERC No. 619-CA February 2026 – Brief Construction Report 2 • 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. Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible Grizzly Forebay Restroom – Grizzly Forebay RA Replacement Restroom Project, FERC No. 619-CA February 2026 – Brief Construction Report 3 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. Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible Grizzly Forebay Restroom – Grizzly Forebay RA Replacement Restroom Project, FERC No. 619-CA February 2026 – Brief Construction Report APPENDIX A AS-BUILTS Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible 1/28/26 Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible 1/28/26 Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible 1/28/26 Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible 1/28/26 Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible 1/28/26 Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible Grizzly Forebay Restroom – Grizzly Forebay RA Replacement Restroom Project, FERC No. 619-CA February 2026 – Brief Construction Report APPENDIX B PHOTOGRAPHS Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible Grizzly Forebay Restroom – Grizzly Forebay RA Replacement Restroom Project, FERC No. 619-CA February 2026 – Brief Construction Report PHOTO 1: September 30, 2025, Image of Bear Box Installed in November 2024 PHOTO 2: October 3, 2025, Demolition of Existing Structure Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible Grizzly Forebay Restroom – Grizzly Forebay RA Replacement Restroom Project, FERC No. 619-CA February 2026 – Brief Construction Report PHOTO 3: October 9, 2025, Crew Excavation for Vault Toilet PHOTO 4: October 11, 2025, Crew Compacting Aggregate Base and Moisture Conditioning Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible Grizzly Forebay Restroom – Grizzly Forebay RA Replacement Restroom Project, FERC No. 619-CA February 2026 – Brief Construction Report PHOTO 5: October 13, 2025, Crew Compacting Around Vault Toilet PHOTO 6: October 14, 2025, Crew Prepping for Restroom Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible Grizzly Forebay Restroom – Grizzly Forebay RA Replacement Restroom Project, FERC No. 619-CA February 2026 – Brief Construction Report PHOTO 7: October 14, 2025, Restroom Installed on Vault PHOTO 8: October 20, 2025, Excavation for Concrete Parking Space Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible Grizzly Forebay Restroom – Grizzly Forebay RA Replacement Restroom Project, FERC No. 619-CA February 2026 – Brief Construction Report PHOTO 9: October 20, 2025, Crew Compacting Aggregate Base for Concrete Parking Space PHOTO 10: October 23, 2025, Installed Rebar Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible Grizzly Forebay Restroom – Grizzly Forebay RA Replacement Restroom Project, FERC No. 619-CA February 2026 – Brief Construction Report PHOTO 11: November 1, 2025, Crew Placing Concrete PHOTO 12: November 1, 2025, Crew Finishing Concrete Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible Grizzly Forebay Restroom – Grizzly Forebay RA Replacement Restroom Project, FERC No. 619-CA February 2026 – Brief Construction Report PHOTO 13: November 4, 2025, Completed Restroom and Concrete Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible Grizzly Forebay Restroom – Grizzly Forebay RA Replacement Restroom Project, FERC No. 619-CA February 2026 – Brief Construction Report APPENDIX C CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATIONS Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible Grizzly Forebay Restroom – Grizzly Forebay RA Replacement Restroom Project, FERC No. 619-CA February 2026 – Brief Construction Report APPENDIX D CONCRETE CYLINDER COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TEST RESULTS Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible LEA # 210 Project #: Task #: Project Name: Date: DFR #: Proj. Manage NV5 Rep: Project Location: Day of Week: Weather: 40's 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 9 08015PA15 Estasis 10 40 / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /-/-/ 6 - - Lab Data Sample ID age break date Di a m e t e r (i n ) "Square Specimen" Dimensions (in) He i g h t ( i n ) area (in²) Capping Method Load (pounds) strength (psi)Co r r e c t e d fo r L / D % of Design 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 - Strength (psi@28 days) ASTM C39 6700 150.0 - - Time Unit Wt. (pcf) ASTM C138 Specification Mix No. Max Aggr. (in) - Admix. H20 @site (gal) Specification 5.5 -Slump (in) ASTM C143 4-6 Air Content (%) ASTM C231 4-6 4.2 - - 60 - Test Results - 5 5 - - - 4930 - 6670 110125 11/8/25 2173 2169 2170 2171 2172 12.32 110125 #VALUE! 110125 12.32 - 11/29/25 11/29/25 11/29/25 C1232 1 Not measured #VALUE! 82130 - - - 5 C1235 C1234 82630 6710 110125 C1236 Bucks Lake, California Saturda 12.50 Lab # 2168 - C1231 61630 N/ Sample ID W/C Ratio Ticket No. Yards Rep. - Truck No. Air Temp. (F) .37 - - PG&E Hydro Fracture type 5 David O'Connor ACI #02164666 N/ N/ 82750 12.32 C1233 Test Results 792 Searls Avenue │ Nevada City, Ca 95959 │ www.NV5.com │ office 530.478.1305 │ Fax 530.478.1019 5890.59 02 Clear N/N/ 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 CC: Project Architect, Structural Engineer, Proect Inspector, DSA Regional Office, School District Concrete 18-0206 Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible Document Content(s) PGE20260213_619_Grizzly_Forebay_Rec_Improvements.pdf......................1 Document Accession #: 20260213-5084 Filed Date: 02/13/2026 PDF/A non-compatible