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Subject:Board Correspondence - FW: Compliance Directives issued in FERC P-2088-000
Date:Friday, January 16, 2026 2:52:59 PM
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On 1/16/2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Washington D.C., issued this document:
Docket(s): P-2088-000
Lead Applicant: South Feather Water & Power Agency
Filing Type: Compliance Directives
General Correspondence
Description: Letter to South Feather Water and Power Agency providing a comment on the 01/13/2026 construction documents for the rockfall protection measures on a rock face by the
Woodleaf Powerhouse, part of the South Feather Power Project under P-2088.
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FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
Office of Energy Projects
Division of Dam Safety and Inspections –San Francisco Regional Office
January 16, 2026
In reply refer to:
Project No. 2088-CA
VIA FERC Service
Mr. Rath Moseley
General Manager
South Feather Water and Power Agency
2310 Oro Quincy Highway
Oroville, CA 95966
Re:Construction Authorization –Woodleaf Powerhouse Rockfall Protection
Dear Mr. Moseley:
This is in response to a letter dated January 13, 2026, from Ms. Kristen McKillop
that submitted construction documents for rockfall protection measures on a rock face by
Woodleaf Powerhouse, which is part of the South Feather Power Project, FERC No.
2088. Note that the Site Specific Health and Safety Plan is not in the scope of our review
and did not review it. We have reviewed the rest of the submittal, and have the following
comment:
1.A QCIP is intended to be your quality assurance program to ensure that the
project is constructed in general conformance with plans and specifications and
to your satisfaction. It should include the testing and observations performed
by you,or by others,on your behalf. This information should be listed in what
you indicate as Appendix 2, which appears to contain work to be performed by
the contractor’s Material Testing firm. Update Appendix 2 in accordance with
our guidelines that indicates what testing will be performed by you and your
representatives, and at what frequency.
2.The role of the contractor should be explained in the QCIP, and the
organization chart can show who they report to. However, neither them nor
their quality control folks are considered part of the QCIP team. Clarify the
QCIP to describe what role the contractor plays in QC, but do not include any
other details regarding the details of their on-site staff or testing.
3.We note that both Mr. Cawthon and Mr. Wilcox have stop work authority and
will be onsite daily for the construction. This project is not performed
specifically on a dam, but the intent of a QCIP is to have folks with stop work
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authority that understand work that is not being completed in conformance
with the plans and specifications. Their resumes are very limited and do not
detail any projects or work elements similar to the elements they will be
overseeing on this projet such as drilling, installing anchors, soil nails,
grouting, etc. Update their resumes to include specific responsibilities on any
projects similar to the elements of this proposed work, even though it may not
be exact. This is to indicate they are qualified to shut down the contractor
when they are not following plans and specifications.
Provided you address the above comments within 10 days of the date of this letter,
you are authorized to proceed with construction upon receipt of this letter. Failure to
adequately address our comments within 10 days will require a suspension of all work
until the comments are addressed.
During construction, we typically require monthly construction reports. However,
due to the short duration of this project, we will not require monthly construction reports.
Within 90 days of completion of construction of the facilities authorized by this letter,or
no later than June 30, 2026,you must file the following:
1.A final construction report, which addresses the applicable items in Enclosure 1.
2.The following construction certifications, which must be verified in accordance
with Title 18, Section 12.13 of the Code of Federal Regulations (18 CFR 12.13):
a.A certification by the Design Engineer that the project was constructed in
accordance with the design intent.
b.A certification by the Quality Control Manager that the inspection and testing
program resulted in the conclusion that the project was constructed in
accordance with the plans and specifications reviewed by us.
c.A certification by the Licensee (South Feather) that the project was constructed
in accordance with the design intent and in accordance with the plans and
specifications reviewed by us.
Sample certifications are given in Enclosure 2.
3.Submit for our approval, revised Exhibits A, F, and G, as applicable, to describe
and show those project facilities as built. If you determine that previously
approved exhibits reflect the as-built facilities and no revisions are necessary, you
must file a letter stating the approved exhibits reflect the as-built project facilities.
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To assist Commission staff in the review of any revised Exhibit A, we strongly
recommend that you file a revised Exhibit A, in its entirety, in two forms:
a.A strikethrough format (i.e., strikethrough items to be removed, and underline
or bold items to be added to the exhibit), and
b.A final, clean copy incorporating the changes (i.e., without the strikethrough,
underline, and bold notations).
You must separate Exhibit F drawings from the other project exhibits, and label
and file them as Critical Energy Infrastructure Information (CEII) material under
18 CFR §388.113. The submission should consist of, as applicable: 1) a public portion
consisting of a cover letter and the Exhibits A and G; and 2) a CEII portion containing
only the Exhibit F drawings.
EFile all revised exhibit drawings to the Secretary of the Commission with the
transmittal addressed as follows:
Ms. Debbie-Anne A. Reese
Secretary
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20426
If the plans and specifications are revised during the construction process, it is
your responsibility to ensure that these changes are properly coordinated between the
Design Engineer, the Resident Engineer, the Project Manager, us, and you, prior to
proceeding with the changes. Also, you are reminded that no changes may be made to
the operation of the project without first coordinating those proposed changes with the
FERC.
You are responsible for ensuring completion of any necessary environmental
coordination with resource agencies as well as the procurement of any federal, state, or
local permits required for the work.
File your submittal using our eFiling system at https://www.ferc.gov/ferc-
online/overview. When eFiling, select Hydro: Dam Safety;San Francisco Regional
Office from the eFiling menu. The cover page of the filing must indicate that the
material was eFiled. For assistance with eFiling, contact FERC Online Support at
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) 208-3676 (toll free), or (202) 502-8659 (TTY).
We appreciate your continued efforts in this aspect of our dam safety program.If
you have any questions, please contact Mr.Cody Stephenson at (415)369-3308.
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Sincerely,
Frank L. Blackett, P.E.
Regional Engineer
Enclosures (2).
Document Accession #: 20260116-3087 Filed Date: 01/16/2026
Frank L Blackett Digitally signed by Frank L Blackett
Date: 2026.01.16 11:31:13 -08'00'
Items to be Addressed in Final Construction Report for Enclosure 1
Woodleaf Powerhouse Rockfall Protection
FERC No. 2088
Page 1 of 1
FINAL CONSTRUCTION REPORTS FROM LICENSEES
The Final Construction Report should be submitted within 90 days of completion
of the work. This report should include all information pertinent to dam safety in a
concise form. It should be included in the project file and should be given to the
independent consultant for his or her safety inspection and analyses, if applicable. As
such, the report should contain a summary of information in each of the applicable
sections indicated below (the information was previously presented in the monthly
reports). Construction difficulties should be reported under the appropriate sections. For
conciseness, test results should be presented in a tabular format, with an indication of the
applicable standards. Finally, in those cases where there is nothing to report under a
specific heading, a statement of non-applicability will suffice.
1. General. Briefly present the reason for construction and description of the work with
dates of the beginning and end of construction. Include reservoir drawdown and filing
dates,and any findings regarding the original structure.
2. Foundations. Discuss the condition of the foundation (faults, etc.) and the treatment of
the foundation. Attach a foundation mapping.
3. Embankments. Describe the equipment and the types of materials used in filters and
fills. Attach gradation and compaction requirements and all test results.
4. Concrete work. Describe the equipment and the types of materials used in all concrete
work. Include all grout test results and describe any surface treatments.
5. Anchors. Present a summary of any drilling operations, including boring logs; results
of water pressure tests; anchor design calculations, design loads, and specifications;
results of grout tests; results of proof and performance tests; and a summary of the
acceptance criteria.
6. Instrumentation. Present plots of existing instrumentation readings taken during
construction if the readings are affected by the work. Include a plan and schedule for
calibration of all new instrumentation.
7. Drawings. Attach as-built drawings reduced in size to 8.5"x11" or 11"x17". The
drawings should include plan and section views, and details of the structures affected by
the new work. The plan and section views should show any new instrumentation that
was installed as part of the work.
Document Accession #: 20260116-3087 Filed Date: 01/16/2026
Enclosure 2
CERTIFICATION
By Design Engineer
CERTIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION PAGE 1 OF 3
FERC Project No.
Construction Project Description:
Design Drawings/Specifications:
Quality Control and Inspection Program (QCIP) dated:
This is a certification by the Design Engineer that the project was constructed in accordance
with the design intent.
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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]
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this day of , 20
NOTARY PUBLIC [SEAL]
Document Accession #: 20260116-3087 Filed Date: 01/16/2026
Enclosure 2
CERTIFICATION
By Quality Control Manager
CERTIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION PAGE 2 OF 3
FERC Project No.
Construction Project Description:
Design Drawings/Specifications:
Quality Control and Inspection Program (QCIP) dated:
This is a certification by the Quality Control Manager that the inspection and testing program
resulted in the conclusion that the project was constructed in accordance with the plans and
specifications reviewed by the Commission.
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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
[STAMP]
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this day of , 20
NOTARY PUBLIC [SEAL]
Document Accession #: 20260116-3087 Filed Date: 01/16/2026
Enclosure 2
CERTIFICATION
By Licensee or Exemptee
CERTIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION PAGE 3 OF 3
FERC Project No.
Construction Project Description:
Design Drawings/Specifications:
Quality Control and Inspection Program (QCIP) dated:
This is a certification by the Licensee or Exemptee that the project was constructed in
accordance with the design intent and in accordance with the plans and specifications reviewed
by the Commission.
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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 or Exemptee (Print Name)
Signature
[STAMP]
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this day of , 20
NOTARY PUBLIC [SEAL]
Document Accession #: 20260116-3087 Filed Date: 01/16/2026
Document Content(s)
P-2088-000 Rockfall Construction Woodleaf 106800 801.docx.pdf ............1
Document Accession #: 20260116-3087 Filed Date: 01/16/2026