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Subject:Board Correspondence - FW: Environmental and Recreational Compliance Report submitted in FERC P-2107-000 by Pacific Gas and Electric Company,et al.
Date:Wednesday, October 16, 2024 8:17:26 AM
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On 10/16/2024, 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-2107-000
Lead Applicant: Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Filing Type: Environmental and Recreational Compliance Report
Description: Pacific Gas and Electric Company submits notification of schedule change for the Sandy Beach Recreation Improvements Project re the Poe Hydroelectric Project under P-2107.
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300 Lakeside Drive
Oakland, CA 94612
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 28209
Oakland, CA 94604
October 16, 2024
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: Poe Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 2107-CA
Sandy Beach Recreation Improvements Project – Notification of Schedule Change
Dear Frank L. Blackett:
This letter presents a notification of schedule change for the Sandy Beach Recreation Improvements
Project (Project) for Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) Poe Hydroelectric Project, Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) No. 2107. The Poe Recreation Management Plan (Plan),
approved by FERC on February 28, 2022, requires PG&E to construct recreational enhancements at
Sandy Beach. PG&E requested FERC authorization for the Sandy Beach Recreation Improvements on
October 4, 2023. Due to delays receiving concurrence from the Forest Service and a feasibility
determination from California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the construction schedule is
being updated to September 1, 2025, through November 30, 2025.
Pursuant to the Plan, PG&E submitted design drawings to the Forest Service at the 30%, 60%, 90%,
and 100% design stages. The Forest Service had no comments on the 30% or 60% design drawings;
however, the Forest Service provided comments on the 90% design drawings. These comments are
addressed in the 100% design drawings, which were provided to the Forest Service on October 4,
2023. PG&E has followed up with the Forest Service about Sandy Beach on March 26, 2024, May 9,
2024, June 6, 2024, and October 10, 2024. PG&E has yet to receive concurrence from the Forest
Service on the 100% design drawings; however, once concurrence is received, PG&E will file it with
FERC.
The Plan also states that implementation and maintenance of road and parking improvements are
dependent on the results of consultation with Caltrans. Consultation with Caltrans is ongoing. PG&E will
file the results of the Caltrans consultation with FERC once it is finalized.
Documentation of Forest Service consultation is enclosed with this submittal (Enclosure 1).
If you have questions or comments regarding this matter, please contact Anna Urias, license
coordinator for PG&E, at (530) 201-1961.
Sincerely,
Matthew Joseph
Supervisor, Hydro License Management
Enclosure:
1. Forest Service Consultation
cc: See Attached List
Document Accession #: 20241016-5080 Filed Date: 10/16/2024
Frank L. Blackett, P.E., Regional Engineer
October 16, 2024
Page 2
cc: via email w/enclosure
Edlund, Leslie, Forest Service - leslie.edlund@usda.gov
Loren Everest, Forest Service - loren.everest@usda.gov
Erika Brenzovich, Forest Service - erika.brenzovich@usda.gov
Dawn Alvarez, Forest Service - dawn.alvarez@usda.gov
Davis, Clay, Forest Service - clay.davis@usda.gov
Sable, Kurt, Forest Service - kurt.sable@usda.gov
Document Accession #: 20241016-5080 Filed Date: 10/16/2024
ENCLOSURE 1
Document Accession #: 20241016-5080 Filed Date: 10/16/2024
From:Urias, Anna
To:Edlund, Leslie - FS; Brenzovich, Erika -FS; Dawn Alvarez; Davis, Clay R -FS; loren.everest@usda.gov; Brillenz,
David B -FS
Cc:Ramirez-Doble, Sky; Petersen, Drew; Joseph, Matthew
Subject:FERC No. 2107 Sandy Beach Recreation Enhancement Project Authorization Request
Date:Thursday, October 10, 2024 10:55:00 AM
Attachments:2023-10-04_2107_PGE-to-USFS_Sandy Beach 100% Design_Ltr.pdf
Encl 1 - Project Description.pdf
Encl 2 - Safety During Construction and Erosion Plan.pdf
Encl 3 - Visual Management Plan.pdf
Encl 4 - Forest Service Consultation.pdf
Hello Forest Service,
I’m following up on PG&E’s authorization request, submitted October 4, 2023, for the Sandy
Beach Recreation Enhancement Project, which is part of Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s
(PG&E) Poe Hydroelectric Project, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) No. 2107.
Per the Poe Recreation Management Plan, PG&E must submit to the Forest Service design
drawings at the 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% stages for all recreation projects on National
Forest Service land. This includes the Sandy Beach Recreation Enhancement Project (Project).
PG&E was previously corresponding with Lori Cayo about the Project earlier this year and has
not received a response. Since PG&E’s last correspondence with the Forest Service, PG&E has
filed a Biological Assessment and Finding of Effect with FERC on May 1, 2024, and July 1,
2024, respectively. FERC issued an order on September 16, 2024, amending the license to
incorporate the biological opinion terms and conditions for the Project. The pending Forest
Service and Caltrans authorization has caused the Project schedule to be updated and
construction is anticipated to begin on September 1, 2025, through November 30, 2025.
Following this email, PG&E will file an updated schedule with FERC.
I’ve attached the authorization request and Project enclosures. Please respond by November
15, 2024, to allow sufficient time for FERC review and let me know if there are any questions!
Regards,
A N N A U R I A S
H Y D R O L I C E N S E C O O R D I N A T O R I P O W E R G E N E R A T I O N
P A C I F I C G A S & E L E C T R I C C O M P A N Y
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Document Accession #: 20241016-5080 Filed Date: 10/16/2024
From:Ramirez-Doble, Sky
To:Petersen, Drew
Cc:Urias, Anna; Braught, Chrystina; McKay, Jim
Subject:Sandy Beach: Forest Service, CalTrans, PG&E Meeting
Date:Wednesday, July 17, 2024 7:14:00 AM
Hi Drew,
Where are we with scheduling the CalTrans meeting with the Forest Service and PG&E? Lori never
got back to me with historic Sandy Beach information.
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
From: Ramirez-Doble, Sky <S9RV@pge.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 6, 2024 10:54 AM
To: Cayo, Lori - FS, CA <lori.cayo@usda.gov>
Cc: Wendell, Herman - FS, CA <herman.wendell@usda.gov>; Sable, Kurt - FS, CA
<kurt.sable@usda.gov>; Brenzovich, Erika - FS, CA <erika.brenzovich@usda.gov>
Subject: RE: Forest Service Land Access for Poe Hiking Trail / Sandy Beach Recreation Enhancement
Project Questions
Hi Lori,
Has your team been able to find any historical information on the Sandy Beach CalTrans right of way?
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
From: Cayo, Lori - FS, CA <lori.cayo@usda.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 12:46 PM
To: Ramirez-Doble, Sky <S9RV@pge.com>
Cc: Wendell, Herman - FS, CA <herman.wendell@usda.gov>; Sable, Kurt - FS, CA
<kurt.sable@usda.gov>; Brenzovich, Erika - FS, CA <erika.brenzovich@usda.gov>
Subject: RE: Forest Service Land Access for Poe Hiking Trail / Sandy Beach Recreation Enhancement
Project Questions
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Hello Sky- When you set up a call with Cal-Trans to discuss entrance way to Sandy Beach, please
include Herman Wendell.
Thank you-
Lori
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From: Cayo, Lori - FS, CA On Behalf Of Ramirez-Doble, Sky
Sent: Thursday, May 9, 2024 3:00 PM
To: James, Chuck - FS, CA
Subject: FW: Forest Service Land Access for Poe Hiking Trail / Sandy Beach Recreation Enhancement
Project Questions
When: Thursday, May 9, 2024 3:00 PM-4:00 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada).
Where: Microsoft Teams Meeting
From: Ramirez-Doble, Sky <S9RV@pge.com>
Sent: Monday, April 29, 2024 6:14:11 PM (UTC) Coordinated Universal Time
To: Ramirez-Doble, Sky <S9RV@pge.com>; Cayo, Lori - FS, CA <lori.cayo@usda.gov>; Merwin, Cecily -
FS, CA <cecily.merwin@usda.gov>; Brenzovich, Erika - FS, CA <erika.brenzovich@usda.gov>; Doe,
Emily - FS, CA <Emily.Doe@usda.gov>; Everest, Loren - FS, CA <loren.everest@usda.gov>; Sable, Kurt
- FS, CA <kurt.sable@usda.gov>
Cc: Rulon, Khris <K6RF@pge.com>; McKay, Jim <J11V@pge.com>; Reyes, Catalina <CERh@pge.com>;
Forrest, Kathleen <KAFM@pge.com>; McCready, Chadwick <COMM@pge.com>; Petersen, Drew
<DDP0@pge.com>; Lieby, Zak <ZXL8@pge.com>; Braught, Chrystina <CZB0@pge.com>; Salve, Rohit
<ROSK@pge.com>; Johnson, Shannon <SxDm@pge.com>; Herman, Andie <AEHb@pge.com>
Subject: Forest Service Land Access for Poe Hiking Trail / Sandy Beach Recreation Enhancement Project
Questions
When: Thursday, May 9, 2024 10:00 PM-11:00 PM.
Where: Microsoft Teams Meeting
Hi everyone,
Thank you to everyone who responded to the Doodle Poll. It appears that the best time to meet is
May 9, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. This meeting is to discuss vegetation work and surveys
needed on Forest Service Land for the Poe Hiking Trail. PG&E would also like to utilize this timeslot
to discuss the Sandy Beach Recreation Enhancement Project.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
With gratitude,
Sky Ramirez-Doble________________________________________________________________________________
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From:PG FERC Agency Filings
To:Christopher.Carlton@usda.gov
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Subject:RE: PG&E’s Ltr Re: Poe Hydroelectric Project P-2107; USFS Ltr Distribution
Date:Wednesday, October 4, 2023 8:21:40 PM
Attachments:Encl 1 - Project Description.pdf
Encl 2 - Safety During Construction and Erosion Plan.pdf
Encl 3 - Visual Management Plan.pdf
Encl 4 - Forest Service Consultation.pdf
2023-10-04_2107_PGE-to-USFS_Sandy Beach 100% Design_Ltr.pdf
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Hello,
Please disregard the previous email – the date listed on the file name of the cover letter wasincorrect. Attached is the same cover letter with the corrected date and the same enclosures.
On behalf of PG&E License Coordinator, Sky Ramirez-Doble (S9RV@pge.com), attached is PG&E’s
submittal to USFS dated 10/4/2023 regarding Authorization Request for Sandy Beach Recreation
Improvements, Poe Hydro Project, FERC No. 2107.
If your agency requires a hard copy of this submittal, please reply to this email or contact
S9RV@pge.com, and a copy will be sent as soon as possible.
Thanks,
Lia Conrath
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Sent: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 7:15 PM
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Cc: Emily.moghaddas@usda.gov; lori.cayo@usda.gov; erika.brenzovich@usda.gov;
dawn.alvarez@usda.gov; clay.davis@usda.gov; jonathan.berry@usda.gov; Ramirez-Doble, Sky
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Subject: PG&E’s Ltr Re: Poe Hydroelectric Project P-2107; USFS Ltr Distribution
On behalf of PG&E License Coordinator, Sky Ramirez-Doble (S9RV@pge.com), attached is PG&E’s
submittal to USFS dated 10/4/2023 regarding Authorization Request for Sandy Beach Recreation
Improvements, Poe Hydro Project, FERC No. 2107.
If your agency requires a hard copy of this submittal, please reply to this email or contact
S9RV@pge.com, and a copy will be sent as soon as possible.
Thanks,
Lia Conrath
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