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Home My WebLink About05.15.26 Board Correspondence - FW_ Environmental and Recreational Compliance Report submitted in FERC P-619-000 by Pacific Gas and Electric Company.pdf1From: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; Cannon, Jamie Subject:Board Correspondence - FW: Environmental and Recreational Compliance Report submitted in FERC P-619-000 by Pacific Gas and Electric Company Date:Friday, May 15, 2026 5:00:42 PM Please see Board Correspondence - Lewis Lee Administrative Technician - Confidential Butte County Administration 25 County Center Drive, Suite 200 • Oroville, CA 95965 T: 530.552.3326 www.buttecounty.ca.gov | lelee@buttecounty.ca.gov -----Original Message----- From: 'FERC eSubscription' <eSubscription@ferc.gov> Sent: Friday, May 15, 2026 12:36 PM Subject: Environmental and Recreational Compliance 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 5/15/2026, 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: Environmental and Recreational Compliance Report Description: Pacific Gas and Electric Company submits Annual Ecological Consultation Group Summary Report for the virtual meeting held on 03/25/2026 re the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project under P-619. 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Box 28209 Oakland, CA 94604 May 15, 2026 Via Electronic Submittal (E-File) Debbie-Anne Reese, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance 888 First Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20426 RE: Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 619-CA Annual Bucks Creek Ecological Consultation Group - Summary Letter Dear Secretary Reese: This letter presents the 2025/2026 Bucks Creek Ecological Consultation Group (ECG) Summary Letter for Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) No. 619. FERC issued a new license for the Bucks Creek Project on June 16, 2022. State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) Condition 22 and U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service (“Forest Service”) section 4(e) Condition No. 3 requires PG&E to host an ECG meeting annually. Forest Service section 4(e) Condition No. 3 requires PG&E to prepare a letter summary that includes the date and location of the meeting, attendees, subjects discussed, and the Licensees' action items agreed to by the Licensees at the meeting. The Annual ECG meeting was held virtually on March 25, 2026. PG&E provided the meeting summary to the ECG on March 30, 2026, and allowed a 30‑day review and comment period. No comments were received. The meeting summary for the 2025/2026 ECG is provided in (Enclosure 1). Documentation of ECG review is included as (Enclosure 2). For questions, please contact Trevor Moore, senior license coordinator for PG&E, at (530) 205-7345. Sincerely, Trevor Moore Senior Hydroelectric License Coordinator Enclosures: 1. Annual ECG Meeting Summary 2025/2026, prepared by PG&E 2. ECG Meeting Summary Review documentation Document Accession #: 20260515-5209 Filed Date: 05/15/2026 ENCLOSURE 1 Document Accession #: 20260515-5209 Filed Date: 05/15/2026 Meeting Summary Bucks Creek, FERC No. 619 Annual Ecological Consultation Group Meeting March 25, 2026 Introductions, Safety Message, Agenda Review - Jamie Attendees/ECG Members (Primary and Alternate listed): Attendance denoted by bold font Organization aondrea_bartoo@fws.gov Bryan.Muro@Waterboards.ca.gov Nathan.Fisch@waterboards.ca.gov dasuncion@santaclaraCA.gov Santa Clara Valentina Guzman vguzman@santaclaraca.gov Trevor.Moore@pge.com Anika.Larson@pge.com Maidu Summit Trina Cunningham trina@maidusummit.org Maidu Summit Shannon Williams shannon@maidusummit.org councilseat2kvbmi@gmail.com wayneeniner@gmail.com Global Cultural Resources Fred Mankin bigwolf_1962@yahoo.com david.hamilton@usda.gov kira.hefty@usda.gov CSPA Chris Shutes blancapaloma@msn.com CSPA Cindy Charles cindy@cindycharles.net Michael.maher@wildlife.ca.gov CDFW Beth Lawson beth.lawson@wildlife.ca.gov American Whitewater Dave Steindorf dave@americanwhitewater.org American Whitewater Theresa Simsiman theresa@americanwhitewater.org PG&E Subject Matter Experts Attendees: Larry Wise, Andie Herman, Dan Stephens, Rohit Salve, Josef Leora, Matt Fransz, Kevin Stevens, Shannon Johnson, Khris Rulon, Andrea Erichsen, Jim McKay, Austin Crowell Additional attendees: Kurt Sable USFS, Ashlee Taylor USFS, Leigh Johnson USFS, Kelly Mosinski USFS, Erika Brenzovich USFS, Andrew Fiel USFS, Colleen Heard, Angelina Cook CSPA, Wayne Nine Konkow Maidu Public Comments - Open Open floor for public comments No comments. Report on Deviations - Jamie Document Accession #: 20260515-5209 Filed Date: 05/15/2026 Discuss any deviations from the conditions in the license since the previous meeting required under this condition No deviations in 2025, no comments License Required FERC Filings – Jamie Discussed FERC filings in the previous calendar year (e.g., monitoring reports required by implementation plans) Reviewed 2025 FERC filings, no comments License Required Monitoring 2025 – Larry and team Discussed planned license-required monitoring in the current calendar year; Biological Monitoring Schedule • SMEs presented results of 2025 monitoring, with no unusual findings • SWRCB asked about access to 2nd stream fish site on Grizzly Creek via Wildcat Trail, the USFS said they will check in on the status of the trail but that did not believe it was restored. • USFS shared that the Plumas National Forest does not currently have a fisheries biologist on staff. Kira Hefty is covering fisheries inquiries and shared her contact info in the Teams chat. • USFS requested more details on the construction schedule for the Gravel Augmentation. PG&E shared the project is targeted for fall 2026 (permits pending from SWRCB and Corps); PG&E expects permit by late August and will provide a heads-up and construction schedule to USFS. ACTION • ECG asked about new AIS or mussel risk, PG&E shared no new AIS detected in Bucks Creek since the earlier inventory. Golden mussel not detected in project area; low-calcium waters unlikely to support quagga/zebra or golden mussels. Team is updating the invasive mussel prevention program in coordination with the CDFW and has posted “Don’t Move a Mussel” outreach. License Required Monitoring 2026 • Presented list of studies to be conducted in 2026 • PG&E proposed an administrative update to the ARMP schedule table for clarity and consistency with implementation. The monitoring scope remains unchanged, but PG&E will be sharing the updated schedule for agency approval. ACTION License Required Agency Consultation 2026 – Jamie, Larry Discussed license-required agency consultation anticipated in the current calendar year, and the Licensees’ proposal to complete the consultation. No comments. Project changes – Jamie Discussed project changes: 1) changes or additions to facilities or features in the license: Lower Bucks Spillway may require updates to engineering exhibit. 2) variances to conditions in the license: None anticipated 3) amendments to the license: two in process relating to WQC conditions Document Accession #: 20260515-5209 Filed Date: 05/15/2026 No comments. Implementation Plans Provided update on pending plans. Discussed completed plans. No plan development, revisions, or modifications are anticipated in 2026. No comments. Special-Status Species Review - Larry Reviewed the current lists of special-status species that occur or have the potential to occur on Project-affected lands and may be affected by Project operations, maintenance, and recreational activities. • USFS asked about special data for special status species observed and PG&E shared that that info is provided to CNDDB. • CSPA requested clarification on the B120/Water Year Determination, PG&E provided a summary of the requirements and how it impacts operations. • USFS requested PG&E input on the low snowpack, PG&E shared the snow pack is indeed low and that the future B120 will dictate releases and inform our reservoir operations. Wrapping up - Jamie Action Items: 1. USFS requested more details on the construction schedule for the Gravel Augmentation. PG&E shared that work is targeted for fall 2026 (permits pending from state board and Corps); PG&E expects permit by late August and will provide a heads-up and construction schedule to USFS. 2. Schedule update for ARMP shared by Larry will be shared after the ECG meeting seeking agency concurrence. Document Accession #: 20260515-5209 Filed Date: 05/15/2026 ENCLOSURE 2 Document Accession #: 20260515-5209 Filed Date: 05/15/2026 From:Visinoni, Jamie To:"dave@americanwhitewater.org"; "bigwolf_1962@yahoo.com"; "Michael.maher@wildlife.ca.gov"; "beth.lawson@wildlife.ca.gov"; "aondrea_bartoo@fws.gov"; "trina@maidusummit.org"; "shannon@maidusummit.org"; Muro, Bryan@Waterboards; Nathan.Fisch@waterboards.ca.gov; "blancapaloma@msn.com"; Wise Jr., Larry; Herman, Andie; McKay, Jim; Lent, Michelle; Salve, Rohit; Fransz, Matthew; Stephens, Dan; Johnson, Shannon; Stevens, Kevin; Valentina Guzman; Forrest, Kathleen; Hamilton, David - FS, CA; Mosinski, Kelly - FS, CA; Diane Asuncion; "wayneeniner@gmail.com"; "angelina@shastaheadwaters.com"; "konkowvalleybandpoctribalchair@gmail.com"; Crowell, Austin; Moore, Trevor Cc:"kurt.sable@usda.gov"; Alvarez, Dawn -FS; Edlund, Leslie - FS; Brenzovich, Erika -FS; Fiel, Andrew - FS, CA; "ashlee.taylor@usda.gov"; "caitlin.ostomel@usda.gov"; Loera, Josef; Larson, Anika; Erichsen, Andrea; Hefty, Kira - FS, CA; Berry, Jonathan - FS, CA; Young, Megan Subject:Bucks Creek Annual Ecological Consultation Group Meeting - Meeting Summary Date:Monday, March 30, 2026 11:25:00 AM Attachments:image001.png Annual ECG Meeting Summary_2025_2026.pdf Dear Bucks Creek ECG, Thank you all for participating in the 2025/2026 Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project Ecological Consultation Group meeting. FERC issued a new license for the Bucks Creek Project on June 16, 2022. In accordance with State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) Condition 22 and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service’s section 4(e) Condition No. 3, PG&E is required to host an ECG meeting annually. Additionally, Forest Service section 4(e) Condition No. 22 require that PG&E prepare a summary of the meeting, including the date and location, attendees, subjects discussed, and any action items agreed to by the Licensees. The meeting summary for the 2025/2026 ECG is provided as an attachment. Please provide any comments by April 29, 2026 (30-day review period). If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Many thanks, Jamie Visinoni Hydro License Project Manager | Power Generation m: (530) 215-6676 | e: jnvs@pge.com Document Accession #: 20260515-5209 Filed Date: 05/15/2026 Document Content(s) PGE20260515_619_Bucks_Annual_ECG_Letter.pdf...............................1 Document Accession #: 20260515-5209 Filed Date: 05/15/2026