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Kilarc-Cow Creek Hydroelectric Project Decommissioning
FERC Project No. 606
Shasta County Board of Supervisors
March 4, 2008
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Project Features
Kilarc-Cow Creek Hydroelectric Project – approximately 30 miles east of Redding near the Community of Whitmore
• Cow Creek Development 1.8 MW
• Kilarc Development 3.2 MW
• Operated by PG&E, under license from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
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Background
• PG&E initially sought to renew the operating license and filed a Notice of Intent (NOI) with FERC in 2002.
• In 2004, 2 years into the relicensing process, after environmental studies, and consultation with resource agencies and NGOs, PG&E decided not to relicense the project.
• PG&E developed a Project Agreement with resource agencies and NGOs to define parameters of decommissioning, if no other entity relicensed the Project
• Decision Not to Relicense Based On:
– Project economics
– Anticipated new license conditions
– Environmental benefits of decommissioning
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FERC Regulatory Process
• When an existing licensee decides not to relicense a project, FERC regulations provide an opportunity for other entities to apply for the project license.
• On April 7, 2005, FERC issued a public notice soliciting applicants, pursuant to 18 CFR §16.25.
• Synergics Energy Services filed an NOI, but did not file a license application by FERC’s December 2006 deadline
• FERC then ordered PG&E to develop a decommissioning plan and file a License Surrender Application by March 2009.
• Federal Power Act prohibits PG&E from obtaining a new license to operate the project
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Decommissioning the Project
• PG&E is required by FERC to file a Surrender Application by March 2009
• To solicit public input, PG&E held several public meetings and conducted a site visit
• In response to requests from the public, on January 24, 2008 FERC held public meetings to discuss the decommissioning process and answer questions
• FERC will conduct an environmental assessment on PG&E's proposed decommissioning plan and then will issue an order for PG&E to remove the project facilities.
• Once PG&E’s decommissioning work is completed and FERC’s order becomes final, other entities can file Notices of Intent for proposed projects at the site (18 CFR § 5).
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Potential Future Recreation and/or Public Uses
• Kilarc Forebay – PG&E has prepared a paper that outlines, to the best of our knowledge, what would be required for another entity to operate the Forebay as a recreation facility
• Kilarc Powerhouse – PG&E is in the process of completing a paper outlining requirements and opportunities for future public use, recreational or historical in nature.
• Entities with interest in these facilities will need to develop a preliminary plan for PG&E’s approval to submit with the Surrender Application by March 2009
• PG&E will issue a solicitation of interest form for Kilarc Forebay and Kilarc Powerhouse to interested parties for PG&E’s initial assessment of qualifications.
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FERC Processing of PG&E’s License Surrender Application
1. PG&E Files Application With FERC (3/2009)
4. FERC issues order for PG&E to develop engineering removal and site restoration plans
2. FERC requests additional information (if needed)
3. FERC Staff Prepares NEPA Document (1 to 2 years, 2009-2011)
5. PG&E files plans (6-12 months)
7. PG&E Decommissions Project (2010 to 2013)
9. FERC issues final approval
6. FERC Orders PG&E to discontinue generation and remove Project facilities
8. Follow-up Monitoring (2012 to 2015)
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Contact Information
Stacy Evans, Project Manager
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
415- 973-4731
Janet Walther, Governmental Relations
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
530-518-6790
Stacy Evans, Project Manager
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
415- 973-4731
Janet Walther, Governmental Relations
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
530-518-6790