Rocky Reach Project Relicensing Full Team Meeting Jan 23, 2003 · Environmental Report • Sections of the Preliminary Draft Environmental Assessment – 1.0 Application – 2.0 Purpose

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Rocky Reach Project Rocky Reach Project RelicensingRelicensing

Full Team MeetingFull Team MeetingJan 23, 2003Jan 23, 2003

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Rocky Reach Project RelicensingRocky Reach Project RelicensingJan 23, 2003Jan 23, 2003

Agenda Agenda

1.1. Rocky Reach Relicensing ScheduleRocky Reach Relicensing Schedule2.2. Review of License ApplicationReview of License Application3.3. Review of “First Draft” Preliminary Draft Review of “First Draft” Preliminary Draft

Environmental Assessment (PDEA)Environmental Assessment (PDEA)

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Rocky Reach Relicensing ScheduleRocky Reach Relicensing Schedule20032003Jan Jan –– JulyJuly Working Groups continue to refine PDEA. Details and Working Groups continue to refine PDEA. Details and

estimated costs are developed for proposed estimated costs are developed for proposed Protection, Mitigation and Enhancement Measures Protection, Mitigation and Enhancement Measures (PMEs).(PMEs).

Jan 26Jan 26 PUD distributes “first draft” of PDEA and License PUD distributes “first draft” of PDEA and License Application for comment (60Application for comment (60--day review period).day review period).

Mar 27Mar 27 Deadline for stakeholder comment on PDEA and Deadline for stakeholder comment on PDEA and License Application.License Application.

July July –– DecDec Working Groups continue to refine PDEA, PME Working Groups continue to refine PDEA, PME measures, and develop Comprehensive Plans. measures, and develop Comprehensive Plans. License Articles and Settlement package developed.License Articles and Settlement package developed.

Oct 21Oct 21 PUD distributes “second draft” of PDEA for comment PUD distributes “second draft” of PDEA for comment (60(60--day review period). PUD distributes “first draft” day review period). PUD distributes “first draft” comprehensive plans.comprehensive plans.

Dec 21Dec 21 Deadline for stakeholder comment on PDEA and Deadline for stakeholder comment on PDEA and comprehensive plans.comprehensive plans.

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Rocky ReachRocky ReachRelicensing ScheduleRelicensing Schedule

20042004June 30June 30 PUD submits “final” PDEA, License PUD submits “final” PDEA, License

Application, and Settlement to FERC.Application, and Settlement to FERC.

20042004--20052005 FERC review. FERC review.

20062006June 30 June 30 FERC to issue new license order FERC to issue new license order

(incorporating comprehensive (incorporating comprehensive settlement package.)settlement package.)

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License ApplicationLicense Application•• Contents of the License ApplicationContents of the License Application

–– Executive Summary and IntroductionExecutive Summary and Introduction–– Exhibit A: Description of the Rocky Reach Hydroelectric Exhibit A: Description of the Rocky Reach Hydroelectric

ProjectProject–– Exhibit B: Rocky Reach Hydroelectric Project OperationExhibit B: Rocky Reach Hydroelectric Project Operation–– Exhibit C: Construction HistoryExhibit C: Construction History–– Exhibit D: Statement of Costs and FinancingExhibit D: Statement of Costs and Financing–– Exhibit E: Environmental Report (PDEA)Exhibit E: Environmental Report (PDEA)–– Exhibit F: Project DrawingsExhibit F: Project Drawings–– Exhibit G: Detailed maps of the Project AreaExhibit G: Detailed maps of the Project Area–– Exhibit H: Supplemental Information (Exhibit H: Supplemental Information (ieie: efficiency and : efficiency and

reliability, shortreliability, short--term and longterm and long--term need for power, term need for power, transmission system impacts, etc)transmission system impacts, etc)

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Exhibit EExhibit EEnvironmental ReportEnvironmental Report

•• Sections of the Preliminary Draft Environmental Sections of the Preliminary Draft Environmental AssessmentAssessment–– 1.0 Application1.0 Application–– 2.0 Purpose and Need for Action2.0 Purpose and Need for Action–– 3.0 Proposed Action and Alternatives3.0 Proposed Action and Alternatives–– 4.0 Consultation and Compliance4.0 Consultation and Compliance–– 5.0 Environmental Analysis5.0 Environmental Analysis–– 6.0 Developmental Analysis6.0 Developmental Analysis–– 7.0 Comprehensive Development and Recommended 7.0 Comprehensive Development and Recommended

AlternativeAlternative–– 8.0 Consistency with Comprehensive Plans8.0 Consistency with Comprehensive Plans–– 9.0 Finding of No Significant Impact9.0 Finding of No Significant Impact–– 10.0 Literature Cited10.0 Literature Cited–– 11.0 List of Preparers11.0 List of Preparers–– 12.0 Distribution List12.0 Distribution List

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Section 5: Environmental AnalysisSection 5: Environmental AnalysisSection 5.3, Section 5.3, Proposed Action and Action Alternatives,Proposed Action and Action Alternatives, provides an overview provides an overview

of each resource area. of each resource area.

Each resource area is organized as follows: Each resource area is organized as follows: a. Affected Environmenta. Affected Environment

–– Background section discussing the relevant historical and currenBackground section discussing the relevant historical and current t information including how the project is operated today.information including how the project is operated today.

b. Environmental Impacts and Recommendationsb. Environmental Impacts and Recommendations–– Discusses issues of concern identified by the working groups. Discusses issues of concern identified by the working groups. –– Discusses studies conducted to address the issues, focusing on Discusses studies conducted to address the issues, focusing on the the

study conclusions.study conclusions.–– Discusses recommended PME measures, including additional studiesDiscusses recommended PME measures, including additional studies, ,

management plan development, and/or monitoring.management plan development, and/or monitoring.–– Our Analysis: Our Analysis: This section is in effect This section is in effect FERC’sFERC’s comments on whether or comments on whether or

not the applicant has adequately addressed the issues of concernnot the applicant has adequately addressed the issues of concern, , including including FERC’sFERC’s assessment of whether the PME measures are assessment of whether the PME measures are sufficient to address the issues.sufficient to address the issues.

c. Unavoidable Adverse Impactsc. Unavoidable Adverse Impacts–– Any unavoidable impacts are identified and discussed.Any unavoidable impacts are identified and discussed.

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Preliminary Draft Preliminary Draft Environmental AssessmentEnvironmental Assessment

•• Considers the following resource areas:Considers the following resource areas:

–– Geological and SoilGeological and Soil–– Water Resources (Water Quality and Quantity)Water Resources (Water Quality and Quantity)–– Fisheries ResourcesFisheries Resources–– Terrestrial and Wildlife ResourcesTerrestrial and Wildlife Resources–– Cultural ResourcesCultural Resources–– Recreation ResourcesRecreation Resources–– SocioeconomicsSocioeconomics–– Land UseLand Use–– AestheticsAesthetics

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Geological and Soil ResourcesGeological and Soil Resources

•• Section 5.3.1 Section 5.3.1 Geological and Soil Resources (page 20)Geological and Soil Resources (page 20)

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•• Shoreline Erosion InventoryShoreline Erosion Inventory•• Tributary Backwater AnalysisTributary Backwater Analysis

StudiesStudies

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•• Shaped by volcanoes and glaciersShaped by volcanoes and glaciers•• Resulting landforms: Resulting landforms:

–– Two sides of valley don’t always matchTwo sides of valley don’t always match–– SteepSteep--sided valley with sided valley with underfitunderfit streamstream–– Alluvial terracesAlluvial terraces–– Alluvial fansAlluvial fans

•• Influence of Rocky Reach ProjectInfluence of Rocky Reach Project–– Appearance of shorelineAppearance of shoreline–– Shoreline erosionShoreline erosion–– Backwater effectBackwater effect

AnalysisAnalysis

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•• No action needed associated with sedimentation. No action needed associated with sedimentation. •• Easements relieve the Project of responsibility Easements relieve the Project of responsibility

for erosionfor erosion

Proposal MeasuresProposal Measures


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Water ResourcesWater Resources

•• Section 5.3.2Section 5.3.2–– Water Use and Quantity (page 27)Water Use and Quantity (page 27)

–– Water Quality (page 29)Water Quality (page 29)


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•• Water Quality MonitoringWater Quality Monitoring•• Water Temperature ModelingWater Temperature Modeling•• Total Dissolved Gas (TDG) Biological EffectsTotal Dissolved Gas (TDG) Biological Effects•• NearNear--Field Effects of TDG EntrainmentField Effects of TDG Entrainment

StudiesStudies

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AnalysisAnalysis

•• Project Waters meet Water Quality Standards Project Waters meet Water Quality Standards on all but two parameterson all but two parameters

•• Project Waters are, at times, warmer than Project Waters are, at times, warmer than criteria for temperature criteria for temperature –– the project has a the project has a very small influence on temperaturevery small influence on temperature

•• Project Affects Total Dissolved Gas when Project Affects Total Dissolved Gas when spillingspilling

•• No Gas Bubble Trauma in Fish or No Gas Bubble Trauma in Fish or Invertebrates living in tailrace at TDG <125%Invertebrates living in tailrace at TDG <125%

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Proposed MeasuresProposed Measures

•• Total Dissolved Gas (TDG) ActionsTotal Dissolved Gas (TDG) Actions–– Monitoring Plans and Schedule for ComplianceMonitoring Plans and Schedule for Compliance–– NearNear--Field Effects of Operations on TDG (WES Field Effects of Operations on TDG (WES

Study)Study)–– Literature Review and Assessment of TDG Literature Review and Assessment of TDG

abatement technologiesabatement technologies–– Participation in TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load) Participation in TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load)

and Summary Implementation Strategyand Summary Implementation Strategy

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•• Temperature ActionsTemperature Actions–– Participation in development of TMDL for Columbia Participation in development of TMDL for Columbia

and Lower Snake Riverand Lower Snake River–– EPA model analysis shows Rocky Reach Project EPA model analysis shows Rocky Reach Project

has very low effect on temperature has very low effect on temperature –– existence of existence of reservoir is the only identified thermal effectreservoir is the only identified thermal effect

–– TMDL will set thermal load allocation for projectTMDL will set thermal load allocation for project–– No feasible actions identified for reducing thermal No feasible actions identified for reducing thermal

effects of Rocky Reach Projecteffects of Rocky Reach Project

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Natural ResourcesNatural Resources

•• Section 5.3.3 Section 5.3.3 –– Fisheries Resources (page 57)Fisheries Resources (page 57)

•• Section 5.3.4Section 5.3.4–– Terrestrial and Wildlife Resources (page 80)Terrestrial and Wildlife Resources (page 80)


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Fisheries ResourcesFisheries Resources

•• Hatchery Facilities EvaluationHatchery Facilities Evaluation•• White Sturgeon InvestigationWhite Sturgeon Investigation•• Literature Investigations Literature Investigations

–– Pacific lamprey; Large woody debris; Sportsmen’s access; PredatoPacific lamprey; Large woody debris; Sportsmen’s access; Predator r effects on anadromous fish; Sediment dynamics; Effects of pool effects on anadromous fish; Sediment dynamics; Effects of pool fluctuationsfluctuations

•• Bull Trout InvestigationBull Trout Investigation•• Aquatic Habitat Mapping SurveyAquatic Habitat Mapping Survey•• Benthic AnalysisBenthic Analysis•• Creel CensusCreel Census•• Fish Presence and Habitat Use SurveyFish Presence and Habitat Use Survey

StudiesStudies

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•• Habitat Conservation PlanHabitat Conservation Plan•• White Sturgeon Management PlanWhite Sturgeon Management Plan•• Bull Trout Management PlanBull Trout Management Plan•• Pacific Lamprey Monitoring and Management Pacific Lamprey Monitoring and Management

PlanPlan


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• An HCP for anadromous fish has been developed by Chelan PUD, federal and state agencies and tribes. The plan commits Chelan PUD to a 50-year program to ensure that its hydroelectric projects have “no-net-impact” on mid-Columbia salmon and steelhead runs.

• The HCP addresses spring chinook, summer/fall chinook, steelhead, sockeye, and coho.

• The HCP will be incorporated into the existing license for Rocky Reach in 2003. The signatories agreed to support the HCP as the relicensing terms and conditions for salmon and steelhead.


Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP)Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP)

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Background:• Total numbers of white sturgeon in the project area are presumed

to be low. Carrying capacity is unknown.• White sturgeon rarely pass upstream through fish passage

facilities.

Proposed Measures:• Participate in development and implementation of a Rocky Reach

management plan for white sturgeon. The primary goal of the planwill be to achieve a sustained population within the Project area.

• Participate in a mid-Columbia white sturgeon team• Implement studies needed for making management decisions.• If necessary, provide funding for hatchery or other types of

supplementation.• Implement a long-term monitoring plan.

White Sturgeon Management PlanWhite Sturgeon Management Plan


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Background:• Project factors that could impact bull trout include upstream and

downstream passage, entrainment, gas supersaturation, water level fluctuations, and temperature.

• Data collected in 2001-2002 did not identify specific operations of hydroelectric facilities as having negatively affected the survival of adult bull trout.

Proposed Measures:• Develop and implement a bull trout management plan to enhance

bull trout populations affected by Project operations. • Operate fish passage facilities in accordance with criteria for

anadromous salmonids and compatible with bull trout migration guidelines and objectives;

• Participate in implementation of the USFWS bull trout recovery plan.

• Continued studies, including research, monitoring, and evaluation, to assess the status of the existing population and Project impacts;

• Bull trout supplementation, habitat improvements, or other potential mitigation offsets, after project impacts are quantified;

• Development of an interim plan, based on existing and new data, until the USFWS recovery plan is finalized.

Bull Trout Management PlanBull Trout Management PlanFisheries ResourcesFisheries Resources

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Background:• It has been documented that dams may impede passage of juvenile and

adult lamprey.

• Little is known about specific passage issues at Rocky Reach

• Additional studies are needed to assess the impact of the Project to Pacific lamprey.

Proposed Measures:• In order to determine if, and to what extent, the Rocky Reach Project

affects Pacific lamprey, Chelan PUD shall develop and implement a lamprey monitoring plan.

• Implement lamprey monitoring studies to identify specific Project effects to lamprey passage.

• Where appropriate, modifications to gratings and orifices at upstream passage facilities where shown necessary to provide lamprey passage at Rocky Reach.

Pacific Lamprey Monitoring and Pacific Lamprey Monitoring and Management PlanManagement Plan


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Terrestrial and Wildlife ResourcesTerrestrial and Wildlife Resources

•• Mule Deer Mortality Mule Deer Mortality •• RTE Wildlife Survey and CoverRTE Wildlife Survey and Cover--Type MappingType Mapping•• RTE PlantsRTE Plants

StudiesStudies


•• Wildlife Habitat PlanWildlife Habitat Plan•• RTE Plan Management PlanRTE Plan Management Plan

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Background:• The impact of Rocky Reach on wildlife habitats and populations is

minimal.• Wildlife habitat surveys and mapping were completed to identify

important wildlife species and habitats in the project area. • A Mule Deer Mortality Study identified and prioritized areas of

critical habitat on mitigation lands adjacent to the Rocky ReachProject area.

Proposed Measures:• Develop and implement a Wildlife Habitat Plan to address project

affects to wildlife and terrestrial habitat. • Provide funding and/or resources to achieve the following goals::

– restore and/or increase habitat and provide maintenance for key indicator wildlife species;

– restore and/or improve ecological quality and diversity; and – provide for public use compatible with the ecological quality, diversity,

and carrying capacity for key wildlife species goals.

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Background:• There are several populations of rare, threatened, or endangered

plants adjacent to the Rocky Reach Project that may be affected by project operations.

Proposed Measures:• Develop a RTE plant management plan to address Project impacts

to RTE plant populations.• Develop and implement a Spiranthes diluvialis monitoring and

management plan in conjunction with a USFWS recovery plan.• Implement an invasive weed control program in or around RTE

populations.• Make efforts to acquire conservation easements on private lands

to protect RTE species.• Avoid RTE populations during project activities such as new

construction, weed spraying, etc.• Periodic RTE population monitoring. • Examine pool fluctuation impacts on existing RTE populations.

RTE Plant Management PlanRTE Plant Management Plan


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Cultural ResourcesCultural Resources


•• Section 5.3.5 Section 5.3.5 –– Cultural Resources (page 107)Cultural Resources (page 107)

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StudiesStudies

•• Cultural Resources InventoryCultural Resources Inventory•• Traditional Cultural PropertiesTraditional Cultural Properties


•• Historic Properties Management PlanHistoric Properties Management Plan

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Background:• A cultural resources inventory has been completed for the Rocky

Reach project area.• Potential effects to historic properties include erosion, looting,

and other ground disturbing activities such as construction of parks, roads, etc.

Proposed Measure(s):• Chelan PUD has developed a Historic Properties Management

Plan (HPMP) to ensure that continued Project operation will not adversely affect the National Register-eligible historic properties currently identified within the APE.

Historic Properties Management PlanHistoric Properties Management Plan


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Social ResourcesSocial ResourcesPreliminary Draft Environmental AssessmentPreliminary Draft Environmental Assessment

•• Section 5.3.6Section 5.3.6–– Recreation Resources (page 113)Recreation Resources (page 113)

•• Section 5.3.7Section 5.3.7–– Socioeconomic (page 129)Socioeconomic (page 129)

•• Section 5.3.8Section 5.3.8–– Land Use (page 133)Land Use (page 133)

•• Section 5.3.9Section 5.3.9–– Aesthetics (page 138)Aesthetics (page 138)

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Recreation ResourcesRecreation Resources

•• Recreation Needs and Forecast and AnalysisRecreation Needs and Forecast and Analysis•• Recreational Use Assessment StudyRecreational Use Assessment Study•• Recreation Resources Inventory SummaryRecreation Resources Inventory Summary

StudiesStudies

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Recreation ResourcesRecreation ResourcesAnalysisAnalysis

•• Background:Background:–– PUD has ongoing commitment to existing parks;PUD has ongoing commitment to existing parks;–– Recreation surveys convey high ratings for parks, although olderRecreation surveys convey high ratings for parks, although older

parks need infrastructure repair, upgrades and/or enhancements;parks need infrastructure repair, upgrades and/or enhancements;–– Potential for additional campsites, especially RV and group sitePotential for additional campsites, especially RV and group sites s

during peakduring peak--season;season;–– Potential for additional boat docks, especially shortPotential for additional boat docks, especially short--term moorage;term moorage;–– Federal, state, and local studies indicate future demands for trFederal, state, and local studies indicate future demands for trails, ails,

picnic areas, beach and boating access, natural areas, water picnic areas, beach and boating access, natural areas, water viewpoints, and sports fields.viewpoints, and sports fields.

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Recreation ResourcesRecreation Resources


•• Recreation Resources Management Plan:Recreation Resources Management Plan:–– Operation and management of existing PUDOperation and management of existing PUD--owned park owned park

facilities, including upgrades and enhancements;facilities, including upgrades and enhancements;–– Entiat community waterfront planning;Entiat community waterfront planning;–– Nature trails;Nature trails;–– Community oriented trails;Community oriented trails;–– Community recreation fund;Community recreation fund;–– Recreation resources monitoring and evaluation program.Recreation resources monitoring and evaluation program.

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SocioeconomicSocioeconomic

•• Socioeconomics StudySocioeconomics StudyStudiesStudies

Analysis and Proposed MeasuresAnalysis and Proposed Measures

•• Background: Background: –– Communities most affected by Rocky Reach Dam include Entiat and Communities most affected by Rocky Reach Dam include Entiat and

OrondoOrondo. Impacted Entiat and . Impacted Entiat and OrondoOrondo community members and community members and businesses were financially compensated at time of construction.businesses were financially compensated at time of construction.Ongoing impacts are being evaluated through the relicensing procOngoing impacts are being evaluated through the relicensing process.ess.

–– There are local and regional benefits from Rocky Reach Dam, There are local and regional benefits from Rocky Reach Dam, including low cost power (an attraction for industry), reservoirincluding low cost power (an attraction for industry), reservoir level level consistency for agriculture, and benefits from tourism and consistency for agriculture, and benefits from tourism and recreational opportunities.recreational opportunities.

•• No specific socioeconomic measures were proposed by any stakeholNo specific socioeconomic measures were proposed by any stakeholder der at the time of printing of the “first draft” PDEA. Discussions rat the time of printing of the “first draft” PDEA. Discussions related to elated to socioeconomic impacts will continue throughout the relicensing psocioeconomic impacts will continue throughout the relicensing process.rocess.

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Land UseLand Use

•• Project Lands ManagementProject Lands ManagementStudiesStudies


•• Background:Background:–– Federal, state and local management plans exist along Project Federal, state and local management plans exist along Project

reservoir;reservoir;–– Chelan PUD owns approx. 100 acres of land within the project areChelan PUD owns approx. 100 acres of land within the project area a

(1,345 acres total);(1,345 acres total);–– Majority of PUDMajority of PUD--owned lands included in parks. In addition, Chelan owned lands included in parks. In addition, Chelan

PUD owns approx. 22 acres of shoreline in Entiat (nonPUD owns approx. 22 acres of shoreline in Entiat (non--park related).park related).–– Summary of applicable federal, state and local management plans Summary of applicable federal, state and local management plans

contained in Project Lands Management Report.contained in Project Lands Management Report.•• PUD is working with Entiat to complete a landPUD is working with Entiat to complete a land--use and community use and community

waterfront plan which will be incorporated into the “second drafwaterfront plan which will be incorporated into the “second draft” PDEA.t” PDEA.•• Chelan PUD proposes to continue current permitting practices, anChelan PUD proposes to continue current permitting practices, and d

tracking and assessing land uses within the Project boundary. tracking and assessing land uses within the Project boundary.

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AestheticsAesthetics

•• No studies were requested or conductedNo studies were requested or conducted

StudiesStudies


•• Background: Assessing aesthetics through relicensingBackground: Assessing aesthetics through relicensing–– Describe aesthetic character of lands and waters affected by proDescribe aesthetic character of lands and waters affected by proposed posed

project facilities;project facilities;–– Describe any anticipated impacts on aesthetics from protection, Describe any anticipated impacts on aesthetics from protection,

mitigation and enhancement proposals;mitigation and enhancement proposals;–– Describe aesthetic character of project facilities.Describe aesthetic character of project facilities.

•• Aesthetics related to Project features were assessed in the PDEAAesthetics related to Project features were assessed in the PDEA. . •• No specific aesthetic measures were proposed by any stakeholder No specific aesthetic measures were proposed by any stakeholder at the at the

time of printing of the “first draft” PDEA. time of printing of the “first draft” PDEA. •• Aesthetic resources will continue to be evaluated throughout theAesthetic resources will continue to be evaluated throughout the

relicensing process as PME projects are developed.relicensing process as PME projects are developed.

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Recap of Rocky ReachRecap of Rocky ReachRelicensing ScheduleRelicensing Schedule

20032003Jan Jan –– JulyJuly Working Groups continue to refine PDEA. Details and estimated Working Groups continue to refine PDEA. Details and estimated

costs are developed for proposed Protection, Mitigation and costs are developed for proposed Protection, Mitigation and Enhancement Measures (PME).Enhancement Measures (PME).

Jan 26Jan 26 PUD distributes “first draft” of PDEA and License Application foPUD distributes “first draft” of PDEA and License Application for r comment (60comment (60--day review period)day review period)

Mar 27Mar 27 Deadline for stakeholder comment on PDEA and Deadline for stakeholder comment on PDEA and License ApplicationLicense Application

July July –– DecDec Working Groups continue to refine PDEA, PME measures, and Working Groups continue to refine PDEA, PME measures, and develop Comprehensive Plans. develop Comprehensive Plans. License Articles and Settlement package developed.License Articles and Settlement package developed.

Oct 21Oct 21 PUD distributes “second draft” of PDEA for comment PUD distributes “second draft” of PDEA for comment (60(60--day review period). day review period). PUD distributes “first draft” comprehensive plansPUD distributes “first draft” comprehensive plans

Dec 21Dec 21 Deadline for stakeholder comment on PDEA and comprehensive plansDeadline for stakeholder comment on PDEA and comprehensive plans..

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Recap Rocky ReachRecap Rocky ReachRelicensing ScheduleRelicensing Schedule

20042004June 30June 30 PUD submits “final” PDEA, License PUD submits “final” PDEA, License

Application, and Settlement to FERC.Application, and Settlement to FERC.

20042004--20052005 FERC review. FERC review.

20062006June 30 June 30 FERC to issue new license order (incorporating FERC to issue new license order (incorporating

comprehensive settlement package.)comprehensive settlement package.)

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The Next 50 YearsThe Next 50 Years•• License TermLicense Term

–– What it means; What it means; –– Why it is important;Why it is important;–– How it affects what we do.How it affects what we do.

•• Future OpportunitiesFuture Opportunities–– Working with Chelan PUDWorking with Chelan PUD

•• Advisory CommitteesAdvisory Committees•• Local Relationships and PartnershipsLocal Relationships and Partnerships

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Rocky Reach Project Relicensing Full Team Meeting Jan 23, 2003 · Environmental Report • Sections of the Preliminary Draft Environmental Assessment – 1.0 Application – 2.0 Purpose