Pit 3, 4, 5 Hydroelectric Project
Summary
SCH Number
2020030126
Public Agency
State Water Resources Control Board
Document Title
Pit 3, 4, 5 Hydroelectric Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/4/2020
Document Description
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) requested an amendment to the Pit 3, 4, and 5 Hydroelectric Project (Project); Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Project No. 233 water quality certification (certification). PG&E is requesting a modification to Mitigation Measure 12, Recreation Management Plan. Mitigation Measure 12 requires PG&E to increase the amount of public overnight camping units around Lake Britton by 25 percent, with at least half of the increased capacity added in the first 12- year period after FERC license issuance. The '.proposed amendment would extend the 12-year - deadline by one year, from December 31, 2019, to December 31, 2020.
Contact Information
Name
Savannah Downey
Agency Name
State Water Resources Control Board
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Counties
Shasta
Other Location Info
Lake Britton
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
PG&E's amendment request is for an extension to the construction schedule and involves no expansion of use or capacity. The changes to the certification are minor technical changes that would not involve any new significant environmental effects.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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