The California Environmental Flows Framework: A Holistic Functional Flows Approach to Instream Flow Determinations for the FERC Hydropower Relicensing Process
Summary
SCH Number
2024020012
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
The California Environmental Flows Framework: A Holistic Functional Flows Approach to Instream Flow Determinations for the FERC Hydropower Relicensing Process
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/1/2024
Document Description
The project is focused on paper research and modelling with some stakeholder engagement and web tool development. The purpose is to fund the application of the California Environmental Flows Framework (CEFF) and the concept of Functional Flows as an innovative approach to instream flow determinations and associated water release management for hydropower projects in order to improve downstream ecological conditions. Tasks include analysis of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) relicensing projects within the last two decades, demonstration of application of CEFF for the McCloud-Pit Hydroelectric Project relicensing an example case study, and development of web resources to support application of CEFF for hydropower projects. This Agreement will result in benefits for ratepayers by streamlining the planning and study processes required as part of FERC relicensing.
Contact Information
Name
Julia Harnad
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Job Title
Energy Commission Specialist II
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Davis
Counties
Yolo
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
La Rue Rd and Crocker Ln
Zip
95616
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15306
Reasons for Exemption
The project is focused on paper research and modelling with some stakeholder engagement and web tool development. There is no alteration of the physical environment within this project.
County Clerk
Yolo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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