Kaweah Project (FERC Project No. 298)

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1 (FERC Project No. 298) Plenary Meeting February 24, 2016 Power Presentation Production Title

2 Agenda Welcome and Introductions Overview FERC Relicensing Process Overview Technical Study Plan Development Process Technical Study Plan Review Adjourn 1

3 Overview 2

4 Jurisdiction Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Kaweah Project (FERC Project No. 298) Sequoia National Park (SNP) on Sequoia Premises Middle Fork Kaweah River Kaweah No. 3 Flume Kaweah No. 3 Powerhouse/Switchyard Kaweah No. 2 Diversion Dam and Intake 3

5 Kaweah No. 1 Development 4

6 Kaweah No. 2 and No. 3 Developments 5

7 Description of FERC Project Developments Current License Expires on Dec 31, 2021 Generator Nameplate Capacity of 8.85 MW Located in Tulare County (Bureau of Land Management and private land) Project Elements Portions of Kaweah No. 1 Development Kaweah No. 2 Development Portions of Kaweah No. 3 Development 6

8 on Sequoia Premises Non-FERC Project Developments Located in Sequoia National Park (SNP) Operated under Special Use Permit (SUP) SUP Expires on Sept 8, 2016 No Generating Facilities Project Elements Portions of Kaweah No. 1 Development (Mineral King Dams) Portions of Kaweah No. 3 Development (Marble Fork and Middle Fork Diversions) Middle Fork Kaweah River Kaweah No. 3 Flume 7

9 FERC Relicensing Process Overview 8

10 Relicensing Process Integrated Licensing Process (ILP) Under FERC Jurisdiction Requires Specific Consultation Activities Evaluates Effects of On-going Operations and Maintenance of the Project Establishes New License Term and Conditions 9

11 Integrated Licensing Process Steps New License Order License Condition Collaboration License Application Submittal FERC NEPA Analysis 401 Water Quality Certification Recommendations, Terms and Conditions Study Implementation Study Plan Determination FERC Scoping NOI/PAD Submittal KTT22 AT SQUAW VALLEY SKI RESORT Early Relicensing Activities 10

12 Early Relicensing Activities Relicensing Process Plan and Schedule Stakeholder Interest Statements Project Description Existing Resource Information Preliminary List of Issues and Proposed Studies Relevant Comprehensive Plans Consultation Documentation 11

13 FERC ILP Process 12

14 Technical Study Plan Development Process 13

15 Technical Study Plan Development Pre-Application Document FERC Scoping Scoping Document 1 Scoping Meeting/Site Visit Feb and Mar Days Dec 2016 Stakeholder Comments Due: PAD Scoping Document 1 Study Request Apr

16 Stakeholder Study Requests Must Include: Goals and Objectives of Study Proposal Relevant Resource Management Goals Relevant Public Interest Considerations Existing Information Concerning the Proposal Need for Additional Information 15

17 Stakeholder Study Requests (continued) Must Include: Nexus with Project Proposed Methodology and Explanation that Methods are Consistent with Generally Accepted Practices How Study Results will Inform Development of New License Conditions Level of Effort and Cost 16

18 FERC Study Plan Development Process Applicant Includes List of Proposed Studies in PAD 120 Days Participants File Study Request in Response to FERC s Scoping Notice 45 Days Applicant Files Proposed Study Plan 30 Days Parties Meet to Resolve any Study Disputes 90 Days Applicant Files Revised Study Plan 30 Days Formal Dispute Process (additional 90 Days) OEP Director Issues Study Plan Determination Process takes months 17

19 SCE s Proposed Approach Study Plan Development (Jan 2017-Apr 2018) FERC Early Initiation Study Implementation (Apr 2018-Dec 2019) Early Negotiation DLA FLA Develop New License Conditions (Jan 2020-Jan 2021) Agency PTC FERC Processing FERC Draft NEPA Agency MTC FERC Final NEPA Study Plan Development (Jan-Oct 2016) Study Implementation (Jan 2017-Dec 2018) SCE Develop New License Conditions (May 2018-May 2019) Negotiation continued, if required DLA FLA FERC Processing Agency PTC FERC Draft NEPA Agency MTC FERC Final NEPA 18

20 SCE s Proposed Study Plan Development Process Early Collaboration on Study Plan Development Approved Study Plan in PAD (Dec 2016) Early Implementation of Approved Studies Field studies initiated (2017) Studies completed ( ) Stakeholder collaboration on New License Conditions (inclusion in Final License Application) 19

21 Technical Study Plan Review 20

22 Technical Study Plan Objectives Overall Objective of TSPs is to develop sufficient information to evaluate potential Project impacts and to develop new license conditions that reasonably balance multiple resource interests. Fifteen TSPs organized into five major resource areas: Aquatic (9) Cultural (1) Land (2) Recreation (1) Terrestrial (2) 21

23 Technical Study Plans Early Stakeholder Input Bureau of Land Management National Park Service Stakeholder Interest Statements 22

24 Technical Study Plan Content and Organization Potential Resource Issues Project Nexus Potential License Condition Study Objectives Extent of Study Area Study Approach Schedule 23

25 Kaweah Technical Study Plans Aquatic AQ 1 Instream Flow AQ 2 Fish Population AQ 3 Macroinvertebrates AQ 4 Water Temperature Modeling AQ 5 Geomorphology AQ 6 Water Quality AQ 7 Special-status Amphibian and Aquatic Reptile AQ 8 Fish Passage AQ 9 Entrainment 24

26 Kaweah Technical Study Plans Cultural CUL 1 Cultural Resources Land LAND 1 Transportation System LAND 2 Aesthetic Resources 25

27 Kaweah Technical Study Plans Recreation REC 1 Recreation Use Terrestrial TERR 1 Botanical Resources TERR 2 Wildlife Resources 26

28 Technical Study Plan Review Study Plans Provided to Stakeholders for Review on February 12, 2016 Review Period: February 12 April 12, 2016 (60 days) Download PDF Files From: Send Comments via to David Moore at: 27