🌊PG&E Seeks Variance for Environmental Assessment on Poe Project
Pacific Gas & Electric Company; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment
Summary
The Department of Energy's notice details Pacific Gas & Electric Company's application for a temporary variance to reduce water flows from Poe Dam to conduct maintenance. This action will impact the North Fork Feather River and involves an environmental assessment by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission as part of compliance with federal laws. Public engagement is encouraged during the review process.
Agencies
- Energy Department
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The text outlines a variance request by Pacific Gas & Electric for modified instream flow requirements impacting environmental compliance under federal and state regulations, indicating regulatory requirements that may affect operational practices and financial implications tied to environmental assessments and regulations in energy production.