PG&E Water Flow Plan Clears Environmental Hurdle
Published Date: 4/3/2025
Notice
Summary
Pacific Gas & Electric wants to temporarily change water flow rules, and the government checked to make sure it won’t harm the environment. The final report says this change is safe and won’t cause big problems. This affects local communities and the environment, with no major costs or delays expected.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
No significant environmental harm found
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's final Environmental Assessment for Pacific Gas & Electric's proposed temporary flow variance (docket P-2310-263) concludes the variance "would not constitute a major federal action that would significantly affect the quality of the human environment." The notice is dated March 27, 2025 and published in the Federal Register on April 3, 2025.
Public help available for participation
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) offers help to members of the public — including landowners and Tribal members — to access information and to file interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing; OPP can be reached at (202) 502-6595 or via the OPP email address listed in the notice.
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