# 2026-11253: Utilities Seek Change to California Hydro Permit

2026-11253, Pacific Gas & Electric Company and the City of Santa Clara; Notice of Application for Modification of Water Quality Certification Condition 1 Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests, is a Federal Register notice from Energy Department, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission published 2026-06-04 (as of 2026-06-11).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-11253
- Title: Pacific Gas & Electric Company and the City of Santa Clara; Notice of Application for Modification of Water Quality Certification Condition 1 Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Energy Department; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- Citation: 91 FR 33715
- Published: 2026-06-04
- Effective: unknown
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

Utilities Seek Change to California Hydro Permit

## Summary

Pacific Gas & Electric and the City of Santa Clara want to change a water quality rule for their Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project in California. This affects local waterways and federal lands, and the public has until July 1, 2026, to share their thoughts or get involved. No big money changes are mentioned, but it’s all about keeping the water clean while the project runs smoothly.

## Effects PRIA read

- Request to Allow Short Flow Deviations: mixed, low. The licensees request that Water Quality Certification condition 1 be changed so they may temporarily modify minimum instream flows at specified locations including Bucks Creek below Lower Bucks Lake and Grizzly Creek below Grizzly Forebay. The request would allow planned or non-emergency construct…
- Public Comment and Intervention Deadline: benefit, low. Anyone may submit comments, protests, or a motion to intervene on this application, but motions to intervene are required to become a party. Comments, motions to intervene, or protests must be filed by July 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time; the Commission encourages use of its eFiling system and…

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## Sources
- [2026-11253 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/04/2026-11253/pacific-gas-and-electric-company-and-the-city-of-santa-clara-notice-of-application-for-modification)
- [2026-11253 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-04/pdf/2026-11253.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-11253 (as of 2026-06-11).