Transcript MF Project Enhancements Workshop

Middle Fork Project
Relicensing Process
April 25, 2006
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http://relicensing.pcwa.net
Relicensing Process
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Environmental Review Process Under FERC
Jurisdiction
Requires Specific Consultation Activities
Evaluates Effects of On-Going Operations
and Maintenance of the Project
Establishes New License Term and
Conditions
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Relicensing Process - History
Integrated Licensing Process (ILP)
Alternative Licensing Process (ALP)
Hybrid/Enhanced Traditional Process
Traditional Licensing Process (TLP)
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Relicensing Related Processes
USFS 4(e)
Conditions
SWRCB 401
Certification
Proposed PM&E
Measures
New License
Conditions
FERC Section
106 Agreement
Document
USFWS
Biological
Opinion
USFWS/ CDFG
10(j)
FERC EA/EIS
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License
Application
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Integrated Licensing Process (ILP)
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Developed to Streamline the Licensing
Process by Providing a Predictable, Efficient
and Timely Process
Default Process as of July 23, 2005
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Integrated Licensing Process (ILP)
Process Efficiencies Achieved by:
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Early Issue Identification and Resolution of Studies
(Minimizes Post-Filing Studies)
Integration of Agency and Tribal Permitting Process
Established Timeframe to Complete Process Steps for
all Parties
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Integrated Licensing Process
Pre-Filing Activities
Key Activities:
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Filing of Notice of Intent (NOI) and Pre-Application
Document (PAD)
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Development of Study Plans
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Implementation of Study Plans
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Development of Preliminary Licensing Proposal
(PLP)
Submittal of Final Application
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Integrated Licensing Process
Post-Filing Activities
Key Activities:
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Notice of FERC Ready for Environmental
Analysis (REA)
Submittal of Recommendations and
Preliminary Terms and Conditions
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Distribution of FERC Draft NEPA Document
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Submittal of Modified Term and Conditions
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Distribution of FERC Final NEPA Document
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Issuance of New License Order
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Integrated Licensing Process
Pre-Filing Activities
Early Steps
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Pre-Application Document (PAD)
Development
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Study Plan Development
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FERC Scoping
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Integrated Licensing Process
Content of PAD
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Project Description
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River Basin Description
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Description of Existing Environment and any
Known Resource Impacts
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Preliminary List of Issues and Proposed Studies
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List of Relevant Comprehensive Plans
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Process Plan and Schedule
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Summary of Contacts
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Integrated Licensing Process
Purpose of PAD
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Cornerstone of the ILP
 Provides Basis for Identifying Issues, Data
Gaps and Study Needs
 Forms Foundation of Future Documents
 Outlines Schedule for Developing the
License Application
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Integrated Licensing Process
Early Stakeholder Consultation
Pre-Applicaton
Document
FERC Scoping
 Scoping Document 1
 Public Meeting/Site Visit
120 Days
Stakeholder Comments
Due:
 PAD
 Scoping Document/Meeting
 Study Request
Sept 2007
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Integrated Licensing Process
Study Plan Development
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Critical Element of ILP
Important to Ensure Timely and Informed
Decisions
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Challenging and Time Consuming
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FERC-Defined Study Criteria
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Based on Information Provided in the PAD and
During Scoping
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Integrated Licensing Process
Study Plan Development Process
Applicant Includes List of Proposed Studies in PAD
Participants File Study Request in Response to FERC’s
Scoping Notice
Applicant Files Proposed Study Plan
Parties Meet to Resolve any Study Disputes
Applicant Files Revised Study Plan
Formal Dispute Process
OEP Director Issues Study Plan Determination
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Integrated Licensing Process
PCWA’s Proposed Approach
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Early Collaboration on Study Plan Development
 Approved Study Plan in PAD (Sept 2007)
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Early Implementation of Approved Studies
 Field Studies Initiated (2007)
 Majority of Studies Completed (2007-2008)
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Integrated Licensing Process
PCWA’s Proposed Approach
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Early Collaboration on Select License Conditions
 Initiate Once Sufficient Information is
Available
 Tentative Agreement
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Integrated Licensing Process
PCWA’s Proposed Approach
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Sufficient Time to Evaluate Project Impact
and Collaborate on New License Conditions
 Initiate Discussion (Early 2009)
 Incorporate Tentative Agreements into
Preliminary Licensing Proposal (Sept 2010)
 Resolution of New License Condition
(Feb 2011)
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Integrated Licensing Process
PCWA’s Proposed Approach
Required
Study Plan
Development
(Feb 08-Aug 08)
Study Implementation
(2008-2010)
Develop New
License Conditions
(2010)
Draft and Final
Applications
2006
2007
Proposed
Study Plan Development
(Aug 06-Jun 07)
2008
2009
Study Implementation
(2007-2008)
2011
2010
Contingency
Studies
Develop New License Conditions
(2009-2010)
Draft and Final
Applications
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