Federal Register #2026-06884

Notice of Intent: Environmental Assessment for DeSabla-Centerville Project (FERC, Butte County, CA)

This notice announces the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) intent to prepare an environmental assessment for the DeSabla-Centerville Project in Butte County, California. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), under the Department of Energy - Project Overview: - Assessment concerns the DeSabla-Centerville Project No. 803 - Application submitted by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) - Seeks a temporary variance from minimum flow requirements in the West Branch Feather River and Philbrook Creek - Objective is to preserve cold water storage in Philbrook Reservoir, increase flow to Butte Creek, and improve conditions for Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon - Locations: - Project occupies federal lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management in Butte County, CA - Notable Details: - No procurement of goods or services is requested - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products/services are mentioned - Notice is informational and not a solicitation or award

Description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company has filed an application for a temporary variance from minimum flow requirements for the DeSabla-Centerville Project No. 803 located in Butte County, California. The project involves modifying flow requirements in the West Branch Feather River and Philbrook Creek to preserve cold water storage and improve conditions for Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon during summer months. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission intends to prepare an environmental assessment under the National Environmental Policy Act, with a planned issuance date of May 29, 2026.

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