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Environmental Assessment Notice for Balch Hydroelectric Project

This notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announces the availability of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Balch Hydroelectric Project. - Government buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Project operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company - Project details: - Balch Hydroelectric Project No. 175 - 131.52-megawatt hydroelectric facility - Located on the North Fork Kings River, Fresno County, California - Occupies federal land in Sierra and Sequoia National Forests (managed by U.S. Forest Service) - Environmental Assessment findings: - Licensing the project with environmental protective measures would not significantly affect the quality of the human environment - No procurement activity: - No products, services, OEMs, or purchase quantities requested - Public review: - EA is available for public comment

Description

This notice announces the availability of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Balch Hydroelectric Project No. 175 conducted by Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The EA evaluates the potential environmental impacts of the project located on the North Fork Kings River in Fresno County, California. The project occupies federal land in the Sierra and Sequoia National Forests and has a capacity of 131.52 megawatts. The assessment concludes that licensing the project with environmental protective measures would not significantly affect the quality of the human environment. The EA is available for public review and comment by August 31, 2026.

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