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This document outlines the final license application for the Placer County Water Agency Middle Fork American River Project, as well as the proposed negotiation process for resolving outstanding issues. It includes comments received during the draft license application comment period and distribution details for the final application.
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Placer County Water AgencyMiddle Fork American River ProjectPlenary Meeting February 8, 2010
Draft License Application DLA comment period ended December 27, 2010 • Received 17 comment letters • FERC – 2 • Resource Agencies – 5 • NGOs – 5 • Members of the Public – 5
Final License Application • To be filed with FERC no later than February 28, 2011 • Includes response to comments table and modifications to Draft License Application • All participants will receive electronic version consistent with CEII, Confidential, and Privileged requirements
Final License Application Distribution • Relicensing participants that received paper copies of the DLA will be issued revised copies:
FERC Relicensing Timeline(Following Submittal of the Final License Application) Does not assume continued negotiation
Proposed Negotiation Process Submit a request to FERC for additional time and a delay of issuance of the Notice of Ready for Environmental Analysis to complete negotiations on Proposed PM&E Measures Continue collaboration with the stakeholders post-filing of the FLA (March through June 2011) Develop Supplemental Information including rationale supporting consensus of PCWA and Relicensing Participants on resolved issues (if applicable) Submit Supplemental Information to FERC onNovember 1, 2011
Proposed Negotiation Major Topic Areas • Flow and Reservoir Monitoring Plan • Instream Flow and Reservoir Minimum Pool Measure • Recreation Plan • Vegetation and Integrated Pest Management Plan • Others?
Relicensing Participant Letter to FERC (handout) • Discuss and edit letter to FERC