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Middle Fork Project Relicensing Process

Middle Fork Project Relicensing Process. April 25, 2006. http://relicensing.pcwa.net. Relicensing Process. Environmental Review Process Under FERC Jurisdiction Requires Specific Consultation Activities Evaluates Effects of On-Going Operations and Maintenance of the Project

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Middle Fork Project Relicensing Process

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  1. Middle Fork Project Relicensing Process April 25, 2006 http://relicensing.pcwa.net

  2. Relicensing Process • 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

  3. Relicensing Process - History Integrated Licensing Process (ILP) Alternative Licensing Process (ALP) Hybrid/Enhanced Traditional Process Traditional Licensing Process (TLP)

  4. Relicensing Related Processes Proposed PM&EMeasures USFS 4(e) Conditions LicenseApplication USFWS Biological Opinion SWRCB 401 Certification New License Conditions FERC Section 106 Agreement Document USFWS/ CDFG 10(j) FERC EA/EIS

  5. Integrated Licensing Process (ILP) • Developed to Streamline the Licensing Process by Providing a Predictable, Efficient and Timely Process • Default Process as of July 23, 2005

  6. Integrated Licensing Process (ILP) Process Efficiencies Achieved by: • 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

  7. Integrated Licensing ProcessPre-Filing Activities Key Activities: • Filing of Notice of Intent (NOI) and Pre-Application Document (PAD) • Development of Study Plans • Implementation of Study Plans • Development of Preliminary Licensing Proposal (PLP) • Submittal of Final Application

  8. Integrated Licensing ProcessPost-Filing Activities Key Activities: • Notice of FERC Ready for Environmental Analysis (REA) • Submittal of Recommendations and Preliminary Terms and Conditions • Distribution of FERC Draft NEPA Document • Submittal of Modified Term and Conditions • Distribution of FERC Final NEPA Document • Issuance of New License Order

  9. Integrated Licensing ProcessPre-Filing Activities Early Steps • Pre-Application Document (PAD) Development • Study Plan Development • FERC Scoping

  10. Integrated Licensing Process Content of PAD • Project Description • River Basin Description • Description of Existing Environment and any Known Resource Impacts • Preliminary List of Issues and Proposed Studies • List of Relevant Comprehensive Plans • Process Plan and Schedule • Summary of Contacts

  11. Integrated Licensing Process Purpose of PAD • 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

  12. Integrated Licensing ProcessEarly Stakeholder Consultation

  13. Integrated Licensing Process Study Plan Development • Critical Element of ILP • Important to Ensure Timely and Informed Decisions • Challenging and Time Consuming • FERC-Defined Study Criteria • Based on Information Provided in the PAD and During Scoping

  14. 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 OEP Director Issues Study Plan Determination Formal Dispute Process

  15. Integrated Licensing Process PCWA’s Proposed Approach • Early Collaboration on Study Plan Development • Approved Study Plan in PAD (Sept 2007) • Early Implementation of Approved Studies • Field Studies Initiated (2007) • Majority of Studies Completed (2007-2008)

  16. Integrated Licensing Process PCWA’s Proposed Approach • Early Collaboration on Select License Conditions • Initiate Once Sufficient Information is Available • Tentative Agreement

  17. Integrated Licensing Process PCWA’s Proposed Approach • 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)

  18. Integrated Licensing Process PCWA’s Proposed Approach

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