SCH Number 2024101277

Project Info

Title

Yuba River Development Project and the Narrows Hydroelectric Project FERC Relicensings

Description

The YRDP is located in Yuba, Sierra and Nevada Counties, on the main stems of the Yuba River, the North Yuba River and the Middle Yuba River, and on Oregon Creek, a tributary to the Middle Yuba River. The Narrows Project is located near Englebright Dam in unincorporated Nevada County. Yuba Water has applied for relicensing of both the YRDP and the Narrows Project to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), each for a 50-year term, that would allow for the continued operations and maintenance of the existing YRDP and Narrows Project hydropower facilities. As part of the new license, the YRDP proposes to construct a new Tailwater Depression System at the New Colgate Powerhouse, install outlet pipes at the Our House and Log Cabin Diversion Dams, and replace an existing gate at the Lohman Ridge Diversion Tunnel connecting the two diversion dams. The YRDP also proposes to improve existing recreation facilities at New Bullards Bar Reservoir, plus add two new campground areas, a picnic site, and a trail. Yuba Water does not propose any changes to the existing Narrows Project works or facilities, and no new facilities are proposed. Both projects would have changes to license conditions affecting issues such as biological resources and cultural resources.

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