SCH Number 2025110961

Project Info

Title

Relicensing of Balch Hydroelectric Project

Description

The Proposed Project involves the FERC relicensing the 131.52-megawatt Balch Hydroelectric Project. PG&E has applied for a new FERC license for the Project (Proposed Project), under which it proposes to: (1) continue to operate the Project; (2)replace and rehabilitate existing recreation facilities; (3) designate approximately 14 miles of existing roads and approximately 2.5 miles of existing trails as Project roads and trails; (4) decommission the defunct Black Rock Creek and Weir Creek feeder facilities; (5) modify the FERC Project boundary to more accurately define lands and waters necessary for Project operation and maintenance activities under a new FERC Project license; and (6) implement new protection, mitigation, and enhancement plans and measures.

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