On March 12, 2009, PG&E filed its application to surrender the
license for operation of the project and to decommission and remove
or modify several project features, including: (1) remove diversion
dams and allow for free passage of fish and sediments; (2) leave in
place some diversion dam abutments and foundations to protect
stream banks and provide grade control; (3) leave in place and
secure powerhouse structures for future reuse; (4) remove electric
generators, turbines, and other equipment; (5) grade and fill
forebays; and (6) in consultation with affected landowners, leave
in place, breach, or fill canal segments and remove metal and wood
flume structures. Additionally, PG&E proposes to retire access
roads to the project where possible. Under PG&E's proposal, the
removal of project facilities would take three years, followed by
two years of maintenance and monitoring of the site restoration
work.
In the draft EIS, Commission staff recommended the proposed
action, with additional staff recommendations. The deadline to
comment on the draft EIS is
August 9, 2010.
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