Placer County Water Agency Middle Fork American River Project Placer County Water Agency Middle Fork American River Project Plenary Meeting January 6,

Placer County Water Agency Middle Fork American River Project Placer County Water Agency Middle Fork American River Project Plenary Meeting January 6, 2009 Handout #4

1 Relicensing Overview

2 Ascent to a New License NOI/PAD Submittal FERC Scoping Study Plan Determination License Condition Collaboration Study Implementation FERC NEPA Analysis 401 Water Quality Certification New License Order KTT22 AT SQUAW VALLEY SKI RESORT Middle Fork American River Project Relicensing Process License Application Submittal

3 Middle Fork American River Project Progress to Date (2005-2008) Completed Early Information Gathering Reached Consensus on Relicensing Process Identified Initial Stakeholder Interests Presented Information on Resources, Project Description, and Potential Project Betterments Collaboratively Developed Technical Study Plans

4 Middle Fork American River Project Progress to Date (2005-2008) Initiated Work on Project Operations Model Filed NOI and PAD Implemented Technical Studies Completed Study Plan Determination Distributed Technical Study Reports

5 Distribute Technical Study Reports File FERC Progress Reports Revise Communication Protocols Describe Resource Status Identify and Evaluate Preliminary PM&E Measures Develop settlement agreements Submit License Application/Preliminary Licensing Proposal Upcoming Milestones (2009-2011)

6 Relicensing Process Schedule 2009 - 2011

7 Technical Study Plan Implementation Update

8 Technical Study Plan Implementation

9 Technical Study Plans Aquatic Resources AQ 1Instream Flow AQ 2Fish Population AQ 3Macroinvertebrate & Aquatic Mollusk AQ 4Water Temperature Modeling AQ 5Bioenergetics AQ 6Fish Passage AQ 7Entrainment AQ 8Reservoir Fish Habitat AQ 9Geomorphology AQ 10Riparian Resources AQ 11Water Quality AQ 12Special-Status Amphibian & Aquatic Reptiles Cultural Resources CUL 1Cultural Resources Land Management LAND 1Transportation System LAND 2Fire Prevention & Response LAND 3Emergency Action & Public Safety LAND 4FERC Boundary & Authorization Recreation Resources REC 1Recreation Use & Facilities Assessment REC 2Recreation Visitor Surveys REC 3Reservoir Recreation Opportunities REC 4Stream-Based Recreation Opportunities REC 5Visual Quality Assessment Terrestrial Resources TERR 1Vegetation Communities & Wildlife Habitat TERR 2Special-Status Plants TERR 3Noxious Weeds TERR 4Special-Status Wildlife TERR 5Bald Eagle TERR 6Special-Status Bats

10 Distribution of Draft Technical Study Reports

11 On-going Technical Studies Majority of Technical Studies will be Completed by Q3 2009 Studies Requiring Additional Field Work   AQ 7 – Direct entrainment measurements   AQ 9 – Duncan Creek and French Meadows sediment surveys   AQ 12 – CRLF surveys   LAND 1 – Non-Project general access road surveys Potential Contingency Studies   AQ 2 – 2009 fish population surveys   AQ 9 – Sediment transport empirical studies   REC 4– Whitewater boating studies (bypass reaches)

12 2009 Study Implementation Progress Report and Meeting

13 Approach for Developing New License Conditions

14 Retain the FERC License Retain the FERC License Acquire a New License by February 28, 2013 Acquire a New License by February 28, 2013 Engage Stakeholders in an Open and Transparent Forum Engage Stakeholders in an Open and Transparent Forum Maintain an Efficient Process (neutral facilitator, provide first drafts) Maintain an Efficient Process (neutral facilitator, provide first drafts) Complete the Study Phase and Analytical Tool Development Early in the Process Complete the Study Phase and Analytical Tool Development Early in the Process PCWA Relicensing Objectives

15 Development of New License Conditions FERC Guidance Consideration of Developmental & Environmental Values Consideration of Developmental & Environmental Values Environmental RecreationWater Supply Power Generation Cultural Values

16 Development of New License Conditions Equal Consideration - Balancing Consistent with FERC Requirements Consistent with FERC Requirements Considers Agency, Stakeholder, and PCWA Interests Considers Agency, Stakeholder, and PCWA Interests Focused on Project-Related Resource Issues Focused on Project-Related Resource Issues Requires Coordination between Resource Disciplines Requires Coordination between Resource Disciplines Iterative Process Iterative Process

17 New License Conditions Specified in License Articles Specified in License Articles Several Types: Several Types:  Focused on administrative issues  Annual charges  Exhibit drawings  Commission approval, reporting, and filing of amendments  Use and occupancy of Project lands  Focused on PM&E measures or plans

18 New License Conditions PM&E Measures or Plans (Examples) License Conditions Historic Properties Management Plan Vegetation & Integrated Management Plan Recreation Plan Instream Flow Releases Water Quality Measures Special-Status Wildlife Protection Measures

19 Development & Implementation of License Conditions 200920122011 Implement License Articles including Management & Monitoring Plans New License Order Implement License Articles Develop Management & Monitoring Plans Stakeholder Collaboration Fully Develop License Conditions including Management & Monitoring Plans New License Order PCWA/FERC Recommended Approach ILP Standard Approach 2010 Stakeholder Collaboration Partially Develop New License Conditions Stakeholder Collaboration Develop Management & Monitoring Plans License Application FERC Processing of Application License Application Implement Management & Monitoring Plans 2014 + 2013

20 Initial Identification of Potential License Conditions Technical Study Plans Potential Resource Issues Project Nexus Potential New License Conditions

21 Initial Identification of Potential License Conditions Potential Resource Issue: Protection of special-status plant populations. Project Nexus: Project operations and maintenance activities and potential Project betterments could result in removal or disturbance of special-status plant populations, including terrestrial, aquatic, and riparian plant species, and fungi and mosses. Potential License Condition: Vegetation & Integrated Pest Management Plan. Channel Riparian Maintenance Flows (CRMF). TERR 2 – Special-Status Plants Technical Study Plan

22 Initial Identification of Potential License Conditions Potential Resource Issue: Aquatic & riparian resources. Project Nexus: Project operations and potential Project betterments modify or could potentially modify the flow regime in the bypass reaches below the reservoirs/diversions and in the peaking reach downstream of Oxbow Powerhouse. The modified flow regime in the bypass and peaking reaches may affect the amount and distribution (temporal and spatial) of aquatic and riparian habitat. Potential License Condition: Instream flow releases. Facility modifications. AQ 1- Instream Flow Technical Study Plan

23 Development of New License Conditions – Process Technical Study Plans Potential Resource Issues Technical Study Reports Describe Resource Status Develop & Apply Analytical Tools Identify Potential PM&E Measures Describe Resulting Effects Across Resource Issues Refine Potential PM&E Measures Reach Tentative Agreement on New License Condition Balance Across Resource Issues Refine Resource Issues

24 Technical Study Plans Potential Resource Issues Technical Study Reports Describe Resource Status Develop & Apply Analytical Tools Identify Potential PM&E Measures Describe Resulting Effects Across Resource Issues Refine Potential PM&E Measures Reach Tentative Agreement on New License Condition Balance Across Resource Issues Refine Resource Issues Briefing Document Draft Measures & Plans Draft Final Measures & Plans Development of New License Conditions – Tools

25 Overall Approach for Developing New License Conditions Identify, Organize, and Schedule Discussion Topics Based on Potential New License Conditions Identify, Organize, and Schedule Discussion Topics Based on Potential New License Conditions Prioritize Discussions to Address Issues under FERC Jurisdiction, Followed by Other Issues Prioritize Discussions to Address Issues under FERC Jurisdiction, Followed by Other Issues Considers agreements “tentative” until all issues have been discussed Considers agreements “tentative” until all issues have been discussed File a License Application that Includes Stakeholder- approved License Articles File a License Application that Includes Stakeholder- approved License Articles

26 Collaboration Topic Schedule

27 Development of New License Conditions Examples Vegetation and Integrated Pest Management Plan Vegetation and Integrated Pest Management Plan Instream Flow Releases Instream Flow Releases

28 Technical Study Plans Potential Resource Issues Technical Study Reports Describe Resource Status Develop & Apply analytical Tools Identify Potential PM&E Measures Describe Resulting Effects Across Resource Issues Refine Potential PM&E Measures Reach Tentative Agreement on New License Condition Balance Across Resource Issues Refine Resource Issues Vegetation and Integrated Pest Management Plan – Process

29 Vegetation & Integrated Pest Management Plan Vegetation and Integrated Pest Management Plan Potential Resource Issues

30 Vegetation and Integrated Pest Management Plan Describe Resource Status/ Apply Analytical Tools Special-status Plants Distribution of Special-status Plant Populations Noxious Weeds Extent and Location of Noxious Weeds Special- status Wildlife Presence of Special-status Wildlife and their Habitat Vegetation Communities Location of Vegetation Communities Project O & M Recreation Location of Project Facilities Location of Recreation Facilities Data Output Geographic Information System Analytical Tools Resource Issues

31 Technical Study Plans Potential Resource Issues Technical Study Reports Describe Resource Status Develop & Apply Analytical Tools Identify Potential PM&E Measures Describe Resulting Effects Across Resource Issues Refine Potential PM&E Measures Reach Tentative Agreement on New License Condition Balance Across Resource Issues Refine Resource Issues Vegetation and Integrated Pest Management Plan – Process

32 Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Herbicide and Rodenticide Use Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Herbicide and Rodenticide Use Buffer Areas Around Special-status Plants Buffer Areas Around Special-status Plants Buffer Areas or Limited Operating Period (LOP) for Active Nests and Dens Buffer Areas or Limited Operating Period (LOP) for Active Nests and Dens Measures to Prevent the Spread or Introduction of Noxious Weeds Measures to Prevent the Spread or Introduction of Noxious Weeds Vegetation and Integrated Pest Management Plan Identify Potential PM&E Measures

33 Methods for Revegetation and Erosion Control for Disturbed Areas Methods for Revegetation and Erosion Control for Disturbed Areas Education Programs on Special-status Resources Education Programs on Special-status Resources Resource Monitoring and Reporting Resource Monitoring and Reporting Vegetation and Integrated Pest Management Plan Identify Potential PM&E Measures

35 Potential PM&E Measures Data Output/Effects Analysis Overall and Site-Specific Vegetation and Integrated Pest Management Plan Describe Resulting Effects Across Resource Issues BMPs Revegetation & Erosion Control Buffer Areas Resource Monitoring & Reporting Education Program Limited Operating Periods Control and Treatment Recreation Opportunities & Access Effectiveness of O & M Protection of Special-status Plants Protection of Special-status Wildlife & Habitat Spread or Introduction of Noxious Weeds Proposed Vegetation & Integrated Pest Management Plan Analytical Tool – GIS Maintain Vegetation Communities

37 Instream Flow Releases

38 Instream Flow Releases - Process Technical Study Plans Potential Resource Issues Technical Study Reports Describe Resource Status Develop & Apply analytical Tools Identify Potential PM&E Measures Describe Resulting Effects Across Resource Issues Refine Potential PM&E Measures Reach Tentative Agreement on New License Condition Balance Across Resource Issues Refine Resource Issues Multiple Potential Resource Issues

39 Instream Flow Releases Potential Resource Issues Instream Flow Releases Amphibian Habitat

40 Instream Flow Releases Describe Resource Status Instream Flow Releases Amphibian Habitat Fish Macroinvertebrates

41 Fish Population Data Distribution Maps Abundance Data Fish Growth & Condition Age Structure Species & Lifestage Periodicity Fish Habitat Information Habitat Suitability Criteria WUA vs Flow Habitat Time Series Effective Habitat Food Resources (Macroinvertebrates) Wetted Perimeter Fish Barriers Water Temperature Fish Habitat Instream Flow Releases Describe Resource Status

42 Fish Population Data Distribution Maps Abundance Data Fish Growth & Condition Age Structure Species & Lifestage Periodicity Fish Habitat Information Habitat Suitability Criteria WUA vs Flow Habitat Time Series Effective Habitat Food Resources (Macroinvertebrates) Wetted Perimeter Fish Barriers Water Temperature Fish Habitat Instream Flow Releases Resource Status/Analytical Tools

43 Data Output Analytical Tools RBT Fish Growth vs Time Hydrology (Impaired/Unimpaired) Daily & Hourly Time Series Effective Spawning Habitat Time Series Fish Habitat Time Series Wetted Perimeter Bioenergetic Model Water Temperature Model Temperature Time Series WUA vs Flow Hydraulics Model Instream Flow Releases Develop and Apply Analytical Tools

44 Technical Study Plans Potential Resource Issues Technical Study Reports Describe Resource Status Develop & Apply Analytical Tools Identify Potential PM&E Measures Describe Resulting Effects Across Resource Issues Refine Potential PM&E Measures Reach Tentative Agreement on New License Condition Balance Across Resource Issues Refine Resource Issues Instream Flow Releases - Process

45 Minimum Instream Flow Regime Minimum Instream Flow Regime Recreation Flows (Commercial and Non-Commercial Boating, Fishing, Trail Crossings) Recreation Flows (Commercial and Non-Commercial Boating, Fishing, Trail Crossings) Channel and Riparian Maintenance Flows Channel and Riparian Maintenance Flows Ramping Rates Ramping Rates Flow Monitoring and Reporting Flow Monitoring and Reporting Instream Flow Releases Identify Potential PM&E Measures

47 Data Output/Effects Analysis Resource Issue Analytical Tools Fish Habitat FYLF Habitat Stream Recreation Water Temperature Reservoir Recreation Channel Maintenance Riparian Vegetation Habitat Time Series Habitat Time Series Opportunity Days Temperature Time Series Sediment Transport Days Inundation Frequency Opportunity Days Generation Output Water Supply Output Hydrology Summaries Daily & Hourly Time Series Hydrology Project Operations Model Instream Flow Releases Describe Resulting Effects Across Resource Issues Proposed Instream Flow Measure

49 Technical Study Plans Potential Resource Issues Technical Study Reports Describe Resource Status Develop & Apply Analytical Tools Identify Potential PM&E Measures Describe Resulting Effects Across Resource Issues Refine Potential PM&E Measures Reach Tentative Agreement on New License Condition Balance Across Resource Issues Refine Resource Issues Goal is to Provide: Transparency Clarity Through Joint Fact Finding Instream Flow Releases - Process

51 Establish Collaborative Process Subgroup

52 Collaborative Process Subgroup Identify Members Responsibilities   Revise Communication and Participation Protocols

53 Elements to Consider in Revising Communications Protocol New Ground Rules for Settlement Phase   Confidentiality   Decision Making Process/Consensus   Clarify Representation   Lead Negotiator   Support Team   Single Text Approach   Dispute Resolution

54 Collaborative Process Subgroup Proposed Schedule Proposed Schedule  PCWA distributes revised protocols - February 2009  Subgroup meeting - March 16, 2009  Subgroup meeting - April 20, 2009

55 Establish 2009 Meeting Schedule

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