Project Information
East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) operates hydropower facilities at Pardee and Camanche Dams under a 50-year license issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). In addition to permitting hydropower generation, the FERC license (Project No. 2916) requires adherence to operational regulations and terms related to dam safety, public safety, recreation, and environmental protection.
The current license, which took effect April 1, 1981, is set to expire on March 31, 2031. EBMUD seeks the renewal of its license to continue operating the hydropower facilities and has begun the planning for this relicensing process.
At the conclusion of the relicensing process, FERC will issue a new license with conditions that will continue to balance water supply and hydropower project operations, which include supplying water to the East Bay, flood control, and power generation, with environmental benefits, which include protection of fish and wildlife resources, recreation, and protection of tribal and cultural resources. As part of the relicensing process, EBMUD will comply with several environmental and regulatory requirements (e.g., National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and Clean Water Act section 401 Water Quality Certification).
Upcoming Early Engagement Meetings
To help inform the data gathering phase, EBMUD invites interested parties to attend any of the early engagement meetings on various topics at the dates/times listed below. All meetings will be held at:
Hutchins Street Square, Cottage Hall
125 S. Hutchins Street
Lodi, CA
Fisheries/Wildlife
Wednesday, Sept 18, 2024 - 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Extreme Hydrology/Climate Change
Wednesday, Sept 18, 2024 - 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Operations/Energy Generation
Thursday, Sept 19, 2024 - 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Recreation
Thursday, Sept 19, 2024 - 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
These meetings will include an overview of the relicensing process followed by an opportunity to share initial feedback and/or any additional information (existing reports, studies, etc.) that may supplement existing data for Project 2916 – Lower Mokelumne River.
By August 30, 2024, please RSVP to MokRelicense@ebmud.com indicating the meeting(s) that you plan to attend to give us an estimated head count.
Tentative Overall Schedule
August 2024- November 2025: Community outreach
By October 15, 2025: File Notice of Intent (NOI) and Pre-Application Document (PAD) with FERC
By March 2029: File applications for FERC license and State Water Resources Control Board for 401 Water Quality Certification
April 2031- FERC issues new Project 2916 license
Contact
Email: MokRelicense@ebmud.com
Phone: 510-287-0141