The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reviewed Pacific Gas and Electric Company's request to amend the license for the Battle Creek Hydroelectric Project, which is part of the Battle Creek Salmon and Steelhead Restoration Project. As part of the planned Phase 2, several old dams would be removed, although a previously proposed connector tunnel will not be included. FERC's environmental assessment concluded these changes would not have a significant negative impact on the environment. The assessment and related documents are available on the FERC website, and public comments can be submitted electronically or by mail until May 5, 2025.
Simple Explanation
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission checked if removing some old dams from a river, as planned by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, would harm the environment. They found it wouldn't cause much trouble, and people can say what they think about it until May 5, 2025.