The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received an application from Southern California Edison Company for a new major license for the Rush Creek Hydroelectric Project located in Mono County, California. The existing facilities include several dams, a powerhouse, and related infrastructure, but SCE plans to decommission operations at two dams and retrofit another while continuing operations at the powerhouse. The application process will follow a set procedural schedule, and the project is currently not ready for environmental analysis. Interested parties can view the documents on FERC's website and participate in the process through the Office of Public Participation.
Simple Explanation
Southern California Edison Company wants to change how some of its water power plants work in California. They plan to stop using two dams, fix another one, but keep their power station running. The government is looking at this plan to make sure it’s okay for the environment and other things.