[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 193 (Wednesday, October 6, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59916-59917]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E4-2505]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 803--California]


Pacific Gas and Electric; Notice of Site Visit

September 30, 2004.
    On October 27 and October 28, 2004, the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission (Commission) Staff and Pacific Gas and Electric Company, the 
applicant, will conduct an on-site visit of the DeSabla Project located 
on Butte Creek and the West Branch of the Feather River, Butte County, 
California. Under the Integrated Licensing Process (ILP), the 
Commission conducts its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 
scoping meeting within 90 days of the filing of the applicant's Notice 
of Intent and Pre-Application Document. A site visit is typically held 
in conjunction with that scoping meeting. However, scoping for this 
project is currently

[[Page 59917]]

planned for November 17-18, 2004, and access to some project facilities 
may be limited by weather conditions. For this reason, the Commission 
will host the site visit earlier in the process. The Commission 
encourages all interested parties to participate in this site visit to 
ensure a productive scoping meeting in November 2004.
    The site visit is open to the public and resource agencies. Car 
pooling is encouraged as much as possible but participants may be 
required to provide their own transportation to most sites. Roads in 
upper watershed locations are unpaved and may be in poor condition--4 
wheel drive is recommended. Portions of the tour may require hiking 
steep trails in remote locations. Weather may be cold, and possibly wet 
in October. Please plan accordingly. Tour days may be long, please 
bring food and water. A tentative schedule is provided below.
    Due to the logistics involved in traveling to some locations, there 
is the need to know the number of attendees in advance. All individuals 
planning to attend need to call or e-mail Susan O'Brien, FERC Team 
Leader, at (202) 502-8449 or [email protected], no later than 
October 21, 2004. During the August 26 relicensing process planning 
meeting, several parties indicated that attendance on a weekday may not 
be possible and that a weekend visit to specific sites may be of 
interest. Parties interested in a weekend visit to specific sites 
should also contact Susan O'Brien.
    Tentative schedule for site visit (times given are in Pacific 
daylight savings):

Wednesday, October 27, 2004--West Branch Feather River Watershed

7:45 a.m. Individuals arrive at PG&E's Camp 1 Office located on Humbug 
Road adjacent to DeSabla Forebay. This is approximately 2 miles north 
of Magalia and Magalia is approximately 3 miles north of Paradise. Camp 
1 is approximately 45 minutes from Chico or Oroville. Please arrive on 
time.
8 a.m. Leave PG&E's Camp 1 Office.
10 a.m. Arrive at Snag Lake--10 minute stay.
11 a.m. Arrive at Butte House Meadows--10 minute stay.
12:30 p.m Arrive at Philbrook Reservoir--1 hour stay, including lunch 
break.
2:30 p.m. Arrive at Hendricks Head Dam--20 minute stay.
3:45 p.m. Arrive at Toadtown Powerhouse--30 minute stay.
4:45 p.m. Arrive back at Camp 1.

Thursday, October 28, 2004--Butte Creek Watershed

7:45 a.m. Individuals arrive at PG&E's Camp 1 Office. See previous day 
for directions.
8 a.m. Leave PG&E's Camp 1 Office.
9:30 a.m. Arrive at Butte Head Dam--30 minute stay (this location is 
remote with very poor, narrow roads, limited parking and will require a 
short but very steep hike).
11:30 a.m. Arrive at DeSabla Forebay/Camp 1--1 hour stay, including 
lunch break.
12:30 p.m. Leave Camp 1 for DeSabla Powerhouse and LCDD--Private 
vehicle are not recommended on this portion of the tour.
2:30 p.m. Arrive back at Camp 1 and leave for Centerville Powerhouse.
4 p.m. Arrive at Centerville Powerhouse--45 minute stay.
4:45 p.m. Tour ends at Centerville Powerhouse.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E4-2505 Filed 10-5-04; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P