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Chili Bar Hydroelectric Project, FERC Project No. 2155

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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has amended Streambed Alteration Agreement Notification Number 1600-2014-0152-R2 under section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code. This amendment, issued to the Sacramento Municipal Utility District, expands the scope of the agreement to include a new project location. The updated agreement covers the Chili Bar Hydroelectric Project, identified as Federal Energy Regulatory Commission License No. 2155. This project is situated on the South Fork American River, specifically downstream of the Upper American River Project's White Rock powerhouse in Placerville, California.

General Info

CDFW amended agreement 1600-2014-0152-R2 for SMUD's Chili Bar Hydroelectric Project in Placerville.

Agency

California → Sacramento Municipal Utility District

NAICS

221111 - Hydroelectric Power GenerationView NAICS

Place of Performance

Placerville, CA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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2014-0152 Amend 2 NOD-EIR

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AgencyCalifornia → Sacramento Municipal Utility District

Contacts2 people available

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California → Sacramento Municipal Utility District

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Will KanzEnvironmental Scientist

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Chris FaubionProject Proponent

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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed an amendment to Streambed Alteration Agreement Notification Number 1600-2014-0152-R2, pursuant to section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code, issued to the project Applicant, Sacramento Municipal Utility District. The project includes amending the Streambed Alteration Agreement Notification Number 1600- 2014-0152-R2 to include a new project location. The new project location encompasses the Chili Bar Hydroelectric Project (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission License No. 2155), located on the South Fork American River downstream of the Upper American River Projects White Rock powerhouse.

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