(FERC Project No. 298) FERC Relicensing Process Overview June 9, 2015 Power Presentation Production Title
Relicensing Process Environmental Review Process Under FERC Jurisdiction Requires Specific Consultation Activities Evaluates Effects of On-going Operations and Maintenance of the Project Establishes New License Term and Conditions 1
Relicensing Process - History Integrated Licensing Process (ILP) Alternative Licensing Process (ALP) Hybrid/Enhanced Traditional Process Traditional Licensing Process (TLP) 2
Integrated Licensing Process (ILP) Developed to Streamline the Licensing Process by Providing a Predictable, Efficient, and Timely Process Process Selected by SCE for Relicensing of the Project 3
Key Characteristics of ILP Early Issue Identification and Resolution of Studies Needed Integration of State and Federal Agency and Tribal Permitting Process Needs, Including: FERC s scoping pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) License applicant s pre-filing consultation State, Federal, and Tribal permitting processes State Water Board 401 Certification USFWS ESA Consultation Established Timeframes to Complete Process Steps 4
Relicensing Process Steps New License Order License Condition Collaboration License Application Submittal FERC NEPA Analysis 401 Water Quality Certification Recommendations, Terms and Conditions Study Implementation Study Plan Determination FERC Scoping NOI/PAD Submittal KTT22 AT SQUAW VALLEY SKI RESORT 5
Relicensing Process Steps New License Order License Condition Collaboration License Application Submittal FERC NEPA Analysis 401 Water Quality Certification Recommendations, Terms and Conditions Study Implementation Study Plan Determination FERC Scoping NOI/PAD Submittal KTT22 AT SQUAW VALLEY SKI RESORT 6
Early Relicensing Activities Notice of Intent (NOI): A NOI is an Unequivocal Statement of the Potential Applicant's Intention to File an Application for a New License 7
Early Relicensing Activities Pre-Application Document (PAD) Content: Relicensing Process Plan and Schedule Project Description Stakeholder Interest Statements Description of Existing Environment and any Known Resource Impacts Relevant Comprehensive Plans Preliminary List of Issues and Proposed Studies Consultation Documentation 8
Development of Key Elements of PAD 9
FERC Scoping Pre-Application Document FERC Scoping Scoping Document 1 Scoping Meeting/Site Visit Feb and Mar 2017 120 Days Dec 2016 Stakeholder Comments Due: PAD Scoping Document 1 Study Request Apr 2017 10
Study Plan Development Critical Element of ILP Important to Ensure Timely and Informed Decisions Challenging and Time Consuming FERC-defined Study Criteria Based on Information Provided in the PAD and During Scoping 11
Stakeholder Study Requests Must Include: Goals and Objectives of Study Proposal Relevant Resource Management Goals Relevant Public Interest Considerations Existing Information Concerning the Proposal Need for Additional Information 12
Stakeholder Study Requests (continued) Must Include: Nexus with Project Proposed Methodology and Explanation that Methods are Consistent with Generally Accepted Practices How Study Results will Inform Development of New License Conditions Level of Effort and Cost 13
FERC Study Plan Development Process Applicant Includes List of Proposed Studies in PAD Participants File Study Request in Response to FERC s Scoping Notice Applicant Files Proposed Study Plan Parties Meet to Resolve any Study Disputes Applicant Files Revised Study Plan Formal Dispute Process OEP Director Issues Study Plan Determination Process takes more than a year 14
FERC Study Plan Development Process Study Plan Development (Jan 2017-Apr 2018) Study Implementation (May 2018-Dec 2019) Develop New License Conditions (Mar 2019-Jun 2020) Draft and Final Applications License Order 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 15
SCE s Proposed Study Plan Development Process Early Collaboration on Study Plan Development Approved Study Plan in PAD (Dec 2016) Early Implementation of Approved Studies Field studies initiated (2017) Studies completed (2017-2018) 16
SCE FERC SM SCE s Proposed Approach Study Plan Development (Jan 2017-Apr 2018) Study Implementation (May 2018-Dec 2019) Develop New License Conditions (Mar 2019-Jun 2020) Draft and Final Applications License Order 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Study Plan Development (Jan-Oct 2016) Study Implementation (May 2017-Dec 2018) Develop New License Conditions (Mar 2018-Jun 2019) Draft and Final Applications License Order 17
Development of Key Elements of PAD 18