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Applications for New Licenses FERC Project No.s 67, 120, 2175 and Amended PDEA

Applications for New License for Big Creek Nos. 1 and 2 (FERC Project No. 2715), Big Creek Nos. 2A, 8, and Eastwood (FERC Project No. 67), Big Creek No. 3 (FERC Project No. 120), and Settlement Agreement for the Big Creek Alternative Licensing Process - Cover Letter

BC ALP Applications and APDEA Contents - Electronic Version

BC ALP Applications and APDEA Contents - Paper Version

Big Creek Nos. 1 and 2 (FERC Project No. 2715)
Volume 1 - Initial Statement, Exhibits A, B, C, D, H

Big Creek Nos. 2A, 8, and Eastwood (FERC Project No. 67)
Volume 1 - Initial Statement, Exhibits A, B, C, D, H

Big Creek No. 3 (FERC Project No. 120)
Volume 1 - Initial Statement, Exhibits A, B, C, D, H

Amended Preliminary Draft Environmental Assessment (APDEA) - Sections 1-13 and Attachments
Introduction
1.0 Application(s)
2.0 Purpose of Action and Need for Power
3.0 Proposed Action Alternatives
4.0 Consultation
5.0 Environmental Analysis of Proposed Action
       5.1 General Description of the Big Creek Basin
       5.2 Environmental Setting and Expected Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Action
               5.2.1 Water Use
               5.2.2 Water Quality
               5.2.3 Geomorphology
               5.2.4 Aquatic Resources
               5.2.5 Terrestrial Resources
               5.2.6 Riparian Resources
               5.2.7 Aesthetic Resources
               5.2.8 Cultural Resources
               5.2.9 Recreation Resources
               5.2.10 Land Management and Socioeconomics
       5.3 Cumulative Impacts Analysis
6.0 Environmental Analysis of Other Alternatives
7.0 Development Analysis
8.0 Comprehensive Development and Preferred Alternative
9.0 Recommendations of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
10.0 Consistency with Comprehensive Plans
11.0 Finding of No Significant Impact
12.0 Literature Cited
13.0 List of Preparers
Attachment A: CDFG Alternative
Attachment B: HydroBasin Technical Manual
Attachment C: Limiting Factors
Attachment D: WUA Tables
Attachment E: Stranding Report
Attachment F: Temperature Figures
Attachment G: Temperature Tables
Attachment H: Life History and Habitat Requirements of Fish Species in the Project Area
Attachment I: Trout Temperature Requirements (Literature Review)
Attachment J: Regional Fish Densities Memo
Attachment K: Habitat Time Series Analysis

SD-A Initial Information Package

SD-B Final Technical Study Plan Package

SD-C 2002 Final Technical Study Report Package
Introduction
COMBINED AQUATICS
CAWG-1: Characterize Stream and Reservoir Habitats
CAWG-2: Geomorphology
CAWG-3: Flow-Related Physical Habitat in Bypass Reaches
CAWG-4: Chemical Water Quality
CAWG-7: Characterize Fish Populations
CAWG-8: Amphibians and Reptiles
CAWG-11: Riparian

LAND MANAGEMENT
LAND-6: Traffic/Circulation Study
LAND-9: Visual Quality Assessment
LAND-11: Volcanic and Seismic Assessment

RECREATIONAL RESOURCES
REC-3: Whitewater Recreation Assessment Study
REC-8: Angling Opportunities and Experience Assessment
REC-9: Recreation Resources and Facility Inventory Assessment
REC-10/17: Recreation Opportunities and Needs Assessment (Developed)
                    Dispersed Recreation Opportunities and Needs Assessment
REC-11: Compliance with ADA Assessment
REC-12: Hunting
REC-21: Winter Recreation

TERRESTRIAL RESOURCES
TERR-1: Vegetation Communities
TERR-2: Invasive/Exotic Plant Species
TERR-3: Special-Status Plant Populations
TERR-4: Native American Plants
TERR-5: Common and Special-Status Wildlife Species
TERR-6: Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle
TERR-7: Migratory Waterfowl
TERR-8: Raptors
TERR-9: Bald Eagle and Osprey
TERR-10: Great Gray Owl
TERR-11: Riparian-Nesting Songbirds
TERR-12: Special-Status Bat Species
TERR-13: Mesocarnivores
TERR-14: Mule Deer
TERR-15: Other Game

SD-D 2003 Final Technical Study Report Package
Introduction
COMBINED AQUATICS
CAWG-1: Characterize Stream and Reservoir Habitats
CAWG-2: Geomorphology
CAWG-3: Flow-Related Habitat - Lower Basin Wetted Perimeter
CAWG-3: Instream Flow Studies - PHABSIM
CAWG-4: Chemical Water Quality
CAWG-5: Water Temperature Monitoring
CAWG-6: Hydrology
CAWG-8: Amphibians and Reptiles
CAWG-10: Macroinvertebrates
CAWG-11: Reparian
CAWG-13: Anadromous Fish
CAWG-14: Fish Passage

LAND MANAGEMENT
LAND-1: SCE Land Management Plan Assessment
LAND-7: Special Use Authorization Assessment
LAND-8: Facility Use Assessment
LAND-9: Visual Quality Assessment
LAND-10: Air Quality Assessment
LAND-11: Volcanic and Seismic Assessment

RECREATIONAL RESOURCES
REC-1: Flow Information Feasibility Study
REC-3: Whitewater Recreation Assesssment Study
REC-3: Whitewater Recreation Assessment Study - Boating Opportunities Analysis
REC-5: Reconnaissance Stream Corridor Recreation Assessment
REC-6: Fisheries Habitat Evaluation
REC-7: Fish Hatchery and Stocking Evaluation
REC-8: Angling Opportunities and Experience Assessment
REC-10/17: Recreation Opportunities and Needs Assessment (Developed)
                   Dispersed Recreation Opportunities and Needs Assessment
REC-11: Compliance with ADA Assessment
REC-12: Hunting
REC-13: Reservoir Access/Facility Assessment
REC-14: Concessionaire Contracts Evaluation
REC-15: Reservoir Recreation Water Surface Elevation Study
REC-16: Emergency Services Evaluation
REC-18: Use by Disadvantaged, Handicapped, and Minority Persons Assessment Study
REC-19: Information and Interpretive Opportunities and Needs Assessment Study
REC-20: Trails (Spring, Summer and Fall, Non-Snow Season)
REC-21: Winter Recreation
REC-22: Wilderness Areas

TERRESTRIAL RESOURCES
TERR-1: Vegetation Communities
TERR-2: Invasive/Exotic Plant Species
TERR-3: Special-Status Plant Populations
TERR-5: Common and Special-Status Wildlife Species
TERR-6: Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle
TERR-8: Raptors
TERR-9: Bald Eagle and Osprey
TERR-10: Great Gray Owl
TERR-12: Special-Status Bat Species
TERR-14: Mule Deer

SD-E 2004 Final Technical Study Reports

COMBINED AQUATICS
CAWG-5: Water Temperature Modeling
CAWG-9: Entrainment

LAND MANAGEMENT
LAND-4: Fire Prevention and Protection Adequacy Evaluation

RECREATIONAL RESOURCES
REC-2: Manage Spill Event Feasibility Study
REC-4: Whitewater Play-Site Feasibility Study

TERRESTRIAL RESOURCES
TERR-2: Invasive/Exotic Plant Species
TERR-3: Special Status Plant Populations
TERR-5: Common and Special-Status Wildlife Species
TERR-6: Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle
TERR-12: Special-Status Bat Species

2005 Supplemental Reports
Jackass Meadow Innundation Study
Mono Creek Sediment Transport and Floodplain Connectivity Study
North Fork Stevenson Creek Gravel Mobility Study

2007 Supplemental Reports
Jackass Meadow Innundation Study
Mono Creek Sediment Studies
Recreation Use Report
LAND-2: Multiple Use Opportunity Assessment
LAND-5: Storage Capacity and Generation Assessment

SD-F Final Biological Assessment/Biological Evaluation (BA/BE)

SD-G Management and Monitoring Plans/License Articles
Management Monitoring Plans
AQUATIC RESOURCES
Fish Monitoring Plan
Flow Monitoring and Reservoir Water Level Measurement Plan
Channel and Riparian Maintenance (CRM) Flows for the South Fork San Joaquin River below Florence Reservoir
Mono Creek Channel Riparian Maintenance Flow Plan
Temperature Monitoring and Management Plan

TERRESTRIAL RESOURCES
Bald-Eagle Management Plan
Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle Management Plan
Vegetation and Integrated Pest Management Plan

RIPARIAN RESOURCES
Riparian Monitoring Plan

RECREATION RESOURCES
Recreation Management Plan

LAND MANAGEMENT/AESTHETICS
Transportation System Management Plan
Visual Resources Plan
Small Diversions Decommissioning Plan

LICENSE ARTICLES

GEOMORPHOLOGY
Large Wood Debris Management

TERRESTRIAL RESOURCES
Bear/Human Interaction
Mule Deer
Special-Status Bat Species
Special-Status Species

SD-H SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

Settlement Agreement

Appendix A: Big Creek Hydroelectric Projects Settlement Agreement Proposed New License Conditions
Appendix B: Non-FERC Settlement Agreement
Appendix C: List of Authorized Representatives of the Parties
Appendix D: Mono Creek Channel Riparian Maintenance Flow Plan
Appendix E: Camp 61 Creek Channel Riparian Maintenance Flow Plan
Appendix F: Channel and Riparian Maintenance (CRM) Flows for the South Fork San Joaquin River below Florence Reservoir
Appendix G: Small Diversions Decommissioning Plan
Appendix H: Temperature Monitoring and Management Plan
Appendix I: Fish Monitoring Plan
Appendix J: Sediment Management Prescriptions
Appendix K: Riparian Monitoring Plan
Appendix L: Flow Monitoring and Reservoir Water Level Measurement Plan
Appendix M: Visual Resources Plan
Appendix N: Transportation System Management Plan
Appendix O: Recreation Management Plan
Appendix P: Bald Eagle Management Plan
Appendix Q: Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle Management Plan
Appendix R: Vegetation and Integrated Pest Management Plan

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