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Below are links to project-related materials, notifications, and documentation (provided as PDFs). All documents related to the Bishop Creek Project can also be found on FERC’s eLibrary. This page will be updated throughout the relicensing process as new materials become available or are updated.

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Final License Application Filed June 29, 2022

SCE has filed the Final License Application (FLA) for the relicensing of the Bishop Creek Hydroelectric Project (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [FERC] Project No. 1394). The filing includes exhibits that describe the project and environmental conditions within the project area. Pursuant to 18 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 5.16(c), this FLA presents SCE's proposal for future operations, and associated environmental measures. The FLA filing is provided on this webpage and also may be accessed on FERC's public website under docket P-1394 at https://elibrary.ferc.gov/eLibrary/docinfo?accession_number=20220502-5355opens in new window.

Relicensing Documents

 

Pre-Application Document

On May 1, 2019, Southern California Edison Company filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) its formal Notice of Intent (NOI) to file an Application for New License for the Bishop Creek Project (FERC Project No. 1394) and a Pre-Application Document (PAD). These documents were e-filed with FERC and are available through FERC’s eLibraryopens in new window or available for download below. If you have difficulty accessing or downloading files please contact Matt Woodhall at 626-302-9596 or matthew.woodhall@sce.com.

 

Study Plan Determination

  • SCE request for expedited study plan determination: On September 4, 2019, SCE filed a letter requesting a waiver of sections 5.11 and 5.12 of the FERC’s regulations to expedite the study plan process. The waiver was intended to shorten the study plan determination process by four months to provide more time for SCE and the stakeholders to collaboratively assess project effects and develop proposed license conditions during the pre-filing period. On October 3, 2019, FERC staff granted the waiver request and established a deadline of October 18, 2019, for stakeholders to file comments on the RSP. No comments on the revised study plan were filed.
  • FERC Study Plan Determination: On November 4, 2019, SCE’s Revised Study Plan was approved, with one FERC staff-recommended modification (discussed in Appendix B).

Initial Study Report

The Initial Study Report (ISR) marks the 1-year anniversary of FERC’s study plan determination as required by 18 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 5.15(c). The ISR (1) describes overall progress in implementing the approved Study Plan, (2) provides an update on the schedule for implementing the studies, and (3) describes the data collected thus far. The ISR is not intended to analyze results for purposes of determining Project effects, nor does it discuss potential protection, mitigation, and enhancement (PME) measures. The ISR and associated meeting are intended to provide an opportunity to review progress in implementing the approved study plans and provide an opportunity for stakeholders to suggest modification or additional areas of inquiry that are needed to have an informed discussion of Project effects.

Updated Study Report

Draft License Application (DLA)

Pursuant to 18 CFR § 5.18, SCE filed the DLA with FERC on January 27, 2022. The DLA discusses SCE’s proposal for continued maintenance and operation of the Project.

  • DLA Cover Letter
  • Volume 1:
    • Initial Statement, Exhibit A, B, C, D, F, G, H
    • Exhibit E
      • Note: Exhibit E includes the results of studies undertaken in support of the relicensing. Discussion in Exhibit E considers how the information and data collected during the studies addresses issues raised by agencies and other interested parties, and how the information collected informs SCE’s proposed Project operations. As appropriate, Exhibit E includes SCE’s preliminary proposals for protection, mitigation, and enhancement (PME) measures to address Project effects (ongoing and proposed) on environmental and social resources. SCE intends to continue discussing PME measures with stakeholders after the filing of the DLA and will include final measures, including any proposed management plan as part of the Final License Application (FLA).
  • Volume 2: Exhibit E Appendices
  • Volume 3: Technical Reports

Technical Working Groups Documents

Background Materials & Meeting Agendas

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Meeting Documentation

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Cultural Resources

Aquatic Resources

Terrestrial & Botanical Resources

Recreation & Land Management Resources

Reference Documents

Original License Order and Amendments

Contact Us
NameProject RoleAddressPhone
General Information----800-257-1048
Wayne Allen
SCE		Principal Manager1515 Walnut Grove Ave. Rosemead, CA 91770626-302-9741
Matthew Woodhall
SCE		Project Lead1515 Walnut Grove Ave. Rosemead, CA 91770626-302-9596
Jess Fefer
FERC		FERC D.C.--202-502-6631
Lyle Laven
SCE		Production Manager Eastern Operations (Bishop/Mono Basin)Bishop Hydro Offices Plant 4 Bishop CA 93514760-873-0724
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