Kern River No. 3 Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2290)

Last Updated November 2024

Final License Application Filed November 22, 2024

On November 22, 2024, in accordance with Section 15(c)(1) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) and sections 5.17(a) and 5.18 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) Integrated Licensing Process regulations, SCE filed an Application for License for Major Project – Existing Dam (License Application or FLA) for the Kern River No. 3 Hydroelectric Project (Project), FERC Project No. 2290. The public documents as part of the FLA filing are provided on this webpage below and can also be accessed on FERC's public website under docket P-2290.

Please use this page to find out how to get involved and stay up to date. Note, use this updated link to access the North Fork Kern River Preliminary Flow Information Website.

To receive timely and direct communication from FERC regarding all filings associated with the KR3 Project (Docket No. P-2290), follow the directions to register for an “eSubscription” at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp.

Below are links to Project-related materials, notifications, and documentation (provided as PDFs). This page will be updated throughout the relicensing process as new materials become available or are updated.

Upcoming Meetings

No meetings at this time.

Documents

Relicensing Documents

All documents related to the KR3 Project can be found on FERC’s eLibrary using this website (Docket No. P-2290). Links to relevant documents can also be accessed below.

SCE’s Updated Study Report Meeting
- Meeting Report Summary
  - Cover Letter
  - Meeting Summary

Application for New License

KR3 Final License Application (public information)

Updated Study Report

SCE’s Updated Study Report

Draft License Application

Kern River No. 3 Project Draft License Application (Public Information)

Cover Letter and Distribution List

Volume I (public)

Initial Statement, Exhibits A, B, C, D, G, and H

Volume II (public)

Initial Study Report

FERC Scoping and Study Plans

FERC’s Study Plan Determination
FERC Revised Process Plan and Schedule (10-12-2022)
SCE’s Revised Study Plan
- Cover Letter and Revised Study Plan
FERC’s Scoping Document 2
SCE’s Proposed Study Plan
- Cover Letter and Proposed Study Plan
SCE’s Response to Comments on FERCs Scoping Document 1
FERC Scoping Meeting Notes
FERC Scoping Document 1

Notice of Intent and Pre-Application Document

Study Plan Documents

The data provided below includes large Excel datasets intended for electronic viewing only. These datasets are not formatted for printing.

WR-1 Water Quality Study Plan
- Temperature and DO (Excel)
WR-2 Hydrology Study Plan
- Hydrology data Water Years 1997-2023: UPDATED
  - Excel Version: KR3_Hydrology Dataset_1997-2023.xlsx
  - PDF Version: KR3_Hydrology Dataset_WY2023.pdf
  - PDF version: KR3_Hydrology Dataset_1997-2021.pdf
  - PDF Version: KR3_Hydrology Dataset_WY2022
REC-1 Whitewater Boating Study Plan
- Level 1 Structured Interview data
- Level 3 Single Flow Survey
- Level 3 Enhanced Flow Evaluation
- Level 3 Comparison Survey
- Enhanced Flow Event Drone Footage
REC-2 Recreation Facilities Use Assessment Study Plan

Project Information Documents

To take a virtual tour of the KR3 Project, click here for the Project Overview video.
Project Overview Map
Project Map Book
Process Plan and Schedule
FERC Revised Process Plan and Schedule, Attachment A (2-1-2024)

Past Meeting Materials

10/23/2024 - Updated Study Report Meeting
10/17/2023 - Initial Study Report (ISR) Meeting
5/26/2021 - Cultural and Tribal TWG Meeting
4/29/2021 -TWG Meeting
4/22/2021 - Cultural and Tribal TWG Meeting
2/18/2021 - Cultural and Tribal TWG Meeting
2/11/2021 - Aquatic TWG Meeting
2/10/2021 - Recreation and Land Use TWG Meeting
2/4/2021 - Terrestrial/Botanical TWG Meeting
12/10/2020 -Aquatic TWG Meeting
12/9/2020 - Terrestrial/Botanical TWG Meeting
12/9/2020 - Recreation and Land Use TWG Meeting
12/3/2020 - Cultural and Tribal TWG Meeting
11/5/2020 - Terrestrial/Botanical TWG Meeting
10/29/2020 - Aquatic TWG Meeting
10/29/2020 - Recreation and Land Use TWG Meeting
10/1/2020 - Public Open House Kick-Off Meeting
8/19/2020 - Informal Joint Agency Meeting
4/8/2020 - U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Collaboration Meeting
4/1/2020 - California State Water Board Collaboration Meeting
3/25/2020 - California Department of Fish & Wildlife Collaboration Meeting
3/3/2020 - Forest Service Collaboration Meeting

Stay Informed

If you are interested in participating in the relicensing proceeding, please complete the Contact Registration Form and Project Questionnaire. This will ensure you are included on the distribution list and will receive future relicensing communications and meeting notifications.

Register online here to be notified via e-mail of new FERC filings and issuances related to the KR3 Project. If you have questions regarding this Project, please reach out to the relicensing team via the Contact Us information below or using the relicensing e-mail address: kr3@sce.com.

Reference Documents

FERC Relicensing Process

Study Plan Development and Participation

Project Literature Library

Contact Us
Name	Project Role	Address	Phone
Wayne Allen SCE	Principal Manager	1515 Walnut Grove Ave. Rosemead, CA 91770	1-626-302-9741
Martin Ostendorf SCE	Senior Manager	PO Box 100 54170 Mtn Spruce Road, P.O. Box 100 Big Creek, CA 93605	1-559-893-2033
Stephanie Fincher SCE	Licensing Manager/Project Lead	1515 Walnut Grove Ave. Rosemead, CA 91770	1-559-580-2424
Cornelio "Leo" Artienda SCE	Hydro Licensing/Dam & Public Safety	1515 Walnut Grove Ave. Rosemead, CA 91770	1-626-302-0328
Dan Keverline SCE	Senior Manager-Operations and Maintenance	Kern 3 Hydro Powerhouse Kernville, CA 93238	1-760-376-3813
Quinn Emmering FERC	Assigned Staff	--	1-202-502-6382