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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: January 20, 2026 FROM: Nick Zettel, Director of
ITEM NO. 4.5(a) Redding Electric Utility
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SUBJECT: 4.5(a)--Approve Budget Resol�ution and Award RFP Sched�ule No. 5633
Whiske own H dro-Electric Facility Relicense
Recommendation
Authorize and approve the following actions relative to RFP Schedule No. 5633, Redding
Electric Utility Whiskeytown Unit 9 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission(FERC) Relicense:
(1) Award to HDR Engineering, Inc., in an amount not to exceed$1,000,000 for consultation
services;
(2) Adopt Resolution approving and adopting the 20th Amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2025-049 appropriating an additional $425,000 for the Unit 9 FERC
Relicense project; and
(3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign any documentation and execute change
orders up to the total amount of the project contingency ($208,471) to address unforeseen
work items discovered during the relicense process in order to finalize the project.
Fiscal Impact
The total cost for Whiskeytown Unit 9 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Relicense consultation, including contingency, is outlined below:
Descri tion Amount
HDR En ineerin , Inc. RFP Schedule 5633 $791,529
Contin enc a roximatel 26%) $208,471
Total $1,000,000
The original project budget of$575,000, based on industry expert estimates available at the time,
was included in and approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2023-25 Biennial Budget, with work
scheduled to begin in late spring 2025. As a result of the Request for Proposal (RFP) process,
only one qualified proposal was received due to the specialized nature of the work, and the
proposed costs exceeded the original 2023 cost estimate. As a result, Redding Electrie Utility
(REU) is requesting an additional $425,000 in contract and contingency funding to address
potential supplemental studies, agency requests, or unforeseen requirements that may arise
Report to Redding City Council January 12,2026
Re: 4.5(a)--Budget Resolution &Award RFP Schedule 5633 Whiskeytown Hydro-Electric
Facility Relicense Page 2
during the relicensing process. This additional contingency will provide the flexibility needed to
ensure fu11 compliance with FERC requirements and support timely project completion.
The Whiskeytown Unit 9 hydropower unit generates approximately $2.5 million annually in
revenue and serves as a source of renewable energy credits; therefore, the costs for relicensing
work will be recovered within the first year of operation under the new license.
REU has sufficient reserves available to support the increased funding required for this multi-
year project. Project expenditures will be incurred over multiple �scal years rather than a11 at
once. While the increased cost represents approximately one day of cash on hand, which is the
utility's reserve metric, the expected return on investment is less than one year, based on
previously shared information indicating that current power generation from the facility exceeds
$2.5 million annually. The use of reserves for this purpose will not impact REU's ability to fund
other approved capital projects or ongoing operational commitments.
Alternative Action
The City Council (Council) could choose not to award the RFP to HDR Engineering, Inc. and
provide alternative direction to staff.
Background/Analysis
REU owns and operates a 3.5 MW hydro-electric power generation facility at Whiskeytown
Dam. The plant was originally issued a license by FERC in 1983 for a 50-year term, which is set
to expire in 2033. In order to continue operations beyond that date, REU must obtain a new
license through FERC's relicensing process.
The FERC relicensing is a highly technical, multi-year undertaking that involves detailed
environmental and engineering studies, consultation, and coordination with numerous federal,
state, and local agencies. For smaller hydroelectric facilities like Whiskeytown Unit 9, the
process typically takes five to eight years to complete, from initiation to the issuance of the
license. To ensure compliance with regulatory timelines and to prevent any interruption in
operations, it is necessary to initiate the relicensing process with sufficient lead time to complete
the process.
To support this effort, staff issued RFP number 5633 to solicit proposals for consultation services
related to FERC hydroelectric relicensing. The scope of work outlined in the solicitation includes
project management, preparation of technical and environmental studies, and the preparation and
submission of all necessary documentation required by FERC.
Following the evaluation process, staff determined that HDR Engineering, Inc.'s proposal was
responsive to the RFP requirements and offered the necessary technical expertise, experience,
and resources to successfully guide REU through the relicensing process. HDR Engineering has
a strong record of successfully managing similar relicensing projeets and will provide
comprehensive support to ensure REU meets all FERC requirements in a timely and cost-
effective manner.
Report to Redding City Council January 12,2026
Re: 4.5(a)--Budget Resolution &Award RFP Schedule 5633 Whiskeytown Hydro-Electric
Facility Relicense Page 3
The initiation of the FERC relicensing process represents a critical step in ensuring the continued
operation and regulatory compliance of the REU's hydroelectric facility beyond 2033. By
engaging an experienced consultant to assist with the complex technical and procedural
requirements, REU will be well-positioned to navigate the relicensing process efficiently and
effectively. This proactive approach will help safeguard a reliable, renewable energy resource
that contributes to REU's long-term sustainability and energy goals.
Environmental Review
This action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and
no action is required at this time. The consultant will conduct all necessary technical studies to
support the FERC relicensing process. If the relicensing is approved by FERC in the future, it
would be subject to environmental review under CEQA.
Council Prior�ity/City Manager Goals
• This is a routine operational item.
Attachments
^Budget Resolution
HDR Engineering, Inc. Proposal
HDR Engineering, Inc. Contract - Signed by HDR
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF REDDING APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
20Tx AMENDMENT TO CITY BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2025-049
APPROPRIATING $425,000 FOR THE UNIT 9 FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY
COMNIISSION (FERC)RELICENSE PROJECT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
BE IT RESOL VED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
THAT Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 be and is hereby amended as follows:
FUND DNISION DESCRIPTION 1NCREASE DECREASE
211 8091 REU—Capital $425,000
THAT account titles and numbers requiring adjustments by this Resolution are as follows:
USE SOURCE
OF FUNDS OF FUNDS
Increase(Decrease)Revenue
211-8091-2910000-00000 Fund Balance $ 425,000
Increase Expenditures
211-$091-7800058-00000 Power Plant $ 425,000
Total $ 425,000 $ 425,000
THAT the purpose is to appropriate $425,000 for the Unit 9 Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission(FERC)relicense project for fiscal year 2025-26.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Redding on the 20th day of January, 2026 and was duly adopted at said
meeting by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
MIKE LITTAU,Mayor
ATTEST: FORIYI APPROVAL:
SHARLENE TIPTON, City Clerk CHRISTIAN M. CURTIS, City Attorney
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Consulfiant Services for
the FERC Relicense of
Whiskeyfiown Unit 9,
Schedule No. 5633
August 29, 2025
August 27, 2025
City of Redding
City Clerk
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96Q01
E: roposal for Sc e ule o.5633
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Project �Vlanager
Dear Selection Committee,
� Robin.Ken�@
hdrine.com HDR Engineering, Inc. (HDR) appreciates the apportunity to provide the City of Redding's
� 916 67�8733 Electric Utility (REU) with a proposal to serve as the consultant fior the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (FERC) relicensing of REU's Whiskeytown Unit 9 Power Plant
(Unit 9) (FERC Project No. 2888).
�`h� ��i��'����t����������1� �r���� ith � HDR has assembled a team with
recent, deep, and ongoing expertise and leadership to successfully and efficiently address
the challenges REU will encounter during relicensing. Our team will be led by Project
Manager, Robin Kent. Robin has over 17 years of experience with relicensing projects
similar to Unit 9. Supporting Robin is aur Senior FERC Advisor, Chuck Vertueci, our
Assistant Proj�ct Manager, Matt Paquette, and technical resource leads Peter Drobny,
lan Cain,Jay Lloyd, and Keir Keightley. All have successfully completed work on multiple
FERC relicensings. Additionally, as Principal-in-Charge, Elizabeth Dawson will help make
sure Robin and her team have the resources needed to meet REU's relicensing goals.
Elizabeth`s 28-year career includes 19 years of oversight and implementation of EI Dorado
Irrigation District's Project 184 FERC license.
Our proposed team is located in HDR's Sacramento office, where HDR has more than
50 employees warking on hydropower relicensing and related services. Our team
has extensive California-specific relicensing experience, with NDR act�ng as the lead
consultant on over 30 relicensings. In addition to our strong Northern California team,
HDR has a nationally recognized FERC regulatory practice that has completed FERC
relicensings across the country. Our proposed team communicates regularly with these
national colleagues on the latest changes to FERC regulations, as well as lessons learned
and creative solutions to relicensing challenges.
�I�����ir�� pr���ha NDR understands every licensee and relicensing is unique. If
we ar� selected for REU's Unit 9 relicensing,we will act quickly to develop a quality
partnership with REU staff and identify relicensing goals, management style, and
outreach approach, as these up-front planning efforts will shape the relicensing process.
Additionally, HDR will support REU in navigating the numerous regulatory deadlines
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August 27,2025
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and requirements,identifying what is required by the regulations and devel�ping an effective
and effieient plan to meet them. NDR v,rill share our experience in successfu! negotiations
and building partnerships with interasted parties;while keeping R�U's relicensing goals and
objectives at the forefront.
�������a�r���. HDR cc�mmends REU in its detailed c�utlin�of th�relicensing prcacess in the
RFP. (Jur proposal �ddresses each of REU`s identified tasks,demon�trating�understanding and
approach for e�ch, hc�w our relicensing�xperi�nce can b�applied,the estim�t�d i�vel of effort,
and how HDR will suppc�rt REU in a succ�ssful,efficientr and streamlined relicensing of Unit 9,
NDR has also reviewed the terms of the City of Redding Consulting and Profess�onal ��rviees
�ontract and has included our requested redline�in Appendix A.
This prc�posal is signed by Elizabeth(l.ibby) Mesbah who is authorized fo negatiate and execut�
contracts on b�half of HC�R Engineering, Ine.
Above all,we are cammitted to partnering with you in the delivery of a successful praject.
Meeting REIJ's needs and expectations is vital ta our continued suceess,and we are corrrmitting
our teams�nd resaurces to prouide you with quality services. If you have any questions ar require
addition�l infarmation, please contact Rabin I<ent at 916:679.8733 or Rabin.Kent@hdrinc.com,
5incerely,
HC�R Engineering,lnc�
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Elizabeth K. Mesbah, PE(CA#73078) Rabin Kent
'Uice Presiden� Proj�ct anager
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QUA�IfICATION STAT�MENT AND DECLARATION
QUALIFICATIQN STATEME�T AND DECLARATIO�
HDR meets the minimum qualifications defined in the Whiskeytown Power Plant (Unit 9) Relicensing
Request for Proposal (RFP). We will be providing professional services to REU and understand the
responsibilities of the projeet. HQR is able and willing to commit the necessary resources, including staffing
levels,to successfully meet the FERC filing deadlines.
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Nave and maintain minimum insur�nce requlrem�n�s as c�utlit�ecl in Section 5 c�f the
draft agre�rrr�ent fc�r term�f the c�ntract
Personnel have the qualifications to support the relicensing
��p�ci�y ar�d experience to�,presvide regul�t�ry��rd en�ironrnental seruices thrc�ug�
the fiiling af the Final Licerrse App9icatic�n within�he timeframe��t fic�r the project
At least ten years' experience performing like services
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Based on HDR`s 30 years' experience performing FERC hydropower relicensings in California and a preliminary
review of available documents and sensitive resources in and around Unit 9, HDR has identified the following
key project issues for relicensing:
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7. Projecfi Operations: REU cannot control or request water from Whiskeytown Dam but operates Unit 9 only
when the United States Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) water delivery provides enough flow. This lack af
control removes or reduces the most high-profile issues related to FERC relicensing of hydropower projects
— downstream flows and anadromous fish. This is particularly important for lJnit 9, since the Endangered
Species Act (ESA) listed fish, steelhead- �entral Valley Distinct Population Segment (DPS) (Oncorhynchus
mykiss irideus pop.11), oceurs in Clear Cre�k below Whiskeytown Dam. This section of Clear Creek is also
considered Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) for Chinook (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha). Section 7 consultation
with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) will be required but the potential of Unit 9 to affect the
species and EFH will be limited to water quality directly below the powerl�ouse. Requests for larger studies,
including operations modeling, water quantity,water quality/temperature, channel morphology,
macroinvertebrates, riparian habitat and other biolo�ical resources downstream of the Whiskeytown Dam,
can be strongly countered as having no nexus to Unit 9. Information on potential Unit 9 operations that
might affect ESA-listed fish can be gathered during data gap surveys, described in Key Praject Issue #3.
Unit 9's lack of control over the flows also supports the use of the Traditional Licensing Process (TLP), since
it substantively limits the complexities of the relicensing, reduces the need for relicensing meetings
(particularly for developing study plans), and improves the likelihood of approval of the T�P by the FERC, as
discussed in Key Project Issue#2.
2. TLP versus Integrafied Licensing Pracess(I�P): HDR will provide more information on the processes to REU
but recommends (and scoped and budgeted) that this project follow the T�P, since, as explained above, the
particulars of the project operations support its use in lieu of the ILP.The footprint of the existing FERC
Project Boundary, shown on Figure 1, also supports the TLP, since Unit 9 encompasses (imited area (0.65
acre), and thus, does not impact much land, as well as water. As illustrated in Appendix B, one of the main
differences between the T�P and ILP is the development of studies through multiple meetings and FERC
filings. Additionally,the ILP wauld be expected to generate multiple studies, beyond those anticipated to be
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necessary to relicense the Project. Therefore,the TLP would I�ave considerable cost savings for REU, due to
the less complicated requirements for consultation, dacumentation and FERC involvement, and especially
the lack of develapment and implementation of studies, as described in Key Project Issue#3. REU would
also have greater control over the process, since the TLP has fewer regulatory deadlines. This approach is
outlined throughout this proposal, and the cost benefits are detailed in the Project Costs documents.
3. Development and implementatian of study plans: For the majority of relicensings, the most expensive
part is the development and implementation of study plans. HDR praposes to minimize the need for
costly and time-consuming study plan development and implementation during relicensing by conducting
data gap surveys for the resources areas that typically require data gathering in relicensings — cultural
resources,terrestrial biology, and water resources — as part of the development of the Pre-application
Dacument (PAD). This will reduce (or eliminate) study plan development and implementation for those
resource areas by allowing REU to drive the process. This will also reduce the likelihood of study requests
from relicensing participants and increase REU`s chances of successfully disputing any requests that are
made. This approach is outlined throughout this proposal, and the cost benefits are detailed in the Project
Costs documents.
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seven offices in Northern �alifornia. HDR has a nationally recognized hydropower program, which includes
professionals in regulatory, environmental, and engineering fields. Our Sacramento office functions as one of
the regional hubs for hydropower expertise, and HDR has more than 50 employees working on hydropower
regulatory, engineering, and related services. HDR's FERC relicensing team has been tl�e lead consultant for 3Q
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relicensing team possesses recent and ongoing �'���� � ����� �; ��r
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resources, terres�rial biology, and cultural resources � ��°�� �� �� � � � �� � �'��r�'
(see the organizational chart in the Staffing Plan
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on multiple FERC relicensings with key personnel � , r, z
serving in similar roles to those proposed for the Unit
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This translates to:
A local team with a thorough understanding of the HDR recognizes that FERC relicensing is a long
FERC relicensing process to assist REU through and complex process and having a consistent
each phase of the Unit 9 relicensing. consultant team is critical to REU's success. While
HDR's team is committed ta REU's relicensing, our
FERC regulatory specialists that will anticipate team also has built in redundancies and additional
and mitigate for challenges encountered resources should the unexpected happen, and a
during relicensing. change to the consultant team is necessary. HDR's
A national network of calleagues to share team will not replace any key personnel without
information on the latest regulatory, legislative, prior written consent from REU. NDR's ongoing
and environmental issues that could impact REU°s succession planning and mentoring of staff will
Unit 9 relicensing. allow for a smooth transition if necessary. We have
been commended on several ongoing relicensings
as having the "brain trust" still actively engaged,
even after licensee staff have changed. We will
make a similar commitment to REU's relicensing.
C?ue to HDR`s strong, diverse team of experienced
professionals in Sacramento and beyond, HDR has
not included subcontractors on our proposed team.
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PROJECT PRQPOSA�
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FERC relicensing spans at least five years with multiple regulatory deadlines, regardless of following the TLP ar ILP. HDR's
proposed schedule (see Table 1) includes early completion of documents to meet these deadlines without stress and allaws
ample time for REU's review of all documents. This starts with a proposed early target to file the PAD in September 2027.
Table 1.Overview relicensing schedule for REU's Whiskeytown Power Plant Project.
Major Topic Milestone/Deliverable 2026 2027 2028
Jan Feb Mar A r May Jun Jul Au� Se Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar A r May Jun Jul Au� Sep C?et Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar A r May Jun Jul Au� Se Oet Nov Dec
Meet with Agencies and Re uest Information �� ��
Develop Draft N(3UPAD for REU Review � ���
Develop Draft TLP Re uest for REU Review
Develop and IZEU Review of Drafk PAD ��� �
File NOI/PAD Finalize NOUPAD
Finalize TLP Request '��
File PAD,NOI and TLP Request
Complete Early Studies(Results in PAD) �`�
Post PAD Aetivities Plan and Hold Joint Meeting 1 Site Visit
Review Cominents and Studp Requests `
Develop and Develop Draft DLA for REU Review
Distribute DLA
2029 2030 2031
Jan Fcb Mar A r May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Reb Mar A r Ma Jun Jul Au Se Oct Nov Dec Jan Reb Mar Apr Ma Jun Jul Au Se Oct Nov Dec
Develop and Develop Draft DLA for REU Review � �
Distribute REU Review of Draft DLA
DLA Finalize and Distribute DLA ��;��� �
Review Comments on DLA ��
Develop and File FLA Plan and Hold Meeting to Resolve Diflerences �
Finalize and File FLA ��
Notes: Assumes FBRC approves use of the TLP.
Specific due dates will be established working with REU and based on FERC requirements.
Yellow shading indicates tha�t the task is estimated to be in progress and�;reen indicates the month the taslc is estimated to be completed.
HDR will provide interim sections of the PAD,DLA,and FLA for REU review to spread out REU's time conunitments. The ce11s noting time for REU review are for a second review of a complete document,with the first round of eomments addressed.
Assumes there are no formal study disputes and REU does n�t perform additional studies. If REU agrees to addiri�anal studies they would likely occur in 202� or 2029,
While not shown on this schedule,HI)R assumes monthly Projcct Management activities including ch�ck-in calis and ge;neral project coordinari�n.
While not shown on this schcdul�,HDR assumes monthly Project Managcment activiti�;s including check-in calls and general project coordinaYion.
The latest REU can file its FLA is March 10,2031,two years prior to the liccnse expiration.HDR assumes FLA filing in F�;bruary 2031.
T`his schedule daes not show Post-FLA activites d�u�to uncertainty of the schedule but HDR assumes these activities will occur over 2 years following th�FLA.
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Per REU's RFP, HDR proposes to support REU's Unit ' t �r 1 �� IC� S� 'IC fl
9 relicensing from the development of the PAD to 1{�C►C�FF�tEET�NG'
the filing of the Final �icense Application (FLA) in NDR will work with REU to prepare for and conduct
2031 following these steps. NDR has provided details a Kick-aff Meeting with REl1 staff. HDR's Project
on the "Post-FLA" activities that will occur after Manager (PM), Strategic FERC Advisor, and Assistant
REU files its license application in the Additional Project Manager(APM) will attend the meeting,
Information section of this proposal since those which will be held at the Redding Power Plant.The
activities were not part of REU's RFP. Kick-off Meeting will take from 2-3 hours, and HDR
As the result of decades of FERC licensing and Will provide a draft agenda for REU's comment and
relicensing proceedings and subsequent court approval prior to the meeting. HDR will also bring the
cases, a considerable number of legal precedents proposed schedule for PAD development (described
have been established that will influence how the in Deliverables),the draft Project description and
parties approach the proceedings. These precedents operatians2, and a template outline for one PAD
influence how the agencies can address topics such section to review with REU . Additional items ta
discuss will include general administrative items,
as fish entrainment,fish passage, mandatory and communication protocols, existing and available
recommended license conditions under t�e Federal REU and FERC information, anticipated stakeholders
Power Act, endangered species, and Sections 401 and their contact information, and monthly progress
and 404 of the Clean Water Act. It is impartant
that REU understands these "ground rules"that reporting format/content. HDR will also preview the
have been established through prior proceedings. internal SharePoint site, which will be used to house
Beneficial to REU is HDR's comprehensive and share relicensing documents and references
understanding of the legal precedents that will and will also allow for collaborative development
influence and can be leveraged throughout the of documents.
proceedings. This is built into the approach to the ���'���,��ST1R�G REU��I��ERC�ATA
relic�nsing at all stages. HDR will review REU, FERC, and other reasonably
available existing documentation for the Project,
including the Project's current FERC exhibits, to
identify the Project`s current FERC boundary and
facilities according to the license. HDR will inform
REU's PM by email no later than six weeks after
the Kick-off Meeting if missing docurraentation or
information shortcomings are identified. Some
documents generally required from the Licensee to
complete a PAD include:
• As-built drawings (especially if there have been
changes not f�led with the FERC)
• Power Purchase Agreements and other
a�reements/contracts that relate to the
licensed project
• Monthly Flow Exceedance Curves
' This and any meetings that are in-person will have travel expenses covered,including mileage,
' The Project description and operations will be based off the existing FERC license,other documents available on the FERC eLibrary,information
provided by REU prior to the meeting and other reasonably accessing data.
3 HDR will request a document style guide from REU,if one exists,soon after receipt of the Task Order,to use for the template PAD.
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• Flow through the powerhouse for a 10-year period e uesttheTL
of record HDR can discuss with REU the different relicensing
• Capacity versus I�ead rating processes and the benefits of each. However,
• Tailwater rating eurves based on NDR's extensive relicensing experience,
• Monthly and annual gross generation in kilowatt- our understanding of the tJnit 9 project, and the
hours over a 10-year period anticipated issues; we recommend REU request to
• Facility maintenance records use the TLP.The TLP provides the most streamlined
• FERC inspection records (if not posted to the (and appropriate) approach for tJnit 9. The TLP
eLibrary) minimizes the requirements far relicensing meetings,
• Water temperature and dissolved oxygen (DO) document development, and FERC filings and
data, other water quality data involvement. The main difference between the TLP
• Records for any other monitoring that may have and the ILP revolves around studies and related
been done by Licensee in the area of Unit 9 (fish FERC Filings. The TLP daes not require collaborative
surveys, benthic macroinvertebrates, etc.). development of studies, unlike the ILP, which requires
plan development, reports, and meetings. The TLP
As part of the early outreach to interested gives REU more flexibility during the relicensing
stakeholders, NDR will also ask those parties to and HQR will help REU develop a strategy, including
provide information they possess that is relevant to engagement with relicensing stakeholders. Appendix
the Unit 9 relicensing. B includes a comparisan between the TLP and
HDR will post existing information to the internal ��-P and shows the difference in complexity (and
SharePoint, so both HDR and REU staff will have therefore, cost).
access to the existing available data. REIJ can make a compelling case that Unit 9 will
J CT EL10E Sl ET L � meet the TLP's requirements for low complexity of
The majority of the strategic discussions will occur at resource issues, no anticipation of controversy,good
the in-person Kick-off Meeting discussed above. amount of available information, lack of potential
for disputes over studies, likelihaod of timely license
stablisharelicensingstrate yearlyan stiektoit issuance, and lower cost compared to the ILP. HDR
throughoutt e rocess. has a track record of successfully receiving FERC
This begins with determining REU's goals for the approval to use the TLP, including each of the HDR-
relicensing, including identifying any proposed managed FERC relicensing projects provided as
changes to the Project (e.g., FERC Project Boundary examples in the project experience section. A TLP
reductian, updates to equipment), concerns (e.g., request (18 C.F.R. § S.3) would be drafted and filed
Water Quality Certification [WQC] measures, separately with FERC, on the same day as the PAD
economics), and formally deciding on the preferred and Notice of Intent (NOI).
relicensing process. In addition, the Project STAKEH�L�ERCC�NT�CTI�IF�RMATI�/V
description and operations would be developed
and agreed upon as the foundation of relicensing NDR will work with REU staff to identify interested
documents to eome. A cornerstone to the Unit stakeholders and their applicable contact information
9 Project°s story, highlighted first in the Project Cphone numbers, emails, and physical addresses}
description, is that REU does not contro) flow from and provide a comprehensive list to REU. An
Whiskeytown Dam, but uses flows opportunistically initial list of potential relicensing participants
to generate power. Many of the most contentiaus will be developed for the Kick-off Meeting using
issues in relicensing reduce dramatically (or go away} FERC's Service List,the Native American Heritage
once that fact is established4. Commission for Tribal contacts, and HDR°s
understanding of resource agency contacts for
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4 In this feature,REU's Unit 9 closely resembles the Kings River Conservation District's J.F.Taylor Pine Flat Power Plant(FERC Project No.2876),
which NDRjust assisted in completing the First Stage of Consultation in relicensing,including utilizing the TLP.
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� � � � repare an File a re-a plication ocu ent
i : , � ��t��a� '�� � ��� The PAD (18.C.F.R, � 5.6) pravides not only a
"��`� � summary of existing, relevant, and reasonably
� � �� � � available information, but the story of the Project
� '� �°���� � and the set-up for the license application. The
�� r�„ � pillars ofi Unit 9's story include that REU does
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��" � � � � r �� ���-- not control filow, the small foot nnt of the FERC
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� F�� �,��r � Project Boundary, and the lack of Project impacts to
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�� �T � �; �,�`� � ��'���'' � '�� Another part of the relicensing strategy and PAD
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� ��,�� ;�� �� '�;t��� development is to determine potential relicensing
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�� �x�,z ��� �� �� ; par�icipan�s and their interes�s early in �he Unit
"��, ����,� �;�� � � 9 relicen�ing. To confirm intere�ted relicensing
participants, possible resources issues, and study
FERC relicensings. At the outset,the California requests, HDR recommends that REU hold a pre-
Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), National PAD meeting. This would be an approximately
Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), State Resources one-hour virtual meeting to describe the Project,
Water Control Board, State Historic Preservation proposed chan�es, relicensing milestones and to
Officer (SHPQ), United States Fish and Wildlife request information relevant to the Project, and
Service (USFWS), BC}R, and potentially,the National any issues they feel should be discussed during
Park Service are most likely to be active relicensing relicensing.The invitation would include a written
participants. Regional and local non-governmental request for that information, which would also serve
organizatians like Trout Unlimited, American Rivers, as the PAD questionnaire.
etc. may also participate in relicensing and will be
part of HDR's initial list. This (ist will be updated as The PAD would be tailored as closely as possible to
the relicensing process progresses and additional the license application to simplify later development.
stakeholders are identified as part of subsequent This includes drafting Exhibit A (Project Description),
stakeholder consultations during the PAD,joint Exhibit B (Project Operations), Exhibit F (Project
meeting, site visit, and Draft Licensing Application Drawings), and Exhibit G (Praject Maps) and
(DLA) relicensing steps. structuring the resource sections to meet the
requirements of Exhibit E.
ELt�E A LES
This section details the deliverables to be provided by Per the schedule developed during the initial internal
HDR to REIJ as detailed in REU's RFP. meetings, HDR will provide REU with individual
sections of the PAD for the first round of review and
repare an File a otic�ofi Intent comments,generally three at a time and starting with
HDR will work with REU staff to prepare and file the the Project Description and Operations, spread over
NOI (along with the PAD) declaring that REU intends the first half of 2026. HDR will provide a minimum
to seek a new license (relicense) for Unit 9. As part of two weeks for REU staff to review the documents
of the NOI, REU will request to be FERC's non-federal and provide comments. The entire PAD with all
representative far informal consultation under comments addressed will be provided to REU for a
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act second round of review and comment approximately
(NHPA) and Section 7 of the ESA. This will allow REU five months prior to the PAD filing, so there is ample
to consult with Native American Tribes,the SHPO time for REU to review (at least 2 weeks) and HDR to
and the USFWS, as needed during relicensing. The address the comments. All documents will be placed
NOI (18 C.F.R. § 5.5) will also be used as the basis of on an internal SharePoint, developed and maintained
the PAD's Initial Statement.
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5 HDR assumes that REU's comments will focus on the Project Description and Operations and that any legal review will occur when the entire
document is provided to REU for review.
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by HDR, and REU staff will be provided access to Informal Section 7 consultation with the USFWS may
perform their reviews. be required for terrestrial species, but the Project's
footprint and operations limit possible effects on
Filing of the PAD wauld occur no later than February endangered terrestrial species�. Information gathered
28, 2d28 (5 years prior to license expiration),though for the PAD, including through data gap surveys, will
HDR's proposed schedule includes filing at the be used to determine if consultation and measures
earliest date, September 10, 2027 (5.5 years prior to for the protection, mitigation and/or enhancement
license expiration). A notice of the filing of the PAD are needed ar likely to be required for terrestrial
and NOI and the TLP request will be published in a endangered species. Two meetings with USFWS are
local newspaper, like the Record Searchlight.The City anticipated for informal Section 7 cansultation.
of Redding`s website will host the public relicensing
documents (or links to the FERC eLibrary) to provide Infar alSection106Consultation
access to relicensing participants. HDR will also HDR will complete consultation with SHPO and
provide a copy of the PAD and NOI to local libraries. Native American Tribes, as needed, during the
development of the license application. A separate
Consultation ith egulatory genciesan ther cultural resources report, based on data collected
(nterested Parties during development of the PAD, will be written for
Informal consultation under Section 7 of the ESA and use during consultation with Native American Tribes
Section 106 of the NHPA is anticipated ta require and SHPO. To successfully conclude Section 106
consultation and meetings with the NMFS, USFWS, consultation, concurrence from SNPO is needed on:
Native American Tribes and SNPO, respectively.
1) the definition of the Area of Potential Effect;
Informal Sectian 7 Consultation 2) concurrence an the effort to identify resources;
Informal Sectian 7 Consultation with NMFS is 3) concurrence on any National Register eligibility
assumed to be required due to the presence of recommendations; and
steelhead- Central Valley QPS and EFH for Chinook 4) agreement an 'no effect' or'no adverse effect' on
salmon in Clear Creek below Whiskeytown Damb. historical properties.
HDR anticipates a total of six meetings for informal
consultation with the NMFS during the relicensing. Part of the process will be verifying that Native
A Biological Assessment and EFH Assessment will American Tribes were consulted. Information from
need to be developed as part of the informal Section Section 106 consultation will be provided in the DLA,
7 consultation with NMFS. if consultation is completed prior to distribution, or in
the FLA.
eetin s with e ulatory gencies an t er
Intereste arties
The TLP requires only one meeting during fihe
course of relicensing,the Joint Meeting and Site
Visit, described below. HDR also proposes that REU
meet with resource agencies to discuss proposed
measures and management plans, if needed.
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6 California Department of Fish and Wildlife.2025.California Natural Diversity Database.Available online:�htt�s��ap�s wildlife.ca,goy�os6�
Default.as�?f�c�okmark_327>.Accessed August 17.2025.Last updated August 2025.
' The USFWS Information for Planning and Consultation(2025)included multiple species that are Iikely to be removed from further consideration,
including Northern spotted owI(Strix occidentalis caurina),California condor(Gymnogyps californianus),conservancy fairy shrimp(Branchinecta
conservatio),vernal pool fairy shrimp(Branchinecta lynchi),and vernal pool tadpole shrimp(Lepidurus packardi).
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Jownt eetingandSiteVisit Based on HDR's current understanding of Unit 9,
Within 12Q days of the filing of the N01 and PAD, no disagreements on measures are expected, and
the Joint Meeting(18 C.F.R.§16.8(b)(4)),the only thus,the second Joint Meeting is not specifically
meeting required under the T�P,will be held. As part scheduled/budgeted for, but if needed, HDR`s
of planning, the proposed Joint Meeting date and site included budget for agency meetings will be used for
visit will be published in the PAD,thaugh relicensing a Joint Meeting. If a Joint Meeting is required, HDR
participants will need to be consulted about the date. will prepare the required agenda, natifications, and
Those relicensing participants who express interest meeting materials as well as leading the meeting on
in the Joint Meeting will be offered a site visit. An behalf af REIJ.The results of the Joint Meeting will be
option for an in-person Joint Meeting will be offered, documented in the FLA.
but it is likely most relicensing participants will attend
the virtual meeting, which NDR will record to provide evelo Study lansan onduttStu ies
the FERC-required audio recording. Fillin ataGa sbyCompletingSurveysEarly
Based on HDR's current understanding of the
The Joint Meeting offers another opportunity to learn Project, potential resources where data gaps may be
which relicensing participants intend to be part of the identified include three topics:
process and what their focus will be. Their discussion
will foreshadow upcoming PAD comments and study � cultural resources,
requests, so REU can prepare to respond to them as � terrestrial biological resources8, and
much as possible before they are filed, no later than � water quality including temperature and dissolved
6Q days after the�oint Meeting. oxygen (DO) in Clear Creek downstream of Unit 9.
Recommended Meetings Therefore, to fill in anticipated data gaps and to
While not required, HDR recommends (based on curtail formal study requests later in relicensing,
experience) that instead of waiting for agencies, NDR recommends performing data collection for
like CDFW and USFWS (separate from Section 7 those three resources and including the data in
consultation),to provide comments on the D�A the requisite resource sections of the PAD. This
and propose license measures, REU should work early data collection effort should fill most, if not
on measures with resources agencies during all, of the data gaps for Unit 9 and address many
DLA development. REU would draft proposed of the anticipated resaurce agencies' interests.
measures to discuss at virtual meetings, basing More details on the proposed data gap surveys are
them on Project information, agency interest, and provided below9.
likelihood of FERC to add a similar (but likely more
complicated) measure to the license if requested HDR has successfully used this approach, including
by an agency(ies). If agreement on measures can two of aur reference projects. Campleting
be reached,they will be included in the QLA. REU these surveys and completing a robust data gap
keeps a measure af control on potential measures by analysis will help REU avoid potentially costly
leading consultation with the agencies and reduces and time-consuming study plan development
the risk of unexpected agency filings recommending and implementation.
license measures after the filing of the FLA and any
substantive disagreements that lead ta another
required Joint Meeting (18 C.F.R. §16.8 c(6)(i)&(iii)).
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g A preliminary appraisal of the CDFW's California Native Diversity Database(CDFW 2025)around Unit 9 shows occurrences of federal ESA-
listed-Central DPS(Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus pop.11)below the powerhouse in Clear Creek,multiple occurrences of the California ESA-Iisted
bald eagle(Haliaeetus leucocephalus),and occurrences of several CDFW Species of Special Concern,including Pacific tailed frog(Ascaphus truei),
Townsend's big-eared bat(Corynorhinus townsendii),fisher(Pekania pennanti),and foothill yellow-legged frog-north coast DPS(Rana boylii pop.1),
as well as a pair of special-status plant occurrences.
� Data gap survey expenses will include travel time,meals,mileage,and equipment.
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Cultural an Tribal esources The results of the cultural resources survey will be
Per the requirements of Section 106 of the NHPA and compiled into a technical report to assist REU with
FERC, HQR will conduct a cultural resources data gap their Section 106 consultation requirements with
survey to identify any potential histaric properties, Native American Tribes, BOR, FERC, and the SHPO,
including Tribal resources, which may be affected by described above. The compiled data in the report
continued operations&maintenance of tl�e Project. will also assist and inform the development of the
To accomplish this, HDR will request a records cultural and Tribal resource sections in the PAD,
search from the Northeast Information Center of the DLA, and FLA.
California Historical Resources Informafiion System
at California State University, Chico which maintains Terrestrial esources
the recards for Shasta County.The records search Surveys will consist of a general habitat assessment
will identify any previously recorded archaeological �nd vegetation mapping to describe the ecology
or built environment resources,within or adjacent of the Project area and provide information about
to,the FERC Project Boundary. The search will also the potential for special-status wildlife species to
provide details on previously conducted cultural occur in the Project area. Concurrently with these
resource studies. HDR will also contact the Native �ctivities,there will be a focused special-status plant
American Heritage Commission and request a survey and noxious weed survey,generally following
search of the Sacred Lands File as well as a current the CDFW`s Protocols for Surveying and Evaluating
Tribal representative contact list to assist with Tribal �mpacts to Special Status Native Plant Populations
consultation. Concurrent to the records search and Sensitive Natural Communities10, consisting of
request, HDR will submit an archaeological survey two full passes of the Project area. Any special-status
permit request to the BOR to be issued under the species occurrences will be mapped and data an
authority of the Archaeological Resources and the occurrences collected. A general assessment of
Protection Act. aquatic features in the Project area will also occur
during these surveys. A formal aquatic resources
Following a review of the records search data, HDR delineation,following U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
will conduct a pedestrian survey of the defined (USACE) guidelines, is not proposed for terrestrial
FERC Project Boundary to update any previously studies as it is not needed unless REU is proposing
recorded cultural resources and/or to fully document new construction activities that may impact an
any newly encountered resources on the State of aquatic feature. Biological assessments will include
California, Department of Parks and Recreation 532 an evaluation for the potential for occurrences of
Series forms. HDR understands that the Redding listed ar proposed species under the federal and
Power Plant was completed in 1986 and, as such, state ESA.
will not meet the standard 50-year-old threshold for
dacumentation or National Register of Historic Places ater esources
eligibility consideration until 2036. HDR assumes HDR will monitor water temperature, QO, and water
that any appurtenant facility included under the FERC quality parameters downstream of Unit 9 Power Plant
license dates to the same period and, as such, does in Clear Creek. Data collection will include installing
not propose to conduct a built environment survey continuous water temperature and DO loggers at
of the power plant. Nowever, HDR does note tnat up to two accessible sites in Clear Creek. Including
consideration of the facility for NRHP eligibility will one site downstream of the Unit 9 Power Plant
be a condition of the new license when it reaches the discharge and a second site could be considered
50-year-old threshold. further downstream if determined necessary. Note
that each site will include duplicate loggers to avoid
data losses due to equipment malfunctions or other
issues. The loggers will be deployed in spring and
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10 CDFW.2018.Protocols for Surveying and Evaluating Impacts to Special Status Native Plant Populations and Sensitive Natural Communities.
Available online:htt��nrm.d�_ca�ov�FileHandlEr_ashx?Dacumentl_C7=18959&inline.
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maintained until fall to capture seasonal warming Con uctingStudiesSafely
and cooling trends. An additional site visit will occur A Site-Specific Safety Plan for the Unit 9 relicensing
after equipment installation for data downloads and will be developed by the PM and one ar more
equipment checks in the summer, This continuous experienced field staff as part of tl�e initial set-up
monitoring will allaw for evaluation of temperature of the Project. This will include, at a minimum,
and DO during periods when the power plant is information on the Project scope, location and
operating and when it is offline. specific sites, schedule for field work, details on haw
field work will be implemented, key staff safety roles,
In addition to continuous temperature and DO information on reporting unsafe conditions and/ar
monitoring, during each site visit (i.e., spring logger incidents, an emergency action plan, information on
installs, summer data download, and fall equipment pQtential safety risks and how to minimize/mitigate
removal), NDR will measure instantaneous water them, details on trainings field staff are required to
quality parameters with a multiparameter water have, what personal protective equipment and other
quality meter downstream of the Unit 9 Power safety equipment are required, check-in/check-
Plant to provide water quality information. If out procedures, and any other relevant Project-
possible, some attempt will be made to include specific safety information. Given the location of the
water quality measurements both when the power Project, we will also include a section on fire safety
plant is operating and when it is offline. HDR will and smoke inhalation. Nearby hospitals and other
eoordinate closely to identify safe access points, resources will be listed, as will emergency contact
schedule installations, and determine optimal timing information for all crew members. Field staff are
for sampling. Data collected will be campiled into required to read, be familiar with and acknowledge
accessible files that could be used to develop a report tl�rough signature tl�e Safety Plan before going into
to characterize downstream temperature, DO, and the field. A copy of the Safety Plan is also carried into
water quality conditions. the field by each team performing work.
HDR will also collect water quality grab samples Additionally, a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) will be
at ane location downstream of the Unit 9 Power campleted for each specific field task on the Project
Plant and, if needed, a second location further by the team performing that task. This analysis takes
downstream. Samples will be collected once when a deeper look at the actions that will be necessary
the project is aperating and once when it is offline. A to complete the fieldwork, starting with whatever
California-certified laboratory will be used to analyze travel is required. Each step is evaluated for potential
and provide results on the samples. hazards and control measures to be implemented
HDR will work with REU on the best timing for grab to eliminate or minimize each hazard. The.1HA form
sampling and logger installations, as well as areas also lists the necessary equipment and training
for safe access. Data will be included in the water required to perform the task safely. Field team
resources and biological sections of the PAQ. members and subcontractors are responsible for
being actively involved in the hazard analysis. JHAs
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PROJ�CT PROPOSAI/Project Tasks
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PAD not related to studies would be addressed in the ������X � ��� � � ��� � � � y r�� _ ,
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DLA. Comments Qn the DLA would be addressed in �`������ �° '�� � �����'� �� � � �� ��� ` '�'�t� � �� ��� �� �
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would be included as part of the Consultation Log ������{� ��� �{�� ��� ������ �� � � �� �, � ��� ��
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While not required underthe TLP, HDR recommends ��� ��;_� ��� '� ,ti�;; ��������� �� �g��� �
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that if any study requests are filed with FERC in � ��, �� � �������,������,�� ����� ���� � ��g � ,
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response to the PAD and Joint Meeting, a response ��}���'��� �ti ����ff,�� ���d��, ��'������������� �z� ������������
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be drafted and filed with the FERC as part of closing � �� � ' � � � , �� �� �� �� °�� � f � ����
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out the First Stage Consultation� For the purposes �� � � � � �°� �, _�������� ;��������������t��� �
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of this ro osal HDR assumes that onl the three �'�"� �'� � �� `����` � ����`�'�� "� �� �
P P , Y ���,�9 � �� �`, �, � �x�������� ' � �`�� ��
data collection efforts described above would be �,�, � � � '� �� � t �� '� ������� ��� ,�� � ��
needed. Additional data collection efforts or study � � � �° �,a � � � � � `"�'
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development and implementation are not ineluded �
in this scope of work. HDR also assumes that there � �'��; ��" �� ''�`�� ,
will be no formal study disputes requested by any ,�� � �� �� �G�� � ��
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resource agencies given the lack of anticipated �� � �� � � � � '
issues, REU's lack of control of flow in Clear Creek, �� � � � ���°� , ���, ���� ` �'������
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and experience with other TLP relicensings (where no � �����, � � �p � � �'"��� �"��
formal study disputes have occurred). � � �� � � ���`���� � ` � ����� ���� � ��� ��� �� �<<�
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formal dispute resolution, but as described above, �<��, ���� � ����� � � �x����� � � }��r � �
one of the ro osed meetin s could be re ur osed ��� ���� ���` �� ���� ��� �� '�� � '�` ��'� ��' � ����� �` �
p P g p P � ��� 4� � ��� �� ��� �������s������ � ��� � �
for a required second Joint Meeting to address ��� ��� �� ���� �� ��`��'� � �����'� � ���������� � � F �
'� �� � �* � � t�� y �� � � �� �� �� s � ,�� � �
disagreements on measures. "���a�'����������� �� ���������������� =t ������ � � � ��
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" &ased on HDR's experience and current understanding of Unit 9,no study disputes requiring FERC resolution are anticipated.
12 HDR assumes that REU's comments will focus on the Project Description and Operations and that any legal review will occur when the entire
document is provided to REU for a second review.
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Ci�y af Reddin� � FERC Relicense of Whisk�ytown Unit 9
PROJ�CT PROPOSAI/Project Tasks
raft License pplication Final License pplication
With the expectation of no relicensing studies, HDR Relicensing Participants have 90 days to review
recommends starting the development of the DLA and provide written comments on the DLA. Once
(18 C.F.R.§ 4.51 and 16.8(c)) in 2028, giving REU the comments are received, HDR will review
ample time to complete the document before the and organize tl�e comments for REU's review
October 11, 2030 due date. HDR's proposed schedule including a recommended response approaeh for
would complete the DLA by May 2030. Providing each comment.
the DLA early to relicensing participants allows more
time to respond to comments and assemble the FLA HDR will update the F�A based on comments
ahead of the internal deadline to file no later than received on the DLA, new information that may be
February 28, 2031. available, and additional changes agreed to by REU.
To make REU's review of the F�A more efficient,
The new exhibits that will be developed for the DLA it will only provide individual sections for review
are Exhibit C (Construction History), Exhibit D (Cost (minimum of 2 weeks) if the section has substantial
and Financing), and Exhibit H (Miscellaneous Filing updates from the QLA. The complete F�A will be
Information). Canfidential, Privileged, and Critical provided to REU for final review and sign off no
Energy Infrastructure Information (CEII) contained less than two weeks prior to filing with FERC. All
in those exhibits will be excluded from the public documents will be placed on an internal SharePoint,
version of the D�A but will be filed consistent with developed and maintained by NDR, and REU staff will
FERC requirements. The other sections will be be provided access to perform their reviews.
updated and reformatted from the PAD, as needed,
for use in the DLA. Comments and questions from The Notice of Filing(18 �.F.R,s 4.32(b)(6)) will be
relicensing participants on the PAD will be addressed submitted so that it is published twice within 14 days
in the D�A. The DLA will also include REIJ's of filing the FLA, in a local newspaper, like the Record
proposed protection, mitigation and enhancement �earchlight. The City of Redding's website will host
measures that would be included in the new license. the FLA (or links to the FERe eLibrary) to provide
access to relicensing participants. Filing of the FLA
The review process for the DLA will flow similarly would accur no later than February 28, 2031.
to the PAD, with HDR providing REU three to four
sections at a time for initial review (minimum af
2 weeks), spread over the development period,
addressing all comments and then providing the
complete DLA for a second review several months
prior to distribution to relicensing participants for
90-day review'Z. All documents will be placed on
an internal SharePoint, developed and maintained
by HDR, and REl1 staff will be provided access to
perform their reviews.
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Ci�y of Reddin� � FERC Relicense of Whiskeytown Unit 9
Projec�Tasks
s � rjct � � t/ ri ti �A � � S
J C ' S/ C I r' roject chedule
Thraughout the course of the relicensing, NDR will No later than one month after contract execution,
coardinate closely with REU using monthly meetings HDR will refine the schedule, included as Figure 2,
and summaries. to include the Kick-off Meeting, review of existing
project documents, and other required and relevant
Following the initial Kick-off Meeting, NDR will milestones. In addition, HDR will provide a draft
schedule with REU a series of hour-long virtual schedule for distributing PAD sections to REU for
meetings, with an agenda provided in advance. review, along with the timeframe for second review
During the development of major relicensing of the full document. In rnid-2027, HDR will develop a
documents, meetings will be scheduled monthly. At similar schedule for the DLA and FLA. REU will have
other times, meetings will occur every three months, a minimum of two weeks ta review and comment on
or as directed by REIJ. HDR`s PM and APM will the initial project schedule and subsequent updates.
attend all meetings, with the Strategic FERC Advisor
attending at least half of the meetings. As the Invoices an rogress e orts
relicensing proceeds, some meetings may be shorter NDR will submit monthly invoices and monthly
or replaced by written updates, in agreement with progress reports covering the work under the
REU. A written project update, which will include contract to REU's PM na later than the first week of
notes from the monthly meeting, will be provided to each month.The progress report shall include the
REU at the end of each month. following, at a minimum:
NDR will use an internal SharePoint website for • A brief description of the work completed in the
document production, review, and storage. NDR's previous month;
SharePaint lead will develop, manage, and provide • A brief description of the work projected to be
access to REU staff to the website through the completed by the end af the current month;
FLA filing. • Summary level information regarding scope,
schedule, and budget; and
HDR will also assist with additional relicensing • Cantractual items that may need to be addressed.
tasks as requested by REU, including review of
FERC decisions related to Unit 9 and other items NDR will discuss the content and format of the
requested. HDR will engage subject matter experts progress reports at the Kick-off Meeting and bring a
(e.g., water quality,fisheries, cultural and wildlife) as proposed template.
needed to provide support on tasks.
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STAFFING PLAN
STAFFING PLA�
HDR developed its proposed team with Unit 9 held these roles on numerous previous relicensings
relicensing in mind. Our proposed PM, Robin Kent, while working closely with Robin and Chuck. HDR
is experienced in leading relieensings with smaller has intentionally limited the key personnel praposed
Project footprints and less anticipated environmental for Unit 9 relicensing to contral cost and maintain
impacts where the focus can be on completing the efficiencies; however, our broader team of FERC
relicensing process in an efficient and cost-effective regulatary specialists and subject matter experts
manner. Working closely with Robin, as they have are available to assist should the relicensing require
for tl�e last 17 years, is our Senior FERC Advisor, additional resources.Tl�ese staff will include junior,
Chuck Vertucci, and APM, Matt Paquette, who bring midlevel and senior:
additiona) experience in navigating the relicensing
process. Our proposed Principal-in-Charge, Elizabeth ' Aquatic and Terrestrial Biologists
Dawson, brings an owner's perspective to our project ' Cultural Resource Specialists
team and will support REU and the HDR team in this • Planners
advisory role. Finally, HDR's key technical leads have ' Global Information Systems (GIS)/Data Solutions
Specialists, and
• Project administrators and accountants.
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Elizabeth Dawson,PE��
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� Robin Kent� Chuck Vertuai�
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Matt Paquette�
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Aquatic/ ater Resources Cultural Resources
Peter Drobny� Jay Lloyd�
Anna Clabaugh Jonathan Schwartz
Terrestrial Resources GIS/Data Solufiions
lan Cain� Keir Keightley, GISP�
Eliza Schlein Angela Tang
� Key Personnel
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Ci�y af Reddin� � FERC Relicense of Whisk�ytown Unit 9
STAFFING PLAN
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F�r+aa��t 6V�������r,��?� F�e�ur� ��rr�stri�l R�sc�������� I���d„1;3'� �4a��ars
For the last 17 years, Robin has lan has 15 years of experience as a
worked on all phases ofi FERC `s°�� senior botanist on dozens of focused
��� ��� relicensing and lieense compliance r � ��v � surveys, management efforts,
�� in various capacities. For the (ast 12 � delineations, monitoring, and site
s� �_�� years, she has served as a PM, FERC � � �'% �,, assessments. He leads terrestrial
Regulatory Specialist, and technical lead on several resources for multiple FERC projects, including
relicensing projects. She led ar assisted with multiple relicensing, in California.
relicensings from PAD filing to license issuance
in California. 10 n(Jay)Lloy ,
��I��or�V ���Aaa�ar��� E���a�, �� ���r�
att aquette �� � , = .:, Jay has more than 25 years of
Assi���r�t Pr�j��t 9�t8�����r��d ���:r��tpe��/ " `, cultural and Tribal resources
��s1h�t�c R�s��rc� L��c��°�41 6����r�� �s�, � ��� experience throughout California
��������� �> ���� Mat� has 25 years ofi experienee ���� �;,,�� identifying and evalua�ing preco��act
s,�
� � �� an more than 20 FERC hydropower '��T��� � �.����� and historic-era archaeological
;. relicensing projects and 5 FERC sites, built environment resources, and Traditional
transmission line relicensing Cultural Properties. He has worked on more than
projects throughout California a dozen hydroelectric and transmission line FERC
and the western United States. Ne is a Senior projects throughout California, assisting clients with
Recreation Planner with experience developing and FERC licensing, relicensing, license surrender, and
implementing recreation-related studies (25 years) license compliance.
and aesthetic/visual resource studies (8 years). Matt
and Robin have worked together routinely on FERC eter ro ny
relicensing projects over the past 17 years. ������� ������"��� ���dP ��� �����
����'��� `�°��°°���� Peter has nearly 1a years of
ChuckVertutci ~ experience managing complex
�����y� ���,��������-r��� �,���� �;� �, �.�� aquatic studies, including study
4 ! Chuck has over 20 years of �� �� design, literature review, proposal
e x p e r i e n c e i n en v i r o n m e n t a l s ci e n c e, � �a�� writin g, bud getin g, permittin g, data
including ecology, conservation collection and analysis, and report writing. He has
H�; biology,water resources, and been involved in FERC relicensing and compliance
�� on man h dro ower ro ects aeross California and
� forestry. For the last 18 years, he Y Y P P J
has worked on FERC relicensing projects in various the Pacific Northwest. His work has induded fish
capacities throughout California. For the last 10 population monitoring,fish passage evaluations,fish
years, he has served as a PM and Regulatory Advisor entrainment studies, water temperature studies,
and is well versed in the relicensing process. water quality studies, hydrology studies, amphibian
surveys, and a multitude of other aquatic studies.
lizabeth awson,
P�n����:�p�l-Br���F��r��� ��� f�c��rs Keir Keightley
Elizabeth has over 28 years of �������� ��������� ����F �� ������
` `�� � � experience serving the water Keir has 20 years of experience with
;< industry as a consultant and geospatial technology applications
a public utility owner. She is in natural science, civil engineering,
�� �� � '� profiicient at building and leading and agriculture. His experience
multi-disciplinary teams for program development also ineludes managing geospatial
and project delivery from concept through support for FERC relicensing, including full content
facility operation. creation and authorship of Exhibit G elements of the
license applieation.
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Ci�y af Reddin� � FERC Relicense of Whisk�ytown Unit 9
STAFFING PLAN
Additional Information review under the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) where it can serve as the lead agency.
��' C�'������ Considering the lack of control over downstream
While REU's RFP includes only those activities flows and that it is assumed REU is not proposing
required through the filing of the F�A (and HDR's any changes to the Project, HDR believes a Notice
scope and cost proposal reflect that), HDR has of Exemption (NOE) will be appropriate to satisfy
provided a summary of the typical post-F�A activities �EQA. HDR would support REIJ to review the draft
that REU will need to complete prior to receiving a WQCs, if released by the SWRCB,focusing primarily
new FERC license. HDR assumes REU will issue a on the conditions, and develop initial suggestions
change order or new contract for the completion of regarding whether REU should comment on the draft
these activities. WQ�, including the alternative REU might propose.
Once REU files the FLA,the relicensing transitions Once FERC completes its NEPA process, consultation
into the post-FLA phase which is less canstrained by under Section 7 (Endangered Species) and Section
specific schedules and is somewhat out of the control 106 (Cultural Resourees) is complete, and REU
of REU, although it remains important to review and provides a valid water quality certification (or proof
respond to items as they occur. of waiver); FERC has the necessary information to
issue REU a new license.
Initially, while FERC prepares to deem the license
application `Ready for Environmental Analysis' XC tl S VI tl S
(REA) it may issue Additional Information Requests
(AIR), or clarifications to REU. If FERC issues AIRs, NDR's proposed approach includes one proposed
HDR would work with REU on the required response deviation to REU's scope in the RFP- HDR's proposed
including a schedule. Considering the lack of scope, schedule, and budget assumes REU will
complexity of Unit 9, HDR anticipates minimal AIRs. choose to request the TLP and that FERC will
approve it.
Post-FLA activities will also include FERC's National As described in the Pro�ect Methodolo
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process related J gy sectian,
to site visits, public meetings, and review of HDR recommends REU request the TLP and plan
FER�'s scoping documents. These would include for it from the outset of the relicensing process for
a FERC-led site visit and public meeting if FERC numerous reasons which includes more flexibility,
cl�ooses to have them. FERC will also issue Scoping less required meetings and deliverables, and cost
Qocuments 1 and 2. There may be a need to savings compared to the ILP. HDR has provided in the
respond FERC's REA, stakeholder comments on separate Project Costs submittal an estimated overall
REl1's FLA, and comments, recommendations, cost for tl�e relicensing using the ILP and showing the
and preliminary mandatory conditions and fishway cost savings of using the TLP.
prescriptions filed by others. REU may also prepare �^
and file comments on FERCs draft Environmental ��� R�FERE�l.,�5
Assessment (EA)/Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS), comment on Federal Power Act license � NQR has worked on over 30 relicensings in California
condition recommendations filed by wildlife �� CSee Figure 1), which allows us to bring many
agencies and participate in FER�'s post-license (essons learned to the Unit 9 relicensing. In addition,
application meeting. ` aur praposed Project Team regularly coordinates
across NDR's national relicensing practice, which
In addition to FERC's NEPA process, REU will also � has led over 100 additional relicensings. However,
need to apply for a Section 401 Water Quality HDR recognizes that each relicensing is different
Certification (WQC) within 60 days of the REA and based on our understanding of the Unit 9
notice. This would include participating in a pre- � relicensing,we selected four recent projects that
filing meeting with the State Water Resources share similarities to the Unit 9 relicensing to highlight
Control Board (SWRCB) (if needed), and filing proof our relevant exp�rience. Each of these projects has
of the application with FERC. As part of the WQC a smaller footprint, is using FERC's TLP, has a goal
process, REU also needs to complete environmental to complete the relicensing as efficiently and cost-
effectively as possible, and used similar HDR staff. ��
Ci�y af Reddin� � FERC Relicense of Whisk�ytown Unit 9
REfERE�GE�
� ���: e ��� ,;: � �� � �"� 1 � �` � �
� ' `'_,,.�.` �� � ' � � � � � �
� � �
�g �� � i s iver onservatio istrict an alif rnia e art e t of ater
°'p��%�� ` ' ��� Resources
���wn
' � � �<- �r��rr���c��rt,���alif��rri�
�� � ���
� HDR provided related strategic consulting and facilitation services requested by Kings
� ����������� �� ' � � � River Conservation District (KRCD)for its 171.3 MW Jeff L.Taylor-Pine Flat Power
� ���'��"'��������`���'����"� � Plant Project, FERC No=2741,which consists of three penstock extensions,one 165
����"��''����� � � MW powerhouse, one 6.3 MW powerhouse, and one recreation facility. In parallel,
�����������'���'���'���' � � HDR rovided fihe services to the California De artment of Water Resources (DWR)
��,drr�erritt@1�red:c�r� P p
for their Pine Flat Transmission Line, FERC No. 2876, which consists of a 0.8-mile-
��������'������ ������� ����� � long single-circuit 230 kV transmission line.
� ,����I�rojec�t���ag�rnen��"`
�� ;� �5�r�t����f�lan�r,n��� � The relicensings are utilizing FERC`s T�P and the required NOI and PAD have been
�• ��t�rna�I�,terest��i part+es" �: filed with FERC,with the Draft License Applications to be developed in 2025 and
� � �n�a�eiment ; � 2026. HDR supported KRCD and DWR with several meetings with interested federal,
� �` �������!��t��'��?������ �� state, and local agencies, and Native American tribes. HDR conducted resources
���'�E�����!� investigations as part of the development of the PADs to fill in identified informatian
���" ��`��r��'����"����'��tF°" � ' gaps induding wildlife and plants, recreation, and cultural resources,The relicensings
�°�`��'�'�� ��� �� ��` �� are currently in the development of the license application phase with additional
�� �������'��1tY����'�'���i°�'��� ' tasks remaining ineluding developing the draft and final license applications,
���T�������!��� developing Protectian, Mitigation and Enhancement measures, supporting Nationa)
� �°�"'���'��r�������!����_���'��� � Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Califiornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
� ��r�`���"r���'��'�'�����'�!-�°�'����'�� ' Sectian 401 V�later Quality Certification, and Endangered Species Act (ESA)
�� ��'��'t��� ������ � Consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS),
Licensing challenges include coordinating KRCD`s and DWR's parallel projects
and interests, determining KRCD's project impacts on dissolved oxygen, and the
complexities of Section 401 of the Clean Water Act and Section 7 of the ESA.
a,a ��, ,,��w��;���.., � �N
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t ut#er ater istrict
Yub���1������rr� ��a��C'acrr�ti�����tif�rr�i�
' HDR provided related strategic consulting and facilitation services requested by Sauth
< Sutter Water District (SSWD)for its 6.8 MW Camp Far West Nydraelectric Project,
FERC No. 2997,which consists of one main dam,one powerhouse with an associated
- ��������� switchyard,and appurtenant facilities and structures, including recreation facilities at
� �����Y�����r�����.��������� �� Camp Far West Reservoir and gages.
Mar�ager,SSUUt3"
p���p�;��,q��q� The relicensing is utilizing FERC's TLP and the required NOI, PAD, DLA, and FLA, have
��.; �i,���;�,��;��j�,��„�����,����-,���,���; been filed with FERC as well as a revised license application in 2Q23. HDR supported
������:����� �� �� � SSWD with several meetings with interested federal, state,and local agencies, Native
, ����������������� American tribes, non-governmental organizations, and members of the public.
; ���.�������������� HDR also led the development and implementation of 11 different studies to fill in
; ������,����;{�������p���$�� identified information gaps including water quality,fisheries,wildlife and plants,
��;g����;�,�t recreation,and cultural resources. HDR supported SSWD with the development of
�: �,���,��;�,p,���,��;����,�j��,���� � several management plans filed with the FLA which included meetings with California
�` ,'������i;����� Department of Fish and Wildlife, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), and
�� -w����2e1a��nsin�C��cu�ent °�` California State Water Board.The relicensing is currently in the post-FLA phase with
�� t�eueli�?ment '. � � additional tasks remaining including supporting NEPA, CEQA, Section 401 Water
� � ' ������Y�'��+����?� ���� � Quality Certification, and ESA Consultation with NMFS.
� � lm�sle��n��tii��;arid Repcirting ��
; ������������;������r� � � � Licensing challenges included clearly defining SSWD's ability to store and manage
.` ���;� water with its existing infrastructure, how non-project facilities downstream
� �,����,���������� , � influences aquatic communities, limiting the geographic scope of the studies and
���i����� ��,����������� ����� �" effects analysis,and the complexities of Section 401 ofi the Clean Water Act and
�,�������r.����������E��,;� Section 7 of fihe ESA.
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Ci�y af Reddin� � FERC Relicense of Whisk�ytown Unit 9
REfERE�GE�
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` Yuba Water Agency
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� �etb����r�ty���lifa�rai�
}` HDR provided related strategic consulting and facilitation services requested by Yuba
�` ��., ' Water Agency (YWA)for its 12 MW Narrows Nydroelectric Praject, FERC No.1403,
. �,`� which consists of 1) one 1,077-foot-long tunnel that connects a USACE tunnel to the
`����;������ � Project's penstock; 2)a 266-ft-long steel pipe penstock that connects the Project
�� �� ����m�������������������� tunnel to the Project's powerhouse and includes a surge pipe; 3) a 12 megawatt
�� ,������� �,������������� ` powerhouse; and 4) a powerhouse access tram.
�"P;S�(�7��.5t��6� �� � The relic�nsing is utilizing FERC's TLP and the required NOI, PAD, DLA, and FLA have
��_�'�'�������Y��'�'�������•��� ;.� been filed with FERC. HDR supported YWA with several meetings with interested
°� ����������� �� federal, state,and local agencies, Native American tribes, non-governmental
� Pr�ject�r1�rr�g�rrr�nt": organizations,and members of the public. HDR also led targeted studies to collect
� �� �trateg{c plar��ing����:'� � additional information related to water quality,terrestrial resources (i.e=, bats and
•:�x�err�a#lnt�r�sted P�rties: special-status plants),and cultural resources.The relicensing is currently in the post-
��������!�� F�A phase with additional tasks including supporting NEPA, CEQA, ESA Consultation,
���� ��'#°����'�'���'°����'�������� � ��� and Section 106 Consultation.
�� � 5it�1✓isits�;� ���;.
��� �. ��j,���,��;:jg����,�,���,-� Licensing challenges induded avoiding NMFS`s insistence that the project be
p���f�;p�,�;��; responsible for fish passage at USACE's Englebright Qam, measures for the protection
��5�u�y Plaran,r��;�lrnpl�men��trori, of ESA-listed fishes in the (ower Yuba River, reasonably incorporating proposed
a��l R�p�rting : Voluntary Agreement (VA),coordinated aperations with other power projects in the
` � r, ��it�r,��tives�nalYsi�,�' � watershed included YWA's own Yuba River Development Project, and responding to
�� ���y��q�������� , � study requests.
� �'�t�u����/ertu�c�..R�bi��Kent,�M�tt'� '
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l���trire��tarti�tae��� Tc��lu tt�� �1���rtd Yt� a�aur►ti�����fif��rtia
�}������.��.,�,e.� Since 1999, HDR has worked with Pacific Gas and El�c�ric eompany (PG&E) on the
���������� �� '� ,�� FERGlicensed transmission lines. PG&E has 11 transmission line-only licenses: Camp
��������z �������� „ Far West, Donnells-Curtis, French Meadows, Friant, Monticello Powerhouse, Narrows
��������������������������� � No. 1 and 2, New Melones, Pardee Tap Na 2&Camanche Tap, Rollins (and Deer
p;��$������j Creek-Drum), Sly Creek, and Woodleaf-Kanaka.
� � ����-����p������ �� Currently, NDR works on all 11 projects, including pr�paring for the Monticello
�' ���,�����j���� Powerhouse, Pardee Tap No. 2&Camanche Tap and Friant for relicensings.All three
. q�„��;����;,,��;����,�,�,����,�,g� have licenses expiring in the next seven years. HDR has previously assisted PG&E with
and�ra�riin�s the successful relicensing and license issuance for ponnells-Curtis, French Meadows,
�����S�ta�+ical 12���urces.: �.� Narrows No,1 and 2, Rollins, Sly Creek,and Woodleaf-Kanaka,while Camp Far West`s
�' ���u�����'Y������Y:������������'��� license is anticipated in 2024 or 2025.
� ��������`�������p�����'���" Since 2006, HDR has worked on license com liance for newl issued licenses, startin
� Refic�i�sing Prc�c�sses and��, p Y �
����„�.,��,�� � � with Donnells-Curtis.At this time, NDR assisted PG&E with compliance on Donnells-
��• Pr�j�ct C��M�eui�w'�� � Curtis, French Meadows, Narrows No.1 and 2, Rollins, Sly Creek,and Woodleaf-
��,��,���������� Kanaka. Compliance includes annual consultation with the Forest Service and BLM,
,��������� �����t� ���� ` annual trainings of PG&E staff and contractors working on the projects, review of
` � p�������,��;�j��������� ������� : proposed operation and maintenance aetiviti�s, and annual review ofi special-status
�-��,� � � species listings. Additional activities including botanical surveys and reporting,
management plan review and update, license amendments and FERC filings.
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CITY OF REDDING
CONSULTING AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
THIS CONTRACT ("Contract") is made at Redding, California, by and between the City of
Redding ("City"), a municipal corporation, and ("Contractor") (collectively
the "Parties, individually a"Party") for the purpose of
WHEREAS, City does not have sufficient personnel to perfortn the services required herein
thereby necessitating this Contract for personal services.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties covenant and � agree, for ;good consideration hereby
acknowledged, as follows:
SECTION l. CONTRACTOR SERVICES
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in;this Contract, Contractar shall provide to
City the services described iri Exhibit A,attached and incorporated herein.'� Contractor shall
provide the services at the time,place and in the manner specified in Exhibit A.
SECTION 2. COMPENSATION AND REIM�URSEMENT OF COSTS
A. City sha11�ay Contractor for ser�ices renc�ered pursuant to this Contract, at the times
and in the manner set farth in Exhibit B, attached and incorporated herein, in a total
amount not to exceed $ . This sum incl�udes all out-of pocket travel, lodging
and incidental e�penses incurred by Contractor that are reasonably associated with
the provision of seruices under this Contract. The payments specified herein shall be
�� � the only payments tc� be made to Contractor for services rendered pursuant to this
Contract.
B. Cc�ntractor shall submit monthly invoices to City for work completed to the date of
the rnvoice. All invoices sha11 be itemized to reflect the employees performing the
reguested tasks, the�illing rate for each employee and the hours worked.
C. All correct,complete and undisputed invoices sent by Contractor to City shall be paid
within thirty(30� calendar days of receipt.
SECTION 3. TERM AND TERIVIINATION
A. Contractar shall commence work on ar about and complete said
work no later than . Time is of the essence.
B. If Contractor fails to perform its duties to the satisfaction of City, or if Contractor
fails to fulfill in a timely and professional manner its obligations under this Contract,
Consulting and Professional Services Agreement Page 1
Rev.2/25
then City sha11 have the right to terminate this Contract effective i�n�mediately upon
City giving written notice thereof to Contractor.
C. Either Party may terminate this Contract without cause on thirty(30) calendar days'
written notice. Notwithstanding the preceding, if the term set forth in Section 3.A.
of this Contract exceeds ninety(90)calendar days in duration, Contractor's sole right
to terminate shall be limited to termination for cause.
D. Contractor hereby acknowledges and agrees that the obligation of City to pay under
this Contract is contingent upon the availability of City's funds which are
appropriated or allocated by the City CounciL Should the funding for the project
and/or work set forth herein not be apprQpriated or allocated by the City Council,
City lnay tenninate this Agreement by �urnishing at least thirty (30) calendar days'
written notice of its intention to termi�ate. In the event�f a termination pursuant to
this subdivision, Contractor shall nt�t be entitled to �a remedy of acceleration of
payments due over the term of this Agreement. The Parties acknowledge and agree
that the power to terminate describec�herein is required by Ar�icle 16, Section 18, of
the California Constitution, and that constitutiot�a� provision su��rsedes any law,
rule, regulation or statlite which conflicts wiYh �he provisions of this Section.
E. In the event that City gives notice af termination, Contractor shall promptly provide
to City any and all finished a�d unfinished reports, tlata, studies,photographs, charts
or other wor1� product prepaYed by Contr�ctor,pursuant�to this Contract. City shall
have fu11 ownership, incl�uding, b�t no� limited����:to, intellect�ual property rights, and
control of all such finished and unfir�ished reports, data, studies,photographs, charts
or other work product.'
F. ' In �he e�ent that City tertninates the ;Contract, City shall pay Con�ractor the
reasonable �alue of services renclered �by Contractor pursuant to this Contract;
h provided, howe�er, that City sha11 not in any manner be liable for lost profits which
" might have beenimade by Co�tractor had Contractor completed the services required
by this Contract. Contractor shall, not later than ten (10) calendar days after
terr�ination of this Cc�ntract by City, furnish to City such financial information as in
the judgment of the City's representative is necessary to determine the reasonable
value ofthe services rendered by Contractor.
G. In no event shall�the termination ar expiration of this Contract be construed as a
waiver of any right to seek remedies in law, equity or otherwise for a Party's failure
to perform each obligation required by this Contract.
SECTION 4. MISCELLANEOUS TERIVIS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
A. City shall make its facilities accessible to Contractor as required far Contractor's
performance of its serviees under this Contract, and, upon request of Contractor,
provide labor and safety equipment as required by Contractor for such access.
Consulting and Professional Services Agreement Page 2
Rev.2/25
B. Pursuant to the City's business license ordinance, Contractor shall obtain a City
business license prior to commencing work.
C. Contractor represents and warrants to City that it has a11 licenses, permits,
qualifications and approvals of any nature whatsoever that are 1ega11y required for
Contractor to practice its profession. Contractor represents and warrants to City that
Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect or obtain at all times
during the term of this Contract any licenses, permits and approvals that are legally
required for Contractor to practice its profession.
D. Contractor shall, during the entire term of this Contract, be construed to be an
independent contractor and nothing in �his Cc�ntract is intended, nor shall it be
construed, to create an employer/employee relationsh�ip, association, joint venture
relationship,trust or partnership or to allo�v City to exercise discretion or control over
the professional manner in which Cc�ntractor performs under this Contract. Any and
all taxes imposed on Contractor's '���income, imposed or assessed by reason of this
Contract or its performance, includi�g but not lirnited to sales or use taxes, shall be
paid by Contractor. Contractor sha11 be respt�nsible for any taxes or penalties
assessed by reason of�ny claims that Contractc�r is an employee of City. Contractor
shall not be eligible for co�erag�under City's wc�rkers' compensation insurance plan,
benefits under the Public Employee Retirement System or be eligible for any other
City benefit.
E. No provision of this Contract is intended to,or shall be for the benefit of,or construed
to create rights in, or grant remedies tc�,any person or entity not a party hereto.
F. No,portion of the wozk or services to be performed under this Contract sha11 be
���� �ssigned, �ransferred, conveyed or subca�tracted without the prior written approval
of City. Contractor may use the services of independent contractors and
,
subcontractors to perft�rm Tya portion of its obligations under this Contract with the
�� priar written appro,val of Cit�. Independent contractors and subcontractors shall be
provided with a cop� of this Ci�ntract and Contractor sha11 have an affirmative duty
to assure that said incl,ependent contractors and subcontractors comply with the same
and ag�ee to be bound by its terms. Contractor shall be the responsible party with
respect �o'� all actions� of its independent contractors and subcontractors, and sha11
obtain such insurance and indemnity provisions from its contractors and
subcontractors ��s�City's Risk Manager sha11 determine to be necessary.
G. Contractor, at such times and in such form as City may require, sha11 furnish City
with such periodic reports as it may request pertaining to the work or services
undertaken pursuant to this Contract, the costs or obligations incurred or to be
incurred in connection therewith, and any other matters covered by this Contract.
H. Contractor shall maintain accounts and records, including personnel, property and
financial records, adequate to identify and account for all costs pertaining to this
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Contract and such other records as may be deemed necessary by City to assure proper
accounting for all project funds. These records shall be made available for audit
purposes to state and federal authorities, or any authorized representative of City.
Contractor shall retain such records for three (3) years after the expiration of this
Contract, unless prior permission to destroy them is granted by City.
I. Contractor shall perform all services required pursuant to this Contract in the manner
and according to the standards observed by a competent practitioner of Contractor's
profession. All products of whatsoever nature which Contractor delivers to City
pursuant to this Contract sha11 be prepared in a profe'ssional manner and conform to
the standards of quality normally observed by a person practicing the profession o�
Contractor and its agents, employees an� subcontractors assigned to perform the
services contemplated by this Contract.
J. All completed reports and other data or documents, or computer media including
diskettes, and other materials provided or prepared by Contractor in accordance with
this Contract are the property of Cit�, and may be used by City. City shall have all
intellectual property rights incl�uding, but not limited to, copyright �nd patent rights,
in said documents,cor�iputer media,and ot�ter rnaterials provided by C'ontractor. City
shall release, defend, indemnify and hold harmless Contractor from all claims, costs,
expenses, damage or liability arising out of��� or resulting from City's use or
modification of any reports, �ata, documents, drawing�, specifications or other work
product prepared by Contract�r,except for use by City or�those portions of the City's
project for which such items were prepared.
K. Contractor,including its`employees� ��ents, and subcontractors, shall not maintain or
acquire any direct or indire�t interest that conflicts with the performance of this
� Contract. Contractc�r s�iall ct�mply with��l requirements of the Political Reform Act
(Governn�ent Code § 8100 et seq.} �nd other laws relating to conflicts of interest,
including the fo:llowing: lr) Contractor shall not make or participate in a decision
` made by City if it is reason�bly foreseeable that the decision may have a material
ef£ect on Contractior's econo�ic interest, and 2) if required by the City Attorney,
Contractor shall file financial disclosure forms with the City Clerk.
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SECTION 5. INSURANCE
A. Unless modified in writing by City's Risk Manager, Contractor shall maintain the
following noted insurance during the duration of the Contract:
Covera�e Tvpe Minimum Amount
Cormnercial General Liability(CG-0001) $1 z000,000 per occurrence
�Z,OQ0,000 general aggregate
Comprehensive Vehicle Liability (CA-0001) �1,�n0,000 combined single limits
Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability ��$1,0OO,OQO per occurrence
B. The following additional reguirements apply to those co�erage requirements
specified above:
1. Commercial General �Liability Insurance shall include but not be limited to
bodily injury,personal injury and prop�rty damage. The coverage shall be for
the amounts not less than the amounts stated in Section S.A. of the Contract;
2. Com�rehensive Automobile Liability insurance,��shall provide for at least the
total limits specified above as combined single limits per accident applicable
ta all owned, non-owned and hired vehicles;
3. Both t�e Wc�r�ers' Compensation and Employers' Liability policies shall
ct��tain the insurer's wai�er of subrogation in favor of City, its elected
of�cials, officers,,employees, agents and volunteers;
� 4. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) Insurance shall be appropriate
to Contractnr's profession, against loss due to error or omission or
rnalpractice.
5. The �ity does not accept insurance certificates or endorsements with the
wording "but only in the event of a named insured's sole negligence" or any
other verbiage limiting the insured's insurance responsibility.
6. For any category of insurance above as stated in Section S.A. of the Contract
with coverage amounts designated as "N/A," "$0," or "0," insurance of that
type is not required by this Contract.
C. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City.
At the option of the City, either: the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deduetibles
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or self-insured retentions as respects the City, its elected officials, officers,
employees, agents and volunteers; or the Contractor sha11 procure a bond
guaranteeing paylnent of losses and related investigations, claims administration and
defense expenses.
D. The General Liability shall contain or be endorsed to contain the following
provisions:
1. City,its elected officials, officers, employees, and agents are to be covered as
additional insured as respects liability ;arisi�g out of work or operations
performed by or on behalf of Contractor; premises owned, leased or used by
Contractor; or automobiles owned; leased, hired or borrowed by Contractor.
The coverage shall contain no specia� limitations on the scope of protection
afforded to City, its elected o�ficials, officers, employees, agents and
volunteers.
2. The insurance coverage of Contractor shall be primary insurance as respects
City, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents and �ol�unteers. Any
insurance or seif insurance maintained by City, its elected o�`�'icials, officers,
employees,agents and volunteers,shall be in excess of Contractor's insurance
and shall not contribute with it.
3. Co�er�g� shall state tl�at the insurance of Contra�tor shall apply separately to
each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with
respect to the lirnits of the insurer's liability.
4. Each insurance poiicy required by this Contract sha11 be endorsed to state that
coverage shall not be canceled e�cept after thirty (30) calendar days' prior
written notice ��s been given to�City. In addition, Contractor agrees that it
shall not reduc� its coverage or limits on any such policy except after thirty
(30) calendar days' pr.ior written notice has been given to City.
E. Ins�rance is to be plaGed with insurers with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than
A-V�I.
F. Contractor sha11 designate the City of Redding, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, CA
96001 as a Certificate IHolder of the insurance. Contractor sha11 furnish City with
certificates of insurance and original endorsements effecting the coverages reguired
by this clause. Certificates and endorsements shall be submitted electronically via the
PINS Advantage system.A link will be provided for the Contractor,or their insurance
agent, to enter and upload documents directly to PINS Advantage. The certificates
and endorsements for eaeh insurance policy are to be signed by a person authorized
by the insurer to bind cov�rage on its behalf. All endorsements are to be received
and approved in PINS Advantage by the City's Risk Manager prior to the
commencement of contracted services. City may withhold payments to Contractor if
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adequate certificates of insurance and endorsements required have not been submitted
as described above or provided in a timely manner.
G. The requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained
by Contractor as required by Section 5 of this Contract, and any approval of said
insurance by City, are not intended to and will not in any manner limit or qualify the
liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by Contractor pursuant to this Contract,
including, without limitation,provisions concerning indemnification.
H. If any policy of insurance required by this Section i�a f`claims made"policy,pursuant
to Code of Civil Procedure § 342 and Govemment Code § 945.6, Contractor shall
keep said insurance in effect for a period of eighteen�18)months after the termination
of this Contract.
I. If any damage, including death, personal injury or��property damage, occurs in
connection with the performance of this Contract, Contractor shall immediately
notify City's Risk Manager by telephone at (53Q) 225-4068. `Nc� later than three (3)
calendar days after the event, Contractt�r shall submit a written rept�rt to City's Risk
Manager containing the following inform�tion, as�applicable: 1)name and address of
injured or deceased person(s);2)name and address of witnesses; 3)name and address
of Contractor's insurance company; and 4) a detailed description of the damage and
whether any City property vc�as involvetl.
SECTION 6. INI)EMNIFICATION AND HUI,D I�ARMLESS
A. Consistent with Califm�ia Civil Code § 2782.8, when the services to be provided
under this Contract are design professional services to be performed by a design
; professianal, as that term is defined under Section 2782.8, Contractor shall, to the
�� fullest ext�nt�ermitted by law, indemnify protect, defend and hold harmless, City,
its elected offici�ls, of�cers, employees, and agents, and each and every one of them,
' from and agains� all actions, damages, costs, liability, claims, losses, penalties and
e�penses (including� but not`limited to, reasonable attorney's fees of the City
Attc�rney or legal counsel retained by City, expert fees, litigation costs, and
investigation costs)of every type and description to which any or all of them may be
subjected'by reasa� of, or resulting from, directly or indirectly, the negligence,
recklessness,or willful misconduct of Contractor, its officers, employees or agents in
the performanc���of professional services under this Contract, except when liability
arises due to the sole negligence, active negligence or misconduct of the City.
B. Other than in the performance of professional services by a design professional,
which is addressed solely by subdivision(A) of this Section, and to the fullest extent
permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify protect, defend and hold harmless,
City, its elected officials, officers, employees, and agents, and each and every one of
them, from and against all actions, damages, costs, liability, elaims, losses, penalties
and expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees of the City
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Attorney or legal counsel retained by City, expert fees, litigation costs, and
investigation costs) of every type and description to which any or all of them may be
subjected by reason of the performance of the services required under this Contract
by Contractor its officers, employees or agents in the performance of professional
services under this Contract, except when liability arises due to the sole negligence,
active negligence or misconduct of the City.
C. The Contractor's obligation to defend, indemnify and hold harmless shall not be
excused because of the Contractor's inability to e�aluate liability. The Contractor
shall respond within thirty (30) calendar days to:the tender of any claim for defense
and indemnity by the City, unless this time has been extended in writing by the City.
If the Contractor fails to accept or reject a�ender af defense and indemnity in writing
delivered to City within thirty (30) calendar days, in addition to any other remedy
authorized by law, the City may witl�old such funds the City reasonably considers
necessary for its defense and indem�ity�until disposition has been made of the claim
or until the Contractor accepts or rejects the tender of defens�in writing delivered to
the City, whichever occurs first. T�is subdivision shall not be construed to excuse
the prompt and continued performance of�the duties required of Cot�tractor herein.
D. The obligation to indernnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless set forth in this
Section applies to all clairns and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies
are applicable. The policy limits of`said insurance palicies do not act as a limitation
upon the arnount of indemnification to be pro�ided by C�ontractor.
E. City sha11����� have the rig�t to apprc��e or disapprove the legal counsel retained by
Contractor pursuant tq i this SectiQn to represent City's interests. City shall be
reimbursed for ���11 cnsts and attorney's fees incurred by City in enforcing the
obligations set forth in`this S�ction.
SECTICIN 7. CONTRACT TNTERPRETATION,VENUE AND ATTORNEY FEES
A. This Contract shall be deemed��to have been entered into in Redding, California. All
questions regarding the validity, interpretation or performance of any of its terms or
of an� ri�hts or obligations of the parties to this Contract shall be governed by
California law. If any claim, at law or otherwise, is made by either party to this
Contract, t1��prevailing party shall be entitled to its costs and reasonable attorneys'
fees.
B. This document, including all exhibits, contains the entire agreement between the
parties and supersedes whatever oral or written understanding each may have had
prior to the execution of this Contract. This Contract shall not be altered, amended
or modified except by a writing signed by City and Contractor. No verbal agreement
or conversation with any official, officer, agent or employee of City, either before,
during or after the execution of this Contract, shall affect or modify any of the terms
or conditions contained in this Contract, nor shall any such verbal agreement or
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conversation entitle Contractor to any additional payinent whatsoever under the terms
of this Contract.
C. No covenant or condition to be performed by Contractor under this Contract can be
waived except by the written consent of City. Forbearance or indulgence by City in
any regard whatsoever shall not constitute a waiver of the covenant or condition in
question. Until performance by Contractor of said covenant or condition is complete,
City shall be entitled to invoke any remedy available to City under this Contract or
by law or in equity despite said forbearance or indu�gence.
D. If any portion of this Contract or the application thereof to any person or circumstance
shall be invalid or unenforceable to any e�tent, the remainder of this Contract shall
not be affected thereby and shall be enforeed to the greatest extent permitted by law.
E. The headings in this Contract ar� inserted for conver�ience only and shall not
constitute a part hereo£ A waiver of any party of any pravi�ion or a breach of this
Contract must be provided in writirig, and shall�ot be construed as a waiver of any
other provision or any succeeding breach of the same or any other provisions herein.
F. Each Party hereto declares and represents that in entering into this Contract, it has
relied and is relying solely upon i�s own judgment, belief and knowledge of the
nature, extent, effect and consequence relating th�reto. Each Party further declares
and represents that this Contract is made without reliance upon any statement or
represent�tion noti cc�ntained herein of any�other Party or any representative, agent or
attorney c�f the other P��ty. The Parties�agree thati they are aware that they have the
right to be ad�ised by counsel with res,pect to the negotiations, terms, and conditions
of this Contract and th�t the decision of;whether or not to seek the advice of counsel
� with respect to this Contracf is a decisic�n;which is the sole responsibility of each of
the Parties. Accordin�l�y, no party shall be deemed to have been the drafter hereof,
����� and the principl� of lavu set forth in Civil Code § 1654 that contracts are construed
' against the drafter shall not apply.
G. Each of the Parties hereto hereby irrevocably waives any and all right to trial by jury
in any action, proceeding, claim or counterclaim, whether in contract or tort, at law
or in equik�, arising out of or in any way related to this Agreement or the transactions
contemplatec� hereby. Each Party further waives any right to consolidate any action
which a jury trial has been waived with any other action in which a jury trial cannot
be or has not been waived.
H. In the event of a conflict between the term and conditions of the body of this Contract
and those of any exhibit or attach.ment hereto, the terms and conditions set forth in
the body of this Contraet proper shall prevaiL In the event of a conflict between the
terms and conditions of any two or more exhibits or attachments hereto, those
prepared by City shall prevail over those prepared by Contractor.
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SECTION 8. SURVIVAL
The provisions set forth in Sections 3 through 7, inclusive, of this Contract shall survive
termination of the Contract.
SECTION 9. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS -NONDISCRIMINATION
A. Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and codes of federal,
state and local governments.
B. In the performance of this Contract, Contractar sha11 not discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ancestry, national
origin,religious creed, sex, sexual orientation,disability, age, marital status,political
affiliation, or membership or nonmembe�ship in any�rganization. Contractor shall
take affirmative action to ensure applicants are employed and that employees are
treated during their employment without regard to their race, color, ancestry,national
origin, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age,`marital status,political
affiliation, or membership or nonmembership in any organization. Such actions shall
include, but not be limited to, the followia�g: employment, upgrading, demotion or
transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or
other forms of compensatic�n and selection for train�ng.
SECTION 10. REPRE�ENTATIVES
A. City's representative�or this Contracti is� , telephone number(530)
, en�tail address "� . All of Contractor's questions
pex-�aining to this Contra�t shall be referred to the above-named person, or to the
representative's designee.
B. �� Contractor's representati�e for this Contract is ,telephone number
' (T_) ,; email address A11 of City's
questions pertaining;to this Contract shall be referred to the above-named person.
C. The re�resentatives set forth herein sha11 have authority to give all notices required
herein.
SECTION 11. NOTICES
A. A11 notices, requests, demands and other communications hereunder sha11 be deemed
given only if in writing signed by an authorized representative of the sender(may be
other than the representatives referred to in Section 10) and delivered by facsimile,
with a hard copy mailed first class, postage prepaid; or when sent by a courier or an
express service guaranteeing overnight delivery to the receiving party, addressed to
the respective parties as follows:
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To City: To Contractor:
B. Either party may change its address for the purposes of this paragraph by giving
written notice of such change to the other party in the manner provided in this Section.
C. Notice shall be deelned effective upon: 1)personal service;2)two calendar days after
mailing or transmission by facsimile, whichever�'is earlier.
SECTION 12. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT
A. Each of the undersigned signatories hereby represents and �varrants that they are
authorized to execute this Contract on behalf of the respective parties to this Contract;
that they have full right, power and lawfi�l authority to undertake a1T obligations as
provided in this Contract; and that the execution, performance and delivery of this
Contract by said signatories has b�en fully authcirized by a11 requisite actions on the
part of the respective parties�o this Contract.
B. When the May�r is^ signatory ro this Co�tr�ct, the' City Manager and/or the
Department Director ha�ing direc�responsibility fflr managing the services provided
herein shall have autho�ity to exeeute�any amendment to this Contract which does
not increase �h� amount of compen��tion allowable to Contractor or otherwise
sub�tantially change tiht; scdpe c�f the ser�ices provided herein.
SECTION 13. EFFECTIVE DATE OF CONTRACT
The e�fective date of t�is Contract ("Effective Date") sha11 be the date it is signed by City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,City and Contractor have executed this Contract on the days and year
set forth below:
CONTRACTOR
Dated: , 20
By:
Tax ID No.:
CITY OF REDDING,
A Municipal Corporation
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Dated: , 20
By:
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
, City Clerk , City Attorney
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City of Redding� FERC Relicense of Whiskeytown Unit 9
FERC PROIECT SCHEDULE
Table 1.Process plan and schedule for REU's Whiskeytown Power Plant Project using either FERC's Integrated Licensing Process or Traditional Licensing Process,based on filing the NOI and PAD on
September 10,2027,the earliest date it can be filed with FERC.
lnte rated Licensin Process(1LP) Traditional Licensin Process(TLP)
Timeframe Timeframe
Subsection(s) Lcad Activityi (Start and Finish)�°3 Subsection(s) Lead Activityi (Start and Finish)��3
1$C.F.R. 5.�.
(b) REU File request to use TLP 9/10/27
(Friday)
l8 C�.F.R.§5.5. NOTIFICA7'�6N flF II�TENT �� 18 C.F'>R.§5.5.��NUTIFICATION OF TNTENT
Fil�Nofic�of Intent(NOI)to file an
applicaYion for a new license and request for File Notice of Intent(NO�to file an application for a
non-federal representative status under§'7 of new license and request for non-federal representative
(a)-(g) REU �E�ndangered Sp�cies Aet(ESA)and§106 9/10/27 �a)-(g) REU status under§7 of the Endang�r�d Species Act(ESA) 9/10/27
of the National Historic Preservation Act (Friday) and§106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (Friday)
(NHPA)(no earlier than 5.5 years and no (NHPA)(no earlier than S.S years and no lateN than 5
later than 5 years praor to expirah�on of the yeaYs prior to erpiration of the cun^e�it license)
current license)
18 C.F.I2. 5.6. '�iFRE-APl'LICATION Dt7CUMEl'�71" l8 C.F.R. 5.6. PEtE-APPLICATION DOCiTMENT
File Fre-Applicarion Document(PAD)(no File Pre-Application Document(PAD)(no eaYlier tha�z
earlier than 5.5 years an�d no later th�an S 9/10/27 9/10/27
(a)-(e) REU years prior to expiration of the current (Friday) (a)-(e) REU 5.5 years and no later than S years prioY to expiration of (Friday)
license) the current license)
18+C.F.R� 5.7. Tl�IBAL C{3NSULTAT"IUN 18 C.F.R. 5.7. TRIBAL CONSULTATION
Hold meeting with potentially affected 9/ll/27 10/ll/27� Hold meeting with potentialiy affected Native American 9/ll/27 10/ll/27�
-- FERC Native American tribes(no later than(NLT) (Saturday) (Mon�y) " FERC nibes(NLT 30 days of date NOI and PAD fzled) (Saturday) (Monday)
30 days of date NOI and PAD fzled)
1$C.F.T2,§5.8. lYUTICE OF"C+C)MMENCEMENI'OF"PRC)CEEDIIVG,DECtSYUN ON USE f)F TLP, ; 18 C.�".li,§S.S. NC?TYCE'(7�F COIVIM�NCEMENT OF PRUCEEUII�G,bECISTON ON US�(7F TLP, !,
AND IIVITIATION OF ESA AND NHPA INFORMAL CC?NSULTATI(}N AND INITIATICIN(}F ESA AND NAPA INFC#RMAL CdNSULTATI�N
Issne Notice of Commeneement of Issue NoTice of Commencement of Proceeding(NCP)
(a) FERC Proceeding(NCP)and decision regarding 9/ll/27 ll/9/27 �a) FERC and decision regarding REU's request to use TLP(NLT 9�ll/27 I1/9/27
REU's requ�st to usE TLP(NLT 60 days of (Saturday) (Tu�sday) 60 days of date NOI and PAD filed) (Saturday) (Tuesday)
date NOI and PAD frled)
Request initiation of infonnal consultation Request initiation of informal consultation under§7 of
under§7 ofthe ESA and/or§106 ofthe 9/ll/27 11/9/27 9/ll/27 I1/9/27
(b) FERC NHPA,if appropriat�(NLT 60 days of date (Saturday) (Tu�sday) �b) FERC the ESA and/or§106 of the NHPA,if appropriate(NLT (Saturday) (Tuesday)
NOI and PAD iled 60 days of date NOI and PAD filed)
lS C.F.R. 5.8. ISSUE SC�PfNG D(}CUMENT 1'
(e) FERC Issue Scoping Document 1(SD1)(NLT 60 9/ll/27 11/9/27
days of date NOI and PAD filed) (Saturday) (Tuesday)
1$C.F.Ii. S.$.HOLD NEPA�aCt7PING MEETING AND SiTE VISIT 18 C.F.R. 1G.$. FIRST STA�E'CdN5ULTATI�N—Hi7LD.Tt?INT MEETING AND SITE�'ISIT
Consult with the resource agencics,Native Amcrican
(b)(3)(i)(B) gEU �b�s,and members of the pubiic on the scheduling of a 11/24/27 12/27/27�
joint ineetiilg(NLT I S days in advance of th�e joznt (Wednesday) (Monday)
meetin )
Post notice of NEPA scoping meeting in (b)(3)(i)(B) Post notiee of joinf ine�fing in Iocal newspapers, z
11/16/27 12/9/27 11/23/27 12/24/27
(e) FERC Federal Register and local newspapers(NLT [and 18 CFR§ REU including purpose,location,time,and agenda(NLT 14
30 da s o�date NCP issued (Wednesday) (Thursday) 16.8 h i da s in advance o'the�'oint meetin ) (Tuesday) (Friday)
Notify ageneies,tribes,and non- Provide to resource agencies,Native American tribes,
and FERC a written notice of the time and place of the z
governmental organizarions by mail of 11/16/27 12/9/27 11/24/27 12/27/27
(e) FERC scoping m�eting(NLT 30 days of date NCP (Wednesday) (T`hursday) �)�3)(i)(B) REU joint meering and an agenda of th�issues to be discussed �WE�Esday) (Monday)
issued) at the joint meeting(NLT I S dayr in advance of the joint
meetin )
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Table l. (continued)
Inte rated Licensin Process ILP Traditional Licensin Process TLP
Timeframe Timeframe
Subseetion(s) Lead Activityt (Start and Finish)��3 Subseetion(s) Lead Activityt (Start and Finish)��3
18 C.F.R.§5.$.H(�LD NEPA SC�PINC MEETII�G AND'SITE UISIT(ConYinued) 18 C.F.R.§1b.8. FIRST STAGE CONSULTATION—I3t)LD Jt)INT MEE1'INC ANU STTEiYTSIT(Cantinued)
Hold the joint meeting and provide an opportunity for a
site visit to review the information and discuss thE data
Hold NEPA scoping meeting a�1d conduet 11/16/27 12/9/27 12/9/27 1/10/282
(d) FERC site visit(NLT 30 days of date NGP issued) (Wednesday) (Thursday) �b)(3)(ii)(B) REU and studies to be provided by REU as part of the (Thursday) (Monday)
consultation process(No earlier than(NET)30 days but
NLT 60 da s o date NCP is issuec�
Resource agencies,Native American tribes Resource agencies,Native America��tribes and members
and members of the public inay attend the
NEPA scoping meeting to idEntify issues for of thE public may attEnd the joint meeting to express
Relieeneing 11/16/27 12/9/27 Relicensing their viewe regarding resouree issues that should be 12/9/27 1/10/28`
(d) NEPA scoping,preliminary identify study (b)(4)
Participants needs,discuss process plan and schedule,and �Wednesday) (Thursday) Participants addressed in Yhe application.AYtendance of Yhe public at (Thursday) (Monday)
coop�rating agency status(NLT 30 days of thE sif�visit is at th�discretion of REU(NET 30 days
date NCP is issuec� but NLT 60 days of date NCP zr issuec�
Make either an audio recording or written transcripts of
-- FERC Post either an audio recording or written _, b 4 �U the joint meering,and promptly provide copies of these prom tl rovide foilowin the oint meerin
transcripts of th�joint meEting on e-Library � �� � recordings,upon request(Promptly provide to FERC, p Y p g � g
agencies,and Indian b�ibes,u�on reguest)
IS C.F.R. 5.9. COMMENTS ANll INFORMATTON l`�l2 5TIIDY RE UESTS 18 C.F R. Ib.8. FIRST S'PAGE C4NSULTATIt�N-STUDY 12E UES1'S AND DISPUTE RESOLUTIUN
Provide to REU written comments identifying
REU& z Relieensing Partieipailt's determination of necessary
File comments on PAD and SD1,and request 11/16/27 I/10/28 Relicensing 2/7/28 3/10/28
(a) Reficensuig stuclies(NLT 60 days of date NCP issued) (Wednesday) (Monday) ���5� Participants studies to be performed or Yhe information to be (Monday) (Friday)
Participants provided by REU(NLT 60 days after joint meeting
unless deadline is extended to 120 da r b FER
18 C.F.R 5.10. SCl7PING D+�CUMENT 2
� Issue Scoping Document 2(SD2)(NLT 45 �/1 I/28 2/24/28 �
-- FERC days of the end ofPAD an�d SDI conznient
eriod (Tuesday) (Thursday)
18 C.�'.R. 5.11. AP"PLICANT'S PR(7Pt�SEll 5TY7llY T'LAN ANb STtTDY PLAN MEETTNGS
(a) RF,U File Proposed Study P1an(NLT 45 days of �� l/11/28 ��2/24f28
the end ofPAD and SDI comment eriod) (Tuesda ) Thursda )
(e) RF,U Hold Proposed Study Plan meeting(NLT 30 2/25/28 3/27/28�
days after date Pr^oposed Study Plan fzled) (Friday) (Monday)
1$C'.F.R. S:T2. CdMMENT5 ON PR�Pt�SEB'STUI}Y I'LAN
Relicensing � File eomments on Proposed Study Plan(1VLT� Z/25/28 �6/26/28��
Participants 90 days after date Proposed Study Plara is (Friday) (Monday)
zled
' 1$C.P�.R. 5.13. RE�'ISED STUDY PLAN AND STUDY PLAN DETERMINATION
File Revised Study Plan(N!T 30 days of
(a) REU date Proposed Study Plan comment period 6/2�/28 7/26/28
ends (Tuesday) (Wednesday)
Relic�nsing File comments on Revised Study Plan(NLT ��27�28 g����28
�b� Participanis 1 S days of the date Revised Study Plan is ('I`hursday) (Thursday)
zled
(c) FERC Issue Study Plan Det�rmination(NLT 30 7/27/28 8/25/28
davs o date Revised Stud Plan is iled Tl�ursda (F`rida
Revised Study Plan deemed apprc�ved(20`�' 9/14/28
(d) FERC day af'ter FERC Determination if no study
plan disputes filed) (Thursday)
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Table l. (continued)
Inte rated Licensin Process ILP Traditional Licensin Process TLP
Timeframe Timeframe
Subseetion(s) Lead Activityt (Start and Finish��3 Subseetion(s) Lead Activityt (Start and Finish)��3
18 C.F.Ri 5.14. F(7RMAi.STUDY I?ISPU E'E RE�OLUTION I'ROCESS 18 C.F.I2. 16�$. �'II2ST STAGE CONSULTATIUN"-ST[TDY RE UE�TS AND I)ISPCTTE RESOLI7TTON Cantinued
Mandatory
Conditioning File Notice of Dispute(NOD)(NLT 20 days 8/26/28 9/14/28
�d� Agencies and of date FERCDetermznation issued) (Saturday) (Thursday)
Tribes
(d) FERC Convene Dispute Resolution Panel(NLT 20 9/15/28 10/4/28
days of'date NOD filed) (Friday) (Wednesday)
REU& �`ile comments on NOD(NLT 25 days of daCe 9/15/28 10/9/28
(i) Relieensing NOD faled) (Friday) (Monday)
Participants
�k� Dispute Resolution Deliver to FERC finding on NOD(NLT SO 9/15/28 11/3/28
Panel(DRP) days of date IVOD filed) (Friday) (Friday)
Director of Office of Energy Projects issues 9/15/28 ll/24/28�
(1) FERC written dEternsination regarding NOD(NLT
70 days of date NOD filed) (F`riday) (F`riday)
During first stage eonsultation,if REU and Relieeneing
Participant disagree regarding any matter or regarding
REU&Relic�nsing �E need to conduct a study or gather information,REU 1/ll/28 Unfii First Stage
(b)(6)(i) or the Relicensing Participant�nay refer the diepute in
Participants Writing to FERC for resoluTion,providing a copy to other (Tuesday) Consultation ends
affected parties(any time during first stage
consultation.
If a dispute is filed wiYh FERC,Yhe disagreeing party
b 6 ii nisagreeing ma fiie a res onse NLT 15 da r rom the date the NLT 15 days from the date
� �� �� � Party Y p � Y'f thE dispute is filed with FERC
dir ute is rled with FER
b)6)iv) FERC FERC resolves dis ute — --
1'8 C.F.R. 515. COND(ICT'ST[7DIE5 1S C.F.R. lb'.S. SECOIVD STAGE CONSULTA'TIC?N—CONbTIC'T STY7DTES
8/26/28 8/26/30 3/13/28 8/26/30
(a) REU Cond�uct studies (Saturday) (Monday) (c)(]) REU Conduct studies (Monday) (Monday)
b REU File eriodic ro ress re orts FERC deYermine fre uenc
(c)(1) REU ��1�Initial Study Report(NLT 1 year af'ter 8/26/28 8/27/29
FERCs a roval o Revised Stud Plan Saturda Monda
(c)(2) REU Hold Initial Study Report meering(NLT 15 8/28/29 9/ll/29
da s o 'date Initial Stud Re ort zled Tuesda ) (Tu�sda
File Initial SYudy Report meeting summary
(c)(3) REU ��luding proposed plan modifications and 9/12/29 9/26/29
new sfudies(NLT 1 S days af'ter Initaal Study (WEdnesday) (WEdnesday)
Re ort meetin
Approval of ineeting summary and study 10/26/29
(c)(7) FERC plan modifications if no disagreements filed uda
30th dav a ter meetin sumnim zled � ��
File disagreements with meeting summary
Relicensing including REU's proposed study plan 9/27/29 10/26/29
(c)(4) modificaCic�ns and new sCudies(NLT 30 days
Pt�rtieipt�nYs after Initial Study Report meeti�zg summary �uxsdtty) (Fridxy)
iled
REU& File responses to disagreements(NLT 30 10/27/29 11/26/29�
(c)(5) Relieensing days after disagi^eement period ends) (Saturday) (Monday)
Partici ants
Resolve disagreement and amend study plan I 1/27/29 12/26/29
(c)(6) FERC (NI,T 30 days af'ter responses to
disa reem�ents eriod ends (Tuesday) (Wednesday)
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Table l. (continued)
Inte rated Licensin Process ILP Traditional Licensin Process TLP
Timeframe Timeframe
Subseetion(s) Lead Activityt (Start and Finish��3 Subseetion(s) Lead Activityt (Start and Finish)��3
l8 C.F.R. 5�15. CONDUCT STUDIES cont. 1$C�F.R. 1d.8� 5ECl7ND STACE CflNSUL,TATIl7N—CC)NDUCT S"TUDIES cont.
�� File Updated Study Report,including � ��27�29 �8/27/30
(� REU election of REU tc�file a DLA rather than a (Monday) (Tuesday)
PLP,if REU chose to do so
(c)(2) REU Hold Updated Study Report meeting(NLT I S 8/28/30 9/11/30
da s o 'date U dated Stucl Re ort iled� Wednesda ) Wednesda )
File Updated Study Plan nse�ting summary
(c)(3) REU including REU's proposed study plan 9/12/30 9/26/30
modificarions and new studies(NLT 1 S days (Thursday) (Thursday)
after U dated Stud Re ort meetin )
Approve meetuig summary and sYudy plan 10/26/30
(c)(7) FERC modificarions if no disagreements filed(30 (Monday)
da s a 'ter meetzn�sunanaar tled
File disagreements with meetuig summary
(c)(4) Relicensing and proposed study modifications and new 9/27/30 10/28/30�
Participants studies(NLT 30 days after�Updated Study (F`riday) (Monday)
Re ort meetin summar zlecl
REU& Fil�respons�to disagreeinents(NLT 30 days 10/29/30 11/27/30
(c)(5) Relieensing a ter disa reement eriod ends Tuesda Wednesda
Partici ants f g p � � Y� � Y�
Resolve disagrEem�nt and amend study plan 11/28/30 12/27/30
(c)(6) FERC (NLT 30 dayr after�response to
disa reemeh�ts� erzod ends (Thursday) (Friday)
During Second Stag�Consultation,a Relicensing
Partieipailt may request REU coilduet a study or
����2� Reiicensing gather information not previously identified.REU When Second Sfage Until Second Stage
Participants must promptly initiate th�study or gather thE Consultation begins Consultation Ends
information unless it refers the request to FERC for
resolution durin second sta e consultation).
(c)(2) REU REU may refer the rEquest to FERC for dispute
resolution,co in affected arties.
If REU files the dispute with FFRC,other affected NLT 15 days from the datE
(b)(6)(ii) REU parties may file a response(NLT I S days from the
date the dis ute is iled with FER REU files Tl�e diepute with FERC
(b 6 iv FERC FERC resolves dis utE --
18 C.F.R. 5.16. PRELIMINAI2Y LICENSING PROPOSAL()R DRAFT LICENSE APPLICATT(3N 18 C.F.I2. 16.$. SECONI)ST'AGE C�DNSULTATIt7N-DRAFT'LICENSE APPLICATION
File Preliminary Licensing Proposal(PLP)ar Provide to agencies and Native American tribes a
(a)—(d) REU Draft LicensE Application(DLA)(No less 10/11/30 c(4) REU copy of thE DLA,including full doeumentation of 10/1 I/30
than I50 days prior to deadline for•filing (Friday) consultation.(No less than I50 days pNio�to deadline (Friday)
license a � lication) or ilin Zicense a Zication)
Resource Agencies
Relieensing File eomments on PLP/DLA(NLT 90 days of 10/12/30 1/9/31 Provide written comments on DLA to REU(NLT 90 10/12/30 1/9/31
�e� Participants date PLP or DL�1 filed) (Saturday) (Thursday) c(5) &Native American days of date DLA is distributec� (Saturday) (Thursday)
Tribes
If comments indieate that a resoarce agency or Native
American tribe has a substanYive disagreement wiYh
REU's conclusions regarding resource impacts or
proposed PM&E measnres,REU holds at least one
joint meetin�with the disagreeing resource agency or
REU, Narive American tribe and other agencies with similar
c 6 i&in Resource Agencies or related areas of interest,expertise,or responsibility ll10/31 3/10/31
� ��� � � &Native American Yo discuss and to attempt to reach agreemenY.REU (Friday) (Monday)
Tribes and the disagreeing resource agency or Native
American tribe may conclude the joint meeting with a
document embodying any agreement and any issues
that are unresolved.(NLT 60 days from the date of the
written comm�ents of the disagreeing agen�cy or Indian
tribe
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Inte rated Licensin Process ILP Traditional Licensin Process TLP
Timeframe Timeframe
Subseetion(s) Lead Activityt (Start and Finish��3 Subseetion(s) Lead Activityt (Start and Finish)��3
18 C.F'.R. ]6.8. SEC�ND 5TAGE Ct)NSULTATION—DRAFT LICENSE APPLICATION cant.
Consult with disagreeing party and others aUout
scheduling of joint meeting,and provide FERC,
c(6)(ii) REU �sagreeing party and others with written notice of the NLT 15 days in advance
time and place of the joint meeting and a written agenda of the joint meeting
of Yhe issues to be discussed at Cbe joint meeting(NLT 1 S
da s in advance o�the'oint meetin )
REU and the disagreeing resouree ageney or Native
���� REU& American h-ibe may cc�nclude the joinY meeting with a
Disagre�ing Party document embodying any agre�mEnt and any issues fhat
are unresolved.
RBU describe all disagreements with a resource agency or
Native American tribe on technical or PM&E measures in
c(8) REU its application,including an explanation of the basis for -- --
RF,U's disagreement wifl�the resource agency ar Native
Am�rican tribe.
18 C.F.R. 5.1'l. FILING 6F FINAL LICENSE Al'PLICATI(7N ' I S C.F.R. 16.8. TFIIRD STAGE CONSULTATION—FINAL L3CENSE APPLICATION
File a Final License Application(FLA)and provide a
File a Fina]License Appiication(FLA) copy of the FLA to ageilcies,Native American tribes,
3/10/31 3/10/31
(a) REU (NLT 2 year•s pr•iw•to expiration of'the (Monday) (d)(1) REU governmental offices and consulted membeis of the (Monday)
current license) pubiic(NLT 2 years prior to expiration of the current
license
Include in Exhibit E documentation of all consultaYic�n
regarding comments,recommendation and proposed
(� REU tenns and conditione and studies.If the eomments, Tnclude in FLA
recommendatic�n and proposed terms and cc�nditions and
studies were not accepted by REU,describe why.
(uns eci ze�.
i The activity description is a gc�od faith effort To summarize the pertinent regulation.The reader is encouraged To read the specific regulation.
� 18 C.F.R.§3852007(a)(2)provides that if a filing date falls on a Saturday,Sunday or federal legal public holiday,the deadline for filing becomes the next business day.The schedule includes this consideration.
� When an activity is contingent on completion of a previous activity,the schedul�assunses the previous activity is completEd the latest date possible for that prEvious activity,unless otherwisE indicated.
4 The ILP schedule assumes that studies begin when FERC's Study DeCermination is deemed finat,and may cc�ntinue for 2 years or more,as determined by FERC.
s The TLP schedule assumes fl�at studies begin after the deadline for providing to RF,U written comments identifying necessary studies or informarion,and may continue unril REU files the FLA.
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PROJE�l� MA���ER
<< ` �� V';��',` °' A��� ������ Robin has over 23 years of experience with natural resources in
� ��`r �� � ��� ` California, including botany,wildlife, invasive species, and habitat
��
�� � `'`� restoration, For tk�e las�17 years, s�e has worked on FERC integrated
�
� and traditional relicensing processes and license compliance projects
�" _`� throu hout the state of California. She has led the writin and editin
� $`° ��o �����~ g � �
� a� of Pre-Application Documents (PAD), study plans, study reports,
� (icense applications, management plans, compliance reports, annual
0
�4 �� consultatian meeting summaries, and other documents associated
°3r�.;
, r��t with FERC processes including California Environmental Quality Act
�� �, z��� documents. Robin has extensive experience leading and participating
i•�J•} Qtf{f�
in consultation meetings with numerous agencies and non-government
organizations. She has also led multiple large permitting efforts on FERC
���� �� projects.
Master of Science, Bialogy,
Univ�rsity of California, Santa N � a
�arlaara Solano Irrigation District,Monticello Pacific Gas&Electric(PG&E),11 FERC
Power Plant Project(P-2780)FERC Transmission Line Relicensing and
�achelor af Scienee, Biolc�gy, Relicensing,Napa Caunty,CA License Compliance Projects,CA
lJniversity of Califarnia, Davis P������ �r����ra Robin is the I�r�r���t �r����r. Robin was
project manager for ongoing FERC the License compliance and/or
P� F�S�� �� � ����h�IP relicensing efforts for the project.A relicensing project manager for 11
CaBifornia Native P(�nt Sc�ciety complete draft of the PAD and field PG&E FERC-licensed transmissian
studies were recently completed. lines, including Monticello
E ������� ��E Agency meetings were also Transmission Line,which carries
23 years conducted in 2025. power from the Monticello Project
(P-2780). She was also the terrestrial
FI �"E �� California Department af Water lead on all the projects,which
17 years Resources(DWR)and Kings River include ongoing sensitive species
Conservation District,Plne Flat and invasive species surveys,
�RC�JE�"T � � Transmission Line(P-2$76)and leff L. monitoring and management,
�.�g Taylor-Pine Flat Power Plant(P-2741) annual consultation meetings with
FERC Relicensings,Fresno County,CA the U.S. Department of Agriculture
P�^�s���t �r����rm Robin was the Forest Service and the United
project manager for two Traditiona) States, Department of the Interior,
Relicensing projects,which are being gureau af Land Management,annual
coordinated between the licensees, enviranmental trainings for PG&E's
as they share geography and operation and maintenance staff
relicensing timing.Work performed and contractars,and monitoring
to date includ�s FERC relicensing during ground-disturbing non-routine
strategy, PAD development and project activities. Robin worked
filing,agency meetings,fieldwork, on bath Integrated and Traditional
client coordination,scheduling,and relicensings on five transmission line
overseeing all relicensing activities. projects, including consultation with
The Draft License Applications are in resource agencies,development and
process. implementation of botanical and
wildlife study plans,and writing all
requisite FERC documents.
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R��I (CE T`��� T'1 UE��
�, ���,������w�������������� a������,��������� , ������������������ �
South Sutter Water Qistrict,Camp Far West Hydropower Nevada Irrigation District and Pacific Gas and Elecfiric,Yuba-
Project(P-2997)FERC Relicensing,Nevada,Yuba,and Placer Bear Hydroelectric Project(P-2266)and Drum-Spaulding
Counties,CA Hydroelectric Project(P-2310)-FERC Relicensings,Nevada,
������t �����r� Robin was the project manager for Sierra,and Placer Counties,CA
ongoing FERC relicensing efforts for the project, induding ��rr��kr��� ����r���L���4 Robin was the terrestrial
the recent revised FLA that was filed with FERC. She resources lead for both projects. Successfully completed
headed terrestrial resources and wrote multiple sections informal Section 7 consultation with the USFWS. Field
of the license application, PAD,and botanical and wildlifie lead for the special-status plants, ESA and California ESA
studies, including for special-status plants, invasive plants, invasive weeds,and Valley Elderberry�onghorn
weeds, bald eagles,Swainson`s hawks,golden eagles, Beetle resource studies conducted for the relicensing in
and bats. Robin was the lead author on the Bald Eagle the Sierra Nevada. She helped design study protocols and
Management Plan. data management,and was key in planning study efforts,
budget tracking,and crew organization,deployment,and
Yuba Water Agency,Yuba River Deuelopment(P-2246)and scheduling. Robin was the lead author for the special-
Narrows 1(P-1403)Hydroelectric Projects, Yuba,Sierra,and status plants,and ESA and California ESA plants technical
Nevada Counties,CA memoranda,as well as on vegetation, invasive weed,and
������� �a����r, Robin was the project manager on fire protection management plans.
seven permitting projects for the client and led permitting
efforts on multiple others, most related to FERC license Turlock and Modesto Irrigation Districts,Don Pedro(P-
compliance. She was the lead author on the Log Cabin and 2299)and La Grange(P-74581)Hydroelec#ric Projects FERC
Our House Sediment Management Plan for the current Relicensing Strategic Support,Tuolumne and Stanislaus
and new license. Robin served as terrestrial resources Counties,CA
lead for FERC relicensings, led botanical and wildlife �"��Id�.��da Robin was the field lead for botanical studies,
surveys,and prepared license application sections and which included special-status plants,threatened and
performed Sectian 7 Informal Consultation with the endangered plants(ESA and California ESA), invasive
United States Fish and Wildlife Service for terrestrial weeds,and valley elderberry longhorn beetle. She
species.She directed terrestrial resource studies for the directed multiple teams and tracking data and budgets.
Narrows 1 Hydroelectric Project, including botanical, ESA Robin was the lead author of several PAD sections,as
listed wildlife,and bats. For both relicensings,she led well as the special-status plant/naxious weed,valley
development of the sections for the draft and final license elderberry longhorn beetle,and ESA/California ESA plant
applications. study plans.
Merced Irrigation District,Merced River Hydroelectric DWR,San Bernardino County,California and DWR and Los
Project(P-2179)FERC Relicensing Using I�P,Mariposa and Angeles Department of Water and Power(I.ADWP),Devil
Merced Counties,CA Canyon Hydroelectric Projecfi(P-14797)and South State
�°���°��t�i�� ���a�r������do Robin was the terrestrial Water Project(P-2426),l.os Angeles County,CA
resources lead for the project throughout the entirety ��rr������1 ����r������¢�a Robin served as terrestrial
of the Integrated Licensing Process. She led efforts for resources lead. Her work included strategy development,
informal Section 7 consultation with the USFWS,field agency meeting coordination,continued fieldwork
studies for special-status plants, ESA and California logistics,and supplemental information gathering. Robin
ESA listed plants,invasive weeds,and Valley Elderberry led required special-status terrestrial wildlife species and
�onghorn Beetle. Robin was the lead author for the ESA aquatic invasive species studies(including study area,
and California ESA plants and invasive weeds technical methodology,analysis,and schedule),and provided a
memoranda,as well as the lead reviewer on the fish, summary of field results to DWR for review and approval.
recreation,and wildlife resources memoranda.She led She alsa led the writing of the DLA and F�A sections,as
management plan development for vegetation, invasive well as the CEQA document.
weeds,and fire prevention and protection,and attended
dozens of consultation meetings with the BLM, California
Department af Fish and Wildlife(CDFW),and USFWS.
Robin completed multiple sections for the Draft License
Application and Final License Application.
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ASSIS�f�N� PR�JE�1� P�ARIAGER A�IC3 RE�RE��10�!/AESTFiETIC RESQl1R�E LEA[�
�� � ��>� ��'�"� � Mr. Paquette has 25 years of experience in Environmental Science
y��i����w o�M 5� � k
��� �� � �,� `I;�P���', t� � ����"��' and Consulting as a recreation planner with an emphasis on FERC
'� .�� A� !�� � ��
� relicensings and license compliance. He has served as a project manager
��� �
° for recreation facility design and implementation projects, as well as
� ���; technical lead, strategic advisor, and field lead on various recreation
� .;° ��. �
� ` '�� �� supply, demand, and carrying capacity studies throughout California and
� >> the western United States. Matt has supported collaborative study plan
�
� �" deve(opment of comprehensive recreation studies on federal and private
�����'� lands on the Skagit River Nydroelectric Project, Balch Hydroe(ectric
Project, Nelms Pumped Storage Project, Yuba River Development
Praject, Yuba-Bear Hydroelectric Project, Drum-Spaulding Hydroelectric
Project, Camp Far West Project, Merced River Nydroelectric Project,
� � �� Mayie River Project, South Feather Power Project, DeSabla-Centerville
�achelor of Scienc�, Project.
Eravironm�r�tal Palicy, Colby
CoI(ege His work includes comprehensive visitor use, whitewater boating,
river recreation, and eapacity assessments for 20 FERC hydroelectric
�'� ��'�� � � ������� relicensing efforts. He also has 8 years of experience performing visual
Saeiety of Qu�door Recreatiar� resource assessments on federal and private lands and 15 years of
Prafessianals experience developing recreation management plans, in consultation
River Management Society With federal agencies, American Whitewater, and non-governmental
entities. Ne has worked closely with engineers and landscape architects
� ����y'�� � � for siting and planning for developing new or relocated recreation
25 years facilities, including campgrounds, boat launches, shoreline day-use
areas, and trails. He has been a project manager for recreation facility
�� �� � � upgrades and reconstruction at the Yuba River Qevelopment and Upper
25 years American River projects, where he led an interdisciplinary team of
�� ����. ��� permitting, cultural, and engineering staff to permit, design, and support
�4� construction of the new or upgraded facilities, including campgrounds,
day use areas, boat launches, parking areas, and trails. Ne has also
provided ongoing recreation planning support for clients as they prepare
for their new FERC license, including evaluating early implementation
projects, preparing early license project sequencing including integration
of design, environmental, and permitting processes.
�
Seattle City Light,Skagit River a comprehensive visitor use study
Hydroelectric Project(FERC#553) induding extensive Nationa) Park
Relicensing,Whatcom County,WA Service and U.S. Forest Service
���E�r����������6�������'���m��d consultation. Implementation of the
������������������, Mr. Paquette visitor use study included nearly
is currently supporting Seattle City 50 recreational sites spanning
Light's FERC relicensing in the Skagit three reservoirs and two rivers.
River watershed lacated within Narth The study consisted of visitor use
Cascades National Park and the Ross observations and surveys, recreation
Lake National Recreation Area.This facility inventories for condition
effort included the development of and accessibility compliance,
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, �������������������������a����������, ��������,�����������������������������������������������
trail condition and accessibility assessments,trail use campground, parking area expansion and reorganization
monitoring,recreation use impact assessments, boat at two boat launch facilities, reconstruction of access
launch functionality assessments,technical reporting, roads,and plans for a marina facility expansion.This work
Draft and Final �icense Application analysis,and included managing a multi-disciplinary team of engineers,
development of a Recreation Facilities Plan. In addition to landscape architects, biolagical and cultural resource
the FERC relicensing process, Mr. Paquette also supported specialists to effectively design, permit,and construct the
Seattle City Light in a concurrent,comprehensive upgraded facilities.
recreation settlement process involving the National Park
Service, U.S. Forest Service,American Whitewater,and South Sutter ater Qistrict,Camp Far est
Native American tribes. Hydroelectric Project(FERC#2997)Relicensing,Yuba
County,CA
Pacific Gas and Electric Company,Balch Hydroelectric "f��l�ro�������a������°������a�����r�:��. Mr. Paquette
Project(FERC#175)and Helms Pumped Sfiorage supported the South Sutter Water District's FERC
Project tFERC#2735)Relicensings,Fresna and Madera relicensing in the Bear River watershed.This effort
Counties,CA included pre-application data collection (facility inventory,
�'��h���������s�������TM:����ui��������h����I����s������ condition and accessibility evaluations)to inform the
Mr. Paquette is currently supporting two of Pacific Gas development of the Pre-Application Qocument as well as
and Electric Campany's FERC relicensings in the Kings the development of a visitor use study plan,and land-
River watershed.This effort included the development of managing agency consultation. Implementation of the
a Pre-Application Document,three study plans,and land- visitar use study plan consisted of use observations,user
managing agency consultation. Implementation of the surveys, boat ramp functionality assessments,technical
three study plans has consisted of visitor use observations reporting, Qraft and Final License Application analysis,
and surveys, recreation facility inventories(condition and development of a Recreation Facilities Plan.
and accessibility compliance),whitewater boating and
canyoneering studies,visual resource evaluations, erced Irrigafiion District, erced River Hydroelectric
technical reporting, Draft and Final License Application Project(FERC#2179)Relicensing,Mariposa County,CA
analysis,and development of a Recreation Facilities Plan ���IN��i����.���M�I���or�����a�����������m Mr. Paquette
and visual resource measures for each project. supparted the Merced Irrigation District's FERC
relicensing in the Merced River watershed.This effort
Yuba ater Agency,Yuba River Development ProJect included pre-application data collection consisting af a
(FERC#2246)Relicensing and License Compliance, facility inventory,condition assessments,and accessibility
Yuba County,CA compliance assessments at five large recreation
"�°��:h�m����.���- ���°�;�����N�����r�����r������ complexes across two reservoirs. His work included
������� Mr. Paquette has supported Yuba Water the development of the Pre-Applicatian Document
Agency's FERC relicensing and FERC compliance efforts as well as the development of two study plans,and
in the Yuba River watershed.This FERC relicensing effort land-managing agency consultation. Implementation
included the development of a comprehensive visitor use of the two study plans consisted of use observations,
study including extensive U.S. Forest Service consultatian. user surveys, boat ramp functionality assessrnents,
Implementation of the visitor use study consisted of whitewater boating surveys and focus groups,technical
visitor use observations and surveys, recreation facility reporting, Draft and Final License Application analysis,
inventories for condition and accessibility compliance, and development of a Recreation Facilities Plan.This
trail condition and accessibility assessments,trail use work alsa included evaluating river access enhancement
monitoring,recreation use impact assessments, boat measure alternatives on a Wild and Scenic River segment
launch functionality assessments,dispersed shoreline (Wild classification) of the Merced River upstream of Lake
recreation inventory and assessments,houseboat McClure. He has also supported the client with ongoing
surveys,angling focus groups,technical reporting, Draft existing license recreation planning support, including
and Final License Application analysis,and development supparting the design of a river access facility with grant
of a Recreation Facilities Plan. In addition, Mr. Paquette application support and helping the client prepare for
has supported Yuba Water Agency,as a Project the implementation of their new FERC license induding
Manager,with ongoing license compliance related to early license project sequencing and integration of design,
recreation, including providing regulatory, permitting,and environmental,and permitting processes.
environmental support for the reconstruction of a burned
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PRI��IPAL-If�-��i�R�E
Elizabeth has over 29 years of experience serving the water industry as
a cansultant and a public utility owner. She is proficient at building and
���� ����,� leading multi-disciplinary teams for pragram development and project
��°��`�� delivery from concept through facility operation. Ner leadership focuses
� t on transparency, collaborative teamwork, and support and growth
� ����� �,. opportunities for staff. She also focuses Qn identifying program and
��� ���' � „ " capital improvement needs by collaboration with stakeholders, risk and
`� °� asset analysis, regulatory outloak, funding opportunities, and budgetary
�,
� � responsibility. Elizabeth also served on the WateReuse California Board
'�� ` �� ��, and the WateReuse Association Board fQr several years, During that
$ time, she was a stakeholder for the development of the State's first
Recycled Water Policy,the California WateReuse Action Plan, and
� �� �� strategic plans for both organizations.
�laster of Business
Administration, Bois� State As HDR's Southwest Regional Irrigatian Practice Lead, Elizabeth is
Univ�rsity responsible for overseeing client service and development, project
delivery, and cross sector coordination for southwest irrigation districts
Baehelar af Science, Civil that own and operate large storage and conveyance facilities. Duties
Engineering, Univer�i�y of include strategic planning, managing contracts, coordinating all HDR`s
California, C�avis water services for these key clients and coordinating closely with power
�����. �.�� � and environmental service lines. She is also responsible for coordinating
Professional Enginaer, Cla, with HQR's area and national Technical Leaders and Subject Matter
�� ����� Experts in inter-related disciplines of hydrology, hydraulics, structural,
geology,geotechnical, civil, mechanical, CADD, and GIS.
� ��f��"���� �
. �
29 years m � m R .
California Aqueducfi Subsidence Imperial Irrigation D►strict,East
�� "�� � Program(CASP),Sacramento,CA Highline Reservoir,Coachella,CA
� Y���$ ���1��������c�Str�k�,��� d�a��r. ���. Elizabeth serves as the
HDR is the Program Manager far principal-in-charge(PIC)for the
�R 1��°T E1 S CASP and Elizabeth serves as a design af a 1,500 ac-ft regulating
�p technical and strategic advisor for reservoir, located between the All
the program.The mission of CASP American and East Nighline Canals.
is ta address the adverse effects of The project includes remote total
subsidence in the San Luis and San channel control (TCC) of reservoir
Joaquin Field Divisians by optimizing inlet and outlet gates.
the resilience and improving the
operational flexibility of the State Brawns Valley Irrigatwon District
Water Project to ensure the safe (BVID),Virginia Ranch Dam Part 12D
and reliable delivery of water.The Inspection and Report,CA
project includes analysis of energy ���« Elizabeth serves as the PIC for
consumption and projected costs the periodic inspection of the Virginia
for each interim and long-term Ranch Dam.The Virgina Ranch Dam
alternative. is an earth fill embankment dam with
a height of 152 feet.The goal of this
project is to perform the ninth Part 12
Periodic Inspection (PI)and prepare
the PI report in accordance with
Chapter 16 of the FERC Guidelines.
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ELIZA E7`FI A 5��, PE(��N1"1 UE�)
, ��ti��+���a�a���t:���,.������a�,��a�������.�,w�a,�v�����,u�s� ����������,�������������������������vle����������������������� p
Placer County Water Agency,Colfax WTP Replacement, • Silver and Caples Lake Campground Reconstruction
Colfax,CA ($11M)
��ta���k ������°� Elizabeth is the project manager fior this . Flume 48 replacement alternatives analysis,tunnel vs.
project,which includes developing conceptual and final flume
design for replacing the existing Colfax WTP.
• Comprehensive Penstack Condition Assessment
Utica Water and Power Authority,Cost of Service,Angles • �later Treatment Plants Condition Assessment,
Camp,CA development of short and long-term replacement and
���� Elizabeth serves as the PIC for the preparation of repair plan
a high-level financial analysis to develop projections
for funding needs in the future.The study includes a • Capacity and compliance upgrades at treatment plants
financial forecast based on Utica's histarical and projected (over$100M in total)
revenues and expenses for a multi-year period. • Water and Wastewater Master Plans, GIS
EI Dorado Irrigation D►strict(EID),CA Strategic Plan
���A���r�r�� �r����r� Elizabeth was responsible for ' Motherlode Force Main Replacement Program
planning,organizing,and directing the multi-disciplinary • Sly Park Intertie,design of 4-mile 30-inch pipeline and
activities of the dam safety,hydroelectric,water, pump station
recreation,wastewater, recyded water divisions. She was . FERC Project 184, multiple flume replacement projects
responsible for the design and construction of complex
projects;$40-50 million annua) capita) improvement Cover$75M in total)
program. In this role, Elizabeth interacted with DSOD, • Oversight af all FERC Part 12D required reparts
FERC,the Division of Drinking Water, RWQCB,and the and studies
State Water Board. She was responsible for direction • Cost of service and fadlity capacity charge studies
and oversight of EID`s GIS and ROW programs. Notable
projects and accomplishments include: • Annual development and update of EID's 5-year CIP
� Implementation of Project 184 FERC �icense • Reduction of monitoring and reporting requirements
through negotiation of NPDES permits
• Farebay Qam Modification Project($42M)
• Silver Lake Dam replacement preliminary design
• Development of 4.7MW solar and energy storage,
saving$1M annually
� Hydropower contract negotiation
• Solicitation and sale of renewable energy credits
• In-Line hydra on a large transmission main
• 2021 Caldor Fire Emergency Repair to Project 184
canal/flumes($30M)
� Folsom Lake Intake and Raw Water Pump Station
Rehabilitation ($44M)
• 2017 Emergency Storm Response to Project 184 canal
system ($35M)
• FERC Project 184, Esmeralda Tunnel Emergency Repair
• Development of Project 184 Asset Management Plan
� Development of Condition Assessment for Project 184
Flumes, Canals,Tunnels,and Siphons
• Sly Park Spillway Improvements Project
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SE�IQR FERC A��fIS�R
Since 2007, Chuck has been involved in various aspects of the FERC
relicensing process for more than 15 FERC regulatory projects in
California as a FERC technical lead, project manager, assistant project
manager, and scientist. He serves as the project manager and provides
FERC advisory support for several active relicensings at various stages
�� �" of the TLP or ILP where he provides strategic planning, relicensing
process compliance, and leads preparation of various documents
and deliverables, including quality assurance/quality control (QA/
QC). Chuck regularly participates in relicensing meetings, as a client
3 representative,with federal, state, and local agencies to develop study
�
�'` �"� ��� ���.� ����� plans and negotia�e PM&E (protection, mitiga�ion, and enhancement)
measures. He also works closely with technical leads on study
���� ��� implementation and field logistics.
Il�aster af Science, Enviranm�ntal
�io{ogy, SIJNY C;olle�� of �" ��� , " � " � " ���
Environm�ntal Sci�nce and South Sutter Water District,Camp Far consists of one power generating
Farestry West Hydroelectric Project(P-2997), develapment,one powerhouse
Nevada,Yuba,and Placer Counties,CA with associated switchyard,and
Mlaster of Science, Edt�catian, p� '��t �r����r��d�"� � appurtenant facilities.Chuck was the
Syraeuse lJr�iversity �p��i����ta This 6.8 MW praject FERC specialist and project manager
consists of one power generating from 2Q20 to 2022. He participated
Bachelor of Science, development,one powerhouse with in FERC relicensing meetings and
Ertvironmerttal Biology, S�1NY associated switchyard,appurtenant agency coardination.Chuck worked
College of Environmental Seience facilities,and several recreational on development of PAQ and DLA. He
artd For�stry facilities at Camp Far West Reservoir. callected additional water quality and
Chuck was the project manager and water temperature data in the lower
�(�CC�F�.�SI� l, � �'����I� lead biologist from 2015 to 2022. He Yuba River. Chuck communicated
14atiartal F�ydropower Assaciation participated in all FERC relicensing regularly with the client, resources
meetings related to the development agencies,and project staff on
�� t�S`1W 1°�"� l,� � of studies, PM&E measures,and logistics,data needs,and data and
23 years management plans. Chuck led the document QA/QC.
development of the Pre-Application
�I� '�� �� Document(PAD), Draft License Pacific Gas and Electric(PG&E),Balch
18 years Application (DLA),and Final �icense �Ydroelec#ric and Helms Pumped
Application (FLA). He developed Storage Projects(P-175 and P-2735)
� ����� � � and implemented water quality, UsingTLP, Fresno County,CA
132 water temperature,and benthic ������� �������������
macroinvertebrate studies in the ����������•Chuck served as the
Bear River.Chuck communicated project manager for ongoing FERC
regularly with the client, resources relicensing of the 139 megawatt
agencies,and project staff on (MW) Balch Hydroelectric Project
logistics,data needs,and data and and 1,080 MW Helms Pumped
document QA/QC. Storage Project since 2020. He
cammunicates regularly with the
Yuba Water Agency,Narrows 1 project team and PG&E's relicensing
Hydroetectric Project(P-1403),Yuba and subject matter experts on
County,CA various tasks related to the FERC
�� �Sp����M����rtd I�r�j��� process, including strategic
�r����r�This 12 MW project planning, PAD development,
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, ������������;a������������i���,�������,��.���. ����������,�������������������������vle����������������������� p
study plan development and implementation,and the development of a California Environmental Quality
development of the DLA and FLA. Chuck supports Act(CEQA)doeument as part of the Section 401 Water
document management,including QA/QC of documents, Quality Certification process through a three-party
stakeholder websites, meeting presentations,and other agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board
deliverables. He represents PG&E in relicensing meetings (SWRCB). He currently is a FERC regulatory specialist
with resource agency staff and/or FERC regarding study and project manager for ongoing FERC relicensing work,
plans and PM&E measures including AIR responses, ESA consultation,and license
implementation planning. Chuck provides QA/QC of
Nevada Irrigation District,Yuba-Bear Hydroelectric Project documents,stakeholder websites, meeting presentations,
(P-2266)FERC Relicensing Using ILP,Nevada,Sierra,and and other deliverables. He represents PG&E in relicensing
Placer Counties,CA meetings with resource agency staff and/or FERC. Chuck
�t�r t����t���`�armp����n The project is composed of 13 �n�orks closely with PG&E`s relicensing staff and subject
dams;four water conduits;fiour powerhouses(combined matter experts.
capacity of 79.32 MW);one 9-mile-long,60-kilovolt
transmission line;17 campgraunds and associated boat Yuba Water Agency,Yuba River Development Project(P-
launches,trails,and other recreation facilities; and 2246)FERC Relicensing Using II.P,Yuba,Sierra,and Nevada
other appurtenant facilities and structures. Chuck has Counties,CA
worked on this project for more than 15 years in various p������ �r��,��r�r�d�� �5��������t.The 417 MW
capacities and in all phases ofi FERC relicensing in dose project consists of three developments: New Colgate,
coordination with PG&E's Upper Drum-Spaulding and New Bullards Minimum Flow,and Narrows 2. Principal
Lower Qrum projects. He served as the water quality and works include:1 dam and associated storage reservoir
water temperature study lead and as a field biologist on (New Bullards Bar),2 diversion dams,2 diversion tunnels,
numerous studies. Chuck provided overall field planning 2 underground power tunnels,l above ground penstock,
support. He currently is serving as FERC regulatory 3 powerhouses,and 7 recreation areas. Chuck worked on
specialist and project manager for ongoing relicensing this project from 2009 through 2021 in various capacities.
work, including Additional Information Request(AIR) He served as the water quality and water temperature
responses, ESA consultation,and license implementation study lead and as a field biologist on numerous studies.
planning. He provides QA/QC of documents,stakeholder He provided overall field planning support. Chuck served
websites, meeting presentations,and other relicensing as the project manager from 2019 to 2Q21 for ongoing
deliverables. Chuck works closely with the district's FERC relicensing wark,which induded management
relicensing and operations staff. Represents PG&E in plan development,AIR responses, ESA consultation,and
relicensing meetings with resource agency staff and/or lic�nse implementation planning. Ne represents PG&E
FERC. Ne also supports the district with FERC regulatory in relicensing meetings with resource agency staff and/
items related to its Deer Creek Hydroelectric Project or FERC. He supported QA/QC of FERC documents,
(14530). meeting presentations,and other deliverables. Chuck is
currently supporting YWA as HDR`s project manager
Pacific Gas and Electric Company,Upper Qrum-Spaulding with implementation of the FERC-required sediment
and Lower Drum Hydroelectr►c Projects(P-2310 and P-1�531) management plan.
Relicensing Using II.P, Nevada and Placer Counties,CA
���� ������,✓T'�r��L��d�The Upper Drum-Spaulding Merced Irrigation District,Merced River Hydraelectric
Nydroelectric Project consists of 24 dams and reservoirs, Project(P-2179)Relicensing Using II.P,Mariposa and erced
7 powerhouses,4 overhead transmission lines,1 diversion Counties,CA
dam,and variaus water conduits, recreation facilities, F� �����i��u��m This 103.5 MW praject consists of two
and other assaciated facilities and structures.The Lower power generating developments,two powerhouses with
Drum Hydroelectric Project consists of 5 dams and associated switchyard,appurtenant facilities,and several
reservoirs,4 powerhouses, and various water conduits, recreational facilities at Lake McClure and Lake McSwain.
recreation facilities,and other associated facilities and Chuck has warked on this project for more than 15 years
structures.Chuck has worked on these projects for more in various capacities and in all phases of FERC relicensing.
than 15 years in various capacities and in all phases of He served as the water quality and water temperature
FERC relicensing. He served as the water quality and study lead and as a field biologist on numerous aquatic
water temperature study lead and as a field biologist on and water resources related studies. Ne provided overall
numerous studies. He provided field logistics suppart for field planning suppart for various studies.
various studies. Chuck served as the project manager for
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1"ERRES�RIA� RESC}IJR��S LEAC�
lan has 19 years of experience specializing in botany with additional
experience in FERC relicensing and license compliance, restoration
, and aquatic resource delineations, and has acquired the CNPS
�°�� ;�� Certified Consulting Botanist credential. Ne has worked an numerous
� ' �
� FERC licensing and compliance projects, as well as aquatic resource
� � ��� delineations, and field or task lead several large and complex delineation
�� efforts in vernal pool complexes, forested wetlands, and long river
'��� channel wetlands. lan has (ed or co-led a dozen restoration projects
��z,�,.
;� �� conducting monthly and quarterly, monitoring involving simple
�t�� qualitative assessments, annual monitoring involving more detailed
�K�'��� qualitative and transect assessments,writing Nabitat Mitigation and
c �
� . �t� �,,. ����'.�
Monitoring Plans, and lead monitoring services. He has performed
���� �� annual CRAM assessments as part of permit requirements, (ed clienfi
����'��°r°�����n��� tours through problematic sites in efforts to find solutions to unusual
��u1r°������� ������� ��� problems, and submitted numerous reports and memos far both clients
Biology, San Diego State and agencies as part of the monitoring process.
University
�
�� ������� � � Califarnia Department of Water to full line surveys, protection for
20 years Resources(DWR)and Kings River special status plant species,and
�� �������� � Canservation District,Pine Flat management af non-native invasive
Transmission�ine(P-2876)and Jeff L. plant populations. He has also led
CNPS Certified Consulting Taylor-Pine Flat Power Plant(P-2741) a full survey of the transmission
E�otanist CC�# Q024 2019 FERC Relicensings,Fresno County,CA line and documented several
CDFW Plant Callec�ion Permi� �������'�������������° �an served hundred species and invasive weed
as task lead/terrestrial lead populations.
�a87��)-25�C}d3-V�a25 conducting a general habitat and
Cer�ified A uatic Resources specia) status plant survey collecting Pacific Gas and Energy(PG&E),
� data for several dozen species of Donnells Curtws Transmission Line
Delineatar 2016 plants and a dozen habitat types Project,Stanislaus Natianal Forest,CA
�� .�� �� in support of FERC relicensing. '��������m lan served as task lead
He assisted junior staff with data for rare plant, invasive species,and
� ���r� analysis and conducted the senior floristic surveys of the entire line as
� ����-� � � review of the terrestrial section of part of FERC license compliance.The
the Pre-Application Document,and survey documented aver 220 species
��� supported responding to additional of plants, mapped the population of
information requests. a forest service sensitive species,
and mapped the populations of
Deer Creek Drum Transmission Line several forest service weed species.
Project(PG&E,Nevada County,CA He successfully modified survey
���y������������������� protocol, in agreement with the
�{�����p���������������� farest service,that resulted in a 4Q
�r���������������,������������ percent reduction in field hours for
���ada��t����l����11 I���b�k��a���� the remaining life af the license.
��rw��y d�di����������ir�r�i��F���
I�������������r������a���i��W This
has involved writing drafts of the
integrated vegetation management
plan to include components related
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IAN �AIN (� �`I 11E }
, ���������t��������y��� ,, ����������������������������������vle������������������� p
PG&E,French Meadows Transmisswon Line Project,Placer rPlus Energies,White Pine Pumped Storage Project,White
County,CA Pine County,NV
"����L�� . lan served as task lead for rare plant, invasive ��rr��tr��l t���. lan serves as terrestrial lead for the
species,and floristic surveys of the entire line as part of White Pine Pumped Storage FERC licensing Project,
FERC license compliance.The survey documented over which includes a reservoir component and a transmission
200 species of plants, mapped the population of a forest line component. Specifically,he researched biolagical
service sensitive species,and mapped the populations resources of the region around Ely, Nevada,wrote the
of several forest service weed species which included biological resources section of the Pre-Application
conducting weed abatement af targeted high risk species. Document,and co-led the habitat assessment of the
reservoir portion of the project. In 2021, lan led biological
PG&E,Sly Creek Woodleaf-Kanaka Transmission Line studies for the project including focused plant surveys for
Project,Butte County,CA BLM sensitive plants,vegetation mapping,and supparting
�"��k IL��da lan served as task lead for rare plant, invasive wildlife surveys such as sage grouse habitat assessment
species,and floristic surveys of the entire line as part and general wildlife habitat assessment. He also wrote
of FERC license campliance.The survey documented the botanical section of Exhibit E of the draft license
approximately 250 species of plants, mapped the applicatian and co-wrote the wildlife section.
population of a forest service sensitive species,and
mapped the populations of several forest service weed SCE,Whitewater River Diversion Dam De-Commissioning
species. Project,Mono County,San Bernardino Mountains,CA
�i���L���w lan served as field lead for a focused lemon
Town of Paradise,Paradise Sewer Projecfi,Paradise,CA Ii1y survey upstream and downstream of the Whitewater
�'��k L��d. lan led the aquatic resources delineation for River Diversion Dam.The project is in support of a FERC
the project in Butte County, California from Chico and de-commissioning and removal of a diversion dam on the
Paradise. Project is designed to place a sewer line to east fork of the Whitewater River.The survey yielded the
connect Paradise to the sewer system in Chico. Ne has co- discovery of one of the largest known populations of the
lead the field effort mapping over 400 features,processed ��mon lily.
the GIS data from the mapping effort,and wrote the
aquatic resources delineation report.Additionally, he led Southern California Gas Company,North South Pipeline
the focused botanical survey for 4 federal Endangered Project,Soufihern CA
Species Act listed plant species and serving as team Fi�ld I��t��w��� lan led a focused survey for special status
member assisting with permitting under the Clean Water plant species,weed species,and vegetation mapping for
Act, Porter-Cologne Act,and Endangered Species Act. a proposed 62 mile pipeline from Adelanto ta Moreno
Valley,California and three compression stations in
ITC,Big Chino Valley Pumped Storage Project,Yavapai unincorporated eastern Riverside County,California.This
Coun#y,AZ included approximately 20 miles of survey alignment
"��r�r��t�i��L����lan served as terrestrial lead for the Big in the San Bernardino County,California partion of the
Chino Valley Pumped Storage Project leading botanical Mojave Qesert.The proposed project was to upgrade
and vegetation mapping/habitat assessment studies gas supply lines into the inland empire region of Southern
while also managing logistics for wildlife studies.The California and upgrade compression and pressure limiting
studies were in support of a FERC license application for stations.The survey mapped numerous special status
a new pumped storage facility and related transmission p�ant species,w2ed species,and vegetatian types. lan
lines. In 2018, he led surveyors over 5,600 acres of a also managed GIS data and wrote focused survey reports
relatively unexplored area of Yavapai County identifying along with sections of the Biological Technical Repart.
over 200 species of plants including 14 State of Arizona
special-status species and tracking the population of 4 Caltrans Headquarters,Caltrans Botanical Training
state listed weed species. He also wrote study plans for Presentation,Sacramento,CA
surveying proposed transmission lines covering portions 5���a�� �t��ai��. In 2021, lan conducted a focused day-
of Arizona and Nevada along with 2 BLM districts and 2 long virtual training for Caltrans staff statewide to improve
National Forests.2024 SES Rail Facilities contract. their staff plant identification skills.This involved creating
a pres�ntation centered on learning basic anatomy
and terminology,field practical skills for collecting and
photographing plants for later identification, resources
available for identification,and learning the dominant
families of California to begin the process of narrowing
down an unknown sample ta a known species. 3�
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, RPA
C�1L�TlJRAL RES�IJR�ES LEA�
� ` ' � � ��� � s,j����� Jay Lloyd has been involved in cultural and Tribal resource management
'�� 4��� p�4�f�.�L } }ftij}{
:� ,����� 'f� } throughout Ga[ifarnia for more than 25 years. As the Northern
�� '��` �" '' � '� California Cultural Resources Section Manager, he manages a full
y�� ��
� � �.�sr
technical staff and numerous simultaneous projeets throughout the
��„
�,� , ��zs � state. In this capacity, Jay ensures compliance with federal and s�ate
r� , ��``��r
� ���� � ��� ����, � laws and regulations and direets�he wQrk of staff and subcQntractors.
s�� .: �l£;z� ,,
, � �,� � ��,,,t 5 Additionally,Jay has authored and contributed to numerous National
� � � �� �����` q��t�'`, ,t ° Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 and California
}��S �.��'�, F t}\ E$E
,� �z�ft� Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance documents in addition
��� � � �� �x�� ,
Y to supporting consultation with the State Nistoric Preservation Officer
� ���`� r ,�� ��..����� �
� �� (SHPO). These projects have supported and adhered to the specific
requirements of California Public Utilities Commission (�PUC), State
������� Water Resources Contro) Board (SWRCB), DWR, Department of
Master of Arts, Linguistics, Defense (DOD), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), USACE, U.S.
University af CaEifarnia, Sant� Forest Service (USFS), Veterans Administration (DVA), and the FERC.
Cruz
�
Bachelor of Arts, ,Qnthropolagy Southern California Edison,Borel Pacific Gas and Etectric Company
and LinguisCics, California S�a�e Hydroelectric Project(FERC#382) (PG&E),Balch Hydroelectric Projecfi
��EV�����Yf �r���Q License Surrender,Kern County,CA (FERC#175)and Helms Pumped
�"���r�����'���d-���t�r�l�rad"�r�l��1 Storage Project(FERC#2735),Fresno
���������� ��` ��������e In support af Southern and Madera Counties,CA
�������� ��� � California Edison's proposed ����u�i�������-�aal�������¢�'�ri�►�A
Regisfer of Prafessiana! surrender of the Barel Hydroelectric ��e�c�r����Mr. Llayd is currently
Archaealagists (#15577} Project's FERC license, Mr. Lloyd is supporting two of PG&E's FERC
currently coordinating cultural and relicensings in the Kings River
Bureau af Land Managerr�ent tribal resources analyses to support watershed.This effart included
(BLM) Principal Investigatar (C/�) the Project's Decommissioning development of a Pre-Application
Plan, Environmental Assessment Document,four study plan
Trenching and 5horing Competent (EA),and Section 106 consultation descriptions, land-managing agency
Persan (QSHA) with Native American tribes, land- and tribal consultatian, records
managing agencies,and SHPO.The searches,and historic map reviews.
�'���'°�0�°�°����� ���� �O��fi4� archaeological, built environment, Implementation of the four study
Certificatian and tribal resource studies have,to plan descriptions has consisted of
� ���� ��� ��� date, included identification surveys, cultural,tribal,and built environment
National Register of Historic Places resaurce surveys, NRNP eligibility
�7 Y��r� (NRHP) eligibility recommendations, recommendations,TCP identification
�� �„� � � adverse effects determination,and and evaluatian,technical reporting,
analysis of a Traditional Cultural Draft and Final �icense Application
7 years Property (TCP). analysis, SNPO consultation,and
�� ���� � � � development of a Historic Properties
�� Management Plan for each project.
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� H (JAY) LL Y � �PA(�� T�Nl1E )
�, a�.���������������;�;�ia��o�������;;������ ������,��������� , ����������������e�� �
Stantec Inc.for the California DWR,Devil Canyon Department of Veterans Affairs,Office of Construction
Relicensing Project(FERC#14797),San Bernardino and Facilities Management,Project No.612-115.
County,CA Alameda County,CA
��m�t�r���"���ar�i������d���It��r���r��"��ab�l °T��l�����1 L��c���a��ta�������'F�°ab�������a����m The
��������� Responsible for cultural resources compliance Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Construction
work in support of the Devil Canyon Power Development and Facilities Management, retained NDR to provide
relicensing.The praject has included archaeological and design services for Project No.612-115.This project
built-environment surveys, resource dacumentation,and will construct an Outpatient Clinic,a columbarium,
NRHP eligibility evaluations;consultation with Native and administrative space for National Cemetery
American tribes and SNPO;and close coordination with Administration and Veteran Benefits Administration and
subcontractors. Reports have included a Cultural and all associated parking at the former Naval Air Station
Tribal Resources Study Approaches,a Pre-Application Alameda -an NRNP listed historic property. In support,
Document,a three-volume technical report,a Historic Mr. Lloyd conducted archival research,tribal consultation,
Properties Management Plan,and the cultural and tribal geoarchaeological analysis,a built environment NRNP
sections of the Draft License Application. eligibility assessment,effects determination,and SHPO
consultation.
BK Engineers for Yolo County,Knights Landwng Flood
Management Project,Yolo County,CA Sites Project Authority,Sites Reservoir Project,Colusa
���N��a��N I���d-�c����a��� ��������. Directing all County,CA
cultural resource compliance work for a series of fload T"����a���E L��e�-�����r�E ����ae����Currently serving as
protection infrastructure enhancements in and around the Sites Praject Authority's in-house NNPA Section 106
the cammunity of Knights I�anding and throughout the technical expert.This involves overseeing subcontractor
Knights Landing�asin. Effort includes archival research, work,quality control/quality assurance of deliverables,
Information Center records searches, pedestrian surveys, assisting with the development of agreement and
buried site geoarchaeological assessments,archaeological compliance documents,scope and budget development,
monitoring, inadvertent discovery assessments, NRHP schedule coordination,and coordinating with technical
eligibility evaluations, SHPO coordination, Native staff fram the Bureau of Reclamation and U.S.Army Corps
American outreach,and tribal monitoring coordinatian. of Engineers.
City of Santa Cruz ater Department, ultiple Proaects, Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority(CCJPA),SR 84
Santa Cruz County,CA Intermodal Bus Facility Project.Alameda County,CA
�����i��t����d���I�a�����a�d'�"wib�R �����r���A �e���c��^�1��ad T"rala�C���em�r���'�°��h��������c�a The SR
Since 2018, Mr. Lloyd has supported the City's Water 84 corridor experiences heavy traffic congestion during
Department in a variety of capacities to assist with their peak periods.Alternatives under consideration consist
regulatory obligations under CEQA(induding Assembly of a new bus entrance and exit lane within the existing
Bill [AB] 52 compliance) and the NHPA. Services median of SR 84 for both the westbound and eastbound
have included (to date)archival research,technical directions,shared bus platform,new bridge overcrossing
compliance work,technical review of deliverables from and undercrossing to accommodate bus-only lanes,
subconsultants,agreement documents,records searches, new stairways,and elevator. Existing overcrossings and
tribal consultation,archaeological monitoring,tribal undercrossings would remain in place. Emergency vehicle
monitoring coordinatian,and district presentations on access would consist of concrete barrier access openings,
best management practices. informational display signing,and rollover median curb
design.The Project will enhance the conneetion with
Transbay Bus service and shuttle service from Alameda
County to the Peninsula in San Mateo and Santa Clara
Counties. Mr. �loyd is the cultural and tribal resource lead
managing preparing of the Archaeological Survey Report
(ASR), Historic Properties Survey Report(NPSR) and an
Extended Phase I (XPI) Proposal and Report for the SR 84
Praject.The Project sponsor is CCJPA and Caltrans is the
lead agency for CEQA/NEPA compliance.
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����`�� � ���'�� Peter Drobny has nearly 15 years of experience managing complex
��� ��`u�`�r�'e'�z`�TM��k�i����,�,�� `�� aquatie studies, including study design, literature review, proposal
� � �"`�` �s, writin bud etin ermittin data collection and anal sis re ort
� , < �, g g, p g, Y , �
����� ���`" writing, and presentations, He is dedicated to understanding and
`�� preserving aquatic ecosystems locally and globally. Peter specializes in
�� anadromous salmonids and earned his B.S. in Biology with a focus on
' ��s � Evolution, Ecology, and Conservation from California State University.
� .
�° �� °��'��`,s�� ��,� ��� ;`� He completed his Master's in Na�uraE Resources with an emphasis in
��l ��� �� � ` Fisheries at Humboldt State University.
.�� ���
Peter has worked extensively with the California Department of Fish and
Wildlife across the state and spent a summer studying grizzly bears at
� �� �`� the University of Alberta. Since graduate school, he has consulted on a
�/laster of Science, Natural wide range of fisheries and aquatic projects across California and the
Resaurces (Fisheries}, Humboldt Pacific Northwest. His work includes leading fish population and habitat
Sta�e Ur�iuersity, Arcata, assessments,fish passage evaluations, and a multitude of other aquatic
Califarnia studies. He has been involved in hydropower relicensing and compliance
under FERC, as well as complex environmental assessments. His
Baehelar of Science, �iologica! consulting spans diverse aquatic systems—from Sierra Nevada streams
Science (Eeology, Evolutian, and to major rivers like the Sacramento and Klamath—providing broad
Canservatic�n), California State ecological and regulatory expertise. In May 2024, Peterjoined HQRto
Universi�y, Sacrarr�enta, Califarnia continue focusing on fisheries and aquatic ecosystem management, with
E ���.��,�.� � a particular emphasis on hydropower-related projects across California.
15 years � �
�� -�� � Turlock and Madesto Irrigation public safety.These technical
1 year Districts,Don Pedro Relicensing studies include fish population,
Project(FERC Project Na.2299), hydrology,water temperature,
p� ���� � � Tuolumne County,CA rare aquatic species,mussels
��� Fi�h�r����a�l��i�#.Assist in and aquatic molluscs, benthic
the development of a Biological macroinvertebrates,and recreation.
Assessment and Essential Fish
Nabitat Assessment for the Qon Seatfile Public Utilifiies,Upper Cedar
Pedra Relicensing Project as part of River Bull Trout and Pygmy Whitefish
Section 7 Consultation with National survival modeling,WA
Marine Fisheries Service and the �������������°�������u��������
FERC relicensing process. ��N��i��. Built Cormack Jolly Seber
models in Program Mark ta estimate
Pacific Gas&Electric,Kerckhaff survival of both Bull Trout and Pygmy
Relicensing Project(FERC Project No. Whitefish based on 12 years of mark-
96),Fresno and Madera Counties,CA recapture PIT tag data. In addition
�o�h�e���� �a��ti� �e�������, to estimating annual survival,these
Provided technical expertise models helped to understand habitat
far aquatic studies and PM&E characteristics that influence survival
negotiations in support of the probabilities.This work was included
relicensing project that will be in a Habitat Conservation Plan for the
used in the development of flows Upper Cedar River watershed.
to support aquatic resources and
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PEl`E� �� N�(C �`I 11E )
, ��a���s,��a;���;���a�,��#�������������a�sa�;w���w�� ����������,�������������������������vle����������������������� p
Southern California Edison,Kaweah Hydroelectric Project Sfiream Habitat Assessment,Flow Extent,and Fish
(FERC Project No.298),Western Slope of Sierra Nevada,CA Distribution Mapping,Multiple Industrial Forest�andowners
F���r�����,/ q�a���� i�R��r�fi� Provided technical and State Agencies,WA,OR,ID
expertise for aquatic studies in support of the relicensing �°����� �����r�'F�����w�� ��I��i���Conducted
project that will be used in the development of electrofishing stream surveys for fish presence/
flows to support aquatic resources.These technical abundance and habitat surveys to assess conditions using
studies include instream flow,fish population,benthic established survey protocols. Implemented field protocols,
macroinvertebrate,water temperature,water quality, collected spatial and physical data. Docurraented
special status amphibians(foothill yellow-legged frog) findings to State Agencies and clients using water type
and reptiles(western pond turtle),fish passage,and modification forms,GIS,data tables, photos,and large
entrainment. reports to provide documentation.
PG&E,Potter Valley Project(FERC Project No.77), Campbell Group and the National Council for Air and Stream
Mendocino and Lake Counties,CA Improvement,Monitoring the Response of Coho Salmon to
F��h�m'���� q�a�t���i�������p Providing technical Varying Levels of Suspended Sediment in Pudding Creek,CA
expertise for aquatic technical studies in support of the �"��h�:�^������1��'R��� Peter led field crews in the Pudding
relicensing project that will be used in the development Creek watershed in order to capture and PIT tag juvenile
of flows to support aquatic resources. Components of Coho Salmon as part of a larger survival and growth
technical studies include fish passage, instream flow,fish monitoring study. He collaborated with staff from both
population,water temperature,water quality,and spedal Campbell Group and the National Council for Air and
status amphibians(foothill yellow-legged frog)and Stream Improvement in the field and was responsible for
reptiles(western pond turtle). compiling and maintaining field data and summarizing
results for the clients.
Seattle City Light,Salmonid Sampling and PIT Array Project in
Pend Oreille River Tributaries,Norfiheast WA Seattle Public Utilifiies,Cedar River Sockeye Spawner
��°c�j��# �r����r/�G���r�i�� ��t����t� Managed a Distribution Study,Cedar River,WA
large-scale fisheries project focused an native Westslope Fi�h�ri�� ��l����ta Peter conducted surveys to collect
Cutthroat and invasive brook trout. Duties included sockeye carcasses from an inflatable raft and by foot
project logistics,client communications,data collection in when appropriate. Peter provided field support to collect
the field,data management,analysis,and report writing. fish measurements,extracting otoliths and summarizing
Peter authored four reports over 2 years on salmonid spatial data for the project.Assisted with an annual
sampling activities and related PIT tag antenna arrays. project report.
Passage Performance of Coastal Cutthroat Trout through
Corrugated Metal Culverts I Naselle River,Southwest A
������t �r����r�✓'���I��r��� ��atc�����. Estimated fish
passage probabilities through an experimental and
natural culvert under different water velocity and drop
height conditions using R.This project utilized PIT tags
and multiple PIT tag antenna arrays installed along the
length of the culvert. Peter presented the study findings
at the 2017 International Conference on Engineering and
Ecohydrology for Fish Passage in Corvalis,OR.
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. .
, GISP
�IS/G���A S(�l�CJTI�N �E�C�
u i��l "sy���1; ��'��� Keir ha� a research and profe�sior�al background in spatial analysi�,
��'1
GIS, remote sensing and applications in plant science with 30 years
� ,
�,4.
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of experience in lab and praject management, research and quality
�
n v� i n
kz � assura ce. He ro ides ex ertise in eos at al tech olo a lications
� � �., p � � P �Y pP
� ` °`� �� in natural science, civil engineering, and agriculture. Keir possesses
^; substantive training and experience in eollege level instruction in
v�
,� � the social and natural seiences. He has experience with managing
v���a�� �� ��,� �w�� ���,�
��s� ��t
,���,Yv�s „�� ��`��� �I, geospa�ial support for FERC relicensing including full content creation
' and authorship of Exhibit G elements of the license application. Interest
N ��� ��;} � � Y ;
in developments in 3D technologies has led to frequent involvement
�� ��� � � in project efforts involving laser seanning, 3D modeling and recent
presentations of 3D methods at the Esri User Conference.
���� ��
Dactor of Philosophy, Geography, . . ° �
Univ�rsity af California, Davis California Department of Water Soufih Feather Water and Power,
Resources(DWR)and Kings River Facility Reality Capture,Penstock Valve
Mas�er af/�rts, Geagraphy, Canservation District,Pine Flat Diagnostics,Oroville,CA
lJniversity ofi California, Santa Transmission Line(P-2876)and leff�. ���Id L��d. Keir collected a high
�arbara Taylor-Pine Flat Power Plant(P-2741) resolution laser scan dataset of
FERC Relicensings,Fresna County,CA control equipment for diagnostic
P�laster of Scienc�, Narticulture ���������������������������� purpases. Ne provided schematics
and /agrc�nomy, University of ����������� ��i���w Keir and measurements of equipment
Californi�, Davis procured,created,and organized clearance and alignment.
spatial data for required FERC
B�chelor of Arts, Environmental reporting,figures and calculations. Yuba Water Agency,Narrows 1
Studies, University af Califarnia, He provided full GIS support far Hydroelectric ProJect(P-1403),Yuba
Sartta Barbara FERC relicensing participants (dient County,CA
and consultant teams). ����������"������������������
E�C3 ��`R�°"�`� tJ � ����S���i��� �����t� Keir
�� ���r$ South Sutter Water District,Camp Far procured,created and organized
West Hydropower Project(P-2997) spatial data for required FERC
FI 1"E 1J � F�RC Relicensing,Nevada,Yuba,and reporting,figures and calculations.
�3 y���� Placer Counfiies,CA He provided full GIS support for
�,����a��t�r������a�r����p����� FERC relicensing participants(client
P� JE��F���1 � �t�S���i��� ��I��t� Keir and consultant teams).
93 pracured,created,and organized
spatial data for required FERC D\NR,Fac►lity Reality Capture,
reparting,figures and calculations. Thermalito Hydropower Facility,
He provided full GIS support for Oroville,CA
FERC relicensing participants (client ���������� Keir served as field
and cansultant teams). planning and data collection lead for
a (aser scanning project in support
of facility retrofit. He provided LiDAR
scan data to CAD technicians and
interactive visualizations for client
meetings.
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KEI�i�Ei�N�FLE�`g �ISP(��Nl"I�UE�)
, ����������������,;����������������.����;���,, ����������,�����������������������������������������������
New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission,Laser Scanning
Hypsography Services,Gila River Mydrographic and Biological
Resources Assessment,Gila,NM
F��Id L��d� Keir planned and executed a large-scale
natural landscape topographic survey of riverine
landscape for use in hydraulic modeling for habitat
suitability analysis. Ne coordinated hardware,software,
field logistics and data analysis/processing for three
500-meter reaches of the Gila River.
Merced Irrigation District,Aerial I�iDAR/Surface Survey
Integration,Merced River Habitat Assessment,Fresno,CA
���Id L���� Keir supported holistic data integration of
aerial I�iDAR and bathymetric survey for hydraulic and
habitat modeling. He provided high resolution surface
data to hydraulic engineers and fish biologists in support
of existing conditions and planned remediation project.
PG&E,Spatial Data Management and Cartography,
Balch Project and Helms Pumped Storage Project FERC
Relicensings,Balch Camp,CA
���d��alt���� ���a�r���Sp��i�R ����������� ���y�t�
Keir procured,created,and organized spatial data for
required FERC reporting,figures and calculations. He
provided ful) GIS support for FERC relicensing participants
(client and consultant teams).
PG&E,Spatial Data Management and Cartography,FERC-
�icensed Transmission Lines Compliance and Relicensing
(including French Meadows TL,Donnels-Curtis TL,Camp Far
West TL,Sly Creek Woodleaf TL)
�.��d��I��ar�! ���a�r����p����� �����r�a��� r�������
Keir procured,created,and organized spatial data far
required FERC compliance,figures and calculations. He
provided full GIS support for FERC relicensing participants
(client and consultant teams).
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PR�JECi�CaSTS
The tcrta) n�t-to-exceed cost c�f the proposed s�rvices is $791,529.This ineludes $773,491 labor, $3,772 travel
expenses (includir�g rent�l vehicles and�or mile�ge far persc�nal v�l�icle use)for data gap surveys an�rneetin�
atter�dance, $2,650 materials for data�ap analysis, and $11,616 fees far wat�r quality sample�nalysis by a
certified California lab, rental c�f field equipment, records searches with the Northeast Information Center at
��U Chico and local newspapers.
Payment T�rms
As referenced in 5ection 2 c�f the City of Redding Consulting and Professionaf Services Ct�ntract, HC7R will
submit monthly invaiees fio the�ity. P�yment is due within thirty{30) calendar days of receipt.
E�clu�i+�n c�fi 5ervices
HL�R has included the services necessary ta perform the seope�f work described in the RFP.
,�dditic►nal, C►pticanal, or C?eviafiion c�f Servic�s
HDR's prc�pc�sed approach incfudes one prapc�sed deviation to REU"s scflpe in the RFP- H[�R`s proposed
scope,schedule, and budget as�umes REU wili choose to request the`�LP and that FERC will approv�it.This
appro�ch is based c�ff of the Prnject's small fc�c�tprinfi and straightforward operati�ans(lack c�f c�ntr€�I af flows),
FERC's aPprc�val c�f�he TLP for more complicated projects fhat HDR w�rks crn,and reduced cost of the TLP,
versus the ILP.Per a 2(}21 study,the TLP is approximately 45 percerrt less expensive,on avera,ge,than the ILP.
Fc�r this project, it wc�uld increase the cosfi of relicensing the prc�ject to approxim�tely$1,14�7,72013.
H+�uriy�ate She�t
HDR has provided a table of the 2025 hourly rates ft�r the Key Personnei far Unit 9 with the expectati�n that all
HDR rates will escaiate at an approximately 5%o annual rate inerease starting can January 1,2(J26.
Key Perscsnr�el* Title �C125 Billable Rate
Rc�bin Kent Project Manager $293.73
Chuck Vertucci Senitar FERC Advisc�r $345.29
Elizabeth Dawson Principal-in-�Charge $397.71
Matt Paquette Assistant Project Manager J Recreation/Aesthetic Res�urces Lead $248.75
Peter t7rabny _ �quaticjWater Resourte Le�d $208.25
lan Cain Terrestria) Resc�urce Lead $218:�6
Jay Lloyd Cultural Resource Lead $280:�i0
Keir Keightley GiSlData 5alutions Lead $187.87
*Additional support staff will be utilized as needed:These rates represent key staff inembers,as defined in the Pr�pasal.
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C�1�T��[TI1'T�l�T+G AltiTI) �'R�IF��S�QI�TAL S�I��I�E� �C�l�IT�ACT
T S � N°°�" C� (C6Contr�ct") is made at Redding, California, by and between the Cit� c�f
Redding ("City"), a municipal co�orati�n, and HDR: Emgineering, Inc. ("Ct�ntractc�r")
(collectively the "Parties, individually a"Party") for the purpose of `skeytown Unit 9 FERC
Relicense consultation services,
A�, City daes not have suffiei�nt personnel tt� pexfarm th� services r�quired herein
therebX nec�ssitating this Cantract for personal services:
I� , T E F , the Parties covenant and agree, far gaod cc�nsideration hereby
acknawledged, as follows:
�EC'i'I l�T 1. � I�TT ' �T R�E ��S
SubJect to the terms and conditions set fi�rth in this Contract, Contractor shall provi�3e tv
City th� services described in E�bit A1 and A2, attached and incc��porated herein.
Contractor sha11 pr�vide the services at the time, place and in the ma:�er speeified in
Exhibit A2:
SECTIt7�2. CClMIPENSATIt�l�t AI�TD REIMB�TIt�EI�IEI�TT �F�Ct?ST�
A. City shall pay Contractor for services rendered pursu�nt to this Contract; at the titnes
and in the mataner set fc�rth in Exhibit B; a�tached and incarparated herein, in a total
amaunt�ot tc� exceed$1,000,0�4. Contractor shall perform wc�rk set forth in E�iibit
A�far an amount not-ta-�exceed seven hundred ninet�-c�ne thousand five�undred twenty-
nine ($791,529} the additional not-to-exceed amount of twa� hundred eight thc�usand fc�ur
hundred seventy-one($208,471)is set aside for the purpose of compensating Ccsntractor for
"as need" wark during the term af this Contract. The sums indicated in this section
includes a11 c�ut-of-pocket travel, lodging and incidental expenses incurred by
Contractor �hat are re�sona�l� assaciated with the pravisian of services under this
Contract. Th�payments specified herein shall be the only payment5 to be made tc�
Cc�ntractor fo�services rendered pursuant tc�this Contract,
B. Contractor shall subrnit mont�ly invc�ices ta City for work campleted to the date of
the invoice. All invc�ices shall be itemized to xeflect the emplc��ee�performing the
requested tasks; the billing rate for each emplayee andl the hours warked,
C. All correct,coznplete and und�sputed invoices sent by Contractor ta City shall be paid
within th�rty (30) ca�endar days of rec�ipt.
�ECTI ��. TE T� l�TATI l�t
A, Contractor shall commence wc�rk on or about Januaty 1, 2026 and cc�mplete said wark
no later than January 1,2034: Time is of the essence.
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B. If Contraetor fails to perform its duties in a timely and professianal manner its
obligations under this Can�tact, then City shall have the right to terminate this Cantract
effecti�re immediately upan City giving written notice thereof to Contractc�r. City �hall not
terminate with cattse unless City provides wr:itten notice ofthe breach and ContractQr fail�ta
cure within ten(10)days of receipt of,such notice:
G: Either Party may terminate this Contract witharat cause o� thirty (�a� calendar days'
written notice. Notwithsta�ading the preceding,if the term set forth in Section 3.A. c�f
this Contract exceeds runety{90)calendar days u�.duration, Cantract4r's sale ri�ht tca
termirnate shall be limited to terminati�n for aause,
D. Contractor hereby acknov�le�ges and agrees that the c�bligation af City to pay und�r
th�s Contract is cantingent upon the avai�ability of Cit�'s fu�nds which are
appropriate� or allocated by the Gity CQuncil, Shduld �ie funding for the pr��ect
and/or work set fc�rth herein not be ap�aropriated or a�lo�ated by the City Cc�uncil,
City may'terminate this Agreement by furnishing at l�ast thirty �30) calendar days'
written nat�ce of its zntention to tenriinate. In the event c�f a termination pursu�nt to
this subdiuisian, �ontractar sha1� nc�t be entitled to a remedy of ac�eleratic�n of
payments due over�lie term of this Agt�eement. The Parties acknowledge and �gree
that the power tc�terniinat�described herein is required by Artzcle 16, Section 18, af
the Califrarnia Constitution, an� that constitutional provisia�n superse�es any law;
rule,reguiatian or statute which conflicts with khe�arovisions c�f this Section.
E: In the e�vent that City glves notice af terminatican, C�antractor shal�promptly pr4vide
to City any and a11 finished and unfinished reports, c�ata, studies,phtrtc�graphs, charts
ar other work product pre�aared by Contractar pursuant to thhxs Contract. City shall
have fu11 awnerslvp, including, but nat limited to, intellectual praperty rights, and
cantrol of all such finished and unfinished reports, data, studies,photographs, charts
ar oth�r wark prc�duct. Any modificataon c�r reuse of such fimished �nd unfnished
work product by City for purp�ases ather than those intende�by this Cantract shall be
at City's sale risk and without liabilzty ta Contractar.
F: In the event �liat City terminates the Ccantract, City shall pay Cantractor the
reasonable vaXue of services rendered by Contractax pursuant to this Contract,
pro�ided, however, that City shall not in any manner be liable for lost profits which
might have been made by Contractar had Contractor campleted the services required
by this Contract. Ct�ntractar shall, not later thar� ten (10) calendar days after
termination c�f this Co�tract by City, fiunish to City such financial informatic�n as in
the judgment of the City's representatiVe is necessary ta determine the reasonable
value of the services rendered by Contractor.
G. In no event sha11 th� tertnixzation or expiration of this Co�tract be construed as a
waiver of any rxght ta seek remedies in 1aw, equity ar atherwise for a Parry's failure
to perform each obligation requirec�by t�u� Contract:
�E�TI l�T 4. I�CELL E US TE S � �TI RtS F C l�T'T CT
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A, City shall make its facilities accessible to Contractc�r as required for Contractor's
perfc�rmance of its services under this Contract, and, upc�n request af Cc�ntract�r,
prt�vide labar and safety equipment as required by Contractt�r for such access.
B. Pursuant ta the City's business licens� r�rdinance, Co�tractor shall obtain a City
business license prior'tc� cc�mmencing work.
C. Contractor represents and warrants t� City that it has all l�censes, permits,
qualifications and approvals af any nature whatsc�ever that a.re legally rec�u�r�d for
Contractar to practice its profession. Cc�ntractar rep�esents and warrants to City that
Cantractar sha11, at its st�le cost and expen�e, keep in effect c�r obtain at a11 times
c�uring the term of this Contract any licenses, permit� and approvals that are legally
required for Cont�actar to practice its p�°ofession.
I�. Gontractor shall, during the entire te�m af th�s Contract, be can�trued to be an
independent contractar and nothing i� this C:�ntract is inte�d�d, nor shali it be
construed, to create an employer/employee relatianship, association, joint venture
relationship;trust c�r p�rtnership�r ta allow City to exercise discxeti�n or contr�l over
the profe�si�nal manner in which Contractor perfarms un�er this Contract. Any and
all taxes impose� on Contractor's� income, imposed or assessed by reason c�f this
Contract or its p�rfoxmance, i�cluding but not limited to sales t�r use t�es, sha11 be
paid by Cont�actor. +Cantractor sha11 be respansible for any taxes or penalties assessed
by reason af any claims that Cantr�ctor is an employee c►f City. Contractor shall nc�t
be eli�ible for caverage under City's workers' compensatzc�n insurance plan, ben�fit�
under the Public Employee Retirement System ar be eligible for any �ther City
benefit.
E. No provision c,f this Contract is zntended ta,or shall be for the benefit af,or construed
ta�reate righ�s �, ar�rant remedies ta, any perst�n or entity n�t a party heretc�.
F, No pc�rtion of the work or services ta be performed under this Cc�ntrac� shall be
assigned, transferrecl, conveyed or subcontracted withaut the prior written approval
�� City. Cc�ntractor may use the services of independent con?kractors and
subcontractors to perForm a �artian of its obligations� under this Cantract with the
prior written approval af City. rnciependent contractars and subcontractc�rs shall be
providcd with a copy of this Ct�ntract and Contracto� shall have an affirmative duty
tn require that said independent contractors and subcontractQrs comply with the same
and agree to be bounc� by its t�rrns. Contractar sha11 be th� responsibl� partY with
respect to all action� of its ind�pendent crantractars and subcontractors, and sha11
obtain such insurance and inclemnity provisions from its cantr�ctc�rs and
subcontractors as City's Risk Manager shal� determine to be necessary.
G: Contractor, at such t�mes and in such �vrm as City rnay require, sha1l 'sh City
with �uch periat�i� reports as it rnay request pertaining to the work or services
undertaken pursuant to this; Contract, the costs c�r obligations incurred c�r to be
incurred in connection therew�th, and any c►ther 1nat�ers covered by this Contract.
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H. Contractar shall maintain accounts and records, including persannel, property and
financial records, adequate to Xdentify and acccaunt for a11 costs pertaining ta this
Cantract and sueh other recards as may be deemed necessary by City to assura prc�per
account�ng for all prc�ject funds. These�ecords shall be�ade available far audit purp�ses to
state and federal authorities, c�r any authorized representati�e of Czty. Contractar shall z•etain
such xecQrds for ttaree(3)years after the expiration ofthis Contract,unless priar permission
tc� destray them is grantec�by City:
I. Contractar sha11 perfo.rm all�ervices required pursuant to this Contract in t�xe manner
and accorcling to the standards observed by a com�aetent practitioner c�f Ct�ntractor's
prafession. A11 pr�ducts af'whatsaev�r nature which Cc�ntractor delivers to Ci1.y
pursuant to �liis Contract shall be prepared in a professional manner and cc�nforrn tcr
the standards c�f qualzty normally observecl by a perso� praeticing the professzc�n of
C�ntractar and its agents, emplc�yees and sulacontractars assrgned ta perform the
services cantemplatecl by this Ca�tract,
J, All completed reports ana other data ar t�ocuments, or computer meciia incl�ding
diskettes, and other materials provided c�r prepared by Gani�°actor in accardance with
this Cc�ntract are the property of City� and may be use� by City: City shall have all
intellectual prc�perty rights includ�ng,but nat limited tc�, copyright and pat�nt rights,
in said dQcurnents,computer media,and other materxals pr�vided by Cantractor; City
shall release,defenc�, indernnify ar�id hal�h Iess Ccantractar from all claims,;ccrsts,
expenses; da�nage ar liability arising c�ut of or resulting fra�x� City's use ar
modificatic�n of an�reports, data, dacurnents, drawings, speeifications or c�th�r wark
pr�duct prepared by Contractor, except for use by C�ty on those portions of the City's
proaect for which such items were prepared.
�. Contractar,inc�uc�ing its employees,agents,anti subcontractt�rs, sha11 not imaintaruz or
acqui�re any direct or i�direct interest that ct�nflicts with the perfo�tnance of �his
Contract. Conl�ractor shall comply with a11 r�quzrements ofthe Political Refarm Act
(Government �ode § `�100 et seq.) and other laws relating tt� confl�cts of interests
including the following: 1) �ontractor sha11 not make �r participate in a dec�sion
made by City if it is �easonably foreseeabla that tlxe decisian may have a rnaterial
effect an Cvntractor's economic interest, and 2) if requiredl by the City Attorney;
Contractar shall �le financial dlscloswre forrns with the City Clerk.
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���"I'I l�5. I1�S�T 1��CE
A. Unless modifie� in writing by City's Risk Manager, C�antractor shail maintain the
following noted insurar�ce during the duration af the Contract:
�o�r�ra�e Tv�e ini � aua�t
Commercial General Liability(CG-0001) $1,d00,40C1 per occurrence
$2,p00,000 gene�°al aggregate
�omprehensive Vehicle Liability (�A-00�1) $1,00C1,Q0{l combined single Iimits
W�rkers' Carnpensation and Emplayers' Liability $l,t?Ot�,00�per c�ccurrence
B. The following additional requirements apply to �hase coverage requirements
specifiec�above.
1. Camm�rcial General Liability Insura:nce shall include but nr�t be l�mited to
br�dily irijury,personal injury and pro�erty damage. The coverage shall be fnr
the amounts�ot less than the amotu�ts stated in Sectian S.A. o�the Contract;
2. Comprehensi�e Autc�rnobile Liability Insurance, sha11 provide for at least the
total limits specified abcave as cambined single lim�ts per accident app�icable
ta all owned, non-owned and hired vehictesg
3, B�t�i the Workers' Campensation a.�cl E�nplaye��'' Liability palicies shall
contain the insurer's wai�er of subrogation in fa�or of City; its elected
officials, officers, em��oyees, agents and volu�t�ers;
4. Frafessional Liability (Errors and (�nLissivns) Insuranc� shall be appropriate
to Cantra�tor's prafession, against loss due ta errc�r or amiss�c�n or
malpractice.
5. The City �oes not accept insu.rance certificates �r endorsements with the
warding "but t�nly �n the event of a named insu�ed's sole negligence"or any
othe�vcrbiage limiting the insux�d's insuranc� resp�nsibility:
6. For any cat�gory€�f insurance above as state�in Section �.A. c�f tl�e Con�ract
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type is nat required�ay this Cantract.
C. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approued by City:
D: The General Liability shall cantai� or be e�dorsec� tt� co�tain the following
pravis�c�ns:
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1, City, its elected officials, officers; employe�s, artd agents are to be covered as
additic�nal insured as res�ects liability arisin� out of� woriz or operationS
perfarm�d by ar an behalf of Contractor; prernises ovtmed;l�ased vr used by
Contractor, c�r autc�mobiles owned, lea�ed, hired or borrawed by Contractc�r.
The coverage shall contain na special limitations on the scc�pe �f protectidn
afforded tQ �ity, its electec� officials, officers, employees; age�nts and
valunteers.
2. The insurance cc�verage a�Cc�ntra�tar shall be primary insuranee as respects
City, 1ts elected officials, officers, employees, agents and valunteer�: Any
insurance or self-insivance rnaintained by City, its el�ct�d officials, officers>
employees,agents and vc�lunte�rs,sha111�e in exc�ss crfCantrac�or's insurance
and shall not cc�nt�°ibute with it:
3. Coverage�ha11 state that the insurance of Contractc�r shall apply separately ta
each insured against wham claim is made or suit is brought, excepf with
respect to the �i�nits afthe insurer's liability.
4. Each insurance policy required by this Contract s�za1�be endorsed to state that
caverage shall �ot be canceled except after thirty (30} calendar days° prior
written notice has been given ta City. In additic�n, Contractor agrees that it
shall not materially chan�e a.�y such pc�licy except after thirty
(3�)calendar days' priar written n4tice has been given to Ci�y.
E. Insurance is to be placed with 3nsurers with a current A.M.Best rating of no less than
A-VII.
F; Cc�ntr�cta� shall designate the Cit�r of Redding, 777 Cypress Avenue, Reddin�, CA
9b001 as a Certificate Holder c�f the insurarice, Cantractor shall furnish City with
certificates of insurance and ariginal endars�ments effecting the coverages required
by this clause. Certificates and endorsements shall be submitted electroni�ally via th�
PINS Advantage s�stern.A link wi�l be providecl fc�r the Cc�ntract�r;or their insurance
agent, ta enter and uploa� documents directly tc� PINS Advantage. The certifie�tes
and endarsements for each insurance palicy are to be s�gned by a pexsc�n autharizedl
by the instzrer to bind coverage on its�ehalf. All endorsements are tc�be received and
ap�raved�n PINS Advantage by the City's Risk Manager prior ta the ce��nrnet�cement
of cc��tracted services. City may withhoid payments to Contractor if adequa�e �
eertificates of insurance and endorsements required have not been submitted as described
abr�ve or prc��ided in�timely manner.
G. T�ie requirements as to the types and limifs af ins�uance couerage to be maintained
by Contractor as rec�uired by Sectic�n 5 Qf�s Cc�ntract; and anY appraval of said
insiarrance by City, are�Qt intendeci to and will not in a.x�y manner Iimit ax°qualify the
liabilities and�bligations�therwise assumed by Co�tractor pursuant ta this Contract,
including, w�thout limitatzon,prt�visians canceming indemnificatian.
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H. If any policy of insuzance required by this Section is a"claims made"policy,pursuant
ta Code af Civi1 Pracedur� § 342 and Government Code § 945,6, Contx°actor sha11
keep said insurance in;effect far a period of eighteen(18)months after the termination
c►f this Cor�tract:
I. If any damage; includin� death; pe�sanal injury ar prap�rty darnage; occurs in
connection with the per�crrmance of this Cantract, Cc+ntr�ct€�r shall ` ediately
notify City's �isk Ivlanager by telephone at(53{�) 225-4068. Nc� �ater than t�ree (3)
calendar days aft�r th�event, Contractor shall submit a written repc�rt to City's Risk
Manager containing the following inforrnatic�n,as applicable; 1)name an� address of
injured ar deceased person{s)';2)name and address of witnesses;3)narne and addresS
�f Contractc�r's insurance company; and 4) a detailed description c�f the damage and
whether any City property was involved.
�E�T'� l�6. Il� E �TII+'I�CATI l�t �3,I�T IJ ��5�
A. Corns�stent with Californ�.a Civil Ct�de § 2782.8, when the services ta be provided
un�er this Contract are design p�°ofessional services tt� b� perfo�m.ed lby a design
pro�essional, as that terrn �s definet� under �ectran 2782.8, Contractor shall, tt� the
fullest extent pernvtted by law, �nclemrufy protect, defend and hc�ld h Iess, CitY,
its elected offic�ais, of�icers, ernploye�s,and agents, and each and every one af thern,
frorn and against all actions, datnages, costs, lia�bility, claims, lc�sses, penalties and
expenses (including, but not limited to, reasanable attorney's fees of the City
Attc�rney c�r legal counsel retained by City, expert fees, litigatic�n costs,, and
rnvestigafian costs) of euerY t3'pe and descxiption to which any ar all of them may�e
subjected by reasan r,f, or resulting fram, directly or indirectly, the negli�ence,
reeklessness,ar willful misconcluct of Contractor,its officers;emplc�yees or agents in
the performance c�f professional services under this Ccrntract, except when liability
arises due ta the sole negligence, active negligence Qr m�sconduct Qf the City,
B;: Other than in the performance of professional services by a design professional,
which i�addressed solely by subdivision(A) af this Section,and to the fullest extent
permitted by law,Contractor sha11 anc�emnify protect,defend and hold ha�rnless,City;
its elected officials, officers,employees, and agents,and each�d every one of them,
from and against alI actions, damages, casts, liability, claims, la�sses, penalties and
�xpenses (including; but not limited ta, reasan�.ble at�orney's fees of the City
Attorney or legal counsel retained by City, expert f�es, litigatian costs; and investigatic�n
casts) of everY tYpe and descri�tion to which a�ny or a11 of them rnay be subjected by reason
of the perfarmance or negligent perfo�tnance of the services required under this Contract by
Contractor its c�fficers, employees or agents in the perfarmance of prafessianal services
under this Contraet,except�hen liabzlity arises due ta the sole negligence,active negligence
or miscondu�t of the�ity ar a third party.
C. The Contractor's obligatxon to defend, indemnify and ht�Id hannless shall nc�t be
excused because of the Contractor's inabxlity to evaluate liabilitya In na event shall
the cost to clefend charged to Contractor exceed Cantract€�r's pra�c�rtic�nate
perce�ta�e of fault. The Contractcar sha11 respond�vi ` thirty (30) calendar days tc�
. . . . . .
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been extended in writing by the City. If the Contractor fails to accept or reject a tendex
of defens�and indemruty in writing delivered to City wifihin thirty(�0)cale�dar days,
in addition to any c�ther remec�y authc�rized by law,the City may witl�riold such funds
�he City reasonably considers nece5sary for its defense and indemnity uritil
disposition has been rnade of the claim ar until the Contractar accepts ar rejects the
tender af defensc in writing e�elivered t� the City, whichever occurs first_ `This
subdivision sha11 not be canstrued tc� excuse the prompt and co�tinued perfr�rmance:
af the duties required of Con�actc�r herein.
D. The obligation to indemnify, prote�t, defend, and hold h ess set fc�rth in thi�
Section appli�s to such t��ird claims and liability as �t fc�rth in Section b herein
reg�r�less of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy lirnits of said
insuranc�palicies do not act as a limitation upon the amaunt of indem�ficati�n tc�be
provlded by Cantractar:
E. City sha11 have t�.� right ta appr�ave or disappr��ve the legal counsel retained by
Cont�•actar pursuant to this aection to represent Ciiy's interests. City shall be
r�imbursed fc�r a11 costs and attorney`s fees incurred by City in enforcin� the
abligat�ons set forth in,this 5ectian.
SE�'�'I liT'7. � I�IT CT Il�'7'E TA'I'I l�T. ` NU� �TT E��+'EE�
f1:. This Contract sha11 �e deeme� ta have been entered into in Redding, California. Al�
questions regardi�g the validity, interpretatic�n ar performanee c�f any of its ternxs �r
af any rights t�r obligations of the p�rties tcr this C�ntract shall be gc�verned by
Califo�nnia law. If any clairn, at law or c�therwise, is made by either parry tc� this
Contraet, the prevailing park�' sha11 be entitled to its costs and reasflnable attarne�s,
fees;
B. This dc�cument; including all ea�bits, ct�ntains the entire agreement between the
�aarties and supersedes whatever oral or written understanding �ach rnay have had
prior ta the exeeuti�n af this Cc�ntract. This Cantract shall not be altered, amended
ar mocl�fied except by a wr�ting signed by City and Cc�ntractor. No verbal agr�ement
or canversatic�n with any official, officer, agent or emplc�yee c�f City, either�efc�re,
diuing ar after the execution afthis Contract, sha11 affect or modify any c�fthe terms
�r eonditions contained in this Contract; rior shall any such verbal agreement or
conversat'ron entitle Contractor to any additional payment whatsoever under the terms of this
Gontract.
C. No cc�venant c�r concliti�n to be perfQrmed�iy Cani�actor under tlzis Contract can be
wai�ed except by the written consent of City. Forbearance or indulgence by City in
any regard whatsQever shall nc�t constitute a waiver of the cc�venant or candition in
questio�, Until performance by Cantractor of said cc�venant or conditic�n is c�mplete;
City shall be entitled tQ invcake any remedy available to City under this Ccantract or
by 1aw or in equity �espite said fc�rbearance or indulg�nce;
D. If any portion ofthhis Contract c�r�he application thereofto any person c�r circumstance
Consulting andProfessionai Services Agreement Page 8
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shall be invalid or unenforceable to any extent, the rernainder af this Contract shall
not be aff�cted thereby and shall be enfarced to the greatest extent perrn�itted by Iaw.
E: Th� headings in this Cc�ntract are inserted fi�r conv�nience only and sha11 nat
constitute a part here�f. A waiver c►f anY part�' of any prav�sion ar a breach of this
Contract must be prc�vided in writing, and shall nat be construed as a waiver of any
other provision c�r any succeeding breach of the same or any othe�provisians her�in,
F. Each Pa�-ty hereta declares and repxesents that in entering into this Contract, it has
relied and zs relying solely upc�n its own judgme�t, belief and lcnowledge of the
nature, extent, efFect and consequence relating trieret�. Each Party further daclares
and represents that this Cantract is znade without xeli�nnce upan any staternent or
representation not contained he�e�n of any other Party or any representative, agent or
attorney of the other Party; The Parties agree that they are aware that they hav�the
right to be advzsed by caunsel with respect to the negutiations, terrns, and cc�nditf ons
af this Contract and that the deeisi�n of whetller ox not to seek the ad��ce c�f counsel
with respect to this Contract is a decisxan wliich is the sole responsibzlity of each of
the Parties. AccordinglY, na partY sha11 be deem�d to ha�e been the drafter hereof;
and the principle of Iaw set foi-tli in Civi1 Cade § 1654 that contracts are construed
against th� drafter shall nat apply;
G, Each of the Parties hereto hereby irrevocably waives any and al1 rig�t to trial by jury
in any actic�n, proceeding, claim c�r counterclaun, whether in contract ar tort, at 1aw
a�in equity,arising out c�f ar in any way relatetl to this Agr�ement or the transactit�ns
contemplated hereby: Each Party furarther wai�es any right to co�salidate any actit�n
wluch a jury trial flas been waived with any other actir�n in which a jury triai c c�t
be or has not been waived.
H. In the event+af a conflict between the term and conditians ofthe body afthis Contract
and t�ias� c�f any e�iibit or attachment hereto,the terms and cc►�ditions set for�h in
the bc�dy of tlus Contract proper sha11 preva�l.
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�E�T'I I�T�. � V
The prc�visians set-forth in Sections 3 through 7, inclusive, of this Contract sha11 survive
termination of the Contract.
�E�I'I l�T 9. � �L� �CE T L� � -1\T I�� ATI
A. Contractor shal� comply with all applicable laws, ordinances an� codes of federal,,
state and lacal governments.
B. In the perfarmance t�f this Cc�ntract, Contc°actor shall not discrirninate against any
employee �r applicant for ernployment �ecause af race, colc�r, ancestt��yy, natic�na�
origin,religious creed, sex,sexual orientatic�n,disability, age,marital status,political
affiliation, or membership ar nc�nmembership in any orgat�zation. Cantractflr shall
take affirmative �ctir�n to enstu:� applicants are emplcayec� and that emplay�es ar�
treat�d during their employment without regard to their r�ce,color;ancestry,national
origin,religious creed,sex, sexual orientation,disabilily, age,ma�rital statu�,�aQlitical
affiliati€�n,or membership�r nonmemlbership in any organizatian. Such actions sha1l
include, but nt�t b� limited to, the fol�c�wing; employ�nent, upgradi�g, demotron or
transfer; recruitment or r�cruitrnent advertisingg layc�ff or ternlinatic�n,rates of pay c�r
other fomns af compensatian and selection far training.
SE�°I'I � 10. P , �EN'TAT �
A. City's representative for this Cantract is Joe Zale�ny,telephcane number(534)
339-7214, email address jzalesny��ityofredding.gov: AlI of Contra�tc�r'�qu�stions
pertaining to this Contract shall lbe referred ta the above-named person, or ta the
re�resent�tive°s designee.
B: Contractox's representative for tli�s Cc�ntraet is +�huck "�'ertucci, �elephone number
(916)679-8768,email address Charles.Vertucci�hdrinc.com.�ll�fCity's que�tions
pertaining ta this Ct�ntract shall be referred to the abave�named persan.
C, The representatives set fQrth herein shall have au�harity to give all notices required
h�rein.
�E�'�'I 1�I11. Ii� TI�E�
A. AI1 notices,requests, dernands and ather c�rnmunicaf�ons hereunder shall be deemed
gi�e� anly if in writing signed by an authc�rized representative of the sender(may be
other than the represent�tives referred to in Sectia�r 10) anci d�livered by fa�simile,
with a hard copy mailed f�rst class9 pasta�e prepaid; or when sent by a cc�urier or an
express service guaranteeing overnight delivery to the receiving p , addressed tc�
the respective parties as fallows:
Consultitzg and Professional Services Agreement Page 10
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'�a� �aty: Ta +�'a�tract�r;
Joe Zatesny FIDR Engineering,Iaac:
17120 Clear Creek Rd. Attn:Christina Keithiey
Redding CA,96Q01 1 Capitol Mall,Suite 500
5acramento,CA 958'14
B. Either party may change zts address for tbe purpc�ses af th�s paragraph by gi�ing
�vritten n�tice of such cha�ge to the other pa�-ty in the manner provie�ed in this Sectio�.
C. Nc�tice sha11 be deemed effective upon: 1)persc�nal service;Z)twr�calendar days after
mailing or transmission by facsimile, whichever is earlier.
�:�C�I 12. ALT"�" `�"�'T � I�1'lC �T
A. Eaeh c�� the undersigned signatc�ries hereby represents and warra�ts that they are
authc�rized tc,execute this Contract on behalf c�f the respective parties to this Contr�ct;
that they have full right, power and lawful authQrity tc� undertake �1 oialigati�ns as
provided in this Cc�ntract; and that tlie executic�n, perfarmance and de�ivery c�f this
Contract by said signata�°ies has been fu�ly authc►rized t�y all requis�ite actions c�n the
part of th�respective parties to this Cantract.
B. When the Mayor is signatc�ry to this Cr�ntract, the �ity Mana�;er andfor the
D�partment Directar having direct respansibility for rr�anaging the services prc�vided
herein �ha11 have authority to execute any ;amendment to this Contract whrch de�es
not increase the amount of compensation allowable to Contractor or otherwise
substantially change the scc�pe of fhe servrces provided herein.
,S�tCTI l�T 13. EI'I+'��'�I �']C� �+' C l�T C'I°
The effective date of this Cc�ntract ("Effective Date'') shall be the date it is signed by City.
��hibit�•
E�aibit Al: Scap�of Work Summary
Exhibit A2� Scope c�f Work
E.�iibit B: Payment Terms
Consulting and Prafessional Services Agreement Page l l
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II�t TN���' F,City and Cox�tractc�r have executed this Con�ract on the days and ye�.r
set farth belQw:
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Gonsulting and Professional Services Agreement Page 12
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Exhibit A9.—Sccape of Work Summary
Whiskeyte�wn Unit 9 FERC Relicen�e Scope of W4rk Summary
- Task 1. Pre-applicatinn Dc�cument, Notiee of Intent, Final License Appfieation
o Kick-€�ff Meeting
a Re�riew Existing REU and �ERC D�ta
o Prc�ject Relicensing ivlethodologY
� EstabMish a relicensing strategy eariy and stick to it throughcsut the pracess
■ Request the TLP
a Stakehaider Contacf In�carmatian
o Cteliverables
� Prepare and File a N�tice c�f Intent
� �repaee and File a �re-applicati€�n Document
� Ccrnsultation with Regulatory,4gencies and Clther Interested Partie�
� Infarmal Section 7 Consultatian
• Informal Secticrn 1C16 Consultation
� Meetings with Regul�tory A��ncies and c�theclnterested Parties
� laint Meeting and 5ite Visit
� Recommended Meetin�s
a Develop Study Plans and Canduct Studies
� Fill in'Data Gaps by Completing 5urveys Early
� Cultur�i and Tri�al Resc�urces
H Terrestriai Res€�urces
� Water Resources
� Cc�nducting Studies Safely
o Respc�nd ta Camments and Engage in Qispute Resolu�tion
o License A�plicatic�n
� C?r�ft License Application
■ Final License Application
- Task 2; Proaect Managem�nt/REU Coordination
o Project M��tings/REU Coordination
o I�eliVer�bles
`■ Prcaject Schedule
■ Invaices and Pro�ress Rept�rts
Exhibit A2: Scape:of Work
Consulting and Professional Services Agreement Page 13
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City of Redding � FERC Relieense of Whislceytown Unit 9
PRQJECT P'R4POSAL/Pr€�ject iasks
raj�c� �sk� �s : r�w� 1ic�ti r� c� n#, tic��
Per RE[.J's RFP; HDR proposes to support REU's Unit I17���1�� It1�� IC��15� �iG�fi1��1
9 relicensing frorn the development t�f the PAa to �'�'�p�� ��'r)���
the filing of the Final lieense Application (FLA) in HDR will work with REIJ to prep�re for and concfuct
2031 follc�wing these steps: HDR has pravided details � �jc{�-�$f Meeting with REU staff. HQR's Prolect
on the"Past-FLA"activities that wili occur after Manager(PM), Strategic FERC Advisor, and Assistant
REU files its license applicatian in the Additic�nal Project Manager (APM) will attend the meeting,
fnformatian section of this proposal since thase which will be held at the Redding Power Plant. The
aetivities were not part of REU's RFP. Kick-off Meeting will take fram 2-3 hcrurs,and HDR
As the result of decades of FERC licensing and `t`s'i�� provide a draft agenda for REU's cc�mment and
relicensing praceedings and subsequent court �P�roval prior tQ the meeting, HDR wil[ also bring the
cases, a cc�nsiderable number af legal precedents �rcapased schedule fc�r �AD development (described
have been established that will influence how the �� Q���verables),the draft Project description and
partie�approach the prc�ceedings>These precedents °p�rations�, and a template outline far one PAC7
influ�nce how the a�encies can address topics such ��Ctic�n to review with REl! . Additional items ta
as fish entrainment,fish passage,mandatory and descuss wi11 include gen�ral administrative items,
recommended license conditions under the Federa9 �°mmunicatic�n pratoco(s, existing and available
Power'Act, endangered species; and Sections 4t71 REU and �Ef2C informatir�n,anticipated stakehalders
and 4�4 of the Clean Water Act.]t is irnpr�rtant and their cantact informatic�n, and monthly progress
that REU understands these "graund rules"that reporting forrrrat/cantent. HC}R will alsc� preview the
have been established thr�ugh �rior proceedings; interna( SharePc�int�ite,uvhich will I�e used ta hc�use
Beneficial to REU is HDR's cc�mprehensive ��� share relicensing documents and references
understanding of the legal precedents that will and will also allow for colfabc�rative development
influence anr� car� be leueraged thrc�ughout the af documents;
proceedings.This is built into the apprc�ach to the REUIEVV�XIST���REU,4�lDFERC�AT,�
relicensing at all s�ages. HDR will review REU, �ERC, and other reasonably
availabfe existing dcrcumentation for the Project,
including the Pra�ect's current FERC exhibits,to
identify the Project°s current FERC b�undary and
faciiities according to the license, HDR will inforrn
REU's PM by email no later than six weeks after
the Kick-off Meeting if missing dacumentatic�n or
infarmatian shortcomings are identified. Sc�me
documents generally required from the Licensee tc�
complete a PA�include:
a As-built drawing� (especiall� if there have been
ehanges not filed with the FERC)
• Pc�wer Purehase Agreements and ather
agreementsJcontracts that relate to the
Iicensed project
• Monthly Flow Exceedance Curves
�.:.,s.,..�.w. . ���. .s ,t.3, .,,. , s��
' This and any meetings that are in-person will have travel expenses covered,including mibeage.
z The Project description and aperations wilibe based off the existing FERC license,other documents available can the FERG eLibrary,infc,emation
provided by REU prior to the meeting and ather reasonablyaccessing data.
� HDR wilf request a document styleguide from REU,if ane exists,saonsafter receipt of the Task Order,to use for tke template FAD,
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City�f Redding � FERC Relicense af Whiskeytown Unit 9
PROJECT PR(}POSAL/Praject 7asks
• Flow through the pawerhouse for a 10-year period eq�aest�hel`L
ofi record HC7R cara discuss with REU the differerrt reficensing
° Capacity versus head rating processes and the benefits of each. Hc�wevee,
° Taiiwater rating eurves based on HDR`s�xtensive re0icensing experience;
° Monthly�nd annual gros�gen�ration in kilawatt- our understanding of the lJnit 9 project, and the
hours aver a 10-year periad anticipated issues; we recommend REU request to
� Facility maintenance recards use the TLP.The TLP providesthe most�treamlined
� FERC inspection records(if n�t posted to the (and appropriate)approach far Unit 9.The TLP
eLibrary) minimizes the requirements far relice'nsing meetings,
� Water temperature and dissalved c�xygen (DO) dc�cument d�velapment,and F�RC filings and
data, other water quality data invalvement.The main difference between the TL�'
° Records far any other monitc�ring that may have and the iLP revalVes around studie�and related
been done by Licensee in the area c�f tJnit 9 (fish FERC Filings. The TLP does nat require cc�ll�borative
surveys, benthic rnaeroinvertebrates,ete.}. development of studies; unlike the 1LP, which requires
plan develapment, repc�rts, and meetings. The TLI'
As part pf the �arly autreach to interested gives REU more flexibility during the relicensing
stakeholders; HDR will �Iso ask those parties ta and HDR will help REU develap a strategy, including
provide inf�rmation they possess that is relevant to �ngagement with relicensing stakehcalders.Appendix
the Unit 9 relicensing; B includes a cc�mparisc�n between the 7LP and
HDI�will post existing information tc�th� internal ILP and shaws the difference in complexity (and
SharePoint,s� both HDR and REIJ staff wi11 h�ve therefare;co5t):
access ta the existing available data. REU can make a campelCing case that Unit 9 will
PRC?1�CTRELICE1VSl�G��TW�D���GY meet the TLP`s requirements for low complexity�f
The rnajority af the strafegic discussions will occur at ��saurce issues, nc��nticapatic�n of ccantrc�v�rsy,goad
the in-person Kick-off Meeting diseussed abave. arnount of available infor�matian, lack crf potential
for disputes over studies; likelihood of timely license
st�blis�a relrcensing s�ra�tegy e�rly and sfick t�it issuance,�nd lower cast cc�mpared to the ILP. H�R
thrb�agh�utthep�otess, has a track recard of successfuily receiving FfRC
This begins with determining REU's goals fQr the appro�ai to use the TLP; including each of the HDR-
reli�ensing, includ�ng identifying any proposed managed FERC relicensing prc�ject� provided �s
changes to the Project (e.g,, FERC Prc�ject Baund�ry exarnpfes in the prqject experience secti�n.A TLP
reduction, updatesto equipment},cancerns (e.g, request (18 C.F.f2. s S.3)would be drafted ac�d filed
Water Quality Certification [WQC] me�sures, sep'arately'with FERC, an the same day as the PAD
ecanomics), and fc�rm�lly deciding can the prefierred �nd Riotice of intent(NC?I):
relicensing process� In addition, the Project ��-����p�pF�CO�T,�CTIN��R ',4TION
description and operatic�ns wc�uld be develaped
and agreed upon as the fc�undatian of relicensing HC7R will work with REU staff te� identify iraterested
doeuments to corne. A carnerstone to the Unit stakeh�lders and their applicable cantact inf�rmation
9 Praject`s$tory, highlighted first in the Proje�t Cphone numbers; emails, and,physical add�esses)
description, is that REU dt�es nat cantrc>!flow fram �nd pro�ide a comprehensive Iast to REU.An
Whiskeytown Dam, but uses flows oppc�rtunisti'cally initial list of patential rel'ieensing participants
to generate power. Many of the most contentious w��l be develaped for the Kick-aff Meeting using
issues in relicensing reduce drarnatically (or go aw�y) FERC's Service List,fhe Native American Heritage
once that fact is esta'blished�: Commission for Tribal contacts, and HdE�`s
understanding c�f resource agency cantacts for
�.,� ,.� �,.�. � ��; � ,.,,.,.ti. �.,_ .�. „t„�,,
4 In this feature,REU's Unit 9 closely resembles the Kings River Canservation District's J.F.7aylar Pine Flat Power Plant(FERC Projec#Na.2876},
which HDR just assisted in tompleting tbe First 5tage of Consultation in relicensing,including utilizing the 7LP:
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Cityaf Redding I FERC Relicense of Whiskeytawn Unit 9
PRI�JE�T PROPOSAL/Prajec#Tasks
,o- �I��i ' ° ` ��k ' � �ep�r�and�ile a re-�pplic�tio� Qcum�n�
�E�za���� � The PAd C18.C.F;R. � 5.6) pravides not canly a
Y u. summary c�f exist'ing, releuant;and r�asonably
�� ' � ' available information, but the story of'the Project
�����, �na
� = , andthe set-up for the license application.The
�� �. � � pillars af Unit 9"s story include fhat REU does
, � -
. � a� �� � ��!`�.,=--���.
�� ;�" ncat control flow,the small faotprint of the FERC
. �
' `� Project Boundary;and the lack of Pre�ject impacts to
� � ` t e���. ;;
��°�� � , � ;.
; � , environme�:�tal resource�:
� � _ �� ���. � . � `
,� �
, '� '" � " � Another part of the relicensing strategy and PAD
u � � �,yj;'���t` �,
,n' t �3 Y 4 �. ,. > . .
' , �4�= "����� deuelopment is to determone pr�tentia'I re(icens�ng
��,;� ' ' '���� � '� _��� �� participan�s and their in��erests early ir� the Unit
` � � . .
� �3�.. .�` �,�ti£ , �� 9 relicensing.7o confirm ir�terested relicensong
',,,,,, _�. .� � �.
participants, possible resources issues,and study
FERC relicensings. At the c�utset,the Calif�rnia requests; HD}� recommends that REU h�ld a pr�-
Department of Fish and Wi(dlife (CDFW); National p,�,p meeting.This would be an approximat�ly
Marine Fisheries Serviee {NMFS),State Resources Qne-hour virtual meeting to describe the Project,
Water Control B�ard, State Historic Preservatian p��pQ��� changes, relicensing milestc�nes and t�a
t�fficer (5HP0), United States Fish and Wildlife request infarmatian relevant t�the Project, and
Service(USFWS}, B�R, and patentially, the Natianai any'issues they feel shauld be discu�sed durrng
Park Service are mcast likely to be active relicensing relicensing.7he invitation would include a written
participants. Regional and Iocal non-gavernmental request far that infarmation,whieh wauld aisa serve
organizatians like Traut Unlimited,American Rivers, as the PAD questionnaire:
etc. may also participate in reficensing and wil) be
part of HDR's initia! list, This list will be updated as The PAD would be taiic�red as closely as pt�ssible to
the reli�ensing process pragresses and additional the license application t�simpJify later develapment.
stakeholders�re identified as part�f subsequent This includes drafting Exhibit A(Projeet Des�rip�ic�n)j
stakek�older cor�sultations during the QAD,joint Exhibit B (Project C7peraticans);Exhibit F (Praject
rneeting, site visit, and Draft Licensing Applicati�n Drawings); and Exhibit G (Project Maps} and
(DLA} relicensing steps: �tructuring the resource sectic�ns to meet the
requirements of�xhibit E,
D�'LIVERABtES
This sectic�n details the deliverables to be provided by Per the schedule developed during the initial internal
HDR to REU as detailed in �;EU°s RFP: meetings, HDR will provide REU with individual
sections�f the PAD for the first round t�f review and
repar�and�ile a otic�o�lr�fiett� comment5,generally three�t a time and starting with
HdR wiCl work wifh REU staff to prepare and file the the Projact Description and Operations,spread over
NUI (along with the PA�) decl�ring th�t REU intends the first haif of 202b. HDR will�rrcavide a minimum
ta seek a new Iicense (retlicense) for Unit 9. As part c�f two weeks for REU staff tc�review the documents
af the N�I, REU wil}request tQ be FERC's non-federal and prr�vide comments.The entire PAD with all
representative fc�r informal consuitation under comments addressed will be provided to REIJ for a
Sectian 1Q6 caf the National Histc�ric Preservati�n Act second round c�f review and cc�mrnent appr�ximate[y
(f�HPA} and Section 7 of the ESA. This wiil allow REU five months pric�rta the FAC7 filing, sa there �� ample
to consult with Native Arnerican Tribes,the SHPO tirne for REU to review (at least 2 weeks) and HDR tcr
and the USFWS, as ne�ded during relicensing.The address the cornments.Rll documents wilC be placed
NC31 (18 C.F.R. 5 5.5)will alsa be used asthe basis of an an internal Share�oint, developed and maintain�d
tfie PAD s Init'ia! Statement.
h=.,�.�r. �,��r.a ti,�,�, �,. ����.��: � .. ���.. .� z�>>�
5 HdR assumes'that REU's comments wil(facus on theProject Descript}an and Operatians and that any legal review will occue when the entire
document is pravided ko REU for review:
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Cityof Retlding I FERC Relicense af Whiskeytown Unit 9
PROJECT PROPOSAL/Project Tasks
by HDR, and REU staff will be provided aecess tc� lnformal Se�tic�n 7 con�ultation vuith the USFWS may
perform their reviews: be required for tarrestrial species, but the Project's
fo�tprint and c�perations fimit passible eff�cts c�n
Filing af fhe PAD would occur no later than February �ndangered terrestrial species'. Infarmation gathered
28, 2028 (5 years prior to license expiration),thc�ugk� for tl�e PA�, including thrc�ugh;data gap surveys, will
HDR's proposed schedule includes filing at the �� us�d to determine if consultation and measures
earliest date, September 10; 2027 (5.5 years prior to for the prcatection; rnitigation �nd/c�r enhancement
license expiratian).A nc�tice�f the filing of the PAD are needed ar likeiy ta be required for terrestrial
and NOI and the TLP request will be published in a �ndangered species.Twa meetings with USFWS are
local newspaper, likethe Record Searchlight, The City �ntacipated for inft�rmal Section 7 consultation:
of Redding`s website will host th�public relicensing
dacuments (�r finl<�tQ the FERC eLibrary)to provide Infvrmai S��fion90�Consulta�ion
access to relicensing participants. HC7R will alsc� HDR will camplete consultatian with SHPO and
provide a copy of the PAD and ftil0(to local libraries. Native Arnerican TribesE as needed, during the
development c�f the license application. A separate
C�nsulta�ion wi�h egtal�fi�ry genties and ��te� cultural re�ou_rces repc�rt, based on data callected
Infierested arfiies during deVelapment c�f the PAD, will be written for
Infarmal cc�nsultation under Section 7 of the ESA and use during consultation with Nativ� American Tribes
Section 1C�6 of the NHPA is anticipated to require and SHPC�.To successfully conclude Secti�n 1�76
consultation and meetings with the NIViFS, USFWS; consultation, concurrence frc�m SNPC7 is needed on:
Native American Tribes and SHP(J, respectively.
1) the definitic�n taf the Area af Potential Effect;
Inf�rmal Section 7 CansuMtafion 2} cc�ncurrenee on the effort t� identify resourc�s;
Infarrnal Section 7 Cc�nsultatic�n with NMFS i;s 3} concurrence on any RJational Register eligibility
assumed to be required due tc�the;presence of recamrnendatior�s;and
steelhead- Central Valley D`PS and EFH for Chinaok 4) agreernent on `no effect`�r'no adverse effect'c�n
salmon in �lear Creek below Whi�keytown Qamb': historical properties:
HDR anticipates a total af six meetings far informai part of the prc�cess will be verifying that Natiue
eonsultatiQn with the NMFS during the relicensing. ,c���rican Tribes were consulted. Inf�rmation fr�m
A Biological Assessrnent and EFH Assessment will ��etic�n 1(J5 consultation will be presvided in the [JLA,
need tQ be develop�d as part of the inform�l Section �f ccrnsultation is cc�mpleted prior to distribufion, c�r in
7 consuitatit�n with NMFS.
the FLA.
lVteetings uvifh Re�ul�to�y�ge�cies�nd Other
Intereste ' arties
The TLP requires only one meeting during the
course of relicensing,the Joint Meeting and Site
Visit, described belaw: HDR aiso prc�poses that REU
meet with resource agencies to discuss propc�sed
ti.:
measures and management plans, if needed;,
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6 Califoenia Department of Fish and Wildlife:2025.California NaturaC Diversity Database:Available online:<httns lla�ps wiBdlife.ca.gav/bias6l
Default.aspx7 boakmark=327>,Accessed August 17.2025.Last updated August 2025,
' The USFWS Informatiorrfor Planning and Gonsultation(2025)included multiple species that are likely ta 6e removed from further consideration,
including Northern spotted awl CStrix occidentalis caurina),Cafifornia ccandor(Gymnogyps catifornianus),conservancy fairy shrimp(Srcanchinecta
conservatio),ve�nal pool fairy shrimp(BranchinecEa lynchi},and vernal pool tadpole shrimp(tepiduruspackardr).
09
Cityof Redding � FERC Relicense �f Whiskeytown Unit 9
P'ROJECT PROROSAL/Project 7asks
Joinfi eetrngandSiteVisit Based on HDR's current understanding of Unit 9;
V1lithin 120 days of the filing of the NtJ1 and PAD, no disagreements on measures are expected;and
the Jaint Meeting(18 C,F.R:516.8(b)(4)},the �niy thus,the secc�nd Jc�int Meeting is not specifically
meeting requir�d under the TL�, wi11 be held. As part scheduled/budgeted for, but if needed, Hi�R's
af pl�nning,the propased Joint Meeting date and site included budget for agency meetings will be used fc�r
visit will be published in the PAD, fhaugh relicensing a Joint Meeting. !f a Join# Meeting is required, HC7R
partic�pants will need to be consulted about the date. will prepare the required agenda, nofifications, and
Those relicensing participants who express interest meeting materials as we;il as (eading the meeting an
in the Joint Meeting wil) be offered a site visit. An behalf of REU. The results af the Joint Meeting will be
option for an in-person Joint Meeting will be affered, documented in the FLA.
but it is likely most relicensing participants will attend
the virtual meeting, which HDR will recc�rdto provide �'���ap�tud� l�r�s�ndCo�d�ae�S�udies
fhe FERC-required audio recording. Fill in�afia�iaps by Cornpleting Surueys Early'
Bas�d on HDR's current understanding of the
The loint Meeting c�ffers anather oppoetunity ta learn project, potential resources where data g�ps may be
whicb relicensing participants intend tc� be part af the ident`rfie�i include three topics:
process and what thefr fc�cus wil) be. Their discussi�n
will foreshadow upco'ming PAD comments and study • culturai resources,
requests, so REU �an prepare to re�pond to them as 4 terrestrial biologicai resQurces�, and
much as possible bef+�re they�re filed,no later than d water quality including t�mperature�nd dissolved
6tJ daysafter the Joint Meeting,, oxygen (D{�} in Clear�reek downstre�m af Unit 9:
Recommended eetings Therefare,ta fiif in anticipated data gaps and to
While not required, HDR reeommends (based c�n curtail formai study requests fater in relicensmg;
experience)that instead of waiting for agencies, HDR rec�mmends perfarming data callecti�r�fc�r
Iike CdFW and USFWS (separ�te from 5ection 7 those three resources and including the data in
eonsu(tatian),to provide comments on the �LA the requisite resource sectians of the PAD:This
and prapose license measures, REU should work early data collection effc�rt shauld fill mast, if not
on measures with resour�es agencies during all, of the d`�t� gaps far lJnit 9 and address many
aLA development, REU would dra#t proposed af the anticipated resaurce agencies' interests:
measures ta discuss at virtual meetings; basing More details on the proposed data gap�urveys a�e
th�m on Project infarmation, agency interest, and pravided below9.
likelihoc�d of F�RC to add a simil�r(but likely more
ct�mplicated) measure to the license if requested HQR ha�suceessfully used this approach, ine[uding
by an agency(ies). lf agree'rrrent an measures can two of�ur reference prajects.Completing
be reached,they will be included in the DLA. REU the�e surveys and completing a robust data gap
keeps a measure af cc�ntrol an potential rneasures by ��alysis wili help REU �vaid potentia4ly costly
Iead�ng consultation with the agencies and reduces �n�time-consuming study plan developrnent
the risk of unexpected agency filings reeommending ��d implementation:
Iicense measures after the filing af the FLA and any
substantive disagreernents that lead to anather
required Joint Meeting(18 C.F.R. 5 16.8 c(6)(i)&(iii)}.
�.:,�9.,t� t.� , �.� z., ��. � �, .,��r. .
s A preliminary;appraisal of the CDfW's California Native Qiversity Database(CDFW 2025)around Unit 9 shows accurrences af federal ESA-
listed-Central DPS(Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus pop,11}below the powerhouse in Clear Creek,mu(kiple occurrences of khe California E5A-listed
baid eagle(Haliaeetus leucocephalus),and oecurrences of several CDFW Species of Special Concecn,inc�uding Pacific tailed Frag(Ascaphus true?),
Townsend`s big-eared bat(Corynorhinus townsendii);fisher(Pekania pennanti),and foothill yellow-legged frag-narth coast DPS(Rona boylii pap,1),
as well as a pair af special-status plant occurrences:
4 Qata ga'p survey expenses will inelude trav2l time;meals,mileage,and equipment,
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Cityof Redding � FERC Relicense of Whisl<eytc�wn Unit 9
PRtIJECT PROPOSAL J Praject Tasks
Cultural and Teibal Resaurces The results of the cultural resources suruey will be
Per tha requirements of Section 106 af the NHPA and cr�mpiled into a technic�l repcart to assist REU with
FERC, HDR will cc�nduct a cultural res�urces data gap their Secti�in 105 consultatic�n r�equirernents with
suruey to identify any potential histaric properties, Native American Tribes,B�R, FERC, and the SHPt�;
including Triba! resources;which may be affected by described abQve, The compiied data in the report
continued aperations &maintenance of the Prcrject, will also assist and infarrn the de�elapment ofi the
To accornplish this; HDR will request a recards cultural and Tribal resource sections in the PAD,
search from the Northe�st Infc�rmation Gen�er of the C�LA, and FLA.
California Nistorical Resources Infarmatian System
at Califarnia State University, Chico which maintains Terrestrial Resaurces
the reeords for Shasta Gounty.The records search �urveys will consist of a gener�l habitat assessment
will identify any previously recarded archaeological �nd vegetation rnapping tc�describe the ecology
or built enuironment resaurees,within or adjacent Qf the Pro�ect area and provide'information abaut
to, the FERC Project Boundary.The seareh will al�o the potential fc�r special-status wildlif�species ta
provide details on previously conducted cultural occur in the Project area-. Concurrently with these
resource stud'ies. HDR will also contact the Natiere �ctivities, there will be a fc�cused speciaf-status pfant
American Heritage Cammission and request a survey and naxious weed survey,generally following
seareh of the Saered Lands File�s well as a current the CD�W's Pr�tocols for Survey�ng and Euaivating
Tribal representative contact list to assist with Tribal Impacts to Speciai Status Native Plant Popuiatrc�ns
consultation. Concurrent to the records search and Sensitive Natural Communities1°,consisting�f
request; HQR will submit �n archaec�logical survey two full passes of the Praject area. Any special-status
permit request ta the BC�R to be issued under the �P��������urrences wi11 be mapped and data on
authority af the Archaeolagieal Resources and the oecurrences c�ilected. A general assessment of
Protection Act, aquatic features in the Project:area will also occur
during these surveys. A formal aquatic resaurces
Following a review of the records search data, HC�R delineation,follawing U.S. Army Corps c�f Engineers
will ccrnduct a pedestrian survey of the defined (USACE)guidelines, is not propc�sed for terrestriai
FERC Project Boundary to update any previously studie�as it is not needed unless REl1 is prQpc�sfng
recarded cultural res�urces and/or to ful]y document new cc�nstructian activities that rnay impact an
any newly encountered resaurces on the State of aquatic feature. Biological assessments will'include
California, Dep�rtment of Parks and Recreation 532 an evaluation for the pc�tential far occurrences of
Series fcarms.HDR understands that the Redding listed ar proposed species under the federal and
Power Plant was completed in 1986 and,as such, state ESA.
will not meet the standard 5d-year-old threshold for
doeumentafion or Natiana) Register of Historic Places ��erResources
eligibility considerati�n until 2036. HDR assumes HDR will rnonitor water temperature,DQ, and water
that any appurtenant faeility included under the FER'C' ��ality parameters downstream of Unit 9 Power P{ant
Iieense dates to the same period and,�s such, does +n Clear Creek. Data colCection wilC include insta!ling
not propc�se ta conduct a built environrnent survey ��ntinuc�us water temperature arrd QC� loggers at
of tt�e power plant. Hawever, NDR does note that �P'��two accessible sites in Clear Creek, Inc(uding
consideration �f the facility far NRHP eligibility will �ne sife downstream of the Unit 9 Power Plant
be a condition af the new lieense when it reaches the discharge and a second site c�u(d be cQnsidered
5t�-year-old threshold, further dawnstream if determined necessary. Nc�te
that each site will include duplicate loggers to avoid
data losses due to equipment malfunctions or othec
issues. The loggers will be deployed in spring and
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10 CDFW:2018.Protocois for Surveying and Evaluating Impacts to Special 5tatus Native Plant Populatians and Sensitive Na#ural Cammunities.
Available onliner httos:/1nrm.df�ea.QqvlFileHandler.ashx?Documen#iD-18959&inline.
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City of Redding I FER�Relicense of Whiskeytawn Unit 9
PRQIECT P��PC?SAL/Prflject Tasks
maintained until faii ta capture seasonal warming ��r�duc�ing5#udies5afely
and cooiing trends. An additional site visit will occur A Site-Specific Safety Plan for the Unit� reficensing
after equipment installatian for data d�wnloads and will be developed by fhe PM ar�d one or more
equipmer�f cheeks in the summer.This continuaus experienced field staff as part of fhe initial set-up
monitc�ring will allow far evaluation c�t ternperature of the F'roject, This will inelude; at a m`inimum,
and DC� during periods when th� power plant is information on the Project scope, location and
operating and when it is offline. specific sites,schedule fr�r field wc�rk,details c�n haw
field w�r�will be implemented, key staff safety roles,
In addition to cc�ntinuous ternperature and D� informati�an or� reporting unsafe cc�nditions and/or
monitoring, during each site visit (i,e., spring logger incidents,an emergency action plan, infarmation on
installs, summer data download, and fall equipment pa��ntial safety risks and haw to rninimizejmitigate
remavafi), HDR will measure instantaneaus water them, details�n trainings field staff are required t�a
quality parameters with a mulfiparameter water have, what personal pratective equipment and ather
quality rneter downstream of the Unit 9 Pcawer safety equipment are required, check-in/check-
P1ant�ko provide water quality information, If Q�t procedures,and any other relevant Pr€�ject-
possible,some attempt will be made to include specific safety infc�rmatic�n, Given the lc�eatian crfi the
water quality measurements bath when the power prc�ject,we will alsa ineCude a �ectic�n c�n fire safety
piant is operating and when it is offline. HDR will �nd smoke inhalation. Nearby hospitals and c�ther
eoardinate closely to identify safe access points, resaurces will be listed,as will erriergency cc�ntact
schedute installations, �nd defiermine optimal timing inforrnatic�'n fr�r afi crew members. Field staff ar�
far sampling.Dat� cc�llected will be compiled into ����ired t� read, be familiar with and acknowledge
accessible files that could be used to develop a report through signature the Sa#ety Plan before going into
tc� characterize downstream temperatur�, L O, and the field.A capy of the Safety F'lan is also carried into
water quality conditions, the field by each team �erforming wc�rk.
HDR wiil a�sc, col�ect water quality grab samples Additionally, a Jcib Hazard Analysis (JHA) will be
at one lacatian downstream of the Unit 9 Powe'r campleted for each specific field task c�n the Prc�ject
Plant and, if needed,a seeond Iacation further �y the team performing that task.This analy�is takes
dawnstrearn. Samples wilC be eollected once when � ��-�p�r look at the actions that will be necessary
the project is operating and onee when it is c�fflir�e, A tc� complete the fieidwc�rk, starting with whatever
California-certified Iaboratory will be used to analyze travel is required. Each step is evaluated for potential
a,nd provide results c�n the sar�rples, hazards and control measures to �e implemented
HDR will work with REIJ on the best timing for grab ����iminate or rninimize each hazard.The JHA form
sampling and logger installations, as well as areas �Iso lists the necessaryequipment and training
fQr safe access_ Data will be included in the water required to perfc�rm the task safely. �ield team
resources and biological sections af the PAD: members and su6contractars are respansible for
being actively invofved in the hazard analysis.JHAs
�Y.,.' �%�,x' �; .� � ;�" ,, _ - - are living documents that are requirec!to �e updated
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City�f Redding � FERC R�license of Whisl<eytown Unit 9
PR�J ECT Pit(lPC1SAL/Prc�ject Tasks
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PAD rrc�t related t�studies wauld �e addressed in th� � ��� � � �� � �� >� � �
DLA. C�mments �n fhe DL�1 wauld be addressed in �° � � � ��� �,} � �;� � ;
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t�he FLA. A co�mrnenf tracke�-,in the fc�rm �if a tak�le., � �.. ' �� � � � �� � " � � :
wauld be included as part o#the Consultatian �r�g � �°� ' `g��� ,�� ��� ���A � � :
f�r the�Project;whi�k� will b� includ�d in a11 maj�i�r � ��„° � � � k� ' �� � ��� ' � �� ° �'`��
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that if���y study requ�ests ar�filed with FERC in , `, ,`•` � ���'� � ����°� � �� �� ��„�
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be draffed�n�l�filed�vi�h th��FERC as part of clo�ing� �' � �� � : � �� ��� •s t ���
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data collection�effor�s described above wou(d be � ���� � ������������° �` � � ��� , x' � °;
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and exp�erience with�ther��P rel�icensings (w}�ere��n� `��"� � � ��� ��.� � ' � ��;��`�����'«��� �,���,�����, ��
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" Based on HdR's�x{�erience and currer7t understarldin�of Unit 9,no stuc�y disputes requirin�F�RC resolution are ar�ticipated.
''- HDR�ssurnes that R�U's cnmments will focus on the Project t�escripti�n arid O'perations ar5d thrat any Iegat review will occur when the entire
docum�nt is provided to REU for a second review.
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Cityof Redding � FERC Rel�cense of Whisl<eytown Unif 9
PROJECT PROPOS�,L J Project Tasks
�raFt License�pplication Final License�4pplicatian
With th� expectation of no relicensing studies, HQR Relicensing Participants have 90 days to review
recommends starting the development of the DLA and prowide written cc�mments on the D�A. Once
(18 C.F.'R.5 4S1 and 16.8(c)a in 2f�28, giving REU' the comments a:re reeeived, HDR will re�iew
ample time to complete fihe document before the and organize the cc�mments for REU's review
�ctober�i1, 203a due date. HDR's proposed schedule inciuding a recc�mmended resp�nse approach for
would camplete the DLA by May 2C?30.Providing each camment:
the DLA earlyto relicensing participants allows m�re
time to resp�nd to comments and assernble the FLA �d�"���I updatethe FLA based on comments
ahead of the internal deadline ta file no later than received c�n the aLA, new inf�rmation that may be
February 28, 2031. avaiiable, and additic�nal changes agreed to by REl1.
Tc� mak� REU's review of the FLA mare efficient;
The new exhibits that will be developed for the DLA it wil) only pr�vide individual seetians fc�r review
are Exhibit C(Cc�nstruction History), Exhibit D (Cost (minimum of 2 weeks) if the section has substantial
and Financing), and Exhibit H (Miscellaneaus Filing updates from the DLA:The complete FLA will be
Informatinn). Confidential, Privileged, and Critical provided to REU for final re�iew and sign off na
Energy(nfra�tructure Informatian (CEII) cantain�d less than two weeks prior te�fi{ing with FERC:AI)
in those exhibits will be exeluded from the public dc�cuments will be pla�ed on an internal SharePQint;
version of the C?L,� but will be filed cansistent with dev�laped and maintained by HC?R,and REU staff will
FERC requirernents:The other sec#ions will be be provided access tc�perform their reviews.
updated and reformatted from the PAD, as needed,
for use in the DLA. �omments and questions from The Notice ofi Filing(18 C.F.R.�4.32(b)(6}) will be
relicensing participants on the PAD will be addressed subrnitted sa that it is published twice withan 14 days
in the aLA. The DLA will alsa include REU's of filing the FLA, in a Ic�cal newspaper, like the Record
prc�posed protectian, mitigatic�n and enhancernent Searchlighf. The City af R�dding's website will h�st
measures that would be included in the new license. the FLA (or links tc�the FERC eLibrary)to provide
access to relicensing participants. Fi(ing of the FLA
The review process f�r the QLA will flow similarly would accur na later than February 28, 2031,
to the PAQ,with HL R providing REIJ three tc�four
sections at a time for initiai review(minimum of
2 weeks), spread over the developrnent period;
addressing all c�mments and then providing the
complete DLA for a second review several months
prior tc�distributic�n to relicensing participants far
90-dayreview1z. All documents will be piaced on
an internal SharePaint, deueloped and maintained
by HDR, and REU staff wil) b� provided access to
perfarm their reviews.
74
Cifyof Redding I FERC Relicense of Whiskeytown Unit 9
Project Tasks
�s� e r�j�cfi �r�� � ��t� ��r �r��ti n �ELfVER,4�LE5
PRQJECT IU�EET/tV�5JREU CQQRp1NATl�� raje�t Schedul�
Throughc�ut the caurse of the relicensing, HDR wiil No later than one m�nth after contract executic�n,
coordinate closely with REIJ using monthly meetings HDR will refine the schedule, included as Figure 2,
and summaries. to include the Kick-off Meeting, review of existing
prcaject documents, and other required and relevant
Following the initial Kick-off Meetipg, H�R wilf milestanes. In addition, NDR wilC pravide a draft
schedule with REIJ a series of hour-lc�ng virtual schedule far distributing PAD �ections to REU for
meetings, with an agenda provided in advance: review, alc�ng with the timeframe for secand review
C7uring the development of majar relicensing of the full document In mid-2027, HDR will develap a
dacuments, meetings will 6e seneduled mr�nthly. At similar schedule f�r the DLA and FLf�: R�IJ will have
other times, meetings will oecur eVery thre�mQnths, a minimum of two weeks ta rev'iew�nd comment on
or as directed by REU. HDR's PM and APM wil( the initiai project schedule and subsequent updat�s,
attend all meetings, with the Strategic FERC Advisar
attending at least half af the meetirrgs. ,�s the Ittvoit�s and rogress eparts
relicensing proceeds, some meetings may be shorter HQR uvill�ubrnit monthly invoices and monthly
or replaced by writte;n updates, in agreement with pragress reports covering the work under the
REU. A written prcaject update, which will include cc�ntract to REU`s PM n�a later than the first week of
notes from the m�nthly rneeting, will be provided tc� each month.The prc�gress report sha11 includ�the
REU atthe end af each month. foll�wing;at a minimum:
HL R wi11 use an internal SharePoint website for • A brief descri�tion c�f the work cc�rnpleted in the
document production; review, �nd storage. NL7R,s previ�us manth;
SharePaint lead will develop, manage, and provide a A brief description af the work prajectec{to be
access to REU staff to the websike through the compCeted by the end of the current month;
FLA filing. , Summary level information regarding scc�pe,
schedule,and budget; and
HDR wi11 also assisf with additionaJ relicensing • Contractual items th�t may need tc� be addressed.
tasks a� request�d by REU, including review of
FERC decisions related ta Unit 9 and ather iterns HDR will discuss th� content and fiormat of the
requested. HDR will errgage subject ma�ter experts progress repc�rt�at the Kick-aff Meeting and bring a
(e.g.,water quality,fisheries, cultural and wildlife) as proposed template:
needed to provide suPPort on tasks.
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City a�Redding 0 FERC Relicense of Whisl<eytc�wn lJnit 9
STAFFlNG P1AN
I'�I�i1al fi1�0� �tIQi1 revi;ew under the California Envirc�nmentaf Quality
Act(CEQA) where it can serve as the lead agency.
���- � �tr������ Considering the lack of controJ over downstream
While REU's RFP inciudes only those activities flows and that it is assumed REU is ncat praposing
required thraugh the filing of the FLA (and HDR's �ny changes t�the Projeet, HDR believes a Notice
scope and east praposal reflect that), HDR has of Exempti�n (NOE) wi(I be appropriate to satisfy
provided a sumrnary of the typicai past-FLA activities CEC7A. HDR would support REIJ tc� review the draft
that REU will need ta complete pri�r ta receiving a WQ��, ��released by the SWRCB, fc�cusing prlmarily
new FERC Iicense, HDR assumes REU wifl issue a on the cc�nditions,and develop initial suggestic�ns
change order or new cantract for the eampletio;n t�f regarding whether REU should comment an the draft
these activities; WQC, including the alternative REU might propose,
Onee REU file�the FLA,the relicensing transitions Q��� �������Pletes its NEPA proces�, consultation
inta the post-FLA phase which is Cess constrained by under Section 7 (Endangered Specie�) and Section
specific schedules and is scrmewhat out of the cc�ntrol 106(Cuitural Resaurces) is camplete, and REU
of REU;although it remains important to review and pr�vides a valid water quality certification {or proof
resp�nd t� items as they occur: of waiver); FERC has the necessary informati�n tc�
issue REU a new ficense.
Initially; while FERG prepaees to deem the license
appfieation 'Ready f�r Environmental Analysis' XC� '�I�C1S+�Ct �V[��IU11S
(REA) it may issue Additic�nal Information Requests HDR's proposed approach incfudes one propased
(AIR), o'r clarifications to REIJ. If�ERC issues AIRs, devi�tion to REIJ"s scope in the RFP-HDR's prc�posed
NdR wauld work with REIJ on the required response ��ope, schedule,and budget�ssumes REU will
including a schedule,Considering fhe lack of ����se to request the TLP and that FERC wi(C
complexity of Unit 9,HDR�nticipates minimal AIRs.
apProve it,
Post-FLR acti�ities will also include FERC's Natianal As described in the Project Methodc�logy sectic�n;
Environmental Policy Aet {NEPA) process re(at�d ��� ���ammends REU request the TLP and pl�n
to site visits, public meetings, and review of ��r it fram the outset of the relicen�ing process for
FERC`s scaping dQcurnents;These wc�uld include numerous reasons which includes more flexibility,
a FERC-led site visit and public meeting if FERC O��s required meetings and deCiverabCes,and cast
choases to haue them. FERC will alsa issue Scoping $�vings compared tc�the ILP. HDR has provided in the
Documents 1 and 2. There may be a need to
respond' FERC's REA, stakeholder comments c�n ��P�rate �'eoject Costs submittal an estimated csverall
REU's FLA,and comments,recommendatians; ��st for the relicensing using the ILP and�hawingthe
and pre`Iiminary mandatory conditions and fishway cost savings of using the TLP.
prescriptic�ns filed by others. REU may alsa prepare
�nd file camments an FERC's draft Enviranmental ;, ��FE�E��E�
Assessrnent (EA)/Environrnental Impact Statement
(EIS), comment on Federal Power Act license �; HDR has wQrked on over 30 relicensings in Califarnia
eondition recamrnendatic�n�filed by wildlife � ���� ���ure 1), which allaws us tc� bring rnany
z�
agencies and participate in FERC's post-Iicense ;; iessons learned to the Unit 9 reJicensing. In addition,
application meeting. `` our proposed Project Team regu[arly coordinates
; across HDR's national relicensing practice,which
fn addit'ion ta FERC's NEPA process, REU will alsca ha� led over 1C70 additional relicensing�. Hawever,
need to apply for a Section 401 Water Quality t� HDR recognizes that e�ch relicensing is different
�
Certification (WQC)within 60 days c�f the REA �,; and based can our understanding c�f the Unit 9
notice;This would incfude participating in a pre- °ti relicensing, we selected four recent projects that
filing rneeting with the Stat� Water Resources � share simiiarities to the Unit 9 relieensing to highlight
Control Baard CSWRCB} (if needed), and filing proof our relevant experience, Each of these projects has
of the application with FERC. As part af the WQC a smaller fioc�tprint, is using FERC's TLP, has a goal
process, REU also needs tc�c�mpCete env'rronmental tn complete the relicensing as efficiently and ccrst-
effectiuely as possibfe,and used similar HDR staff. ��
Exhibit B: Payment Terms
Consulting and Professional Servic�s Agreement Page 14
Rev.2/25
Ci�y af Redding � FERC Relicense of Whiskeytown Unit 9
FEE PROPOSAL
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�n�cal�ar�t�er�iee�f�r# e 1�is�re�t�r tr o e� t�r��f rait ) �le��r�si�
PR�J�C1'e��T�
l'he tatal not-ta-exceed cc�st s�f the praposed servi�es is $791;�29.This inefudes $773,491 labor, $3,772 travel
expenses Cincluding rental vehicles and/�r mile�ge for pers�nal vehicle use) far d�ta gap surveys and me�ting
atter�dance, $2,650 materials far data gap analysis,and �11,616 fees for water quality�ampie analysis by a
certified Calif�rnia lab, rental of field equipment, records searches with th� Northeast Informafian Center at
CSU Chico and I�ca!newspapers.
F'ayrn�n�Te�ms
As ��ference�in 5ectian 2 of the City of Redding Consu�tir�g and Prc�fessicrnal Service�Contract, HDR will
�ubmit month'ly invaices ta the City. Payment is due within thirty (30) calendar days c�f receipt;
Exclu�ion of Services
HDR has included the services neces�ary ta perfc�rm the scape of wark deseribed in the RFP:
,0.dditiana�I,Qptional,,or��viation o���:rvice�
HaR's pr�pased approach inclutles one praposed deviation ta REU'$scr�pe in the RFP- NCtR's prc�posed
scape;schedule, and budget assumes REU will ch�ose to request the TLP and that ��RC will �pprcave it.This
approaeh is baset! c�ff c�f the Project's small faotprint and straightforward operati�ns Clack of ct�ntrc�l af flaws);
F�RC's�pproval c�f the TLP for more complicated projects that HC7R works on, and reduced cast of the TLP,
versus the ILP. Per a'2�21 sfiudy�the TLP'is approximately 45 percent less expensive,c�n�verage,than the ILP;
For this project, it wauld increase the cast af relicer�sing the proje�t�c� apprcaxirnateiy$1,147,72���.
Houriy R�t�Shee�
HdR h�s provided a table of the 2t}25 h�urly rates f�r the Key Pers�nnel for Uni�9 with the expectation that�[I
HC�R rates wili esc�late at an apprc�ximatefy 5°l0�nnual rate increase starting c�n lanuary 1,2C?26.
e�Personr��l* °�tle ���5�ill�ble ��e
Rabin Kent Prc�ject Manager $293.73
Chuck Vertucci S�nior FERC Advisor $345.29
Eliz�beth Dawson Principal-in-Charge $397.?1
Matt Paquette Assistant�'rajeet M�nag�rr Recreation/Aesthetic Resources Lead $248:75
Peter Drat�ny AquaticlWafier Resource Lead $2C�8.�5
lan Cain T�rrestrial Resource Lead $218.3b
Jay Lloyd Cultural Resource Lead $�$�;��
Keir Keightley G15/Data 5olutions Lead $�87.87
*Additional suppart staff wikl kae utilized as needed.These rates represent k�y staff inembers,as defined in the Prc�posaC,
13 An Exammation of the Fiydreapowee Licensing and Federal Autharization Process.Available online httos•//www ener¢u gavlsiteslciefaultt
files12Q7_1-12Iw�k�-hy�iro-rd-deeo-dive,pdf
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