PG&E Extension for Part 12D Dam Safety Inspection - Potter Valley
Summary
FERC granted Pacific Gas and Electric Company an extension of time to address recommendations from the 8th Part 12D Independent Consultant's Safety Inspection Report for Cape Horn Dam, part of the Potter Valley Project (P-77). The extension was granted via delegated order dated April 7, 2026.
What changed
FERC issued a delegated order on April 7, 2026, granting PG&E's request for an extension of time to address safety inspection recommendations for Cape Horn Dam under Part 12D of FERC's dam safety regulations. The order extends the deadline for completing the 8th Independent Consultant's Safety Inspection Report recommendations.
Affected hydroelectric project operators should note this extension applies specifically to the Potter Valley Project and adjust internal compliance tracking accordingly. While this is a routine administrative extension, entities must ensure continued compliance with FERC's dam safety inspection requirements and submit required documentation within any revised timelines.
What to do next
- Submit updated compliance timeline to FERC
- Complete remaining inspection recommendations within extended deadline
- Maintain dam safety monitoring procedures
Source document (simplified)
Document Info for Accession Number: 20260407-3036
Details Document: 04/07/2026
Filed: 04/07/2026
Posted: 04/07/2026 12:41:05 PM
First Received Date: 04/07/2026 12:26:15 PM
Security Level: Public
Official: Yes
E-filing: No
Non-decisional: No
Category: Issuance
Library: Hydro
Aperture: 0
File Type:
Description* :** Letter to Pacific Gas and Electric Company granting the 11/26/25 et al. request for an extension of time to address the 8th Part 12D Independent Consultant’s Safety Inspection Report recommendations for Cape Horn Dam, part of the Potter Valley Proj.,P-77.
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| Docket | Sub-Docket | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| P-77 | 000 | On Document |
| Document Class | Document Type |
| --- | --- |
| Order/Opinion | Delegated Order |
| Correspondent | Last Name | First Name | MI | Role/Org |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AUTHOR | BLACKETT | F | L | SAN FRANCISCO REGIONAL OFFICE |
| RECIPIENT | Cruzen | R | | PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY |
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