Clean Water Act Section 401 – Certification and Wetlands Program

Order for Waste Discharge Requirements and Water Quality Certification for the Pacific Gas & Electric Company’s (PG&E) Bay Area Operations and Maintenance Program (Order No. WQ 2023-0022-DWQ)

The Order, adopted April 4, 2023, provides coverage for PG&E’s Bay Area Operation and Maintenance Program activities required to maintain safe and operable electrical and gas utility infrastructure. The program includes discharges of dredged or fill material to all waters of the state, including federal and non-federal waters. Covered activities include activities required to maintain safe and operable electrical and gas utility infrastructure including operation and maintenance of PG&E’s gas and electrical transmission and distribution systems and minor new construction within the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Matin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Sonoma.

• Cover Letter
• Waste Discharge Requirements and Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification
• Attachment A-Project Area Map
• Attachment B-Notice of Intent
• Attachment B-Notice of Intent Instructions
• Attachment C-Report and Notification Requirements
• Attachment D-Signatory Requirements
• Attachment E-CEQA findings of Fact
• Attachment F-Compliance with 40 CFR 121.7
• Attachment G-Notice of Completion