Water Quality Certification Program
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
On November 19, 2013, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) executed a MOU that covers coordination of pre-application activities between the two agencies.
- Executed Memorandum of Understanding – November 19, 2013
MOU Implementation
In accordance with the MOU, State Water Board and FERC staff meet semi-annually to discuss current and upcoming projects as they relate to MOU implementation (see MOU, page 5, item III). Water Quality Certification Dates for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Hydropower Projects Undergoing Licensing (PDF) is updated semi-annually to provide project-related information for hydropower projects undergoing licensing by FERC.
MOU Development
- PowerPoint Presentation to Board: color | black and white – July 23, 2013
- Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment, June 10, 2013
- Comments are due by Noon - July 8, 2013
- California Department of Fish and Wildlife – July 1, 2013
- California Department of Water Resources – July 5, 2013
- California Hydropower Reform Coalition – July 8, 2013
- City and County of San Francisco – July 8, 2013
- Los Angeles Department of Water and Power – July 8, 2013
- National Hydropower Association – July 8, 2013
- Pacific Gas & Electric Company – July 5, 2013
- Comments are due by Noon - July 8, 2013
- Draft Memorandum of Understanding, June 10, 2013
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