Relicensing Overview
East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) operates hydropower facilities at Pardee and Camanche Dams under a 50-year license issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). In addition to permitting hydropower generation, the FERC license (Project No. 2916) requires adherence to operational regulations and terms related to dam safety, public safety, recreation, and environmental protection.
The current license, which took effect April 1, 1981, is set to expire on March 31, 2031. EBMUD seeks the renewal of its license to continue operating the hydropower facilities, and has begun the planning for this relicensing process.
At the conclusion of the relicensing process, FERC will issue a license with conditions that will continue to balance water supply and hydropower project operations, which include supplying water to the East Bay, flood control, and power generation, with environmental benefits, which include protection of fish and wildlife resources, recreation, and protection of tribal and cultural resources. As part of the relicensing process, EBMUD will comply with several environmental and regulatory requirements (e.g., National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and Clean Water Act section 401 Water Quality Certification).
Fact sheets linked below provide overviews of the relicensing process as well as specific information about Camanche and Pardee Reservoir and associated facilities.
Relicensing Process Timeline
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Email: MokRelicense@ebmud.com
Phone: 510-287-0141