Committee Overseeing This Case:
Presiding Member
James D. Boyd, Chairman
Associate Member
Hearing Officer: Major Williams
Key Dates
- May 19, 2004 - Project approved by Commission.
- November 26, 2003 - Applicant files application for Small Power Plant Exemption (SPPE).
- December 17, 2003 - Commission begins formal licensing process.
- March 11, 2004 - Commission staff issue their Initial Study.
- April 15, 2004 - Project Committee issues its Proposed Small Power Plant Exemption Decision.
General Description of Project
On November 26, 2003, the Kings Rivers Conservation District filed a Small Power Plant Exemption for the King River Conservation District Peaking Power Plant. The proposed 97-megawatt natural gas-fired plant will be located south of the City of Fresno and near the community of Malaga in Fresno County.
Energy Commission Facility Certification Process
The Energy Commission is the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has a certified regulatory program under CEQA. Under its certified program, the Energy Commission is exempt from having to prepare an environmental impact report. Its certified program, however, does require environmental analysis of the project, including an analysis of alternatives and mitigation measures to minimize any significant adverse effect the project may have on the environment.
For More Information, Please Contact:
Compliance Project Manager
Systems Assessment & Facility Siting Division
California Energy Commission
1516 Ninth Street, MS-2000
Sacramento, CA 95814-5512
(916) 651-2072
E-mail: DRundqui @ energy.state.ca.us
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