HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 11/10/2008
Utility Advisory Committee
Special Meeting
Public Works Conference Room
Port Angeles, W A 98362
November 10, 2008
3:00 P.M.
AGENDA
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval Of Minutes For October 14,2008
IV. Late Items
V. Discussion Items
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
BP A Power Sales Agreement
Proposed Medic 1 Utility Rate Adjustments
Draft 2008 Comprehensive Water System Plan
P A WTP Computerized Maintenance Management System
Energy Independence Security Act of 2007 Consideration
Morse Creek License Amendment
Capital Facilities Plan and Transportation Improvement Program
Amendment
H. Low-Income Weatherization (Oral Report)
I. Energy Northwest Quarterly Report (Oral Report)
VI.
Next Meeting Date:
December 9,2008
VI. Adjournment
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Utility Advisory Committee
Special Meeting
Public Works Conference Room
Port Angeles, W A 98362
October 14, 2008
1 :00 p.m.
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I. Call To Order
Chairman Reed called the meeting to order at 1 :00 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Members Present:
Chairman Reed, Betsy Wharton, Karen Rogers, Orville Campbell,
Don Perry, Elizabeth Butler (2:45)
Members Absent:
Dan Di Guilio
Staff Present:
Yvonne Ziomkowski (3:05), Ken Dubuc (3:05), Mike Puntenney,
Larry Dunbar, Phil Lusk, Tom McCabe, Cate Rinehart
Others Present:
Shannon Greene - Bonneville Power Administration
III. Approval of Minutes:
Chairman Reed asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of September 30,2008.
Councilmember Rogers moved to approve the minutes. Councilmember Wharton seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously. Councilman Perry abstained due to absence.
IV.
Late Items
None
V. Discussion Items:
A. Bonneville Power Administration Power Sales Agreement
Shannon Greene, BP A Power Services Account Executive, distributed a handout and gave a
presentation based upon that information. The discussion included the current and proposed
contractual relationship between the City and BP A. Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power
Systems, distributed a handout and gave a presentation based upon that information. The power
sales agreement and tiered rate methodology was reviewed. There was a lengthy discussion.
Staff was requested to schedule a future Council presentation to discuss the proposed power sales
agreement and tier rates methodology before November 18, 2008.
Information only. No action taken.
UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
October 14, 2008
B. Medic 1 Utility Cost Of Service Study Update
Yvonne Ziomkowski, Finance Director, explained that the Medic 1 program is supported through
an enterprise fund using transport charges, monthly utility charges, and a General Fund
contribution. A rate adjustment of 6% was proposed by staff. A discussion followed.
Councilmember Rogers moved to recommend City Council proceed with a public hearing
on the update to the cost of service study for the Medic 1 Utility. Councilman Perry
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
C. Solid Waste Utility Rates
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, advised that FCS Group completed
comprehensive rate studies for the Solid Waste Collections and Transfer Station utilities and that
a public hearing had been held on October 7th. A discussion followed about the customer and
councilmember input received at the public hearing.
Councilmember Wharton moved to recommend City Council proceed with the proposed
10.50% rate adjustment for the Transfer Station Utilities. Councilman Perry seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
Councilman Perry moved to recommend City Council proceed with the proposed
0.56%rate adjustments for the Solid Waste Collections. Councilmember Rogers seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously.
D. Request For Proposals - Network Needs Assessment And Wireless Technology
Plan
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, explained that the Institutional Network Needs
Assessment and the Public Safety Wireless Technology Plan had similar expert service needs and
that they would be packaged together for the request for proposals. A timeline was furnished
anticipating Utility Advisory Committee consideration of a consulting agreement next year.
There was a brief discussion.
Information only. No action taken.
VL Next Meeting Date:
November 10,2008 (3:00 p.m.) - Special Meeting Due To
Holiday On Regular Meeting Date
VIL Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 3:47 p.m.
UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
October 14, 2008
Chairman Reed
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Utility Advisory Committee Memo
Date:
November 10, 2008
To:
Utility Advisory Committee
From:
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems
Subject:
Bonneville Power Administration Power Sales Agreement
Summary: The Bonneville Power Administration offered the City a new Power Sales Agreement.
Prior to accepting the agreement, the City must review and make a determination that the Tier 1
power resources comply with the State's greenhouse gas emissions standard.
Recommendation: Forward a favorable recommendation to City Council to 1) make a
determination that the power resources comply with the State greenhouse gas emissions
standard, 2) authorize the City Manager to make minor modifications to the agreement, if
necessary, and 3) authorize the Mayor to accept the agreement.
Background/Analysis: The City's Electric Utility currently has a Power Sales Agreement
with the Bonneville Power Administration (BP A) that is in effect through September 2011. The
BP A offered the City a new Power Sales Agreement, which must be accepted by the City no later
than December 1,2008. The new Power Sales Agreement would commence on October 1,2011
and conclude on September 30, 2028. The primary change in the new Power Sales Agreement is a
shift from average embedded melded rates to a Tiered Rate Methodology (TRM).
In accordance with RCW 80.80.070, the City shall review and make a determination whether the
power resources provided under the new Power Sales Agreement complies with the State
greenhouse gas emissions standards. Based on the Tier 1 fuel mix provided by the BP A, staff
calculated that the average greenhouse gas emissions are 182 pounds of carbon dioxide (C02) per
megawatt-hour (see attachment), which complies with the State standard of 1,100 pounds of CO2
per megawatt-hour. Next year the City will be required to review and make a similar
determination on its Tier 2 power resources.
On October 14,2008, Ms. Shannon Greene, BPA Account Executive, and City staff presented an
overview of the new Power Sales Agreement to the Utility Advisory Committee. A similar
presentation was made on October 30,2008 to the City Council. Mr. Terry Mundorf will be
attending today's meeting as an informational resource; he was instrumental in negotiation of the
agreement on behalf of the City through its membership in the Western Public Agencies Group
(WP AG).
Attachment: BP A Expected Tier I CO2 Emission Averages
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CITY OF PORT ANGELES ELECTRIC UTILITY
BPA EXPECTED TIER 1 C02 EMISSION AVERAGES WITH
ADJUSTMENTS FOR MARKET PURCHASES
YEAR
PROJECTED
MWh
711,136
710,691
712,411
714,070
717,957
717,418
719,094
725,881
727,684
729,399
731,034
732,597
734,093
735,528
736,907
738,233
739,512
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
.2022
.2023
'2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
C02 Emissions
(tons)
64,722
64,682
64,838
64,989
65,343
65,294
65,446
66,064
66,228
66,384
66,533
66,675
66,812
66,942
67,068
67,188
67,305
C02 Emissions
(Lb[e]/MWh)
182
182
182
182
182
182
182
182
182
182
182
182
182
182
182
182
182
SOURCE: Philip D. Lusk, Power Resources Manager
CITY OF PORT ANGELES ELECTRIC UTILITY
SPA TIER 1 C02 EMISSIONS AVERAGES
SPA TIER 1 MIX aMW aMW% C02 Emissions
(Lb[e]/aMW)
Cogeneration 16 0.22% 0
Hydro 6,553 89.77% 0
Nuclear 684 9.36% 0
Wind 47 0.64% 0
Unspecified Q... 0.00% 2,600
TOTALS 7,299 100.00%
SPA TIER 1 & MARKET aMW aMW% C02 Emissions
PURCHASE MIX (Lb[e]/aMW)
Cogeneration 16 0.22% 0
Hydro 6,042 82.77% 0
Nuclear 684 9.36% 0
Wind 47 0.64% 0
Unspecified 511 7.00% 2,600
TOTALS 7,299 100.00%
SOURCE: Bonneville Power Administration
COPA Tier 1 Electricity Emissions
CITY OF PORT ANGELES ELECTRIC 2007 C02 UTILITY EMISSIONS
TOTAL MWh MWh% C02 Emissions C02 Emissions (%) C02 Emissions
FUEL MIX (tons) (Lb[e]/MWh)
Biomass 686 0.10% 0 0.00% 0
Coal 18,422 2.56% 20,920 83.04% 2,271
Hydro 616,300 85.69% 0 0.00% 0
Landfill Gas 16 0.00% 10 0.04% 1,214
Natural Gas 7,717 1.07% 3,856 15.31% 999
Nuclear 75,250 10.46% 0 0.00% 0
Other 28 0.00% 19 0.07% 1,360
Petroleum 222 0.03% 351 1.39% 3,154
Waste 553 0.08% 37 0.15% 134
Wind Q 0.00% Q 0.00% Q.
TOTALS 719,195 100.00% 25,193 100.00% 70
SPA MIX MWh MWh% C02 Emissions C02 Emissions (%) C02 Emissions
(tons) (Lb[e]/MWh)
Biomass 338 0.05% 0 0.00% 0
Coal 0 0.00% 0 0.00% #DIV/O!
Hydro 600,401 88.75% 0 0.00% 0
Landfill Gas 0 0.00% 0 0.00% #DIV/O!
Natural Gas 868 0.13% 592 89.85% 1,365
Nuclear 74,491 11.01 % 0 0.00% 0
Other 0 0.00% 0 0.00% #DIV/O!
Petroleum 66 0.01% 67 10.15% 2,033
Waste 371 0.05% 0 0.00% 0
Wind ~ 0.00% ~ 0.00% Q.
TOTALS 676,534 100.00% 659 100.00% 2
MARKET MWh MWh% C02 Emissions C02 Emissions (%) C02 Emissions
PURCHASE MIX (tons) (Lb[e]/MWh)
Biomass 348 0.85% 0 0.00% 0
Coal 18,422 45.10% 20,920 85.27% 2,271
Hydro 14,087 34.49% 0 0.00% 0
Landfill Gas 16 0.04% 10 0.04% 1,214
Natural Gas 6,849 16.77% 3,264 13.31% 953
Nuclear 759 1.86% 0 0.00% 0
Other 28 0.07% 19 0.08% 1,360
Petroleum 156 0.38% 284 1.16% 3,626
Waste 183 0.45% 37 0.15% 406
Wind Q 0.00% Q 0.00% #DIV/O!
TOTALS 40,849 100.00% 24,534 100.00% 1,201
MORSE CREEK MWh MWh%, C02 Emissions C02 Emissions (%) C02 Emissions
(tons) (Lb[e]/MWh)
Hydro 1,813 100.00% 0 0.00% 0
NOTE: Because C02 emissions are calculated using fuel specific C02 emission rates and fuel consumption figures for each fuel specific plant generation
record, it is possible to calculate C02 emissions for each fuel. S02, Nox and Hg are calculated using plant specific emission rates, so fuel specific amounts are
not available for these substances.
SOURCE: Washington State University Energy Program.
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Utility Advisory Committee Memo
November 10, 2008
Utility Advisory Committee
Dan McKeen, Fire Chief
Proposed Medic I Utility Rate Adjustments
Summary: Due to recent extraordinary increases in fuel costs and personnel costs, the City is,_,
proposing a 6% cost of living adjustment to the Medic I utility rates. This adjustment reflects a
$0.25 increase for monthly residential rates and a $0.25 increase for monthly commerciallbusiness
rates. It is necessary to adjust rates at this time to maintain the fund in a financially prudent
position.
Recommendation: Forward a favorable recommendation to the City Council to proceed
with the proposed rate adjustments for the Medic I Utility.
Background/Analysis: The City of Port Angeles' Medic I program is structured as a utility-
supported through an Enterprise Fund using transport charges, a monthly utility charge, and a
General Fund contribution. The Enterprise Fund is based upon a cost of service approach, with the
last cost of service study completed in 2007.
As a result of the 2007 cost of service study, the monthly residential rate was adjusted in 2008 by
$0.36 and the commerciallbusiness monthly rate was adjusted by $0.29. It was thought at the time
, i' that these adjustments would cover both 2008 and 2009.
Due to recent increases in medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and personnel (contractual cost-of-
living), the City is proposing a 6% cost of living adjustment to assist the Utility in keeping pace
with these unexpected extraordinary increases in expenses. This 6% cost of living adjustment
represents a $0.25 increase in monthly residential rates and $0.25 increase in monthly
commerciallbusiness utility rates.
On October 14, 2008, the Utility Advisory Committee recommended that City Council schedule a
public hearing on November 4, 2008, and directed staff to return to the Utility Advisory
Committee after receiving public comment. During the November 4 public hearing, no public
comments were received.
Staff recommends that the Utility Advisory Committee forward a favorable recommendation to
City Council to continue the public hearing to November 18, 2008, close the public hearing, then
adopt the proposed rate adjustments. The proposed rate adjustments would be effective January 1,
2009.
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Utility Advisory Committee Memo
Date:
November 10, 2008
To:
Utility Advisory Committee
From:
Kathryn Neal, PE, Engineering Manager
Subject:
Draft 2008 Comprehensive Water System Plan
Summary: The Washington State Department of Health requires that the City update its
Comprehensive Water System Plan every six years. Staff will present the highlights of the draft
2008 Comprehensive Water System Plan to the Utility Advisory Committee.
Recommendation: For information only, no action requested.
Background/Analysis: The City is required to update the Comprehensive Water System
Plan (WSP) every six years to meet the general requirements of Washington State Department of
Health (WDOH), including the current version of WAC 246-290. The most recent WSP was
approved in 2002. The most important historical and future issues being addressed in this update
to the WSP are summarized below:
. The requirement for a Watershed Control Program.
. Construction of the Port Angeles Water Treatment Plant, under the federal Elwha Dam
Removal Project.
. Compliance with requirements of the Stage 2 Disinfection Byproducts (DBP) Rule and the
Long Term 2 (LT2) Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule.
. Creation of a new hydraulic model developed from the City's GIS system to replace the
existing hydraulic model that was developed and calibrated in 1994.
. Adoption of the HB 1338, the Municipal Water Law (MWL) that established new
principles related to water rights place of use, duty to serve and wateruse efficiency.
Work on the WSP began in March 2008 under a consultant agreement with CH2M Hill. The draft
WSP will soon be submitted to adjacent water purveyors (Dry Creek Water Association, Black
Diamond Water District, and Clallam County PUD) for comment. After these comments and final
City staff comments are addressed, a final draft WSP will be submitted to WDOH and Washington
State Department of Ecology (WDOE). The WDOH and WDOE will likely take three months to
review the final draft WSP.
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After the City incorporates WDOH and WDOE comments, a final WSP will be published and
presented to the Utility Advisory Committee with a request to recommend it for City Council
adoption. Prior to adoption, staff will present the WSP to the City Council and public hearings
will be held to solicit public comments, consistent with WDOH requirements.
The draft WSP table of contents and highlights are attached.
Attachment: Draft Water System Plan Table of Contents and Highlights
DRAFT WATER SYSTEM PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS
SECTION HIGHLIGHTS
1 Description of Water The City owns and operates two municipal water systems,
System one for potable water, and a second, non-potable, water
system used for industrial purposes only - currently
providing process water for Nippon Paper Industries.
2 Water Use City of Port Angeles historical population growth was used
for developing projected growth in water use (demand) in a
6-year (2014) and 20-year (2028) planning horizon,
developed consistent with the City's and Clallam County's
adopted Growth Management Plans.
3 System Analysis Looks at:
. distribution and source water quality,
. current and forthcoming treatment regulations,
. distribution system storage,
. system control,
. and distribution system piping for fire protection.
The results of the evaluation revealed that the City will need
to implement improvements to meet requirements for
treatment, distribution system storage, and fire protection and
minimum service pressure requirements.
4 Water Use Efficiency, Includes the City's conservation program, which conforms
Water Rights, System with WDOH's 1994 Conservation Planning Requirements,
Reliability, and Interties and 2007 Water Use Efficiency Rule, and a Water Shortage
Response Plan.
Port Angeles has rights for use of water from the Elwha
River and Morse Creek, supporting the City's municipal
drinking water supply needs as well industrial and hydro-
electric power generation.
5 Source Water Protection Develops a Watershed Protection Plan.
6 Operations and Includes operator certification, system operation and control,
Maintenance Program comprehensive monitoring plan, emergency response plan,
safety procedures, cross-connection control program,
response to customer complaints, recordkeeping and
reporting, and improvements.
7 Design and Construction Capital improvements to the water system must be designed
Standards in accordance with WDOH and City's Urban Services
Standards and Guidelines.
DRAFT WATER SYSTEM PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS - CONTINUED
SECTION HIGHLIGHTS
8 Capital Improvement The City's Improvement Program summarizes the
Program improvements planned over the course of the 6- and 20-year
planning horizon.
The Improvement Program includes projects totaling over
$12.8 million during the course of the next 6 years. Funding
needs for the recommended improvements are consistent
with the FCSGroup rate study that was recently completed,
and with the rate increases for 2009 and 2010 adopted by
Council in September 2008.
9 Financial Analysis The City's financial capacity to operate, maintain, and
improve its water system was evaluated over the 6-year
planning horizon and is sound, and includes rate increases
consistent with those presented to the City Council as part of
the cost of service analysis.
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Utility Advisory Committee Memo
November 10,2006
Utility Advisory Committee
Michael Puntenney, Deputy Director of Operations
P A WTP Computerized Maintenance Management System
Summary: After a long and complex negotiation process with the National Park Service in
October 2009, the City ultimately signed a transfer agreement for a $35 million water treatment
plant as part of the Elwha River Ecosystem and Fisheries Restoration Act. One long-lead element
in support of this new plant is the procurement of a Computerized Maintenance Management
System.
Recommendation: For information only, no action requested.
Background/Analysis: After a long and complex negotiation process with the National Park
Service (NPS) in October 2009, the City ultimately signed a transfer agreement for a $35 million
Port Angeles Water Treatment Plant (P A WTP) as part of the Elwha River Ecosystem and Fisheries
Restoration Act. In accordance with the most recent schedule provided to the City by NPS, this
project is well ahead of schedule and the facility may be ready to undergo operational testing and
be delivered to the City by late spring or early summer 2009.
As part of the transfer agreement, funding included amounts for start-up costs for outfitting the
new facility for furniture, appurtenances, software systems, tools, and the initial inventory of parts
and supplies. One of the longest lead-time items to deploy in support of the P A WTP is the
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). The system as envisioned, would be
central to the Water Division's ability to leverage the existing ESRI GIS environment currently in
use and provide the Utility with an efficient tool to manage facility and equipment infrastructure,
resources, operations, maintenance work, and permit activities for the new plant. The system will
be used to manage preventive maintenance, maintenance activities, maintaining the work and asset
history of the plant, and interact directly with the plant's SCADA system. The CMMS will also
incorporate the data from the entire potable water system including the Ranney well, reservoirs,
transmission and distribution system, and other equipment so that a systems approach to managing
this infrastructure can be realized. The estimated cost of this effort is $75,000 - $100,000.
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Due to the schedule for the construction project, and the amount of time needed to field and import
all the necessary data for the equipment and systems, it is imperative that this project move
forward as soon as possible. A schedule of the procurement process is included below.
Staff will return to the Utility Advisory Committee in December to seek its recommendation to
City Council for the contract award.
PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE
EVENT BY: SCHEDULE
P A WTP CMMS Specification Briefing PWU Oct 29,2008
(to City Manager) \
Technical Demonstration Protocol Development Water Division Oct 26 - Nov 30 c
UAC Briefing PWU Nov 10,2008
RFPs Solicited Contracts Office Nov 12,2008
Proposals Received: Contracts Office Dec 2, 2008
Evaluation of Proposals: (1 - 2 days) Tech Eval Board Dec 3 - 5, 2008
Recommendation for Tech Demo (1 - 3 vendors) Tech Eval Board Dec 5, 2008
(to Source Selection Committee)
Tech Demo downloads available to vendors Contracts Office NLT Dec 5, 2008
UAC Update PWU Dec 9, 2008
Vendor Tech Demos (2 - 4 hours max each) Tech Eval Board NL T Dec 16, 2008
Evaluation Report Tech Eval Board NLT Dec 18,2008
(to Source Selection Committee - SSC)
Recommendation of Award to City Council SSC Jan 6, 2009
(to Source Selection Committee)
A ward of Contract Contracts Office Jan 15,2009
Contract Performance Vendor, IT, GIS, Feb - Mar 2009
Water Division
Water Division upload of technical data Water Division Apr - May 2009
P A WTP Startup Testing Water Division May 2009
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Utility Advisory Committee Memo
Date:
November 10,2008
To:
Utility Advisory Committee
From:
Phil Lusk, Power Resources Manager
Subject:
Energy Independence Security Act of 2007 Consideration
Summary: The City is required by the Energy Independence Security Act of 2007 to consider
four new Electric Utility standards. The first step in the process is to formally commence the
consideration no later than December 19,2008.
Recommendation: Forward a favorable recommendation to City Council to 1) commence
consideration of the standards, 2) set public hearing dates of November 17,2009 and
December 15, 2009 to consider the standards, and 3) make a determination on the standards
no later than December 19, 2009.
Background/Analysis: In accordance with the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act
(PURPA) as amended by Section 1307 of the Energy Independence Security Act of2007 (EISA),
all electric utilities in the United States of America must consider four new standards. The new
standards that must be considered include: 1) an investment in a qualified "Smart Grid" system, 2)
providing Smart Grid information to electric customers, 3) should the City conduct integrated
resource planning, and 4) rate design modifications that promote energy efficiency. Although
PURP A mandates the City must consider the standards, it allows the City Council to make a
determination if it is appropriate to implement or decline each standard.
PURP A requires the City to commence the consideration of the standards no later than December
19,2008. As part of the commencement of consideration, a public notice shall be provided.
During the next year staff will be conducting an evaluation of each standard, including findings
and recommendations. The evaluation will be presented to the Utility Advisory Committee next
year at its November 10, 2009 meeting. City Council will be requested to formally consider the
standards next year at its November 17,2009 meeting and make a determination on each standard
at its December 15,2009 meeting.
In accordance with PURP A, staff requests that the Utility Advisory Committee forward a
favorable recommendation to City Council to commence consideration of the standards, set the
public hearing dates, and advise City Council that a determination on each standard must be made
no later than December 19,2009.
Attachment A: Sections 532 and 1307 of Energy Independence Security Act of 2007
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ATTACHMENT A: Sections 532 and 1307 of Energy Independence Security Act of 2007
Sections 532 and 1307 of the Energy Independence Security Act of2007 establish four
additional considerations (both numbered 16 and 17) for electric utilities under Section 111 (d)
of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. Section 532 deals with Utility Energy
Efficiency Programs and Section 1307 deals with the Consideration of Smart Grid. Under these
provisions, state regulatory authorities and certain nonregulated utilities 1 are to consider
implementing these two new standards.
Based on one source2, there is no specified consideration and determination time line for Section
532 and Section 1307 standard (16). For Section 1307 standard (17), state commissions and
nonregulated utilities have up to one year after enactment (or until December 19,2008) to begin
consideration of the standard and up to two years after enactment (or until December 19,2009)
to make a determination. "Since these standards are closely related, and since some may argue
that having no time line is not what Congress intended, states and nonregulated utilities may
decide to place them on the same consideration and determination time line. This consolidates
the time and effort involved in dealing with both standards and avoids a possible challenge that
the state or utility failed to comply. The "failure to comply" PURP A provision was amended to
include both standards labeled (16) and (17). If the state commission or nonregulated utility
does not comply with the statute, then the standards must be raised for consideration in the first
rate proceeding three years after enactment, or after December 19, 2010 for both of these
standards. "
Section 532 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of2007 amends PURPA 111(d)(16)
by adding a new standard that requires consideration of "Integrated Resource Planning" for
electric utilities. The new standard reads as follows:
(16) INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLANNING.-Each electric utility shall-
(A) integrate energy efficiency resources into utility, State, and regional plans; and
(B) adopt policies establishing cost-effective energy efficiency as a priority resource.
Section 532 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of2007 amends PURPA 111(d)(17)
by adding a new standard that requires consideration of "Rate Design Modifications to Promote
Energy Efficiency Investments." The statute states:
(17) RATE DESIGN MODIFICA nONS TO PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENCY
INVESTMENTS.-
(A) IN GENERAL.- The rates allowed to be charged by any electric utility shall-
I These PURP A provisions apply to electric utilities with annual retail sales in excess of 500 million kilowatt hours (kWh). As
defined under PURP A, a "nonregulated electric utility" is a utility that is not regulated at the state level by a state public utility
commission or other state agency, authority or body.
2 Reference Manual and Procedures for Implementation of the "PURP A Standards" in the Energv Independence and Security Act
of 2007. See: http://www .naruc.org/Publications/EISAStandardsManualFINAL. pdE
(i) align utility incentives with the delivery of cost-effective energy efficiency; and
(ii) promote energy efficiency investments.
(B) POLICY OPTIONS.-In complying with subparagraph (A), each State regulatory authority.
and each nonregulated utility shall consider-
(i) removing the throughput incentive and other regulatory and management disincentives to
energy efficiency;
(ii) providing utility incentives for the successful management of energy efficiency programs;
(iii) including the impact on adoption of energy efficiency as 1 of the goals of retail rate design,
recognizing that energy efficiency must be balanced with other objectives;
(iv) adopting rate designs that encourage energy efficiency for each customer class;
(v) allowing timely recovery of energy efficiency-related costs; and
(vi) offering home energy audits, offering demand response programs, publicizing the financial
and environmental benefits associated with making home energy efficiency improvements, and
educating homeowners about all existing Federal and State incentives, including the availability
of low-cost loans, that make energy efficiency improvements more affordable.
SEC. 1307. STATE CONSIDERATION OF SMART GRID.
(a) Section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 US.C. 2621(d)) is
amended by adding at the end the following:
"(16) CONSIDERATION OF SMART GRID INVESTMENTS.-
"(A) IN GENERAL.-Each State shall consider requiring that, prior to undertaking investments
in nonadvanced grid technologies, an electric utility of the State demonstrate to the State that the
electric utility considered an investment in a qualified smart grid system based on appropriate
factors, including-
"(i) total costs;
"(ii) cost-effectiveness;
"(iii) improved reliability;
"(iv) security;
"(v) system performance; and
"(vi) societal benefit.
"(B) RATE RECOVERY-Each State shall consider authorizing each electric utility of the
State to recover from ratepayers any capital, operating expenditure, or other costs of the electric
utility relating to the deployment of a qualified smart grid system, including a reasonable rate of
return on the capital expenditures of the electric utility for the deployment of the qualified smart
grid system.
"(C) OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT.-Each State shall consider authorizing any electric utility or
other party of the State to deploy a qualified smart grid system to recover in a timely manner the
remaining book-value costs of any equipment rendered obsolete by the deployment of the
qualified smart grid system, based on the remaining depreciable life of the obsolete equipment.
"(17) SMART GRID INFORMATION.-
"(A) STANDARD.-All electricity purchasers shall be provided direct access, in written or
electronic machine-readable form as appropriate, to information from their electricity provider as
provided in subparagraph (B).
"(B) INFORMATION.-Information provided under this section, to the extent practicable, shall
include:
"(i) PRICES.-Purchasers and other interested persons shall be provided with information on-
"(I) time-based electricity prices in the wholesale electricity market; and "(II) time-based
electricity retail prices or rates that are available to the purchasers.
"(ii) USAGE.-Purchasers shall be provided with the number of electricity units, expressed in
kWh, purchased by them.
"(iii) INTERVALS AND PROJECTIONS.-Updates of information on prices and usage shall
be offered on not less than a daily basis, shall include hourly price and use information, where
available, and shall include a day-ahead projection of such price information to the extent
available.
"(iv) SOURCES.-Purchasers and other interested persons shall be provided annually with
written information on the sources of the power provided by the utility, to the extent it can be
determined, by type of generation, including greenhouse gas emissions associated with each type
of generation, for intervals during which such information is available on a cost-effective basis.
"(C) ACCESS.-Purchasers shall be able to access their own information at any time through
the Internet and on other means of communication elected by that utility for Smart Grid
applications. Other interested persons shall be able to access information not specific to any
purchaser through the Internet. Information specific to any purchaser shall be provided solely to
that purchaser. ' ,
(b) COMPLIANCE.-
(1) TIME LIMITATIONS.-Section 112(b) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of
1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(b)) is amended by adding the following at the end thereof:
"(6)(A) Not later than 1 year after the enactment of this paragraph, each State regulatory
authority (with respect to each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority) and each
nonregulated utility shall commence the consideration referred to in section 111, or set a hearing
date for consideration, with respect to the standards established by paragraphs (17) through (18)
of section 1 11 (d)."
"(B) Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, each State
regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority),
and each nonregulated electric utility, shall complete the consideration, and shall make the
determination, referred to in section 111 with respect to each standard established by paragraphs
(17) through (18) of section 111 (d).".
(2) FAILURE TO COMPL Y.-Section 112( c) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of
1978 (16 U.S.c. 2622(c)) is amended by adding the following at the end: "In the case of the
standards established by paragraphs (16) through (19) of section 111 (d), the reference contained
in this subsection to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the
date of enactment of such paragraphs.".
(3) PRIOR STATE ACTIONS.-Section 112(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of
1978 (16 U.S.c. 2622(d)) is amended by inserting "and paragraphs (17) through (18)" before
"of section 111(d)".
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~ORTANGELES
WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A.
Utility Advisory Committee Memo
November 10,2008
Utility Advisory Committee
Phil Lusk, Power Resources Manager
Morse Creek License Amendment
Summary: The City is required to have a new Clean Water Act 401 Certification issued by the
Washington State Department of Ecology as a component of its Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission license amendment to use new minimum instream flows at the Morse Creek
Hydroelectric Project. A draft order for the Certification was provided on October 31, 2008,
which must be acted on by the Department of Ecology no later than December 23,2008.
Recommendation: For information only, no action requested.
Background/Analysis: The City is required to have a new Clean Water Act 401
Certification issued by the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) as a component of its
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission license amendment to use new minimum instream flows
at the Morse Creek Hydroelectric Project (Project).
On October 31, 2008, the DOE provided a Notice of Draft Order for a 401 Water Quality
Certification (attached) for the Project.
The draft order includes the following sections:
1. Nature of Project
2. Findings
3. General Requirements
4. Flow
5. Construction Projects, Miscellaneous Discharges, and Habitat Modifications
6. Order
A 30-day comment period was provided and the DOE is anticipated to make a decision to approve,
condition, or deny the certification by December 23,2008.
Attachment: Notice of Draft Order for a 401 Water Quality Certification
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
October 31, 2008
PO Box 47775 -,O/ymp;., W"h;ogtoo 9B504-7775 - (360) 407-1OJ
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Mr. Larry Dunbar, Deputy DireCtor Of Power Resources
Port Angeles City Light Department
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Port Angeles, W A 98362-3206
City of Port AfiRe/os
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dlglfleellllg Services Division
Re: Notice of Draft Order for a 401 Water Quality Certification,
Dear Mr. Dunbar:
The 401 certification for the City of Port Angeles, Morse Creek hydroelectric facility is ready for
review. You have expressed interest in the past in commenting on this project.
Please take the time to review the enclosed information and the draft 401 certification then
consult the information notice if you wish to comment.
If you need more information, I can be reached at 360-407-6554 or bye-mail at
esch461@ecy.wa.gov.
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Eric Schlorff
Southwest Regional Office
Water Quality Program
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October 31, 2008
Notice for Review of Draft Water Quality Certification for State of
Washington Water Quality Certification
PROJECT: Morse Creek Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 6461
LOCATION: Morse Creek Hydropower Project, which is located on Morse Creek in Clallam County,
approximately two miles south east of Port Angeles; Washington
APPLICANT: City of Port Angeles, City contact: Philip Lusk 360-417-4703, e-mail plusk@cityofpa.us
Background: the enclosed draft order for a section 401 certification amends the original certification
issued in 1985. The City of Port Angeles began operating this 465 kw facility under FERC license in
. 1985. However, the City shut down hydropower operations in 1998 and began operations again in 2004.
In 2000 the City began negotiations with the ElwhaKlallam Tribe, the Washington State Department of
Fish and Wildlife and,the Department of Ecology to amend the certification to include additional
minimum flows to protect endangered bull trout, Chinook salmon and other fish. In this draft
certification, Ecology updated the flow conditions and the water quality standards applicable to this
project. '
Ecology received the application for the 401 certification on December 24,2007. Ecology has one year to
act on the certification and therefore must act by December 23, 2008. The City of Port Angeles published
notice of the application in the Peninsula Daily News on August 17,2008 and August 24,2008 as
required under federal law. .
Now is your chance to comment on the draft certification' order. Ecology is providing you 30 days to
comment on this draft certification.
Evaluation: the decision to issue, deny or condition the Water Quality Certification (WQq will be based
on the following: the proposed project must comply with the applicable provisions of the federal Clean
Water Act and the State Water Quality Standards.
Comment and Review Period: Ecology is soliciting comments from the public, state, and local agencies,
officials and other interested parties who have expressed interest in the certification and FERC license.
Any comments received wiIIbe considered in Ecology's decision whether to approve, condition, or deny
a certification. Comments should be sent to:
Department of Ecology
Attn: Eric Schlorff
PO Box 47775
Olympia, WA 98504-7775
or
Faxed to 360-407-6305
All comments must be received by Ecology by 5:00 PM on December 1,2008.
If you have questions about the project you may call Eric Schlnrff at 360-407-6554 or e-mail at
esch46I @ecy.wa.gov.
Appeals: If the water quality certification is issued, any person aggrieved may obtain review thereof by
appeal. The applicant can appeal up to 30 days after receipt of the certification, and all others can appeal
up to 30 days from the date of the certification approval. The appeal must be sent to the Washington
Pollution Control Hearings Board, PO Box 40903, Olympia W A, 98504-0903. Concun"entIy, a copy of
the appeal must also be sent to the Department of Ecology, Appeals Coordinator, PO Box 47608,
Olympia WA 98504-7608. These procedures are consistent with the provisions of Chapter 43.21B RCW
and the rules and regulation adopted there under.
The Department of Ecology is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and shall not discriminate on the basis of
race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion, or disability as defined by applicable state
and/or federal regulations or statutes. If you have special accommodation needs, please contact Ecology's TDD Headquarters at
360-407-6006. .
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
IN THE MA ITER OF GRANTING A
WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION TO
City of Port Angeles
for Morse Creek Hydropower Project
with Chapter 90.48 RCW and the
Rules and Regulations of the
Department of Ecology
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ORDER No. 6106
To: Mr. Larry Dunbar
City of Port Angeles
321 East Fifth Street
PO Box 1150
Port Angeles, W A 98362-0217
This order amends the Clean Water Act 401 Certification issued to the Port Angeles Morse Creek
Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 6461) on August 8, 1985, for operation of the Morse Creek
Hydroelectric Project. This order is issued under the provisions of Chapter 90.48 RCW and Chapter 173-
201A WAC.
Through this order the certification is hereby amended.
1.0 Nature of Project
The Port Angeles Morse Creek project is a small 0.465 MW hydroelectric facility located on Morse
Creek, which drains north to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and is approximately 1.5 miles east of Port
Angeles, Washington. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a license for the
project in, 1985. The project is owned by, managed and licensed to the City of Port Angeles, Washington.
Major project features include:
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(a) a diversion dam (lO-foot high by 25-foot wide) located at river mile (RM) 7.2;
(b) an intake structure with fixed fish screens and trash rack;
(c) a 750-foot long concrete tunnel, an 11,400-foot long buried 24-inch diameter pipeline, and a
1,500-foot long high pressure penstock leading to the powerhouse at RM 4.3; and
(d) a single Pelton wheel turbine with a generating capacity of 465 kilowatt (kW).
A natural falls at RM 4.9 divides the watershed, posing an impassable barrier to anadromous fish. A
resident population of rainbow trout occurs above the falls. The City operates the project in a run-of-river
mode and it has no useable storage capacity. Consequently, the project can only operate when the natural
river flow is significantly greater than the required bypass reach minimum flow.
2.0 Findings.
Project background information related to the certification amendment
1. The instream flow agreement for the Morse Creek increases flows to protect habitat for Chinook
Salmon and other salmonids in the lower reach and for bull troutand other resident trout above
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and below natural obstructions. The bypass reach between the diversion dam and the powerhouse
is approximately 3.0 miles long. A waterfall, considered impassable to anadromous salmon, is
located at approximately river mile 5.0, resulting in a 0.7 mile anadromous reach affected by the
hy.dropower diversion. To protect the resident trout populations in the bypass reach as well as
anadromous fish potentially using the 0.7-mile lower section, this certification stipulates
minimum flows as show in table 1 in section 4.0 below. The City of Port Angeles must meet
these minimum flows.
2. These flows were proposed and agreed to by the Department of Ecology, The Washington State.
Department ofFish and Wildlife, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and the City of Port Angeles.
3.. The City operator determines the water level at the diversion weir using a sonic sensor. The
actual flow must be interpreted by the operator from a chart based on gauged flows. The operator
must adjust the turbine load to meet the minirimm flow requirement and to control ramping rates
in the reach below the tailrace.
4. The project was shut down 1998 due to maintenance costs and the price of electric power revenue
and restarted it} 2004. The City announced its intention to restart the project in October 2000 and
notified FERC and other federal and state agencies at that time. .
5. The lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, Washington Departments of Ecology, and Fish and Wildlife
conducted additional consultation and studies, prior to restarting the project, to increase flows
during all months and to protect salmonid habitat.
6. The Licensee evaluated the project for both temperature and dissolved gas and the project did not
appear to violate or have potential to violate the criteria for these parameters. Morse Creek flows
north from the Olympic Mountain foothills and the bypass reach is well shaded which keeps the
temperature low.
3.0 General Requirements
1) The project shall comply with all water quality standards approved by the Environmental
Protection Agency (currently codified in ch. 173-20 IA WAC), ground water quality standards
(cwrently codified in ch. 173-200 WAC), and sediment quality standards (currently codified in
ch. 173-204 WAC) and other appropriate requirements of state law.
2) In the event of changes or amendments to the state water quality, ground water quality, or
sediment standards, or changes in or amendments to the state Water Pollution Control Act (RCW
90.48), or changes in or amendments to the Clean Water Act, such 'provisions, standards, criteria,
or requirements shall apply to this project and any attendant. agreements, orders or permits.
Ecology will notifY the Licensee through an Administrative Order of any such changes or
amendments applicable to its project.
3) Discharge of any solid or liquid waste to the waters of the state of Washington without prior
approval from Ecology is prohibited.
4) The Licensee shall obtain Ecology review and approval before undertaking any change to the
project or project operations that might violate water quality or affect compliance with any
applicable water quality standard (including designated uses) or other appropriate requirement of
state law.
5) This Certification-Order does not exempt the Licensee from compliance with other statutes and
codes administered by federal, state, and local agencies.
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6) A Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) (under 77.55 RCW) shall be acquired from the
Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) prior to any work in waters of the
State.
7) Ecology retains the right, by further Order, to modify schedules or deadlines provided under this
Order or provisions it incorporates.
8) Ecology retains the right by Administrative Order to require additional monitoring studies or
measures if it detennines there is likelihood that violations of water quality standards or other
appropriate requirements of state law have occurred or may occur, or insufficient information
exists to make such determination.
9) Ecology reserves the right to amend this Order if it determines that the provisions hereof are no
longer adequate to provide reasonable assurance of compliance with applicable water quality
standards or other appropriate requirements of State law. Any such amended Order shall take
effect immediately upon issuance, unless otherwise provided in the amended Certification-
Order, and may be appealed to the Pollution Control Hearings Board (PCHB) under ch. 43.21B
RCW.
10) Ecology reserves the right to issue orders, assess or seek penalties, and to initiate legal actions in
any court or forum of competent jurisdiction for the purposes of enforcing the requirements of
this Order.
11) The conditions of this Order shall not be construed to prevent or prohibit the Licensee from
either voluntarily or in response to legal requirements imposed bya court, the FERC, or any
other body with competent jurisdiction, taking actions which will provide a greater . level of
protection, mitigation, or enhancement of water quality or of existing or designated uses.
12) Copies of this Order and associated permits, licenses, approvals and other documents shall be
kept on the Project site and made readily available for reference by the Licensee, its contractors
and consultants, and by Ecology.
13) The Licensee shall allow Ecology access to inspect the project and project records required by
this Order for the purpose of monitoring compliance with its conditions. Access shall occur after
reasonable notice, except in emergency circumstances.
14) The Licensee shall, upon request .by Ecology, fully respond to all reasonable requests for
materials to assist Ecology in making detenninationsunder this Order and any resulting
rulemaking or other process. .
15) Any work that is out of compliance with the provisions of this Order, or conditions that result in
distressed, dying or dead fish, or any discharge of oil, fuel, or che1TIi~:lls into state waters, or
onto land with .. a potential for entry into state waters, or violation of turbidity criteria is
prohibited. Ifthese conditions occur, the Licensee must immediately take the following actions:
a) Cease operations at the location of the violation to the extent such operations may
reasonably be causing or contributing to the problem.
b) Assess the cause of the water quality problem and take appropriate measures to correct the
problem and/or prevent further environmental damage.
c) Notify Ecology of the failure to comply. Oil or chemical spill events shall be reported
immediately to Ecology's 24-Hour Spill Response Team at (800) 258-5990 within 24
hours. Other non-compliance events shall be reported to Ecology's Federal Permit
Manager at (800) 424-8802.
d) Submit a detailed written report to Ecology within five (5) days that describes the nature
of the event, corrective action taken and/or planned, steps to be taken to prevent a
recurrence, results of any samples taken, and any other pertinent information.
e) Observed violations at the project shall be highlighted in the annual monitoring report.
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16) The project operation must meet the temperature requirements for supplemental spawning and
incubation criteria listed in WAC 173-20IA-200 (Salmon and Trout Spawning) for August 1
through June 15, which is a maximum temperature of 130C. For the rest of the year the project
must meet a maximum temperature of 160C, and for all other parameters throughout the year, the
project must meet the conditions listed in WAC 173-201A-200 (Core Summer Salmonid
Habitat).
Compliance with these requirements does not relieve the Licensee from responsibility to maintain
continuous compliance with the terms and conditions of this Certification-Order or the resulting liability
from failure to comply.
4.0 Flow
Licensee must discharge the following continuous minimum instreamflows from the Morse Creek
Project diversion weir, for the protec~ion of aquatic resources,in Mor~e Creek:
Table 1: Minimum Instream Flows measured at the diversion dam.
Month Hydro Operational
Instream Flow (cfs)
January 48
February 1-14 48
February 15-29 50
March . 50
April 55
May 61
June 61
July 1-15 61
July 16-31 50
August 1-15 50
August 15-31 58
September No Generation
October 1-15 69
October 16-31 60
November 48
December 48
The minimum flow may be temporarily modified if required by operating emergencies beyond the control
of the Licensee, or for short periods upon mutual agreement between the Licensee and Ecology. Ecology
reserves the authority to require modification of the minimum flows and ramping rates if new information
or analysis shows that the flows are inadequate to protect designated uses.
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The licensee must not exceed the following ramping rates in the anadromous portion of Morse
Creek:
. Day Rate
Two inches per hour
Night Rate .
One inch per hour
5.0 Construction Projects, Miscellaneous Discharges, and Habitat Modifications
The following applies to all in-water or over-water work related to the project that can impact surface-
water or ground-water quality. This includes, but is not limited to, construction, operation, and
maintenance of fish screens, fish collection structures,. generation, ,turbines, penstocks, the tailrace,
transportation facilities, portable toilets, transmission corridors, structures, and staging areas. This also
includes emergencies for all activities related to project operation.
1. If water quality excursions are predicted as being unavoidable during construction or maintenance
of a project, the Licensee must apply for a short-tenn modification in writing to Ecology at least
three months prior to project initiation. If any project has a long-term impact on a regulated water
quality parameter, characterization monitoring must be performed for the impacted parameter(s),
and a monitoring plan must be outlined in the Water Quality Protection Plan discussed below.
This may require additional management practices to minimize impacts over the license period.
2. A Water Quality Protection Plan (WQPP) must be prepared, and followed, for all project-related
work that is in--or near-water that has the potential to impact surface, and/or groundwater
quality. The WQPP must include control measures to prevent contaminants from entering surface
water and ground water, and must include, but not be limited to, the following elements:
a) A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) must specify the Best Management
Practices (BMPs) and other control measures to prevent contaminants entering the project's
surface water and groundwater. The SWPPP shall address the pollution control measures for
the Licensee's activities that could lead to the discharge of stormwater or other contaminated
water from upland areas. The SWPPP must also specify the management of chemicals,
hazardous materials and petroleum (spill prevention and containment procedures), including
refueling procedures, the measures to take in the event of a spilt and reporting and training
requirements. :
b) An In-Water-Work Protection Plan (lWWPP) must be consistent with the SWPPP and must
specifically address the BMPs and other control measures for the Licensee activities that
require work within surface waters. Turbidity and dissolved oxygen must be monitored
upstream and downstream of the location where in-water construction occurs. Samples must
be taken at least once each day during construction in or adjacent to any water bodies within
the project area that may be affected by the construction. ,The IWWPP must include all water
quality protection measures consistent with a Hydraulic Project Approval (HP A) for the
project.
c) The WQPP must include procedures for monitoring water quality, actions to implement the
plan if a water quality excursion occurs, and procedures for reporting any water quality
violations to Ecology. The WQPP. must include all water quality protection measures
consistent with an HP A for the project. The Licensee must submit the WQPP to Ecology for
review and approval at least three months prior to project i!litiation, and the on-site
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construction manager must possess a copy of the WQPP, and have it available for review by
Ecology staff, whenever construction work is under way.
d) When a construction project meets the coverage requirements of the National Pollution
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and State Waste Discharge General Permit
for stormwater discharges associated with construction activity, the Licensee must either, at
Ecology's discretion, apply for this permit and comply with the terms and conditions of the
permit or apply for and comply with the terms of an individual NPDES permit.
3. . Best Management Practices
a) Work in or near the diversion dam, water behind the dam, the river, or any wetlands must
include all reasonable measures to minimize the impacts of construction activity on waters of
the state. Water quality constituents of particular concern are turbidity, suspended sediment,
settleable solids, oil and grease, and pH. These measures include the use of Best Management
Practices (BMPs) to control erosion and sedimentation, proper use of chemicals, oil and
chemical spill prevention and control, clean-up of surplus construction supplies, and other
solid wastes.
b) During construction, all necessary measures must be taken to minimize the disturbance of
existing riparian, wetland or upland vegetation.
c) All construction debris must be properly disposed of on land so that the debris cannot enter a
waterway or cause water quality degradation to any state waters. Retention areas or swales
must be used to prevent discharging of water from construction placement areas.
d) The Licensee must ensure that any fill materials that are placed for proposed habitat
improvement in any waters ofthe state do not contain toxic materials in toxic amounts.
5.1 Oil Spill Prevention and Control
1) The Licensee must not allow discharge of oil, fuel, or chemicals into waters of the state, or onto
land with a potential for entry into waters of the state as prohibited by Ch. 90.56 RCW and Ch.
90.48 RCW.
2) The Licensee must contain and remove from the water, visible floating oils released from
construction or project operation. The Licensee must take the following actions:
a) In the event of a discharge of oil, fuel or chemicals into state waters, or onto land with a
potential for entry into state waters, immediately begin and complete containment and clean-
up efforts. Clean-up will take precedence over normal workand must include proper disposal
of any spilled material and used clean-up materials. .
b) Do not use emulsifiers or dispersants in waters of the state without prior approval from
Ecology, Southwest Regional Office.
c) WithIn three months of receiving the amended license from FERC,establish an Ecology-
approved on-site spill cleanup material inventory. Maintain this on~site inventory and a
complete inventory list.
d) Project Operators must be familiar with and trained in the use of oil spill cleanup materials.
. In the event of an oil spill, properly dispose of used/contaminated materials and oil and as
soon as possible restock new supplies. Include records. of proper disposal in the oil
consumption records and keep copies of disposal records of contaminated cleanup supplies
on-site for inspection.
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e) Keep SPCC Plans as required and historical spill records on-site. Provide these to Ecology
immediately upon request.
f) Identity and map floor drains. Post these maps at the Project in a conspicuous location for
use by Operators and other personnel in the event of an oil spill. Seal floor drains that are rio
longer needed.
3) Transformers
a) Transformer containment area sUlfaces must be impervious. Conduct periodic inspections
and re-surface areas, fill cracks, caulk metal plate footings or otherwise ensure that
containment areas will contain all spill fluids.
b) Obtain prior approval from Ecology before breaching containment areas for reasons other
than containment area maintenance.
c) Conform to industry standards for protecting water quality and preventing and containing
spills when transp~rting transf~:mners and transformer oil. '.
d) Conduct weekly inspections of transformer containment area including an inspection of the
drains for freeze-up conditions. Remove any observed rainwater pooling in the containment
areas.
4) Oil, fuel and chemical storage containers, containment areas, and conveyance systems
a) Provide proper containment around each storage container (including transformers and
emergency generator fuel supplies) or around a combination of storage containers as
appropriate.
b) Regularly check all fuel hoses, oil drums, oil or fuel transfer valves and fittings, etc, for drips
and leaks. Maintain and properly store them to prevent spills into state waters.
c) Do not refuel equipment within 50 feet of rivers, creeks, wetlands, or other waters of the
state.
d) The Licensee must implementthe BMPs for spills of oil or hazardous substances from the
Department of Ecology's Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington
(SWMM) or equivalent manual.
e) Contain wash water containing oils, grease, or other hazardous materials resulting from wash-
down of equipment or working areas for proper disposal, and do not discharge this water into
state waters.
6.0 Order
Any person who fails to comply with any provision of this Order No. 4002 shall be liable under the Clean
Water Act for a penalty of up to twenty (20) thousand dollars per day and under the state Water Control
Act, for a penalty of up to ten (10) thousand dollars per day per violation or such other amount as may be
authorized under state law as exists now or may be amended during the term of the license.
This order is based on the ,currently available data and analysis for different parameters of concerns.
Ecology reserves the right to make any further modifications to this document based upon any future
TMDL findings. .
Ecology retains continuing jurisdiction to make modifications hereto through supplemental order if it
appears necessary to protect the public interest.
You have the right to appeal this Order to the Pollution Control Hearings Board. }>ursuant to chapter
43.21 BRCW, your appeal must be filed with the Pollution Control Hearings Board, and served on the
Department of Ecology, within thirty (30) days of the date of your receipt of this document.
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To appeal this order, your notice of appeal must contain a copy of the Ecology Order you are appealing.
You must file your appeal with the Pollution Control Hearings Board.
Mail your appeal to:
The Pollution Control Hearings Board
P.O. Box 40903
Olympia W A 98504-0903
OR
Deliver your appeal in person to:
The Pollution Control Hearings Board
4224 6th Ave. SE Rowe Six, Bldg. 2
Lacey, W A, 98504-0903
Your appeal must also be served on
The Department of Ecology
Appeals Coordinator
P.O. Box 47608
Olympia, WA 98504-7608
In addition, please send a copy of your appeal to:
Ms. Tricia Miller
Enforcement Coordinator
Department of Ecology
3190 l60th Ave. SE
Bellevue, W A 98008-5452
For additional information: Environmental Hearings Office Website: htto://www.eho.wa.gov
Your appeal alone will not stay the effectiveness of this Order. Stay requests must be submitted in
accordance with RCW 43.21B.320. These procedures are consistent with Ch. 43.21B RCW.
DATED
, at Olympia, Washington
Garin Schrieve, P.E.
Water Quality Section Manager
Northwest Regional Office
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WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A.
Utility Advisory Committee Memo
Date:
November 10, 2008
To:
Utility Advisory Committee
From:
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems
Subject:
Capital Facilities Plan and Transportation Improvement Program Amendment
Summary: Staff proposes to add four (4) additional projects to the City's 2008-2014 Capital
Facilities Plan and Transportation Improvement Program. The additional projects include: 1)
Conservation Voltage Reduction; 2) West UGA Basin 1 Sewer Extension; 3) West UGA Basin 2
Sewer Extension, and; 4) West UGA Basin 3 Sewer Extension.
Recommendation: Forward a favorable recommendation to City Council to 1) set a public
hearing on December 2, 2008, and 2) pass a resolution that amends the 2008-2014 Capital
Facilities Plan and Transportation Improvement Program to include four additional
projects.
Background/Analysis: On June 24, 2008 the City Council passed Resolution No. 6-08, a
Capital Facilities Plan and Transportation Improvement Program for 2008-2014.
Resolution No. 6-08 approved the 2008-2014 Capital Facilities Plan and Transportation
Improvement Program. The resolution needs to be amended to include four new projects: 1)
Conservation Voltage Reduction; 2) West UGA Basin 1 Sewer Extension; 3) West UGA Basin 2
Sewer Extension, and; 4) West UGA Basin 3 Sewer Extension as detailed in the attachment.
Further, the proposed amended Capital Facilities Plan and Transportation Improvement Program
for 2008-2014 remains consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Total funds allocated to Conservation Voltage Reduction are $600,000, of which $180,000 is
programmed from the conservation fund and $420,000 will be reimbursed from the Bonneville
Power Administration's Conservation Rate Credit program. The sewer extension projects will be
reimbursed by developers and will be addressed in greater detail during the 2009-2015 Capital
Facilities Plan.
Staff requests that the Utility Advisory Committee forward a favorable recommendation to City
Council to pass a resolution that amends the 2008-2014 Capital Facilities Plan and Transportation
Improvement Program to include four additional projects.
Attachment: Capital Facilities Plan Project Worksheets
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CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN PROJECT
Title: Conservation Voltage Reduction
Project #: CL06-2008
Project Description Estimated Project Costs
The fIrst phase of the project would include conservation voltage reduction PlanninglDesign: $ 90,000
(CVR) equipment at one or two electrical substations. The objective of CVR is Land/Right-of- Way:
Construction: 510,000
to save energy and reduce demand by lowering the voltage within acceptable Other:
limits. Voltage will not be lowered below allowable standards as established Total: $ 600,000
by regulatory agencies and ANSI standard C 84.1. Estimated Project Funding
The results of the fIrst phase of this project will include an evaluation of the Reserves: $ 180,000
technology prior to installation of CVR in all substations. As part of the Contributions:
evaluation, customers will be surveyed to determine if they detected the lower Grants: 420,000
Bonds:
voltage and if it was acceptable. Loans:
CVR is a possible way for the Electric Utility to signifIcantly reduce the Utilities: -
impacts of tiered rates, which should be in effect after September of 20 11. General Fund Current:
Unknown:
Total: $ 600,000
Yearly Expense Summary - CapitallNet Operating
Prior Years I 2008 I 2009 I 2010 I 2011 1 2012 I 2013 I 2014 Proiect Total
$ - I $ - I $ 600,000 I $ - I $ - I $ - $ -1$ - I $ 600,000
Year Construction Comolete/Ooerational: 2009 Ooerating Cost Amount:
Right of Way: No SEP A Required: No Other Permits: No
City Priority: Legal Mandate: No Concurrency: No Contract: Yes
Department: Public Works & Utilities Division: Light
Contact: Terry Dahlquist Cost Center: Div. Priority: 1
Justification:
Based on a preliminary evaluation, a 4% to 6% voltage reduction at a substation is estimated to reduce customer energy
use by 2.8% to 5.4%. A comprehensive evaluation will be completed before proceeding, which will be submitted to the
Bonneville Power Administration along with a project proposal. If the project proposal is approved, the City anticipates
that up to 70% of the cost to install CRY would be reimbursed by the Bonneville Power Administration with the
remaining 30% provided by the City's conservation fund.
Impact if not executed:
Under tiered rates, the City's cost of power may increase from $430K to $680K in 2011 and would continue to climb in
future years based on load growth. If CVR is implemented throughout the distribution system, wholesale energy
savings would range from $330K to $495K. Additional demand savings may be possible.
Date Revised: 10/21/2008
Title: Conservation Voltage Reduction
Project #: CL06-2008
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CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN PROJECT
Title: West UGA Basin 2 Sewer Extension
Project #: WW07-2008
Project Description Estimated Project Costs
Construction of approximately 15,700 feet of 8" gravity sewer main, 5,100 feet Planning/Design: $ 900,000
of 8" pressure sewer main, 2,850 feet of 3" pressure main, one 700 gpm pump Land/Right-of-Way: 100,000
Construction: 6,100,000
station and one 100 gpm lift station. For one of three sewage collection basins Other:
in the West Urban Growth Area. Entire project, or potions of it in phases, Total: $ 7,100,000
likely to be funded through developer's reimbursement agreement Estimated Project Funding
Reserves:
Contributions: 7,100,000
Grants:
Bonds:
Loans:
Utilities: -
General Fund Current:
Unknown:
Total: $ 7,100,000
Yearly Expense Summary - CapitallNet Operating
Prior Years I 2008 I 2009 I 2010 I 2011 I 2012 I 2013 I 2014 Proi ect Total
$ - I $ - I $ - I $ -1 $ 1,000,000 I $ 6,100,000 I $ -1$ - $ 7,100,000
Year Construction Comolete/Operational: 2012 Operating Cost Amount:
Right of Way: Yes SEP A Reauired: Yes Other Permits: No
City Priority: Legal Mandate: No Concurrency: No Contract: No
Department: Public Works & Utilities Division: Wastewater
Contact: Steve Sperr Cost Center: Div. Priority:
Justification:
The sewer facility plan was amended in 2005 and approved by Department of Ecology. To address in a planned,
comprehensive manner the extension of sewer collection service into the City's WUGA. This project addresses basin 1,
on of four basins established in the WUGA. Sewer service to basin 1 was completed under the project "Utility
Extension to WUGA" in 2005.
Impact if not executed:
This project may be done in phases, and does not necessarily have to be done in any order relative to the WUGA basins
3 and 4. However, if development of sewer in basin 2 does not follow approved facility plan, plan will have to be
amended and approved by Ecology.
Date Revised: 11/7/2008
Title: West UGA Basin 2 Sewer Extension
Project #: WW07-2008
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CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN PROJECT
Title: West UGA Basin 3 Sewer Extension
Project #: WW09-2008
Project Description Estimated Project Costs
Construction of approximately 7,400 feet of 8" gravity sewer main, 4,600 feet Planning/Design: $ 800,000
of 6" pressure sewer main, 4,000 feet of 3" pressure sewer main, one 450 gpm Land/Right -of-Way: 100,000
Construction: 5,200,000
pump station and three 100 gpm lift stations. For one of three sewage Other:
collection basins in the WUGA. Entire project, or portions of it in phases, Total: $ 6,100,000
likely to be funded through developer reimbursement agreement. Estimated Project Funding
Reserves:
Contributions: 6,100,000
Grants:
Bonds:
Loans:
Utilities: -
General Fund Current:
Unknown:
Total: $ 6,100,000
Yearly Expense Summary - Capita/INet Operating
Prior Years I 2008 I 2009 I 2010 I 2011 I 2012 2013 I 2014 I Proiect Total
$ - I $ - I $ - I $ - I $ - I $ 900,000 I $ 5,200,000 I $ - $ 6,100,000
Year Construction Complete/Operational: 2013 Operating Cost Amount:
Right of Way: Yes SEP A Required: Yes Other Permits: No
City Priority: Legal Mandate: No Concurrency: No Contract: Yes
Department: Public Works & Utilities Division: Wastewater
Contact: Steve Sperr Cost Center: Div. Priority:
Justification:
The sewer facility plan was amended in 2005 and approved by Department of Ecology. To address in a planned,
comprehensive manner the extension of sewer collection service into the City's WUGA. This project addresses basin 1,
on of four basins established in the WUGA. Sewer service to basin 1 was completed under the project "Utility
Extension to WUGA" in 2005.
Impact if not executed:
This project may be done in phases, and does not necessarily have to be done in any order relative to the WUGA basins
3 and 4. However, if development of sewer in basin 2 does not follow approved facility plan, plan will have to be
amended and approved by Ecology.
Date Revised: 111712008
Title: West UGA Basin 3 Sewer Extension
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Project #: WW09-2008
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CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN PROJECT
Title: West UGA Basin 4 Sewer Extension
Project #: WWll-2008
Project Description Estimated Project Costs
Construction of approximately 7,400 feet of 8" gravity sewer main, 1,400 feet Planning/Design: $ 350,000
of 6" pressure sewer main, one 375 gpm pump station. For one of three sewage Land/Right -of-Way: 150,000
Construction: 2,000,000
collection basins in the West Urban Growth Area. Entire project, or potions of Other:
it in phases, likely to be funded through developer's reimbursement agreement Total: $ 2,500,000
Estimated Project Funding
Reserves:
Contributions: 2,500,000
Grants:
Bonds:
Loans:
Utilities: -
General Fund Current:
Unknown:
Total: $ 2,500,000
Yearly Expense Summary - Capital/Net Operating
Prior Years I 2008 I 2009 I 2010 I 2011 I 2012 I 2013 I 2014 Proiect Total
$ - I $ - I $ - I $ - I $ - I $ - $ 500,000 I $ 2,000,000 I $ 2,500,000
Year Construction Complete/Operational: 2014 Operating Cost Amount:
Right ofWav: Yes SEP A Required: Yes Other Permits: No
City Priority: Legal Mandate: No Concurrency: No Contract: Yes
Department: Public Works & Utilities Division: Wastewater
Contact: Steve Soerr Cost Center: Div. Priority:
Justification:
The sewer facility plan was amended in 2005 and approved by Department of Ecology. To address in a planned,
comprehensive manner the extension of sewer collection service into the City's WUGA. This project addresses basin 1,
on of four basins established in the WUGA. Sewer service to basin 1 was completed under the project "Utility
Extension to WUGA" in 2005.
Impact if not executed:
This project may be done in phases, and does not necessarily have to be done in any order relative to the WUGA basins
3 and 4. However, if development of sewer in basin 2 does not follow approved facility plan, plan will have to be
amended and approved by Ecology.
Date Revised: 11/7/2008
Title: West UGA Basin 4 Sewer Extension
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Project #: WWll-2008
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