SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY. Kaweah Project FERC Project No Proposed Study Plan

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1 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY Kaweah Prject FERC Prject N. 298 Prpsed Study Plan Prepared by: Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany 1515 Walnut Grve Avenue Rsemead, CA May 2017

2 Prpsed Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Intrductin Backgrund Study Requests Prpsed Study Plans Other Study Plan Cmpnents Study Plan Meeting Study Plan Implementatin and Reprting Annual Study Plan Prgress Reprt and Meeting List f Tables Table 1. Table 2. Table 3. Table 4. Stakehlder Study Requests and Assciated SCE Respnses. Relevant Resurce Agency Jurisdictin/Management Gals. Level f Effrt and Cst fr Cmpleting Prpsed Study Plans. Study Plan Develpment Schedule. List f Figures Figure 1. Study Plan Implementatin Schedule. Appendices Appendix A. Stakehlder Study Requests. Appendix B. Prpsed Study Plans. Abbreviatins FERC ILP MW NOI PAD SCE Federal Energy Regulatry Cmmissin Integrated Licensing Prcess megawatt Ntice f Intent Pre-Applicatin Dcument Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany i

3 Prpsed Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND The fllwing prvides Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany s (SCE) Prpsed Study Plan fr the relicensing f the Kaweah Prject (Prject r Kaweah Prject) (FERC Prject N. 298) required by Title 18 f the Cde f Federal Regulatins (CFR) T relicense the Prject, SCE is using the Federal Energy Regulatry Cmmissin s (FERC) Integrated Licensing Prcess (ILP) as specified in 18 CFR 5.1 thrugh On December 14, 2016, SCE filed a Ntice f Intent (NOI) and Pre-Applicatin Dcument (PAD) with FERC t seek a new license fr the existing 8.85-megawatt (MW) Kaweah Prject. The PAD prvided FERC, federal and state agencies, and ther interested parties with backgrund infrmatin related t Prject facilities, peratin, and maintenance activities; summarized existing, relevant, and reasnably available infrmatin; defined pertinent Prject issues; and identified ptential study needs. The PAD als included 15 draft study plans that SCE determined were needed t address issues fr which existing infrmatin may nt be adequate. The verall bjective f the studies is t develp sufficient infrmatin t identify ptential Prject impacts and t develp new license cnditins that reasnably balance multiple resurce interests. On February 10, 2017, FERC issued a Ntice f Cmmencement f Pre-Filing Prcess and Scping Dcument 1 (SD1) fr the Kaweah Prject relicensing. FERC als requested that any individual r entity interested in prviding cmments n the PAD and SD1 and/r submitting frmal study requests d s by April 13, During the cmment perid, FERC cnducted a public scping meeting n March 14, 2017 and a site visit n March 15, Transcripts f FERC s scping meeting can be fund n FERC s elibrary at This dcument identifies study requests received frm interested parties and SCE s respnse (Sectin 1.2); presents study plans prpsed by SCE (Sectin 1.3); prvides infrmatin regarding the upcming study plan meeting (Sectin 1.4); defines the prcess fr study implementatin and reprting (Sectin 1.5); and describes the annual study plan prgress reprt and meeting schedule (Sectin 1.6). STUDY REQUESTS The fllwing entities filed study requests with FERC 1 : U.S. Department f the Interir, Bureau f Land Management U.S. Department f the Interir, Natinal Park Service American Whitewater 1 The State Water Resurces Cntrl Bard filed cmments n the PAD and SD1 which described the Agency s regulatry authrity, prvided general cmments n the PAD and SD1, and requested reference materials. The State Water Resurces Cntrl Bard did nt submit any study requests. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany 1

4 Prpsed Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) General cmments n the PAD and SD1 are nt addressed in this dcument, hwever, stakehlder study requests and SCE s respnses are summarized in Table 1, and study requests filed with FERC are included in Appendix A. PROPOSED STUDY PLANS Fifteen study plans were included in the PAD. Based n study requests filed with FERC, SCE revised ne plan (REC-1) and added tw plans (REC-2 and LAND-3). All ther study plans remain unchanged frm the PAD submittal. The prpsed study plans fr the Kaweah Prject relicensing are listed by resurce area belw and included in Appendix B f this dcument. Aquatic Resurces AQ-1 Instream Flw AQ-2 Fish Ppulatin AQ-3 Macrinvertebrate AQ-4 Water Temperature AQ-5 Gemrphlgy AQ-6 Water Quality AQ-7 Special-status Amphibians and Aquatic Reptiles AQ-8 Fish Passage AQ-9 Entrainment Cultural Resurces CUL-1 Cultural Resurces Land Resurces LAND-1 Transprtatin System LAND-2 Aesthetic Resurces LAND-3 Land Use. - LAND-3 Land Use Technical Study Plan incrprates the suggested elements and apprach included in the study request frm the Bureau f Land Management. Recreatin Resurces REC-1 Recreatin Resurces - REC-1 Recreatin Resurces Technical Study Plan included in the PAD was revised by remving the whitewater bating cmpnent and a new study plan fcused specifically n whitewater bating in the Prject area was prepared. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany 2

5 Prpsed Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) REC-2 Whitewater Bating - REC-2 Whitewater Bating Technical Study Plan incrprates the whitewater bating cmpnents remved frm the REC-1 Recreatin Resurces Technical Study Plan included in the PAD and incrprates suggested elements and apprach included in the study requests frm Natinal Park Service and American Whitewater. Terrestrial Resurces TERR-1 Btanical Resurces TERR-2 Wildlife Resurces The fllwing presents the general cntent and rganizatin f the prpsed study plans cntained in Appendix B: Ptential Resurce Issues This sectin identifies the envirnmental r cultural resurce issues that are specifically addressed in the study plan. Prject Nexus This sectin describes ptential direct and indirect effects f Prject peratin and maintenance activities n envirnmental and cultural resurces. Ptential License Cnditins This sectin identifies ptential license cnditins which may be necessary in the new license (based n the Prject Nexus) that are directly influenced by infrmatin develped frm implementatin f the study plan. Study Objectives This sectin describes the specific study bjectives r gals f the study. Extent f Study Area This sectin clearly identifies the limits f the study area based n the ptential Prject Nexus fr each study plan. Study Apprach This sectin prvides a detailed descriptin f the study elements and methdlgies prpsed t meet each study bjective. Schedule This sectin presents a detailed schedule fr implementatin f each study including data cllectin and stakehlder cnsultatin, data analysis and reprt preparatin, draft reprt distributin, stakehlder review and cmment perid, cmment reslutin, and final reprt distributin. Other Study Plan Cmpnents The fllwing sectins describes three additinal study plan cmpnents that apply t all prpsed study plans. These cmpnents are nt addressed individually within each study plan. Relevant Resurce Agency Jurisdictin/Management Gals Table 2 identifies relevant resurce agency jurisdictin/management gals related t the peratin and maintenance f the Kaweah Prject. This list reflects the general cntent and range f management gals that may be under cnsideratin fr the Kaweah Prject relicensing. Fr each gal, a crrespnding study plan(s) is identified which wuld result Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany 3

6 Prpsed Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) in the cllectin f sufficient infrmatin t adequately address resurce agency management gals. Cnsistency with Generally Accepted Practice in the Scientific Cmmunity The study methdlgies (including data cllectin and analysis techniques, field schedules, and study duratins) identified in the prpsed study plans are cnsistent with generally accepted practice in the scientific cmmunity. The prpsed study plans were cllabratively develped with technical experts representing the licensee, Federal and state resurce agencies, Native American tribes, nn-gvernment rganizatins and the public. Many f these technical experts have experience in multiple relicensing prceedings in Califrnia. The scpe f each prpsed study plan prvided in Appendix B is cnsistent with cmmn appraches used fr ther relicensing prceedings in Califrnia and the natin and, where apprpriate, reference specific prtcls and survey methdlgies. Cnsideratin f Level f Effrt and Cst The verall bjective f the prpsed study plans cntained in Appendix B is t develp sufficient infrmatin t identify ptential Prject impacts and t develp new license cnditins that reasnably balance multiple resurce interests. The prpsed study plan appraches were evaluated first t verify that the desired infrmatin was fcused n ptential impacts assciated with the Prject (i.e., Prject Nexus), secnd t cnfirm that the infrmatin cllected wuld substantially influence decisins n new license cnditins (i.e., clear linkage between infrmatin btained and decisin prcess), and third t substantiate that the study appraches and resulting level f effrts were cnsistent with generally acceptable practices in the scientific cmmunity. The prpsed study plans included in Appendix B meet these evaluatin criteria. Table 3 presents the estimated level f effrt and cst fr cmpletin f each prpsed study plan. STUDY PLAN MEETING SCE will hld a study plan meeting in Visalia, Califrnia n June 21, 2017 with stakehlders t: (1) clarify SCE s Prpsed Study Plan; (2) discuss infrmatin gathering r study requests frm stakehlders; and (3) attempt t reslve any utstanding issues with respect t SCE s Prpsed Study Plan. Meeting details are as fllws: Date: June 21, 2017 Time: 1:00 4:00 pm Lcatin: Wyndham Visalia Cedar Rm 9000 West Airprt Drive Visalia, CA Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany 4

7 Prpsed Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) The verall study plan develpment schedule is included in Table 4. The schedule includes timeframes fr frmal dispute reslutin even thugh SCE anticipates that cnsensus with stakehlders n the study plans will be reached withut the need fr frmal dispute reslutin. STUDY PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND REPORTING SCE has a well-defined prcess fr the manner and extent infrmatin btained during implementatin f the study plans will be prvided t stakehlders. Each prpsed study plan cntains a detailed schedule fr data cllectin and analysis, develpment and distributin f draft study reprts, and stakehlder review and cmment. Figure 1 prvides an verview f these activities fr each study plan. In general, a 90-day cmment perid is prvided fr stakehlder review f each draft study reprt. An additinal 60- t 90-day perid has als been allcated in the schedule t reslve stakehlder cmments n the draft study reprts and t develp and distribute the final study reprts. In additin t frmal distributin f draft and final study reprts, SCE will als present an verview f the cntent and key findings f each study reprt t stakehlders during regularly scheduled technical meetings. The timing f these meetings will be ed t stakehlders in advance and psted n SCE s relicensing website ANNUAL STUDY PLAN PROGRESS REPORT AND MEETING During study implementatin, SCE will file an annual study plan reprt with FERC and stakehlders describing verall prgress in implementatin f the study plans, including data cllected t date, any deviatins in technical appraches r schedules, and a prpsed schedule fr cmpletin f the remaining study plan cmpnents. The annual study plan reprt will als include a descriptin f any prpsed mdificatins t the apprved studies r new studies prpsed by SCE. Within 15 days fllwing filing f the annual study plan reprt, SCE will hld a meeting with stakehlders and FERC t discuss study results and SCE s r ther participant s prpsals, if any, t mdify the study plans in light f the prgress f the study plan and data cllected. Within 15 days fllwing the meeting, SCE will file a meeting summary, including any mdificatin t nging studies r new studies prpsed by SCE. The timing f these activities will be ed t stakehlders in advance and psted n SCE s relicensing website Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany 5

8 TABLES

9 Prpsed Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table 1. Stakehlder Study Requests and Assciated SCE Respnses. Date Filed with FERC Filing Entity Study Request SCE Respnse April 13, 2017 U.S. Department f the Interir, Bureau f Land Management Several grazing alltments surrund r are adjacent t Kaweah Prject facilities. Related t these grazing alltments, BLM requested that SCE add a new study plan (LAND-3 Land Use) t allw BLM t evaluate if the planned management, peratin, and maintenance by SCE f the Kaweah Prject will: Prevent such public use frm affecting public land resurces and uses, Be cnsistent with the multi-resurce bjectives f the BLM Bakersfield RMP, Reduce livestck mrtality, Imprve r hinder the effectiveness f wildlife crssings (by affecting public uses there), and Imprve public health and safety. SCE disagrees with BLM that the issues identified related t rangeland resurce use and pprtunities n BLM lands are related t peratins and maintenance f the Kaweah Prject. Specifically, as identified in PAD Map , BLM prperty nly intersects the Prject bundary alng the Kaweah N. 2 Flwline at ne lcatin (basically at a crner f the existing BLM fence line). At that lcatin the Prject flwline is elevated. The Prject flwlines are lcated n either SCE-wned land r private prperty thrugh easements. SCE des nt encurage r prvide public access t the flwline. Access t land adjacent t the flwline is under direct cntrl f the existing private landwners. It is unreasnable fr BLM t expect SCE t cntrl public access n private prperty r maintain exclusinary fencing t reduce peratinal csts fr a private party leasing grazing rights frm the BLM. The Kaweah N. 2 Flwline and assciated wildlife bridges are Prject cmpnents included in the FERC license. The nly exclusinary fence cnstructed and maintained by SCE assciated with Prject flwlines is at the Kaweah N. 3 Frebay. The exclusinary fence was recently added by SCE t prevent cattle frm causing ersin alng the banks f the frebay (i.e., t prtect SCE infrastructure). Per cunty rdinance, free-range grazing f cattle is allwed in mst f the cunty, including in the vicinity f the Prject, and it is the respnsibility f the landwner t exclude cattle frm their prperty, if desired. Hwever, in respnse t the BLM study request, SCE has included LAND-3 Land Use Technical Study Plan t btain mre infrmatin f the ptential issue fr cnsideratin during the relicensing f the Kaweah Prject. The LAND-3 Land Use Technical Study Plan incrprates the suggested study apprach by the BLM. Refer t Appendix B. April 13, 2017 U.S. Department f the Interir, Natinal Park Service While the NPS indicated that SCE adequately described hw it will cllect baseline data fr whitewater bating in the REC-1 Recreatin Resurces Technical Study Plan, NPS requested that a mre cmprehensive whitewater bating study be cnducted t prvide mre reliable and cmprehensive data that can be used in making recmmendatins n enhancing whitewater bating pprtunities and experiences. Their request included a detailed phased study apprach. In respnse t the NPS study request, SCE revised the REC-1 Recreatin Resurces Technical Study Plan included in the PAD by remving the whitewater bating cmpnent and develped a new study plan fcused specifically n whitewater bating in the Prject area (REC-2 Whitewater Bating Technical Study Plan). The REC-2 Whitewater Bating Study Plan incrprates the suggested study apprach by the NPS. Refer t Appendix B. April 13, 2017 American Whitewater American Whitewater als requested that a mre cmprehensive whitewater bating study be cnducted t evaluate effects f the Kaweah Prject peratins n whitewater bating pprtunities. Their request included a detailed phased study apprach. In respnse t the American Whitewater study request, SCE revised the REC-1 Recreatin Resurces Technical Study Plan included in the PAD by remving the whitewater bating cmpnent and develped a new study plan fcused specifically n whitewater bating in the Prject area (REC-2 Whitewater Bating Technical Study Plan). The REC-2 Whitewater Bating Study Plan incrprates the suggested study apprach by American Whitewater. Refer t Appendix B. Ntes: BLM = Bureau f Land Management FERC = Federal Energy Regulatry Cmmissin NPS = Natinal Park Service PAD = Pre-Applicatin Dcument RMP = Resurce Management Plan SCE = Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany 1

10 Prpsed Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table 2. Relevant Resurce Agency Jurisdictin/Management Gals. Kaweah Prject Prpsed Study Plans Agency Resurce Agency Jurisdictin / Management Gals AQ-1 Instream Flw AQ-2 Fish Ppulatin AQ-3 Macrinvertebrate AQ-4 Water Temperature AQ-5 Gemrphlgy AQ-6 Water Quality AQ-7 Special-status Amphibians and Aquatic Reptiles AQ-8 Fish Passage AQ-9 Entrainment CUL-1 Cultural Resurces LAND-1 Transprtatin System LAND-2 Aesthetic Resurces LAND-3 Land Use REC-1 Recreatin Resurces REC-2 Whitewater Bating TERR-1 Btanical Resurces TERR-2 Wildlife Resurces Califrnia Department f Fish and Wildlife Califrnia Office f Histric Preservatin In the State f Califrnia, fish and wildlife resurces are held in trust fr the peple f the state, and the Califrnia Department f Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has statutry respnsibility fr managing and prtecting all fish, wildlife, and habitat t supprt these species in the public interest (Cal. Fish and Game Cde 711.7). The CDFW has jurisdictin ver the cnservatin, prtectin, and management f fish, wildlife, native plants, and habitat necessary fr bilgically sustainable ppulatins f thse species (Califrnia Fish and Game Cde 1802). The Califrnia Office f Histric Preservatin (OHP) is charged with ensuring that prjects and prgrams carried ut r spnsred by federal and state agencies cmply with federal and state histric preservatin laws and that prjects are planned in ways that avid r minimize adverse effects t heritage resurces. Federal and federally-spnsred prgrams and prjects are reviewed pursuant t Sectins 106 and 110 f the Natinal Histric Preservatin Act (NHPA). Sectin 106 f the NHPA, as amended, requires federal agencies t cnsider the effects f prpsed federal undertakings n histric prperties. The NHPA s implementing regulatins fund in 36 CFR Part 800, require federal agencies (and their designees, permitees, licensees, r grantees) t initiate cnsultatin with the State Histric Preservatin Officer (SHPO) as part f the Sectin 106 review prcess. Natinal Park Service The Natinal Park Service (NPS) has authrity t cnsult with FERC and applicants cncerning a Prject s effects n utdr recreatin resurces under the Federal Pwer Act (18 CFR 4.38(a), 5.41 (f)(4)- (6), and 16.8(a)); the Outdr Recreatin Act (Public Law [PL] 88-29); the Natinal Park Service Organic Act (39 Stat. 535); and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (PL ). It is the plicy f the NPS t represent the natinal interest regarding recreatin, and t assure that hydrelectric prjects subject t relicensing recgnize the full ptential fr meeting present and future public utdr recreatin demands, while maintaining and enhancing a quality envirnmental setting fr thse prjects. Investigating pprtunities t imprve the recreatin experience is cnsistent with NPS plicy and FERC guidelines t identify future ptential recreatin needs. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany 2

11 Prpsed Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table 2. Relevant Resurce Agency Jurisdictin/Management Gals. Kaweah Prject Prpsed Study Plans Agency Resurce Agency Jurisdictin / Management Gals AQ-1 Instream Flw AQ-2 Fish Ppulatin AQ-3 Macrinvertebrate AQ-4 Water Temperature AQ-5 Gemrphlgy AQ-6 Water Quality AQ-7 Special-status Amphibians and Aquatic Reptiles AQ-8 Fish Passage AQ-9 Entrainment CUL-1 Cultural Resurces LAND-1 Transprtatin System LAND-2 Aesthetic Resurces LAND-3 Land Use REC-1 Recreatin Resurces REC-2 Whitewater Bating TERR-1 Btanical Resurces TERR-2 Wildlife Resurces State Water Resurces Cntrl Bard U.S. Bureau f Land Management Befre FERC can issue a new license, the Licensee must btain water quality certificatin frm the State Water Bard pursuant t Sectin 401(a)(1) f the federal Clean Water Act (CWA) (33 U.S.C (a)(1)). Sectin 401 f the CWA requires any applicant fr a federal license r permit, which may result in any discharge t navigable waters, t btain water quality certificatin frm the State Water Bard that the discharge will cmply with the applicable prvisins f Sectin 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307 f the CWA. Under Sectin 303 f the CWA and under the Prter-Clgne Water Quality Cntrl Act, the Central Valley Reginal Water Quality Cntrl Bard adpted, and the State Water Bard and United States Envirnmental Prtectin Agency (USEPA) apprved, the Water Quality Cntrl Plan fr the Tulare Lake Basin (Basin Plan). The Basin Plan designated beneficial uses f waters t be prtected alng with the water quality bjectives necessary t prtect thse uses. The Basin Plan identified the fllwing beneficial uses fr the Kaweah River, upstream f Lake Kaweah: municipal and dmestic supply; pwer, cntact recreatin; nn-cntact recreatin; warm freshwater habitat; cld freshwater habitat, wildlife habitat; rare, threatened, r endangered species; spawning, reprductin, and/r early develpment; and freshwater replenishment. These beneficial uses als apply t the tributaries f the Kaweah River. The U.S. Bureau f Land Management (BLM) is required t satisfy the management bjectives as utlined in the Federal Land Plicy Management Act (FLPMA). These bjectives shuld, amng ther things, prtect the quality f scenic, histrical, envirnmental values; preserve and prtect public lands; and prvide fr utdr recreatin, human ccupancy, and a variety f the actins. Pursuant t the FLPMA, the agencies shuld utilize the principles f multiple use and sustained yield t design their land plans. FLPMA 102, 43 U.S.C. 1701(a)(7)(8). BLM authrizes livestck grazing in the vicinity f the Kaweah Prject in accrdance with bjectives f the Bakersfield Resurce Management Plan. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany 3

12 Prpsed Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table 2. Relevant Resurce Agency Jurisdictin/Management Gals. Kaweah Prject Prpsed Study Plans Agency Resurce Agency Jurisdictin / Management Gals AQ-1 Instream Flw AQ-2 Fish Ppulatin AQ-3 Macrinvertebrate AQ-4 Water Temperature AQ-5 Gemrphlgy AQ-6 Water Quality AQ-7 Special-status Amphibians and Aquatic Reptiles AQ-8 Fish Passage AQ-9 Entrainment CUL-1 Cultural Resurces LAND-1 Transprtatin System LAND-2 Aesthetic Resurces LAND-3 Land Use REC-1 Recreatin Resurces REC-2 Whitewater Bating TERR-1 Btanical Resurces TERR-2 Wildlife Resurces U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Ntes: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has adpted an ecsystem apprach t fish and wildlife resurce cnservatin. This apprach requires prtecting r restring the functin, structure, and species cmpsitin f an ecsystem while prviding fr its sustainable sciecnmic uses. The USFWS s verall gal is t restre and prtect fish and wildlife resurces. Included in the ecsystem apprach is cnservatin f ecsystems that supprt species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). BLM = Bureau f Land Management CDFW = Califrnia Department f Fish and Wildlife CWA = Clean Water Act ESA = Endangered Species Act FERC = Federal Energy Regulatry Cmmissin FLPMA = Federal Land Plicy Management Act NHPA = Natinal Histric Preservatin Act NPS = Natinal Park Service OHP = Office f Histric Preservatin PL = Public Law SHPO = State Histric Preservatin Officer USEPA = U.S. Envirnmental Prtectin Agency USFWS = U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany 4

13 Prpsed Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table 3. Level f Effrt and Cst fr Cmpleting Prpsed Study Plans. Study Plan Ttal Estimated Cst Ttal Level f Effrt in Labr Hurs Prject Management Breakdwn f Ttal Labr Hurs by Activity Cnsultatin Data Cllectin Data Analysis/Reprt Develpment Aquatic Resurces Studies AQ-1 Instream Flw $491,327 1, , AQ-2 Fish Ppulatin $242,957 1, AQ-3 Macrinvertebrate $239,054 1, AQ-4 Water Temperature $247,816 1, AQ-5 Gemrphlgy $243,769 1, AQ-6 Water Quality $156, AQ-7 Special-Status Amphibians and Aquatic Reptiles $209,634 1, AQ-8 Fish Passage $143, AQ-9 Entrainment $523,100 3, , Ttal $2,497,715 13, ,938 3,595 Cultural Resurce Studies CUL-1 Cultural Resurces $233,972 1, Ttal $233,972 1, Land Management Studies LAND-1 Transprtatin System $42, LAND-2 Aesthetic Resurces $44, LAND-3 Land Use $33, Ttal $120, Recreatin Resurces Studies REC-1 Recreatin Resurces $82, REC-2 Whitewater Bating $75, Ttal $158,066 1, Terrestrial Resurces Studies TERR-1 Btanical Resurces $155,244 1, TERR-2 Wildlife Resurces $272,034 1, , Ttal $427,278 2, , Prject Ttal $3,438,022 Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany 5

14 Prpsed Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table 4. Study Plan Develpment Schedule. FERC Regulatin 18 CFR Respnsible Party Actin Date 5.11(a) Applicant File Prpsed Study Plan (PSP) 5/28/ (e) Applicant/Stakehlders Prpsed Study Plan Meeting 6/27/ Stakehlders Prpsed Study Plan Cmments Due 8/26/ (a) Applicant File Revised Study Plan 9/25/ (b) Stakehlders Revised Study Plan Cmments Due 10/10/ (c) FERC Directr s Study Plan Determinatin 10/25/ (d) FERC Study Plan Apprved, if N Disputes Filed 11/14/ (a) Mandatry Cnditining Agencies/ Tribes Study Disputes Due 11/14/ (d) Dispute Panel Cnvene Dispute Reslutin Panel 12/4/ (i) Applicant Study Dispute Cmments Due 12/9/ (j) Dispute Panel Dispute Reslutin Panel Technical Cnference 12/14/ (k) Dispute Panel Dispute Reslutin Panel Findings Issued 1/3/ (l) FERC Directr s Study Dispute Determinatin 1/23/18 Surce: FERC, Scping Dcument 1, Appendix B - Kaweah Prject Prcess Plan and Schedule, February 10, Ntes: Italicized actins are unnecessary if there are n study disputes. When an activity is cntingent n cmpletin f a previus activity, the schedule assumes the previus activity is cmpleted the latest date pssible fr that previus activity, unless therwise indicated. Accrding t 18 CFR (a)(2), if a filing date falls n a Saturday, Sunday, r federal legal public hliday, the deadline fr filing becmes the next business day. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany 6

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16 Prpsed Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Figure 1. Study Plan Implementatin Schedule. Technical Study Plan AQ-1 Instream Flw Select Instream Flw Mdeling Sites Cnsult with Interested Resurce Agencies Cnduct Field Surveys (tpgraphy, WSE, velcities, substrate/cver) Analyze Data/Prepare Draft Reprt Distribute Draft Reprt Stakehlder Review Reslve Cmments/Prepare Final Reprt Distribute Final Reprt (FLA) AQ-2 Fish Ppulatin Select Fish Ppulatin Sampling Sites Cnduct Qualitative Fish Sampling (yung-f-the-year emergence) Cnduct Quantitative Fish Sampling (electrfishing/snrkeling) and Fish Tissue Cllectin Analyze Data/Prepare Draft Reprt Distribute Draft Reprt Stakehlder Review Reslve Cmments/Prepare Final Reprt Distribute Final Reprt (DLA) AQ-3 Macrinvertebrate Select Sampling Sites Cnduct Benthic and Drift Sampling Analyze Data/Prepare Draft Reprt Distribute Draft Reprt Stakehlder Review Reslve Cmments/Prepare Final Reprt Distribute Final Reprt (DLA) AQ-4 Water Temperature Develp and Validate Preliminary Temperature Mdel Analyze Data/Prepare Draft Reprt Distribute Draft Reprt Stakehlder Review Reslve Cmments/Prepare Final Reprt Distribute Final Reprt (DLA) AQ-5 Gemrphlgy Cnduct Sediment Survey/Hydrlgy Analysis Cmplete Data Analysis Cnduct Field Surveys Analyze Data/Prepare Draft Reprt Distribute Draft Reprt Stakehlder Review Reslve Cmments/Prepare Final Reprt Distribute Final Reprt (FLA) J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany 1

17 Prpsed Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Figure 1. Study Plan Implementatin Schedule. Technical Study Plan AQ-6 Water Quality Cllect Spring Water Quality Samples Cllect Clifrm Samples Cllect Summer Water Quality Samples Analyze Data/Prepare Draft Reprt Distribute Draft Reprt Stakehlder Review Reslve Cmments/Prepare Final Reprt Distribute Final Reprt (DLA) AQ-7 Special-Status Amphibian & Aquatic Reptile Cnduct Spring Field Surveys Cnduct Fall Field Surveys Analyze Data/Prepare Draft Reprt Distribute Draft Reprt Stakehlder Review Reslve Cmments/Prepare Final Reprt Distribute Final Reprt (DLA) AQ-8 Fish Passage Cnduct Field Surveys Analyze Data/Prepare Draft Reprt Distribute Draft Reprt Stakehlder Review Cnsult with Interested Resurce Agencies Cllect Additinal Data/Reslve Cmments/Prepare Final Reprt Distribute Final Reprt (FLA) AQ-9 Entrainment Summarize Diversin/Turbine Data and Measure Entrainment in Flwlines Summarize Fish Ppulatin Data/Prepare Draft Reprt Distribute Draft Reprt Stakehlder Review Reslve Cmments/Prepare Final Reprt Distribute Final Reprt (DLA) J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany 2

18 Prpsed Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Figure 1. Study Plan Implementatin Schedule. Technical Study Plan CUL-1 Cultural Resurces Cultural Resurce Inventry Study Cnsult with Stakehlders/Cmpile Existing Resurce Infrmatin Cnduct Field Surveys (cultural resurces inventry) Analyze Data/Prepare Draft Cultural Resurce Inventry Reprt Distribute Draft Cultural Resurces Inventry Reprt Stakehlder Review Reslve Cmments/Prepare Final Reprt Distribute Final Reprt NRHP Eligibility Studies (if necessary) Assess Need fr Eligibility Studies Prepare NRHP Evaluatin Plan and Acquire Permits Cnduct NRHP Evaluatin Studies Analyze Data/Prepare Draft NRHP Evaluatin Reprt Distribute Draft NRHP Evaluatin Reprt in DLA Stakehlder Review Distribute Final Reprt (FLA) and Simultaneusly Submit t SHPO LAND-1 Transprtatin System Cnsult with Stakehlders/Cmpile Existing Resurce Infrmatin Cnduct Field Surveys Analyze Data/Prepare Draft Reprt Distribute Draft Reprt Stakehlder Review Reslve Cmments/Prepare Final Reprt Distribute Final Reprt (DLA) LAND-2 Aesthetic Resurces Cnsult with Stakehlders/Cmpile Existing Resurce Infrmatin Cnduct Field Surveys (Visual Resurce & Helicpter Nise Assessments) J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D Cnduct Kaweah N. 3 Frebay Nise and Visual Assessment (cncurrent with spill event) Analyze Data/Prepare Draft Reprt Distribute Draft Reprt Stakehlder Review Reslve Cmments/Prepare Final Reprt Distribute Final Reprt (DLA) LAND-3 Land Use Cnsult with Stakehlders/Cmpile Existing Resurce Infrmatin Analyze Data/Prepare Draft Reprt Distribute Draft Reprt Stakehlder Review Reslve Cmments/Prepare Final Reprt Distribute Final Reprt (DLA) Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany 3

19 Prpsed Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Figure 1. Study Plan Implementatin Schedule. Technical Study Plan REC-1 Recreatin Resurces Cnsult with Stakehlders/Cmpile Existing Resurce Infrmatin Cnduct Visitr Cunts at Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse River Access Area Cnduct Interviews with Private Prperty Owners Analyze Data/Prepare Draft Reprt Distribute Draft Reprt Stakehlder Review Reslve Cmments/Prepare Final Reprt Distribute Final Reprt (DLA) REC-2 Whitewater Bating Phase 1 Develp Infrmatin Develp Infrmatin abut Whitewater Bating Resurces and Hydrlgy Prepare and Distribute Summary Reprt Cnduct Whitewater Bater Fcus Grup Meeting Phase 2 Pssible Site Visit (if necessary) Cnduct Site Visit Phase 3 Pssible Whitewater Bating Flw Studies (if necessary) Develp Whitewater Bating Survey Instrument Cnduct Whitewater Bating Flw Study(s) (runff dependent) Reprting Prepare Draft Reprt Distribute Draft Reprt Stakehlder Review Reslve Cmments/Prepare Final Reprt Distribute Final Reprt TERR-1 Btanical Resurces Cnduct Field Surveys Analyze Data/Prepare Draft Reprt Distribute Draft Reprt Stakehlder Review Reslve Cmments/Prepare Final Reprt Distribute Final Reprt (DLA) TERR-2 Wildlife Resurces Cnduct Evaluatin f Wildlife Use f Bridges and Escape Ramps Cnduct Wildlife Recnnaissance Surveys Cnduct Special-status Bat Reprductive Surveys Cnduct Special-status Bat Seasnal Use Surveys and Mnitring Bridges Cnduct Evaluatin f Wildlife Use f Bridges and Escape Ramps Analyze Data/Prepare Draft Reprt Distribute Draft Reprt Stakehlder Review Reslve Cmments/Prepare Final Reprt Distribute Final Reprt (DLA) J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany 4

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28 FERC PDF (Unfficial) 4/13/2017 5:22:46 PM United States Department f the Interir NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Pacific West Regin 333 Bush Street San Francisc, CA 4/12/2017 Kimberly D. Bse, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatry Cmmissin 888 First Street, NE Washingtn DC Electrnic Filing Re: Natinal Park Service's (NPS) cmments n the pre-applicatin dcument (PAD) and study request fr the Kaweah Hydrpwer Prject (P-298) Dear Ms. Bse: Thank yu fr the pprtunity t prvide cmments n this prject. The NPS's Hydrpwer Assistance Prgram, Pacific West Regin, ffers the fllwing cmments and study request in respnse t the Federal Energy Regulatry Cmmissin s (FERC's) Request fr Cmments n the PAD fr the Kaweah Hydrpwer Prject (P-298). The Natinal Park Service has authrity t cnsult with FERC and applicants cncerning a prject s effects n utdr recreatin resurces under the Federal Pwer Act (18 CFR 4.38(a), 5.41(f)(4)-(6), and 16.8(a)); the Outdr Recreatin Act (Public Law [PL] 88-29), the Natinal Park Service Organic Act (39 Stat. 535), and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (PL ). It is the plicy f the NPS t represent the natinal interest regarding recreatin, and t assure that hydrelectric prjects subject t re-licensing recgnize the full ptential fr meeting present and future public utdr recreatin demands, while maintaining and enhancing a quality envirnmental setting fr thse prjects. Investigating pprtunities t imprve the recreatin experience is cnsistent with NPS plicy and FERC guidelines t identify future ptential recreatin needs. The NPS has reviewed the PAD, paying specific attentin t the prpsed study f recreatin use and pprtunities in the Prject Area, which is identified in the Recreatin Resurces Technical Study Plan (Appendix C). Our emphasis is n the whitewater bating sectin f that study plan. While the NPS feels that the applicants did an adequate jb at describing hw they will cllect baseline data fr whitewater bating in the Prject Area, we wuld like t see a mre frmalized whitewater bating study cnducted that wuld prvide mre reliable and cmprehensive data that can be used in making recmmendatins n enhancing whitewater bating pprtunities and experiences. The NPS is thus submitting a request fr a whitewater bating study. 1

29 FERC PDF (Unfficial) 4/13/2017 5:22:46 PM NPS Study Request: Whitewater Bating Study The fllwing study request addresses each f the seven study criteria as required under 18 CFR 5.9. Criteria 1: Study Descriptin and Objectives ( 5.9(b)(1)): The purpse f this study is t evaluate the impacts f the Prject n existing and ptential recreatin whitewater bating use. The study fcuses n the Prject's tw bypass reaches, plus an additinal dwnstream reach. These are as fllws: The East Frk Kaweah River between Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Dam and the Kaweah River cnfluence The Kaweah River between the Kaweah N. 2 Diversin Dam and the Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse River Access Area ("Edisn Beach") The Kaweah River between Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse River Access Area ("Edisn Beach") t the Cmmunity f Three Rivers The cmpnents f the study shuld include: (1) hydrlgic analysis and descriptin f the three study reaches; (2) recreatin user and stakehlder fcus grup; (3) the ptential fr a cntrlled flw study t determine minimum and ptimal flws fr bating, if warranted by findings f hydraulic analysis; and (4) reprt n recreatin pprtunity and ptential imprvements. Criteria 2: Resurce Management Gals ( 5.9(b)(2)): As part f the licensing effrt, a cmprehensive lk at recreatin needs shuld be cnducted per FERC guidance t evaluate existing and ptential future recreatin needs (18 CFR 4.51). The NPS has authrity t cnsult with the FERC and applicants cncerning a prpsed prject s effects n utdr recreatin resurces under the Federal Pwer Act (18 CFR 4.38(a), 5.41(f)(4)-(6), and 16.8(a)); the Outdr Recreatin Act (PL 88-29) and the NPS Organic Act (16 USC et seq.). The WSR Act (sectin 11(b)) als directs the NPS t assist, advise, and cperate with gvernments, landwners, r individuals t plan, prtect, and manage river and river-related resurces. It is thus the plicy f the NPS t represent the natinal interest regarding recreatin and t assure that hydrelectric prjects subject t licensing recgnize the full ptential fr meeting present and future public utdr recreatin demands, while maintaining and enhancing a quality envirnmental setting fr thse prjects. FERC guidelines and the Federal Pwer Act, als prvide directin t give equal cnsideratin t ther nnhydrpwer resurces. Criteria 3: Resurce Agency Status f Requestr and Relevant Public Interest ( 5.9(b)(3)) The NPS is a resurce agency. In additin, a new prject license wuld be in peratin fr the next years. It is in the public s interest t fully dcument recreatin pprtunities and ptential fr imprvement in this imprtant windw f relicensing. 2

30 FERC PDF (Unfficial) 4/13/2017 5:22:46 PM Criteria 4: Existing Infrmatin and Need fr Additinal Infrmatin ( 5.9(b)(4)) This study is intended t better understand the Prject Area s hydrlgy, whitewater bating pprtunities, Prject peratins effects n thse pprtunities, and hw recreatinists access batable reaches in the Prject Area. The prpsed study f recreatin use and pprtunities fund in the Recreatin Resurces Technical Study Plan in Appendix C f the PAD wuld d an adequate jb f cllecting sme f the baseline data that wuld be similar t what the NPS is prpsing in this study request. Hwever, as identified belw, the NPS's study request invlves a three-level assessment based n guidelines that are cnsistent with generally accepted practices in the scientific cmmunity (Whittaker, Shelby, and Gangemi 2005). The prpsed recreatin study in the PAD wuld nly gather infrmatin at the first level f assessment. The additinal infrmatin btained frm cnducting a full-scale whitewater bating study wuld prvide additinal infrmatin abut ptential imprvements that culd be made t enhance whitewater experiences, increase and diversify whitewater bating pprtunities, imprve access, and prvide real-time flw infrmatin fr batable flws. Criteria 5: Nexus t Prject ( 5.9(b)(5)) A clear nexus exists between Prject peratins and recreatinal pprtunities n the Kaweah River belw Kaweah N. 2 Diversin Dam and East Frk Kaweah River belw Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Dam. Recreatin bating pprtunities currently exist at these lcatins. Prject peratins mdify the flw regime in these river reaches, which has a direct effect n river flw levels, which in turn affect whitewater bating pprtunities and experiences. While the PAD limits flw studies t the bypass reaches, the third reach prpsed in this study request (the Kaweah River between Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse River Access Area t the Cmmunity f Three Rivers) is als directly affected by prject peratins. While the bypass reaches ffer Class IV-V+ whitewater bating pprtunities, which are manageable by nly the mst experienced whitewater baters, the third reach ffers Class III-V white water bating pprtunities, which are manageable yet challenging fr mre nvice whitewater baters. Criteria 6: Study Methdlgy ( 5.9(b)(6)) The recmmended study methds are thse presented in Flws and Recreatin: A Guide t Studies fr River Prfessinals (Whittaker, Shelby and Gangemi 2005). The methds described in the guide are cnsistent with generally accepted practices in the scientific cmmunity. This is a phased apprach where the results f a Level 1 assessment are used t determine whether Level 2 and Level 3 assessments are warranted. A Level 1 Assessment includes: 1. Hydrlgy Assessment: Summarize hydrlgy fr the reach and the hydrlgic relatinship between river gauges and the river flws f this reach. Describe hw the prject peratins wrk and affect the hurly, daily, and mnthly flws and ptential recreatin pprtunities. This summary f infrmatin may als include interviews with peple knwledgeable abut the river system and the gauges n the river. 3

31 FERC PDF (Unfficial) 4/13/2017 5:22:46 PM 2. Interviews, Recreatin Fcus Grup, and Stakehlder Meeting: Interviews shuld be cnducted with key resurce experts and recreatin users t gain additinal infrmatin abut recreatinal pprtunities and the Prject s hydrlgy. A stakehlder and fcus grup meeting shuld be cnducted with recreatin users with the purpse t further identify the recreatin flws, access t the prject, and ptential needs. The meeting shuld include a presentatin n the results f the hydrlgy analysis and existing infrmatin n recreatin access and batable flws. It shuld als serve as a way t gather input frm recreatin users n use, ptimum batable flws access, and ther ptential needs fr imprvements t enhance the experience. The fcus grups shuld include whitewater baters, NGOs, and agency recreatin staff. They shuld include questins abut 1) hw peple use the river, with the gal t describe the character f recreatin pprtunities and identify flw-dependent attributes; 2) the effects f flws n thse attributes and whether participants can identify specific flws that affect the quality f pprtunities; and 3) hw t priritize pprtunities and identify recreatin users need fr imprved access and flw infrmatin. Interviews with agency staff will include questins abut facility and use infrmatin, as well as relevant hydrlgy infrmatin. 3. Reprt: The results f the tw study cmpnents shuld be summarized in a reprt that describes the hydrlgy ptimum recreatin bating flws, and prject effects n recreatin flws; recreatin access t the prject; and ptential imprvements and infrmatin needs t cnsider as part f the licensing prcess. The reprt shuld be released in draft frm t interested stakehlders with an pprtunity t prvide cmment. The reprt shuld als include dcumentatin f the recreatinal needs and explicit analysis fr whether studies shuld prgress t Level 2. The decisin rests n the answers t these basic questins: a) Are there flw dependent recreatin pprtunities available in the subject stream reaches? b) Are flw dependent pprtunities affected by prject peratins? c) Are flw dependent recreatin pprtunities imprtant relative t ther resurces r fregne generatin? d) Des Level 1 infrmatin precisely define flw ranges? If the answers t these questins are utstanding, a Level 2 Assessment will be necessary. This invlves: 1. Site Visits: A site visit with experienced whitewater baters will prvide stakehlders with an enhanced understanding f Prject peratins and an pprtunity fr dialgue n what, if any, changes may be desirable. Participants shuld scut each river reach t examine the quality and characteristics f bating pprtunities, estimate ptential flw ranges, identify bvius hazards, and determine whether an n the water flw study is necessary t evaluate whitewater recreatin pprtunities. 4

32 FERC PDF (Unfficial) 4/13/2017 5:22:46 PM A site visit shuld be planned fr the spring r early summer. This will ffer a greater prbability f bserving higher than base flw levels. It als prvides sufficient time t develp preliminary hydrlgy infrmatin abut higher flws, becme familiar with the resurce via interviews and existing literature, and set up lgistics with lcal whitewater baters wh may help guide the site visit. The site visit shuld include evaluatins f the three reaches fr all recreatin pprtunities. 2. Reprt: The Level 2 reprt shuld include an assessment f the study participant s evaluatins f the ptential quality and characteristics f the bating pprtunities, including difficulty, type f run, and the type f craft suitable fr the run. The reprt shuld als describe ptential flw ranges, bvius hazards, and recmmendatins fr implementing an n the water flw study, if necessary. If warranted, a Level 3 Assessment shuld invlve an n the water cntrlled flw study where baters can determine acceptable and ptimal instream flw cnditins. The Level 3 reprt shuld describe the whitewater bating attributes f the range f flws studied (including difficulty, unique features, and prtage requirements), the acceptable and ptimal flws fr each reach, and the frequency f availability f the identified flws under current and any prpsed prject peratin. The reprt shuld als incrprate results frm the ther studies that may be relevant t identifying cmpeting uses r resurce needs. Criteria 7: Level f Effrt and Cst ( 5.9(b)(7) The cst will depend n what is readily available and what requires additinal wrk; it is rughly estimated at apprximately $20,000 t 40,000. The lwer estimate is based n a Level 1 Assessment being sufficient t cllect the needed infrmatin, while the higher estimate is based upn the need t cnduct a Level II Assessment and pssibly a Level III Assessment. Thank yu fr the pprtunity t cmment n the PAD and SD1 fr the Kaweah Hydrpwer Prject (P-298), and making a study request. If yu have any questins, please cntact Steve Bwes at r Barbara Rice at Sincerely, Barbara Rice Prgram Manager Rivers, Trails and Cnservatin and Hydrpwer Assistance Prgrams 5

33 FERC PDF (Unfficial) 4/13/2017 5:22:46 PM Dcument Cntent(s) P-298 Kaweah Study Request_4_13_2017_FINAL.DOC...1-5

34 FERC PDF (Unfficial) 4/13/2017 4:00:30 PM UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany Kaweah Hydrelectric Prject FERC Prject #298 AMERICAN WHITEWATER S STUDY REQUEST FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY PRELIMINARY APPLICATION DOCUMENT, PROPOSED TECHNICAL STUDY PLANS FOR THE KAWEAH PROJECT (FERC PROJECT NUMBER 298) I. Intrductin (Submitted April 13, 2017) American Whitewater ffers the fllwing study request fr Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany (SCE) Preliminary Applicatin Dcument. Overall, it is agreeable t see an bjective t Characterize Existing Cmmercial and Private Whitewater Bating Opprtunities and Use n the Bypass Reaches utlined in the PAD s REC1 Recreatin Resurces Technical Study Plan. Hwever, t ensure all relevant infrmatin is gathered, American Whitewater is requesting a full whitewater bating study as prvided. II. Interest f American Whitewater American Whitewater is a natinal nn-prfit 501 (c)(3) river cnservatin rganizatin funded in 1954 with apprximately 6,000 members and 100 lcally-based affiliate clubs, representing whitewater enthusiasts acrss the natin. American Whitewater s missin is t cnserve and restre America s whitewater resurces and t enhance pprtunities t enjy them safely. A significant percentage f ur members reside in and travel t Califrnia fr its whitewater resurces. As an rganizatin that represents the cnservatin interests f whitewater enthusiasts, American Whitewater has an interest in the impacts f the Suth SWP Hydrelectric Prject n the Kaweah River. III. Study Request: Whitewater Recreatin Study The fllwing study request addresses each f the seven study criteria as required in 18 C.F.R. 5.9(b). 5.9(b)(1) Describe the gals and bjectives f each study prpsal and the infrmatin t be btained.

35 FERC PDF (Unfficial) 4/13/2017 4:00:30 PM The purpse f this study is t evaluate the impacts f the hydrpwer prject n existing and ptential recreatinal whitewater bating use in majr streams within the Prject, including; the Park Bundary Run n the Kaweah River frm the Sequia Natinal Park (SNP) Bundary t the East Frk Cnfluence; the Gateway Run n the Kaweah River frm the East Frk Cnfluence t Dinely Bridge; and the East Frk Kaweah frm Trailer t Dinely Bridge. Generally, the cmpnents f the study shuld include: (1) an analysis f the hydrlgy and a descriptin f prject peratins and their impact n flws in the Kaweah and East Frk Kaweah Rivers; (2) cnducting recreatin user and stakehlder fcus grups; (3) cnducting a site visit; (4) the ptential fr cnducting a cntrlled flw study t determine minimum and ptimal flws fr bating, if warranted by findings f the hydrlgic analysis; and (5) a reprt n the utcme f these cmpnents, describing existing and ptential recreatin pprtunities and imprvements t access. 5.9(b)(2) If applicable, explain the relevant resurce management gals f the agencies r Indian tribes with jurisdictin ver the resurce t be studied. The Prject includes the Park Bundary Run n the Kaweah River frm the SNP Bundary t the East Frk Cnfluence, which has prtins identified by the NPS as suitable fr inclusin in the Wild and Scenic River System. The NPS has authrity t cnsult with the FERC and applicants cncerning a prpsed prject s effects n utdr recreatin resurces under the Federal Pwer Act (18 CFR 4.38(a), 5.41(f)(4)-(6), and 16.8(a)); the Outdr Recreatin Act (PL 88-29) and the NPS Organic Act (16 USC et seq.). The WSR Act (sectin 11(b)) als directs the NPS t assist, advise, and cperate with gvernments, landwners, r individuals t plan, prtect, and manage river and river-related resurces. This is especially imprtant fr designated rivers, such as the Kaweah. It is thus the plicy f the NPS t represent the natinal interest regarding recreatin and t assure that hydrelectric prjects subject t licensing recgnize the full ptential fr meeting present and future public utdr recreatin demands, while maintaining and enhancing a quality envirnmental setting fr thse prjects. FERC guidelines and the Federal Pwer Act, als prvide directin t give equal cnsideratin t ther nn-hydrpwer resurces. 5.9(b)(3) If the requester is nt a resurce agency, explain any relevant public interest cnsideratins in regard t the prpsed study. Sectins 4(e) and 10(a) f the Federal Pwer Act require the Cmmissin t give equal cnsideratin t all uses f the waterway n which a prject is lcated. When reviewing a prpsed actin, the Cmmissin must cnsider the envirnmental, recreatinal, fish and wildlife, and ther nn-develpmental values f the prject, as well as pwer and develpmental values. T fully evaluate the Prject s effect n recreatin, a whitewater recreatin study is relevant t the Cmmissin s public interest determinatin. Whitewater recreatin takes place n the Kaweah and East Frk Kaweah rivers when flws allw, which are impacted by prject peratins. As part f the licensing effrt, a cmprehensive lk at recreatin needs shuld be cnducted per FERC guidance t evaluate existing and

36 FERC PDF (Unfficial) 4/13/2017 4:00:30 PM ptential future recreatin needs (18 C.F.R. 4.51). 5.9(b)(4) Describe existing infrmatin cncerning the subject f the study prpsal, and the need fr additinal infrmatin. The PAD utilizes existing infrmatin frm Cassidy and Calhun s Califrnia Whitewater. A Guide t the Rivers and Hlbeck and Stanley s The Best Whitewater in Califrnia. Hwever, mre current write-ups can als be fund n awetstate.cm. The PAD als lacks a descriptin f ptential imprvements that culd be cnducted t help enhance real time hydrlgy infrmatin n batable flws r ther ptins fr enhancing the experience. 5.9(b)(5) Explain any nexus between prject peratins and effects (direct, indirect, and/r cumulative) n the resurce t be studied, and hw the study results wuld infrm the develpment f license requirements. Prject peratins impact all flw-dependent recreatinal pprtunities and the aesthetic experience f thse wh engage in river-based recreatin in the prject area. Results frm a whitewater bating study will infrm relevant license requirements that culd address impacts that are identified. The results will als infrm the public interest determinatin regarding whether t relicense this prject. 5.8(b)(6) Explain hw any prpsed study methdlgy (including any preferred data cllectin and analysis techniques, r bjectively quantified infrmatin, and a schedule including apprpriate field seasns(s) and the duratin) is cnsistent with generally accepted practice in the scientific cmmunity r, as apprpriate, cnsiders relevant tribal values and knwledge. The recmmended study methdlgy is t fllw thse summarized in Flws and Recreatin: A Guide t Studies fr River Prfessinals (Whittaker, Shelby and Gangemi 2005). The methdlgy described in the guide is cnsistent with generally accepted practices in the scientific cmmunity. This is a phased apprach where the results f a Level 1 assessment are used t determine whether Level 2 and Level 3 assessments are warranted. A Level 1 Assessment includes: Hydrlgy Assessment. Summarize the hydrlgy f the Prject area and the hydrlgic relatinship between river gages and the river flws f the relevant reaches. Describe hw the prject peratins wrk and affect the hurly, daily, and mnthly flws and ptential recreatin pprtunities. This summary f infrmatin may als include interviews with peple knwledgeable abut the river system and the gages n the river. Interviews, Recreatin Fcus Grup, and Stakehlder Meetings. Interviews shuld be cnducted with key resurce experts and recreatin users t gain additinal infrmatin abut recreatinal pprtunities and the Prject s hydrlgy. A stakehlder and fcus grup meeting shuld be

37 FERC PDF (Unfficial) 4/13/2017 4:00:30 PM cnducted with recreatin users with the purpse further identifying recreatin flws, access t the prject, and ptential needs. The meeting shuld include a presentatin n the results f the hydrlgic analysis and existing infrmatin n recreatin access and batable flws. It shuld als serve as a way t gather input frm recreatin users n use, ptimum batable flws, access and ther ptential needs fr imprvements t enhance the experience. The fcus grups shuld include whitewater baters, NGOs, and agency recreatin staff. They shuld include questins abut 1) hw peple use the river, with the gal t describe the character f recreatin pprtunities and identify flw-dependent attributes; 2) the effects f flws n thse attributes and whether participants can identify specific flws that affect the quality f pprtunities; and 3) hw t priritize pprtunities and identify recreatin users need fr imprved access and flw infrmatin. Interviews with agency staff will include questins abut facility and use infrmatin, as well as relevant hydrlgy infrmatin. Reprt. The results f the tw study cmpnents shuld be summarized in a reprt that describes the hydrlgy, ptimum recreatin bating flws, and prject effects n recreatin flws; recreatin access t the prject; and ptential imprvements and infrmatin needs t cnsider as part f the licensing prcess. The reprt shuld be released in draft frm t interested stakehlders with an pprtunity t prvide cmment. The reprt shuld als include dcumentatin f the recreatinal needs and explicit analysis fr whether studies shuld prgress t Level 2. The decisin rests n the answers t these basic questins: 1) Are there flw-dependent recreatin pprtunities available in the subject stream reaches? 2) Are flw-dependent pprtunities affected by prject peratins? 3) Are flw-dependent recreatin pprtunities imprtant relative t ther resurces r fregne generatin? 4) Des Level 1 infrmatin precisely define flw ranges? If the answers t these questins are utstanding, a Level 2 Assessment will be necessary. This invlves: Site Visits: A site visit with experienced whitewater baters will prvide stakehlders with an enhanced understanding f Prject peratins and an pprtunity fr dialgue n what, if any, changes may be desirable. Participants shuld scut each river reach t examine the quality and characteristics f bating pprtunities, estimate ptential flw ranges, identify bvius hazards, and determine whether an n the water flw study is necessary t evaluate whitewater recreatin pprtunities. A site visit shuld be planned fr the spring r early summer. This will ffer a greater prbability f bserving higher than base flw levels. It als prvides sufficient time t develp preliminary hydrlgy infrmatin abut higher flws, becme familiar with the resurce via interviews and existing literature, and set up lgistics with lcal whitewater baters wh may help guide the site visit. The site visit shuld include evaluatins f the three reaches fr all recreatin

38 FERC PDF (Unfficial) 4/13/2017 4:00:30 PM pprtunities. Reprt: The Level 2 reprt shuld include an assessment f the study participant s evaluatins f the ptential quality and characteristics f the bating pprtunities, including difficulty, type f run, and the type f craft suitable fr the run. The reprt shuld als describe ptential flw ranges, bvius hazards, and recmmendatins fr implementing an n the water flw study, if necessary. If warranted, a Level 3 Assessment shuld invlve an n the water cntrlled flw study where baters can determine acceptable and ptimal instream flw cnditins. The Level 3 reprt shuld describe the whitewater bating attributes f the range f flws studied (including difficulty, unique features, and prtage requirements), the acceptable and ptimal flws fr each reach, and the frequency f availability f the identified flws under current and any prpsed prject peratin. The reprt shuld als incrprate results frm the ther studies that may be relevant t identifying cmpeting uses r resurce needs. 5.9(b)(7) Describe cnsideratins f level f effrt and cst, as applicable, and why any prpsed alternative studies wuld nt be sufficient t meet the stated infrmatin needs. The cst will depend n what infrmatin is readily available and what requires additinal wrk, and is estimated t be $50,000, based upn whether r nt n the water flw studies are cnducted. IV. Cnclusin American Whitewater appreciates the pprtunity t submit a study request fr the Kaweah Hydrelectric Prject. We welcme an pprtunity t engage in additinal dialgue regarding the apprpriate scpe f a study t evaluate the impacts f the Prject n whitewater recreatin. Respectfully submitted, Theresa L. Simsiman Califrnia Stewardship Directr American Whitewater

39 FERC PDF (Unfficial) 4/13/2017 4:00:30 PM UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany Kaweah Hydrelectric Prject FERC Prject #298 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Pursuant t Rule 2010 f the Cmmissin s Rules f Practice and Prcedure, I hereby certify that I have this day caused the freging American Whitewater s Study Request re: the Preliminary Applicatin Dcument, Prpsed Technical Study Plans fr the Kaweah Hydrelectric Prject (P-298) t be served upn each persn designated n the fficial service list cmpiled by the Secretary in this prceeding. Dated this 13th day f April Megan Hker American Whitewater

40 FERC PDF (Unfficial) 4/13/2017 4:00:30 PM Dcument Cntent(s) P298 AW PAD STUDY REQUEST.PDF...1-6

41 APPENDI B Prpsed Study Plans

42 Prpsed Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Appendix B: Intrductin Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany (SCE) has prepared 17 draft Technical Study Plans in rder t develp sufficient infrmatin t identify ptential Prject impacts and t develp new license cnditins that reasnably balance multiple resurce interests. The study plans are rganized int five majr resurce areas Aquatic, Cultural, Land, Recreatin, and Terrestrial. The plans are identified belw and are prvided in their entirety herein. Aquatic Resurces AQ-1 AQ-2 AQ-3 AQ-4 AQ-5 AQ-6 AQ-7 AQ-8 AQ-9 Cultural Resurces CUL-1 Land Resurces Instream Flw Fish Ppulatin Macrinvertebrate Water Temperature Gemrphlgy Water Quality Special-status Amphibians and Aquatic Reptiles Fish Passage Entrainment Cultural Resurces LAND-1 Transprtatin System LAND-2 Aesthetic Resurces LAND-3 Land Use Recreatin Resurces REC-1 REC-2 Terrestrial Resurces Recreatin Resurces Whitewater Bating TERR-1 Btanical Resurces TERR-2 Wildlife Resurces Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany B-1

43 AQ-1 Instream Flw

44 AQ 1 Instream Flw Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) POTENTIAL RESOURCE ISSUE: Mdificatin f aquatic and riparian habitat. PROJECT NEUS: Prject peratins mdify the flw regime in the bypass reaches. The mdified flw regime may affect the amunt and distributin (tempral and spatial) f aquatic and riparian habitat. POTENTIAL LICENSE CONDITION: Instream flw releases. STUDY OBJECTIVES: The verall study bjective is t characterize aquatic and riparian habitat as a functin f flw using eclgical principles and site-specific hydraulic and habitat mdeling (e.g., Bvee et al. 1998). The infrmatin develped frm this study, in cmbinatin with ther resurce studies (e.g., water temperature, fish passage, fish ppulatin, and specialstatus amphibian and reptile studies), will prvide a basis fr streamflw-related resurce management decisins. The specific bjectives f the study include: Delineate the bypass rivers int segments with similar hydrlgy and channel characteristics (e.g., slpe, channel dimensins, channel pattern); Map the meshabitat types (e.g., pl, run, riffle) in the bypass river segments; Quantify the habitat versus flw relatinships fr fish, special-status amphibian, benthic macrinvertebrate, and riparian resurces in the bypass river segments; Use the habitat versus flw relatinships t develp a time series analysis f aquatic habitat under existing and unimpaired flw scenaris fr the bypass river segments; Identify the time perids, flw cnditins, and life stages when habitat may be a limiting factr fr fish, benthic macrinvertebrate, special-status amphibian, and riparian ppulatins fr the existing and unimpaired scenaris; and Prvide infrmatin necessary t quantify the ptential effects f ther alternative flw scenaris n aquatic and riparian habitat. ETENT OF STUDY AREA: The study area includes the active channel and fldplain in the bypass river segments and selected riparian vegetatin reference reaches utside the influence f the Prject. The study area is identified in Table AQ 1-1 and Map AQ 1-1. Sme prtins f the study area in the East Frk Kaweah River may be difficult t access due t the rugged terrain (see Map AQ 1-1) and, therefre, field data will nly be cllected in prtins f the study area that are reasnably safe t access. The riparian vegetatin reference reaches utside f the bypass river segments will be used t interpret riparian vegetatin versus flw relatinships; therefre, instream flw and riparian vegetatin data cllectin in these reaches will be limited t that purpse. It shuld be nted that the majrity f lands alng the bypass river segments are privately wned and utside the FERC Prject bundary. Fr the purpses f this instream flw Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 1-1

45 AQ 1 Instream Flw Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) study described herein, SCE will take the fllwing steps t btain apprval t cnduct field studies n private prperty: STUDY APPROACH: Prvide ntificatin t landwner f Prject relicensing and request authrizatin t enter prperty t cnduct field studies. If authrizatin is btained, SCE will cmplete field studies as described in this technical study plan. If authrizatin is nt btained, SCE will limit field studies t nly thse lands where landwners have prvided access. The fllwing describes the general instream flw mdeling apprach which includes: (1) target species and/r guilds; (2) habitat suitability criteria (HSC); (3) study area stratificatin and study site selectin; (4) crdinatin f study site selectin; (5) study site mdeling; (6) hydrdynamics mdeling; and (7) habitat mdeling. Mdeling assciated with the AQ-1 TSP will be cmpleted by a cntractr with extensive experience in aquatic habitat mdeling. The cntractr will be selected by Suthern Califrnia Edisn after submittal f the Pre-Applicatin Dcument. Target Species and/r Guilds A species distributin map fr fish, special-status amphibians and reptiles, and riparian resurces within the bypass river segments will be generated frm the results f the AQ 2 Fish Ppulatin Technical Study Plan (TSP), AQ 7 Special-Status Amphibian and Aquatic Reptile TSP, and TERR 1 Btanical Resurces TSP. Existing infrmatin (e.g., literature and agency cnsultatin) and pertinent study results will be used t develp a life stage peridicity chart (i.e., seasn f ccurrence) fr the aquatic species and riparian vegetatin present in each study reach. The species and life stages (and/r guilds) used fr instream flw habitat mdeling will be selected in cllabratin with the interested resurce agencies based n management imprtance and/r sensitivity t Prject peratins. Suthern Califrnia Edisn (SCE) prpses that rainbw trut and brwn trut 1 life stages wuld be mdeled in the bypass reaches where water temperature is ptentially suitable (juvenile rearing, adult rearing, spawning/incubatin). Hardhead (juvenile and adult life stages) and fthill yellw-legged frgs (FYLF) (breeding and larval develpment) wuld als be mdeled, if these species are present r ptentially present in the study area. All ther aquatic species/life stages are prpsed t be mdeled using a guild apprach. Habitat Suitability Criteria Extensive develpment f HSC fr west-slpe Sierra Nevada species/life stages (trut, FYLF, hardhead, native species guilds) was recently cnducted in cllabratin with resurce agencies fr the Placer Cunty Water Agency (PCWA) Middle Frk Prject relicensing (PCWA 2011). It is prpsed that these HSC be used fr habitat mdeling. Stratificatin and Study Site Selectin Channel characteristics (slpe, channel dimensins, channel pattern), hydrlgy, and meshabitat (e.g., run, pl, and riffle) data will be used t stratify the bypass reaches. Instream flw data will be cllected and analyzed within these strata. The largest strata, 1 Where brwn trut have been targeted as a management bjective. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 1-2

46 AQ 1 Instream Flw Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) river segments, will be based n channel characteristics and hydrlgy. Within these river segments, the river will be further stratified based n meshabitat types. All accessible bypass river segments will be meshabitat mapped (typed) (either by helicpter r ft travel) using the detailed level f meshabitat typing utlined in McCain et al. (1990) (i.e., a ptential f 22 meshabitat types). These habitat types will be cllapsed int a lwer level f detail t facilitate river stratificatin fr instream flw mdeling. SCE prpses t aggregate the McCain et al. (1990) meshabitat types int apprximately five types (pl, run, lw-gradient riffle, high-gradient riffle, and cascade) fr stratificatin f the study sites and river segments. Study sites selected t represent the different river segments will be representative reaches stratified by meshabitat type. The stratified representative reaches will be at least 20 t 40 channel widths in length (r lnger) and will cntain a full cmplement f meshabitat types that are representative f the larger river segment. Where pssible, the sites will verlap the ther aquatic study sites (e.g., fish ppulatin, macrinvertebrates, special-status amphibians and reptiles, etc.). The preliminary river segments and lcatins f the study sites within the river segments are shwn in Table AQ 1-1 and Map AQ 1-1. The specific lcatins and lengths f the representative reach study sites will be selected in the field in cnsultatin with interested resurce agencies. Prir t study site selectin in the field, SCE will summarize the meshabitat characterizatin data and make a preliminary selectin f study site lcatins. A field trip will be scheduled with interested resurce agencies t select study sites and specific habitat units and transects t mdel (als see Study Site Mdeling belw). Crdinatin f Study Site Selectin Study site selectin will be crdinated with the AQ 7 Special-Status Amphibian and Aquatic Reptile TSP t include FYLF habitat, where apprpriate, within the study sites. In additin, if unique lcatins (e.g., breeding sites) are identified by the AQ 7 Special- Status Amphibian and Aquatic Reptile TSP then these sites will be mdeled as part f the AQ 1 Instream Flw TSP. Study sites will als be selected t include riparian vegetatin representative f the river segments. Study Site Mdeling Aquatic habitat mdeling will be accmplished by sampling and mdeling representative meshabitat types in each study site with ne-dimensinal hydrdynamics and habitat mdels. The results fr each meshabitat type will be weighted and cmbined t develp a representatin f hydrdynamics and habitat fr the larger river segment. The weighting will be based n the percentage f each meshabitat within the river segment. Within a study site, meshabitat types will be sampled apprximately in prprtin t their abundance. Adjustments t the prprtinal sampling may be made based n the imprtance r variability f particular meshabitat types. Typically, 10 meshabitat units within a gemrphic river segment will be sampled (mdeled). This prvides enugh sampling t replicate each majr meshabitat type (e.g., tw meshabitat samples f each type) and prvides fr additinal sampling in abundant and/r imprtant meshabitat types (e.g., 3 r mre meshabitat samples f abundant and/r imprtant types). Each majr meshabitat type (greater than apprximately 5-10% f the gemrphic/hydrlgic reach) will be mdeled. Rare meshabitat types (<5%) that prvide unique r imprtant habitat (e.g., spawning, passage) will be mdeled if present in the study site. In particular, patches f spawning gravel may be imprtant habitat features t sample in the study sites. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 1-3

47 AQ 1 Instream Flw Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Meshabitat types (e.g., cascades) that d nt cntain significant habitat fr the primary target species r rare meshabitat types (<5%) that d nt have unique habitat imprtance will nt be mdeled. The stratified representative reach study sites may cntain mre meshabitat units than will be mdeled. The specific meshabitat units selected fr mdeling will be thse that are mst representative f the meshabitats in the gemrphic/hydrlgic river segment. Results frm meshabitat mapping will be used t cmpare (e.g., average length, width, depth, and substrate) meshabitat types in the gemrphic river segment with the meshabitats in the study site. These data, alng with a visual assessment f the representativeness f the meshabitat units within the study site, will be used t select units t mdel. Final selectin f the habitat units will be cmpleted in the field in cllabratin with interested resurce agencies. SCE des nt recmmend randm sampling f meshabitat units because unrepresentative results culd ccur. Fr ne-dimensinal mdeling, typically three crss-sectins will be visually placed in the meshabitat units t best represent the habitat ver a range f flws. Fewer crsssectins may be placed in simple meshabitat units with little variability r where the crsssectins are being placed t sample a variety f meshabitat units f a particular type and nt necessarily t fully characterize particular meshabitat units. In sme cases, additinal crss-sectins may be placed in highly variable meshabitat units, if apprpriate. Cncurrence regarding crss-sectin placement within meshabitat units will be btained frm interested resurce agencies. Overall, fr the ne-dimensinal mdeling sites (nt including the riparian cmparisn sites) the target ttal number f mdeling crss-sectins will be crss-sectins fr each f the gemrphic river segments. Hydrdynamics Mdeling PHABSIM (e.g., Milhuse et al. 1989) r equivalent ne-dimensinal hydraulics mdeling prcedures, as apprpriate fr the study site and specific bjectives fr the site, will be used fr mdeling water surface elevatins and velcities acrss each crss-sectin. These prcedures include stage-discharge regressins, Manning s equatins, backwater step mdels (e.g., WSP, HecRas), and IFG4. Hydrdynamics (depth, velcity, water surface elevatins) will be mdeled ver a wide range f discharges, apprpriate t the Prject hydrlgy f each reach. Specific data t be cllected using standard techniques include: Channel tpgraphy will typically be in the frm f crss-sectins (1-D). Crsssectins will be marked with semi-permanent headpins and apprximate GPS lcatins will be recrded. Fr ne-dimensinal mdeling, empirical water surface elevatins will be measured (surveyed) fr at least three calibratin discharges at each crss-sectin. The discharges will span the range f flws f interest (Table AQ 1-1). The calibratin flws will be determined in cnsultatin with interested resurce agencies nce the hydrlgy has been cmpiled. Empirical velcity data will be cllected acrss each crss-sectin (15-20 lcatins) at the high calibratin discharge (r middle calibratin discharge if determined by the interested resurce agencies t be the mst apprpriate discharge). Table AQ 1-1 shws the target calibratin discharges. All velcities will be cllected with calibrated Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 1-4

48 AQ 1 Instream Flw Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Habitat Mdeling velcity meters. Discharges will be measured using standard gaging techniques (Rantz 1982) and/r an acustic dppler current prfiler (ADCP). Habitat mdeling will be cnducted using an apprach cnsistent with the Instream Flw Incremental Methdlgy (IFIM) apprach (Bvee et al. 1998). The specific details f the habitat mdeling will be develped in cnsultatin with the interested resurce agencies. The general apprach will be as fllws: SCHEDULE: Cllect substrate and cver infrmatin fr habitat mdeling acrss each crss-sectin (1-D) that is cmpatible with the HSC criteria develped in cnsultatin with the interested resurce agencies. Cllect apprpriate riparian vegetatin infrmatin (e.g., plygns f vegetatin type, age) at the study sites. Develp habitat mdeling algrithms r appraches apprpriate fr each selected species and life stage r guild in cnsultatin with the interested resurce agencies. Develp habitat versus flw relatinships fr each species life stage r guild ver a wide range f flws (15 t 30 flws). Cmplete a habitat time series analysis cmparing the seasnal and daily distributin f habitat fr the existing and unimpaired Prject hydrlgy ver the perid f recrd (e.g., 1975 t present). Cmpare and cntrast the amunt f habitat during different bilgically significant time perids (e.g., reprductin, rearing) and identify ptential habitat limiting factrs and time perids. Crdinate with the AQ 7 Special-Status Amphibian and Aquatic Reptile TSP t identify utputs frm the instream flw mdeling that will assist in analyzing the relatinship between instream flw and FYLF habitat. Date Octber/Nvember 2017 Nvember 2017 February 2018 March Octber 2018 Nvember 2018 June 2019 June 2019 July September 2019 Octber December 2019 December 2019 Activity Select instream flw mdeling sites Cnsult with the interested resurce agencies regarding: habitat suitability criteria, peridicity charts, and habitat mdeling methds Cnduct field surveys (tpgraphy, water surface elevatins, velcities, substrate/cver data cllectin) Analyze data and prepare draft reprt Distribute draft reprt t the stakehlders Stakehlders review and prvide cmments n draft reprt (90 days) Reslve cmments and prepare final reprt Distribute final reprt in Final License Applicatin Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 1-5

49 AQ 1 Instream Flw Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) REFERENCES: Bvee, K.D., B.L. Lamb, J.M. Barthlw, C.B. Stalnaker, J. Taylr and J. Henriksen Stream habitat analysis using the instream flw incremental methdlgy. U.S. Gelgical Survey, Bilgical Resurces Divisin Infrmatin and Technlgy Reprt USGS/BRD p. McCain, M., D. Fuller, L. Decker, and K. Overtn Stream habitat classificatin and inventry prcedures fr nrthern Califrnia. FHR Currents: R-5 s fish habitat relatinships technical bulletin. N. 1. U.S. Dept. f Agriculture, Frest Service, Pacific Suthwest Regin, Arcata, Califrnia. Milhus, R.T., M.A. Updike, and D.M. Schneider Physical habitat simulatin system reference manual -- versin II. Washingtn, DC: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Bilgical Reprt 89(16).1-403p. Placer Cunty Water Agency (PCWA) Applicatin fr New License. Middle Frk American River Prject (FERC Prject N. 2079). AQ 1 Instream Flw Technical Study Reprt (2010). Exhibit E, Vlume 3, Supprting Dcument B. Filed with FERC February 23, Rantz, S.E Measurement and cmputatin f streamflw: Vlume 1. Measurements f stage and discharge. United States Gelgical Survey Water Supply Paper p. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 1-6

50 AQ 1 Instream Flw Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) TABLE Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

51 AQ 1 Instream Flw Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table AQ 1-1. Instream Flw Study Reaches and Mdeling Methds. Study River Segments/Sites Kaweah River Bypass River Segment Reaches Upstream f Prject Facilities Site Name Apprximate Number f Meshabitat Units t Sample 1 Apprximate Discharges fr Mdel Calibratin (cfs) 2 Aquatic Habitat Mdeling Base Med High Kaweah River Upstream f Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse IF K Extra High fr Riparian /Gemrphic Mdeling Based n availability f spring high flws (HF 3 ) Kaweah River Dwnstream f Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse and Upstream f the East Frk Kaweah River Cnfluence Kaweah River Dwnstream f East Frk Kaweah Cnfluence and Upstream f IF K HF 3 Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Kaweah River Dwnstream f Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse and Upstream f Kaweah IF K HF 3 N. 2 Pwerhuse Kaweah River Dwnstream f Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse East Frk Kaweah River East Frk Kaweah River Upstream f the Kaweah N. 1 Diversin IF EFK HF 3 East Frk Kaweah River Dwnstream f the Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Mdeling Methds Develp stage-discharge relatinship fr riparian vegetatin cmparisns IF K HF 3 1D 1D (results frm K7.3 and K6.9 will be cmbined) IF K HF 3 1D Develp stage-discharge relatinship fr riparian vegetatin cmparisns IF EFK HF 3 1D (results frm EFK3.8 and IF EFK HF 3 EFK0.7 will be cmbined) 1 Number f habitat units t mdel in sme reaches may be mdified due t circumstances in the particular reach. See text fr details. 2 The discharges are apprximate (r target discharges) and the exact discharge may vary depending n circumstances during the study perid (e.g., ability t accurately release flws, weather, etc.). The intent f the target discharges is t prvide water surface elevatins and a velcity data set t calibrate the hydraulic mdels. Velcity will nt be cllected at the extra high data set. 3 Based n availability f spring high flws. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 1-8

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53 Nrth Frk Kaweah River Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Kaweah River belw PH2 3 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline 4 Kaweah River belw PH1 5 SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse 6 K2 Flwline Kaweah River belw PH3 Kaweah River belw Cnfluence 7 8 Kaweah River Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Kaweah River abve K2 Diversin Kaweah N. 1 Flwline 9 K3 Flwline 10 EF Kaweah River abve Cnfluence Marble Frk Kaweah River Kaweah N. 3 Flwline EF Kaweah River belw K1 Diversin Marble Frk Diversin Dam (Nn-Prject Facility) 1 Middle Frk Diversin Dam (Nn-Prject Facility) Middle Frk Kaweah River SEQUOIA - KINGS CANYON WILDERNESS Kaweah N. 3 Flwline (Nn-Prject Facility) 4 K1 Flwline Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Dam EF Kaweah River abve K1 Diversin 6 4 Facilities Pwerhuse Diversin Frebay Flwline Penstck Other Features City/Twn Highway/Rad Watercurse Water Bdy River Mile Land Jurisdictin* Bureau f Land Management U.S. Army Crps f Engineers Natinal Park Service Private *SOURCE: BLM 2012 Land Management Natinal Wilderness Area Channel Characterizatin NA bedrck bedrck/cascade bedrck/step-pl/cascade pl-riffle/plane-bed Sampling Lcatins Entrainment Mnitring (flwlines) Fish, BMI, FYLF, Riparian 2 THREE RIVERS Fish, BMI, FYLF, Riparian, Instream Flw 1 East Frk Kaweah River JOHN KREBS WILDERNESS 198 Suth Frk Kaweah River Eastern Hydr Generatin Map AQ 1-1 Lake Kaweah 99 SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK Kaweah Prject Aquatic and Riparian Sampling Lcatins Date: 12/8/ Prjectin: UTM Zne 11 Datum: NAD 83 Miles Suthern Califrnia Edisn (SCE) has n reasn t believe that there are any inaccuracies r defects with infrmatin incrprated in this wrk and make n representatins f any kind, including, but nt limited t, the warranties f merchantability r fitness fr a particular use, nr are any such warranties tbe implied, with respect t the infrmatin r data, furnished herein. N part f this map may be reprduced rtransmitted in any frm r by any means, electrnic r mechanical, including phtcpying and recrding system, except as expressly permitted in writing by SCE. C:\GIS\ENTRI\ _SCE_EasternHydr\map\Kaweah\SCE_Eastern_KAWEAH_AQTSPs_Lcs_Sampling_AQ_RIP_17i11i_01.mxd Cpyright 2015 by Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

54 AQ-2 Fish Ppulatin

55 AQ 2 Fish Ppulatin Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) POTENTIAL RESOURCE ISSUE: Fish species cmpsitin, distributin, and abundance. PROJECT NEUS: Prject peratins mdify the flw regime and fish habitat in the bypass river reaches. POTENTIAL LICENSE CONDITION: Instream flw releases. STUDY OBJECTIVES: Dcument fish species cmpsitin, distributin, and abundance in the bypass river reaches. Characterize fish grwth, cnditin factr, and ppulatin age structure in the bypass river reaches. ETENT OF STUDY AREA: The study area includes the bypass river reaches and cmparisn reaches upstream f Prject diversins. Specific study areas are identified in Table AQ 2-1 and Map AQ 2-1. Sme prtins f the East Frk Kaweah River are difficult t access due t the rugged terrain (see Map AQ 2-1). Field data will nly be cllected in prtins f the river that are accessible. It shuld be nted that the majrity f lands alng the bypass reaches are privately wned and utside the FERC Prject bundary. Fr the purpses f the fish ppulatin study described herein, SCE will take the fllwing steps t btain apprval t cnduct field studies n private prperty: Prvide ntificatin t landwner f Prject relicensing and request authrizatin t enter prperty t cnduct the field studies. If authrizatin is btained, SCE will cmplete field studies as described in this technical study plan. If authrizatin is nt btained, SCE will limit field studies t nly thse lands where land wners have prvided access. STUDY APPROACH: Study Sites The general lcatins f study sites fr develping fish standing crp estimates (fish per mile and/r punds (lbs.) per acre) are shwn in Table AQ 2-1 and Map AQ 2-1. River sampling sites (electrfishing and/r snrkeling) will generally be a minimum f 100 meters (m) lng. Sme f the larger river sites (e.g., Kaweah River) may require sampling sites up t 300 meters t include multiple habitat types. The specific lcatins f the sampling sites will be determined in the field in crdinatin with the interested resurce agencies. The AQ 1 Instream Flw Technical Study Plan (TSP) micrhabitat mapping will be used t identify representative reach sampling sites with meshabitat types in similar prprtin t the larger gemrphic river segments. Where pssible, sampling sites will be chsen that verlap with the instream flw study sites (see the AQ 1 Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 2-1

56 AQ 2 Fish Ppulatin Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Instream Flw TSP) and histric sampling sites. Sampling sites will be chsen far enugh upstream r dwnstream f access lcatins t minimize the effects f fishing n fish ppulatin results, where applicable. Where cmparisns likely are t be made between lcatins upstream and dwnstream f Prject facilities, cmparisn study sites will be lcated in sectins f river with similar habitat types and similar sampling methds will be used (see belw). Table AQ 2-2 shws the specific lcatin, length, and sampling methds (table details t be cmpleted in cnsultatin with interested resurce agencies). River Sampling The river study sites will be sampled in Year One t identify the spatial distributin and abundance f fish species. Quantitative river sampling will be cnducted during the late summer/early fall base flw perid using a cmbinatin f electrfishing (shallw water) and/r snrkeling (deep water) (Table AQ 2-2). Multi-pass electrfishing (e.g., Reynlds 1996; Van Deventer and Platts 1989; Rexstad and Burnham 1992) will be used t sample and estimate fish ppulatins in shallw stream habitats (<1.5 m) at each representative reach study site. Where pssible, the representative reach sampling sites will be partitined int meshabitat types fr sampling using blck nets. Captured fish frm each pass will be kept in separate live wells r buckets. Fish will be anesthetized (CO 2), enumerated, identified t species, measured (frk length and weight), and scale samples will be btained. Fish will be returned t the study site when the sampling is cmpleted. Sampling prtcls and field data frms will be cnsistent with thse in Flsi et al The lengths and widths f the habitat units sampled will be recrded t calculate fish abundance by length and area (density) f stream sampled. Very small hardhead r pikeminnw that cannt be identified t species will be recrded as hardhead/pikeminw guild. Very small fish f all species that cannt be identified t species (r family) will be recrded as fry. Snrkeling (e.g., Dllff et al. 1996) will be used t assess fish ppulatins in deep water habitats ( 1.5 m) at each representative reach study site (Table AQ 2-2). Snrkelers will survey in lanes alng the river and will identify, cunt, and estimate the length f each fish bserved. Fish data will be recrded by habitat unit type. Snrkeling prtcls and field data frms will be cnsistent with thse in Flsi et al Juvenile hardhead and pikeminnw (less than apprximately 10 inches) will be recrded as a single categry, hardhead/pikeminnw guild, where identificatin is uncertain. Very small fish f all species that cannt be identified will be recrded as fry. Alng the river segments, between r abve the quantitative study sites (QSS), qualitative presence/absence sampling will be used t identify the distributin f fish species. Snrkeling r qualitative electrfishing will be used, as needed, t spt check between the study sites t identify the apprximate late summer/early fall distributin f hardhead and r trut. Special Purpse Qualitative Sampling Qualitative sampling using electrfishing and/r seining gear will als be used t cllect seasnal infrmatin n emergence f fry (i.e., t identify timing f spawning and early fry rearing). This sampling will be used t identify the timing and abundance f fry in the vicinity f Prject diversins. Three samplings will be equally spaced thrugh the early May t early July time perid. Data Reprting Summarize fish standing crp estimates fr each species at each study site in terms f density (e.g., fish/ft² and fish/mile) and bimass (lbs/acre and lbs/mile). Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 2-2

57 AQ 2 Fish Ppulatin Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Identify apprpriate fish standing crp cmparisn datasets in cllabratin with the interested resurce agencies. Develp a distributin map fr each species in the Prject study area using the quantitative abundance estimates and qualitative sampling data. Develp a fish life stage peridicity chart (r life histry chrnlgy chart by mnth) fr each species fr each study reach based n available literature, cnsultatin with qualified fisheries bilgists, and the fish ppulatin sampling data. Develp length frequency histgrams f sampled fish and examine distributin mdality, in cnjunctin with scale data, t determine the age structure f fish ppulatins. Summarize fish grwth and age data using length frequency and scale analysis. Calculate fish cnditin factrs using measured weight and length data. Prvide an electrnic database (Excel spreadsheet) f all fish sampling data (date, lcatin, fish species, fish size, sampling pass, etc.) t BLM, resurce agencies, and interested stakehlders. SCHEDULE: Date April May 2018 May June 2018 Late August Nvember 2018 December 2018 February 2019 February 2019 March May 2019 June July 2019 August 2019 Activity Select fish ppulatin sampling sites in cllabratin with interested resurce agencies Cnduct qualitative fish sampling (yung-f-the-year [YOY] emergence) Cnduct quantitative fish sampling (electrfishing/ snrkeling) and fish tissue cllectin fr water quality study, as needed Analyze data and prepare draft reprt Distribute draft reprt t the stakehlders Stakehlders review and prvide cmments n draft reprt (90 days) Reslve cmments and prepare final reprt Distribute final reprt in Draft License Applicatin REFERENCES: Dllff, A., J. Kershner, and R. Thurw Underwater Observatin. Pages in B.R. Murphy and D.W. Willis, editrs. Fisheries techniques, 2nd editin. American Fisheries Sciety, Bethesda, Maryland. Flsi, G., S. Dwnie, J. Hpelain, M. Bird, R. Cey and B. Cllins Califrnia Salmnid Steam Restratin Manual, Third Editin. State f Califrnia, The Resurces Agency, Califrnia Department f Fish and Game, Inland Fisheries Divisin, Sacrament, CA. Placer Cunty Water Agency (PCWA) Middle Frk American River Prject (FERC 2079) 2006 Draft Physical Habitat Characterizatin Study. April, Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 2-3

58 AQ 2 Fish Ppulatin Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Rexstad, E. and K. Burnham User s Guide fr Interactive Prgram CAPTURE. Clrad Cperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Clrad State University, Frt Cllins, CO. Reynlds, J.B Electrfishing. Pages in B.R. Murphy and D.W. Willis, editrs. Fisheries techniques, 2nd editin. American Fisheries Sciety, Bethesda, Maryland. Van Deventer, J.S. and W.S. Platts Micrcmputer sftware system fr generating ppulatin statistics frm electrfishing data-user s guide fr MicrFish 3.0. US Department f Agriculture, Frest Service. Intermuntain Research Statin, General Technical Reprt INT-254. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 2-4

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60 AQ 2 Fish Ppulatin Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table AQ 2-1. Fish Ppulatin River Sampling Reaches. Study Reach Site ID Bypass Reaches Reaches Upstream f Prject Facilities r Cmparisn Reaches Number f Fish Ppulatin Sampling Sites Kaweah River Kaweah River Upstream f Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse K9.5 1 Kaweah River Dwnstream f Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse and K8.7 1 Upstream f the East Frk Kaweah River Cnfluence Kaweah River Dwnstream f East Frk Kaweah Cnfluence K7.3 1 and Upstream f Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Kaweah River Dwnstream f Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse and K6.9 1 Upstream f Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Kaweah River Dwnstream f Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse K4.3 1 East Frk Kaweah River East Frk Kaweah River Upstream f the Kaweah N. 1 EFK5.2 1 Diversin East Frk Kaweah River Dwnstream f the Kaweah N. 1 EFK3.8 1 Diversin East Frk Kaweah River Upstream f Cnfluence with Kaweah EFK0.7 1 River Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 2-6

61 AQ 2 Fish Ppulatin Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table AQ 2-2. Fish Ppulatin River Sampling Lcatins 1. Study River and Site ID River Miles Sampling Lcatin GPS at Dwnstream Starting Lcatin Site Length (m) Sampling Dates Sampling Methd Kaweah River K9.5 TBD TBD 100 Fall 2016 Electrfishing/Snrkeling K8.7 TBD TBD 100 Fall 2016 Electrfishing/Snrkeling K7.3 TBD TBD 100 Fall 2016 Electrfishing/Snrkeling K6.9 TBD TBD 100 Fall 2016 Electrfishing/Snrkeling K4.3 TBD TBD 100 Fall 2016 Electrfishing/Snrkeling East Frk Kaweah River EFK5.2 TBD TBD 100 Fall 2016 Electrfishing/Snrkeling EFK3.8 TBD TBD 100 Fall 2016 Electrfishing/Snrkeling EFK0.7 TBD TBD 100 Fall 2016 Electrfishing/Snrkeling Cmments 1 All infrmatin is tentative. Infrmatin t be determined in the field and cmpleted in crdinatin with interested resurce agencies. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 2-7

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63 Nrth Frk Kaweah River Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Kaweah River belw PH2 3 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline 4 Kaweah River belw PH1 5 SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse 6 K2 Flwline Kaweah River belw PH3 Kaweah River belw Cnfluence 7 8 Kaweah River Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Kaweah River abve K2 Diversin Kaweah N. 1 Flwline 9 K3 Flwline 10 EF Kaweah River abve Cnfluence Marble Frk Kaweah River Kaweah N. 3 Flwline EF Kaweah River belw K1 Diversin Marble Frk Diversin Dam (Nn-Prject Facility) 1 Middle Frk Diversin Dam (Nn-Prject Facility) Middle Frk Kaweah River SEQUOIA - KINGS CANYON WILDERNESS Kaweah N. 3 Flwline (Nn-Prject Facility) 4 K1 Flwline Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Dam EF Kaweah River abve K1 Diversin 6 4 Facilities Pwerhuse Diversin Frebay Flwline Penstck Other Features City/Twn Highway/Rad Watercurse Water Bdy River Mile Land Jurisdictin* Bureau f Land Management U.S. Army Crps f Engineers Natinal Park Service Private *SOURCE: BLM 2012 Land Management Natinal Wilderness Area Channel Characterizatin NA bedrck bedrck/cascade bedrck/step-pl/cascade pl-riffle/plane-bed Sampling Lcatins Entrainment Mnitring (flwlines) Fish, BMI, FYLF, Riparian 2 THREE RIVERS Fish, BMI, FYLF, Riparian, Instream Flw 1 East Frk Kaweah River JOHN KREBS WILDERNESS Lake Kaweah 198 Suth Frk Kaweah River 99 SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK Eastern Hydr Generatin Map AQ 2-1 Kaweah Prject Aquatic and Riparian Sampling Lcatins Date: 12/8/ Prjectin: UTM Zne 11 Datum: NAD 83 Miles Suthern Califrnia Edisn (SCE) has n reasn t believe that there are any inaccuracies r defects with infrmatin incrprated in this wrk and make n representatins f any kind, including, but nt limited t, the warranties f merchantability r fitness fr a particular use, nr are any such warranties tbe implied, with respect t the infrmatin r data, furnished herein. N part f this map may be reprduced rtransmitted in any frm r by any means, electrnic r mechanical, including phtcpying and recrding system, except as expressly permitted in writing by SCE. C:\GIS\ENTRI\ _SCE_EasternHydr\map\Kaweah\SCE_Eastern_KAWEAH_AQTSPs_Lcs_Sampling_AQ_RIP_17i11i_01.mxd Cpyright 2015 by Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

64 AQ-3 Macrinvertebrate

65 AQ 3 Macrinvertebrate Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) POTENTIAL RESOURCE ISSUE: Macrinvertebrate cmmunity cmpsitin and abundance. PROJECT NEUS: Prject peratins mdify the flw regimes and water quality (including water temperature) in the bypass reaches, ptentially affecting the macrinvertebrate cmmunity and fd availability fr fish. POTENTIAL LICENSE CONDITIONS: Instream flw releases. Site-specific water quality measures. STUDY OBJECTIVES: Dcument the density and size distributin f drifting macrinvertebrates in selected bypass river reaches fr input t bienergetics grwth analysis. Dcument the benthic macrinvertebrate cmmunity in the bypass reaches and reference reaches t characterize general habitat cnditins. ETENT OF STUDY AREA: The study area includes the bypass river segments and cmparisn reaches identified in Table AQ 3-1 and Map AQ 3-1. STUDY APPROACH: Macrinvertebrate Drift Sampling fr Input t Bienergetics Analysis Cllect drift samples at select AQ 1 Instream Flw TSP sites (Table AQ 3-1 and Map AQ 3-1). Identify tw representative riffles and sample drift at the dwnstream end f each riffle. Cllect three drift samples at each riffle using a sampling methdlgy similar t that used in Hayes et al Daytime nly drift samples will be cllected. Cllect drift samples tw times during the late summer/fall (August-Octber) t identify base invertebrate drift densities. Prcess samples based n average drift density (number/m 3 ) at each site by 2 mm prey size classes (e.g., lengths 1-3 mm, 3-5 mm, 5-7 mm, etc.). Use general aquatic invertebrate length versus weight relatinships t cnvert macrinvertebrate drift t energy equivalents (jules/m 3 /size class) fr bienergetics analysis. Cmpare/cntrast drift density and size between the study reaches and with the literature. Use the drift density infrmatin as an input t bienergetics grwth analysis t assist in the identificatin f limiting factrs related t fish grwth (fd, water temperature, habitat). Benthic Macrinvertebrate Sampling fr General Habitat Cnditins In the bypass and cmparisn reaches cllect benthic samples and inventry data fllwing the Surface Water Ambient Mnitring Prgram (SWAMP) (Ode 2007) prtcls. Cllect the cmpsite benthic samples and physical habitat assessment data using the SWAMP methdlgy and prcess macrinvertebrate taxnmy t Suthwest Assciatin f Freshwater Invertebrate Taxnmists (SAFIT) level 2 (Richards and Rgers 2006). Include in the analysis Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 3-1

66 AQ 3 Macrinvertebrate Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) available histrical benthic macrinvertebrate data. Reprt benthic macrinvertebrate metrics as utlined in Rehn et al. (2007) as part f the data summary and prvide ther benthic macrinvertebrate metrics as requested by the resurce agencies. Statistically cmpare/cntrast SWAMP and histrical sampling results between reaches and with data reprted in the literature. Prpsed sampling sites fr benthic macrinvertebrates are identified in Table AQ 3-1 and Map AQ 3-1. Data All data (drift and benthic invertebrate) will be prvided t BLM, resurce agencies, and interested stakehlders in an Excel spreadsheet electrnic frmat. SCHEDULE: Date June 2018 August Octber 2018 Nvember 2018 February 2019 February 2019 March May 2019 June July 2019 August 2019 Activity Select macrinvertebrate sampling sites in cnsultatin with interested resurce agencies Cnduct benthic and drift sampling Analyze data and prepare draft reprt Distribute draft reprt t the stakehlders Stakehlders review and prvide cmments n draft reprt (90 days) Reslve cmments and prepare final reprt Distribute final reprt in Draft License Applicatin REFERENCES: Hayes, J.W., J.D. Stark, K.A. Shearer Develpment and test f a whle-lifetime fraging and bienergetics grwth mdel fr drift-feeding brwn trut. Trans. Am. Fish. Sc. 129: Ode, P.R Standard perating prcedures fr cllecting macrinvertebrate samples and assciated physical and chemical data fr ambient biassessments in Califrnia. Califrnia State Water Resurces Cntrl Bard Surface Water Ambient Mnitring Prgram (SWAMP) Biassessment SOP 001. Califrnia Department f Fish and Game (CDFG) Califrnia stream biassessment prcedure (Prtcl brief fr bilgical and physical/habitat assessment in wadeable streams). Rehn, A. C., N. Ellenrieder, and P. R. Ode Assessment f Eclgical Impacts f Hydrpwer Prjects n Benthic Macrinvertebrate Assemblages: A Review f Existing Data Cllected fr FERC Relicensing Studies. Califrnia Energy Cmmissin, cntract # Richards, A. B. and D. C. Rgers List f Freshwater Macrinvertebrate Taxa frm Califrnia and Adjacent States including Standard Taxnmic Effrt Levels. Suthwest Assciatin f Freshwater Invertebrate Taxnmists (SAFIT). 215 pp. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 3-2

67 AQ 3 Macrinvertebrate Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) TABLE Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

68 AQ 3 Macrinvertebrate Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table AQ 3-1. Macrinvertebrate Sampling Reaches. Study Reach Site ID Bypass Reaches Reaches Upstream f Prject Facilities r Cmparisn Reaches Number f SWAMP Benthic Macrinvertebrate Sample Lcatins Number f Drift Macrinvertebrate Sample Lcatins Kaweah River Kaweah River Upstream f Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse K Kaweah River Dwnstream f Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse K8.7 1 and Upstream f the East Frk Kaweah River Cnfluence 1 Kaweah River Dwnstream f East Frk Kaweah K7.3 1 Cnfluence and Upstream f Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse 1 Kaweah River Dwnstream f Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse K6.9 1 and Upstream f Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse 1 Kaweah River Dwnstream f Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse K East Frk Kaweah River East Frk Kaweah River Upstream f the Kaweah N. 1 EFK5.2 1 Diversin 1 East Frk Kaweah River Dwnstream f the Kaweah N. EFK Diversin 1 East Frk Kaweah River Upstream f Cnfluence with EFK0.7 1 Kaweah River 1 Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 3-4

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70 Nrth Frk Kaweah River Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Kaweah River belw PH2 3 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline 4 Kaweah River belw PH1 5 SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse 6 K2 Flwline Kaweah River belw PH3 Kaweah River belw Cnfluence 7 8 Kaweah River Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Kaweah River abve K2 Diversin Kaweah N. 1 Flwline 9 K3 Flwline 10 EF Kaweah River abve Cnfluence Marble Frk Kaweah River Kaweah N. 3 Flwline EF Kaweah River belw K1 Diversin Marble Frk Diversin Dam (Nn-Prject Facility) 1 Middle Frk Diversin Dam (Nn-Prject Facility) Middle Frk Kaweah River SEQUOIA - KINGS CANYON WILDERNESS Kaweah N. 3 Flwline (Nn-Prject Facility) 4 K1 Flwline Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Dam EF Kaweah River abve K1 Diversin 6 4 Facilities Pwerhuse Diversin Frebay Flwline Penstck Other Features City/Twn Highway/Rad Watercurse Water Bdy River Mile Land Jurisdictin* Bureau f Land Management U.S. Army Crps f Engineers Natinal Park Service Private *SOURCE: BLM 2012 Land Management Natinal Wilderness Area Channel Characterizatin NA bedrck bedrck/cascade bedrck/step-pl/cascade pl-riffle/plane-bed Sampling Lcatins Entrainment Mnitring (flwlines) Fish, BMI, FYLF, Riparian 2 THREE RIVERS Fish, BMI, FYLF, Riparian, Instream Flw 1 East Frk Kaweah River JOHN KREBS WILDERNESS 198 Suth Frk Kaweah River Eastern Hydr Generatin Map AQ 3-1 Lake Kaweah 99 SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK Kaweah Prject Aquatic and Riparian Sampling Lcatins Date: 12/8/ Prjectin: UTM Zne 11 Datum: NAD 83 Miles Suthern Califrnia Edisn (SCE) has n reasn t believe that there are any inaccuracies r defects with infrmatin incrprated in this wrk and make n representatins f any kind, including, but nt limited t, the warranties f merchantability r fitness fr a particular use, nr are any such warranties tbe implied, with respect t the infrmatin r data, furnished herein. N part f this map may be reprduced rtransmitted in any frm r by any means, electrnic r mechanical, including phtcpying and recrding system, except as expressly permitted in writing by SCE. C:\GIS\ENTRI\ _SCE_EasternHydr\map\Kaweah\SCE_Eastern_KAWEAH_AQTSPs_Lcs_Sampling_AQ_RIP_17i11i_01.mxd Cpyright 2015 by Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

71 AQ-4 Water Temperature

72 AQ 4 Water Temperature Mdeling Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) POTENTIAL RESOURCE ISSUE: Aquatic habitat quantity and quality. Basin Plan bjectives cmpliance. PROJECT NEUS: Prject peratins mdify the flw regime in the bypass river reaches thereby influencing instream water temperatures. POTENTIAL LICENSE CONDITION: Instream flw releases. STUDY OBJECTIVES: Characterize the relatinship between flw and water temperature in bypass river reaches using an apprpriate mdel supprted by existing water temperature data. Assess the ptential effects f increased air temperature due t glbal warming n water temperatures ver the term f the new Federal Energy Regulatry Cmmissin (FERC) license. Dcument the availability f cld water temperature refugia in bypass river reaches. ETENT OF STUDY AREA: The study area fr water temperature mdeling includes the Kaweah River and East Frk Kaweah River bypass river reaches (Table AQ 4-1 and Map AQ 4-1). STUDY APPROACH: General Mdeling Summarize water temperature and meterlgical data (relative humidity, wind speed, slar radiatin, air temperature) cllected as part f SCE s early data cllectin (2016), including seasnal patterns and daily averages, minimums, and maximums as a functin f time and lcatin in the bypass river reaches and cmparisn reaches. Cntinue t cllect water temperature and meterlgical data thrugh the summer f 2017 t prvide bundary cnditins and mdel calibratin data fr water temperature mdeling. Establish a Water Temperature Mdeling Grup (WTMG) t prvide versight and technical review f mdeling prcedures/decisins. Select and develp apprpriate river water temperature mdels with seasnal, daily, and within-day temperature mdeling capability, as necessary fr specific study reaches. HEC-RAS (Brunner 2010) r RMA-2 and RMA-11 (King 1994; King 1997) are prpsed fr the river temperature mdeling. Bth have dynamic flw ruting capability and withinday temperature mdeling capability. HEC-RAS will be investigated in cllabratin with the WTMG as the primary mdeling platfrm The water temperature mdel(s) will be develped t simulate average, maximum, and minimum daily water temperature during the summer mnths when water temperature are f mst cncern t aquatic species. Mdeling develpment steps t be cmpleted in cllabratin with the WTMG include: Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 4-1

73 AQ 4 Water Temperature Mdeling Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Cllect/develp mdel inputs including channel gemetry data, slar shading data (tpgraphic and riparian), meterlgical data (air temperature, wind speed, relative humidity, slar radiatin), hydrlgy data, and bundary cnditin flw and water temperature data fr the mdeled river reaches. Develp channel slpes and reservir gemetry using United States Gelgical Survey (USGS) Digital Elevatin Mdel (DEM) data. Generate daily and seasnal tpgraphic slar shading data using Gegraphic Infrmatin System (GIS) algrithms and USGS DEM data. Use the measured Prject meterlgical data and, if pssible, extend the measured meterlgical data t a lnger perid f recrd thrugh crrelatin with a lng-term meterlgical statin. Suitable meterlgical statins will be identified and the crrelatin results will be evaluated as part f this study. Hydrlgy data will be generated frm the perating flw gages during the study perid and the Prject Operatins mdelling. Channel crss-sectin data will be cllected in the AQ 1 - Instream Flw Technical Study Plan (TSP) and extended t the study river segments, as apprpriate, using meshabitat mapping data cllected as part f the AQ 1 - Instream Flw TSP. Calibrate and validate the hydrdynamics and heat budget prtins f the water temperature mdel(s) with empirical water temperature and meterlgical data. Calibrate water travel time in the bypass reach using any flw fluctuatin travel time data available in the gaging recrds. Characterize mdeled water temperatures (i.e., seasnal, daily, within-day temperatures) fr existing and alternative flw cnditins. Fr alternative flw cnditins, mdel a range f flw releases determined by the WTMG. Climate Change Incrprate available literature predictins f changes in air temperature as a result f glbal warming int a limited number f mdel runs (2-3) t evaluate the resulting effect n water temperature ver the anticipated term f the new FERC license perid (30-50 years). Cld Water Refugia In selected bypass reaches f the Kaweah River and East Frk Kaweah River cllect water temperature data at tributary inflws and in deep pls t identify the ptential availability f water temperature refugia fr trut. In particular, review the water temperature data t identify river reaches with summer temperatures abve 20 C. Within these reaches, identify any ptential grundwater r tributary cld water inflws and characterize the extent f the cld water refugia (e.g., amunt f tributary habitat, extent f influence in the main channel). Identify tw deep pls upstream and tw dwnstream f the tributary and cllect water temperature prfiles t examine ptential thermal stratificatin. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 4-2

74 AQ 4 Water Temperature Mdeling Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) SCHEDULE: Date Nvember 2017 March 2018 April Octber 2018 Nvember 2018 December 2018 February 2019 March May 2019 August 2019 Activity Develp and validate preliminary temperature mdel in cllabratin with the WTMG Analyze data, develp the water temperature analysis in cllabratin with the WTMG, and prepare draft reprt Distribute draft reprt t the stakehlders Stakehlders review and prvide cmments n draft reprt (90 days) Reslve cmments and prepare final reprt Distribute final reprt in Draft License Applicatin REFERENCES: Brunner, G. W HEC-RAS River Analysis System User s Manual (Versin 4.1). US Army Crps f Engineers Hydrlgic Engineering Center (HEC). King, I.P RMA-2: A Tw-Dimensinal Finite Element Mdel fr Flw in Estuaries and Streams, Versin 5.1. Department f Civil and Envirnmental Engineering, University f Califrnia, Davis. King, I.P RMA-11: A Three Dimensinal Finite Element Mdel fr Water Quality in Estuaries and Streams Dcumentatin Versin 2.5. Department f Civil and Envirnmental Engineering, University f Califrnia, Davis. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 4-3

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76 AQ 4 Water Temperature Mdeling Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table AQ 4-1. Water Temperature Mdeling Reaches. Study Reach Bypass Reaches Reaches Upstream f Prject Facilities r Cmparisn Reaches Water Temperature Mdeling Kaweah River Kaweah River Upstream f Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse N Kaweah River Dwnstream f Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse Yes and Upstream f the East Frk Kaweah River Cnfluence Kaweah River Dwnstream f East Frk Kaweah Cnfluence Yes and Upstream f Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Kaweah River Dwnstream f Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Yes and Upstream f Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Kaweah River Dwnstream f Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse N East Frk Kaweah River East Frk Kaweah River upstream f the Kaweah N. 1 N Diversin East Frk Kaweah River dwnstream f the Kaweah N. 1 Yes Diversin Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 4-5

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78 Nrth Frk Kaweah River MF at Three Rivers Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse 2 NF K2 Flwline Abve PH2 MF Dwnstream f PH2 3 THREE RIVERS Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse Kaweah N. 2 Flwline MF Upstream f PH1 MF Dwnstream f PH1 4 5 MF Upstream f PH2 SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK Kaweah N. 2 Diversin Dam K2 Flwline Belw PH3 6 MF Upstream f PH3 MF Dwnstream f PH3 7 8 Kaweah River K1 Flwline Abve PH1 Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Kaweah N. 1 Flwline 9 1 Marble Frk Kaweah River K3 Flwline Abve PH3 Kaweah N. 3 Flwline MF Near PH3 (Air Temperature) MF Upstream f the Cnf. with EF EF Upstream f the Cnf. with MF MF Dwnstream f the Cnf. with EF EF Dwnstream f PH1 Div K1 Flwline Belw PH1 Div. 2 1 Marble Frk Diversin Dam (Nn-Prject Facility) Middle Frk Diversin Dam (Nn-Prject Facility) Middle Frk Kaweah River SEQUOIA - KINGS CANYON WILDERNESS Kaweah N. 3 Flwline (Nn-Prject Facility) Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Dam EF Upstream f PH1 Div. (Air Temperature) EF Upstream f PH1 Div. 6 4 Facilities Pwerhuse Diversin Frebay Flwline Penstck Other Features City/Twn Highway/Rad Watercurse Water Bdy River Mile Land Jurisdictin* Bureau f Land Management U.S. Army Crps f Engineers Natinal Park Service Private *SOURCE: BLM 2012 Land Management Natinal Wilderness Area Mnitring Lcatins Water Quality and Water Temperature Mnitring (exisiting water temperature data site) Water Quality and Water Temperature Mnitring Water Temperature Mnitring (nly) Meterlgical Mnitring Lcatin Air Temperature Mnitring Lcatin 1 East Frk Kaweah R iver JOHN KREBS WILDERNESS 198 Suth Frk Kaweah River Eastern Hydr Generatin Map AQ 4-1 Lake Kaweah 99 SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK Kaweah Prject Water Quality, Water Temperature and Meterlgical Mnitring Lcatins Date: 12/8/ Prjectin: UTM Zne 11 Datum: NAD 83 Miles Suthern Califrnia Edisn (SCE) has n reasn t believe that there are any inaccuracies r defects with infrmatin incrprated in this wrk and make n representatins f any kind, including, but nt limited t, the warranties f merchantability r fitness fr a particular use, nr are any such warranties tbe implied, with respect t the infrmatin r data, furnished herein. N part f this map may be reprduced rtransmitted in any frm r by any means, electrnic r mechanical, including phtcpying and recrding system, except as expressly permitted in writing by SCE. C:\GIS\ENTRI\ _SCE_EasternHydr\map\Kaweah\SCE_Eastern_KAWEAH_AQTSPs_Lcs_Mnitring_WQ_MET_17i11i_01.mxd Cpyright 2015 by Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

79 AQ-5 Gemrphlgy

80 AQ 5 Gemrphlgy Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) POTENTIAL RESOURCE ISSUE: Stable channel frm and fluvial prcesses. PROJECT NEUS: Prject peratins mdify the flw regime in the bypass river reaches and capture sediment in diversin pls, ptentially resulting in changes t channel mrphlgy and fluvial prcesses. POTENTIAL LICENSE CONDITIONS: Channel riparian maintenance flws. Sediment Management Plan. STUDY OBJECTIVES: Dcument sediment cnditins in the bypass river reaches. Characterize sediment capture in diversin pls. Develp infrmatin t assist in the identificatin f flws necessary t maintain gemrphic prcesses in the bypass river reaches. Identify surces f sediment (majr gullies, areas f vegetatin and sil lss, and hillslpe destabilizatin and ersin), including dcumentatin f ersin resulting frm spills frm Prject frebays and histric flume failures. ETENT OF STUDY AREA: The study area will include the bypass river reaches, cmparisn river reaches, and Prject flwlines/flumes and Prject frebay spill channels (Table AQ 5-1). It shuld be nted that the majrity f lands alng the bypass reaches are privately wned and utside the FERC Prject bundary. Fr the purpses f the gemrphic studies described herein, SCE will take the fllwing steps t btain apprval t cnduct field studies n private prperty: STUDY APPROACH: Prvide ntificatin t landwner f Prject relicensing and request authrizatin t enter prperty t cnduct the field studies. If authrizatin is btained, SCE will cmplete field studies as described in this technical study plan. If authrizatin is nt btained, SCE will limit field studies t nly thse lands where landwners have prvided access. The fllwing describes the gemrphlgy study apprach which includes data cllectin and analyses fr: (1) evaluating sediment cnditins in the bypass river reaches; (2) evaluating sediment capture in Prject diversins; (3) identifying flws necessary t maintain gemrphic prcesses; and (4) identifying sediment surces and Prject-related ersin areas. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 5-1

81 AQ 5 Gemrphlgy Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Sediment Cnditins in the Bypass River Reaches The amunt f fine sediment in pls and the particle size cmpsitin and fine sediment cntent f spawning gravels will be determined in the bypass river reaches, as described belw. Fine Sediment in Pls A quantitative analysis f fine sediment in pls, V* (Hiltn and Lisle, 1993), will be cnducted. Cnduct quantitative visual estimates f residual fine sediment in 5 t 10 pls, V* (Hiltn and Lisle, 1993), at each f the sampling lcatins in the bypass river reaches and in cmparisn river reaches (Table AQ 5-1). Pls with V* values that are relatively lw (less than 0.1) can be reasnably apprximated by visual estimatin (Hiltn and Lisle, 1993). If there are prblems cmpleting the V* estimates (fr example, due t excessive pl depths r V* values exceed 0.1), then this will be immediately cmmunicated t the resurce agencies fr further cnsultatin. Visual estimates f V* will be made using a snrkel and mask. The visual surveys will be supprted by a cmbinatin f phtgraphic dcumentatin f pl bttm sediments and sketch maps, and measurements f the surface area and depth f any fine sediment patches bserved. Particle Size Cmpsitin and Fine Sediment Cntent f Spawning Gravels Determine particle size distributin and fine sediment cntent f spawning gravels in the bypass river reaches and cmparisn reaches using bulk sampling techniques (McNeil and Ahnell, 1960). The lcatins are listed in Table AQ 5-1. Cllect bulk samples using a mdified McNeil sampler (i.e., bttmless bucket) t depths that apprximate that f a trut egg pcket. Carse sediments will be sieved and weighed n-site. Finer sediments will be packaged fr transprt frm the field site and later dried, sieved, and weighed. One side-by-side replicate pair f bulk samples will be taken in each f the study sites t prvide a measure f the variability in particle size cmpsitin within the same gravel depsit t characterize an expected range f natural variability. Plt particle size cmpsitin f spawning gravel samples as cumulative distributin curves and histgrams. Statistically analyze the particle size cmpsitin as represented by the D50, D16, and D84. Cmpare particle size cmpsitin and fine sediment cntent t standards frm the scientific literature (Kndlf, 1988 and 2000) and, where applicable, t the relevant cmparisn streams. Sediment Capture in Prject Diversins The capture f sediment in Prject diversin pls (Kaweah N. 1 and Kaweah N. 2 diversin pls) will be evaluated based n a review f existing sediment management infrmatin and data cllected frm field studies, as described belw. Obtain infrmatin n sediment management practices implemented at Prject diversins. Summarize existing sediment management cnducted by SCE Operatins and Maintenance persnnel. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 5-2

82 AQ 5 Gemrphlgy Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Obtain histric infrmatin, as available, pertaining t vlume f sediments excavated and frequency f maintenance, fr each facility. Determine the particle size cmpsitin f captured sediments using sub-surface bulk sampling and sieving/particle size analysis. Identify Flws Necessary t Maintain Gemrphic Prcesses in Bypass River Reaches Infrmatin regarding flws that are necessary t maintain gemrphic prcesses in the bypass reaches will be develped by cmparing impaired and unimpaired hydrlgic regimes and evaluating sediment transprt cnditins under different flw regimes in the bypass river reaches, as utlined belw. Cmpare Impaired and Unimpaired Hydrlgic Regimes Cmpare impaired and unimpaired hydrlgic regimes (high-flw magnitude, duratin, and frequency) in bypass river reaches using methds utlined in Guidelines fr determining fld flw frequency: Bulletin 17B f the Hydrlgy Subcmmittee, Interagency Advisry Cmmittee n Water Data (USGS 1982) and Fld Frequency Analyses, Manual f Hydrlgy (Dalrymple 1960). Determine unimpaired fld flw frequency frm existing gaging recrds. Evaluate Initiatin f Sediment Transprt Cnditins under Different Flw Regimes at Selected Quantitative Study Sites Identify initiatin f sediment transprt flws at the gemrphic and riparian quantitative transects and instream flw transects using the hydraulic mdels develped fr the AQ 1 Instream Flw Technical Study Plan (TSP). Cllect stage-discharge data at high flws at gemrphic and riparian transects in select reaches t calibrate the hydraulic mdel. Fr purpses f the sediment transprt assessment, the range f flws used fr stage-discharge calibratin will be extended int higher discharges than typically required fr aquatic habitat instream flw mdeling. Stage data (i.e., water surface elevatins) will be cllected either by field bservatins during high flws (e.g., flagging water surface elevatin n the banks, r frm pre-installed staff gages) r by installatin f autmated pressure transducers that prvide cntinuus water depth measurements. Crdinate hydraulic mdeling fr sediment transprt with the AQ 1 Instream Flw TSP. The sediment transprt mdeling will be based n the hydraulic mdeling described in the AQ 1 Instream Flw TSP. The study sites n the bypass river reaches and cmparisn river reaches prpsed fr the AQ 1 Instream Flw TSP will be evaluated fr sediment transprt cnditins in this study (Table AQ 5-1). Derive channel hydraulic cnditins, including flw depth, velcity, energy slpe, and bed shear stress, frm the mdels fr a range f high flws. Bed shear stress, which is calculated as a depth-slpe prduct, will be btained as an utput frm the AQ 1 Instream Flw TSP mdeling. Bed shear stress (τ) will be expressed as an average frce (lbs/sq. ft.) ver the transect width. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 5-3

83 AQ 5 Gemrphlgy Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Determine the shear stress required t initiate mtin fr a given particle size frm the Shield s criterin that defines the critical shear stress (τ* ci, the shear stress threshld at which incipient mtin ccurs). The bed shear stress btained frm the mdel and the Shield s criterin will be used t determine the particle sizes that are mbilized ver the range f flws. Shield s relatinship fr critical shear stress is defined as, τ * ci = β (γ s - γ) d 50. Where: β = Shield s parameter (a dimensinless variable) γ, γ s = specific weight f the fluid and sediment, respectively, and d 50 = median particle diameter. A range f cmmnly accepted values frm the gemrphic and engineering literature will be dcumented and used fr Shield s parameter (β). A range f critical shear stress and crrespnding range f discharge values at which initiatin f mtin ccurs fr a given particle size will be presented. Determine particle sizes in the channel frm pebble cunts perfrmed fr the Rsgen Level II channel classificatin, and/r bulk sediment samples, r frm data cllected as part f the AQ 1 Instream Flw TSP. Identify Surces f Sediment and Dcument Prject Related Ersin The lcatin and relative abundance f sediment recruitment t channels frm hillslpe mass-wasting and bank ersin prcesses in the bypass river reaches will be dcumented. Significant sediment recruitment, mass wasting, and/r bank ersin sites will be mapped via aerial recnnaissance, grund survey, and/r aerial phtgraphy. Histric and/r nging ersin resulting frm spills at the Prject frebays, existing canal and flume releases, r histric flume failures will be mapped via aerial recnnaissance, grund survey, and/r aerial phtgraphy. SCHEDULE: Date Nvember 2017 August 2018 September Octber 2018 March Octber 2018 Nvember 2018 June 2019 June 2019 July September 2019 Octber December 2019 December 2019 Activity Cnduct sediment survey and hydrlgy analysis Cmplete data analysis Cnduct sediment transprt field surveys in crdinatin with instream flw surveys Analyze data and prepare draft reprt Distribute draft reprt t the stakehlders Stakehlders review and prvide cmments n draft reprt (90 days) Reslve cmments and prepare final reprt Distribute final reprt in Final License Applicatin Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 5-4

84 AQ 5 Gemrphlgy Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) REFERENCES: Dalrymple, Tate Fld frequency analyses, Manual f Hydrlgy: Part 3. U.S. Gelgical Survey Water Supply Paper 1543-A. Hiltn, Sue, and Thmas E. Lisle, Measuring the fractin f pl vlume filled with fine sediment. Res. Nte PSW-RN-414. Albany, CA: Pacific Suthwest Research Statin, Frest Service, U.S. Department f Agriculture. Kndlf, G.M Salmnid spawning gravels: A gemrphic perspective n their size distributin, mdificatin by spawning fish, and criteria fr gravel quality. PhD thesis. Jhns Hpkins University, Baltimre. Kndlf, G.M Assessing salmnid spawning gravel quality. Transactins American Fisheries Sciety, 129: McNeil, W.J. and W.H. Ahnell Measurement f gravel cmpsitin f salmn stream beds. University f Washingtn Fish. Res. Inst. Circ. N.120. U.S. Gelgical Survey (USGS) Guidelines fr Determining Fld Flw Frequency: Bulletin 17B f the Hydrlgy Subcmmittee, Interagency Advisry Cmmittee n Water Data. Wlman, M.G A methd f sampling carse bed material. American Gephysical Unin, Transactins, 35: Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 5-5

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86 AQ 5 Gemrphlgy Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table AQ 5-1. V*, Bulk Spawning Gravel, and Sediment Transprt Hydraulic Mdel Lcatins. River/Reach Bypassed Reach Reaches Upstream f Prject Facilities r Cmparisn Reaches Initiatin f Mtin Sediment Transprt Mdeling Site Number f Bulk Spawning Gravel Samples Number f V* Pls Kaweah River Kaweah River Upstream f Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse Kaweah River Dwnstream f Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse and Upstream f the East Frk Kaweah River Cnfluence Kaweah River Dwnstream f East Frk Kaweah Cnfluence and Upstream f Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Kaweah River Dwnstream f Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse and Upstream f Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Kaweah River Dwnstream f Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse East Frk Kaweah River East Frk Kaweah River Upstream f the Kaweah N. 1 Diversin East Frk Kaweah River Dwnstream f the Kaweah N. 1 Diversin East Frk Kaweah River Upstream f Cnfluence with Kaweah River Yes 4 10 Yes 4 10 Yes 4 5 Yes 4 5 Yes 4 10 Yes 4 10 Yes 4 5 Yes 4 5 Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 5-7

87 AQ 5 Gemrphlgy Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table AQ 5-2. Gemrphlgy Study Detailed Site Infrmatin 1. Gemrphic Reach Site Name River Mile Lcatin f Site UTM Crds at Beginning f Site (Dwnstream River Mile) (Zne 10N, NAD83) Number f Meshabitats (Crss-sectins) Ttal HGR LGR RUN POOL Special Purpse Crsssectins Cmments Kaweah River Kaweah River Upstream f Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse Kaweah River Dwnstream f Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse and Upstream f the East Frk Kaweah River Cnfluence Kaweah River Dwnstream f East Frk Kaweah Cnfluence and Upstream f Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Kaweah River Dwnstream f Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse and Upstream f Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Kaweah River Dwnstream f Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse East Frk Kaweah River East Frk Kaweah River Upstream f the Kaweah N. 1 Diversin East Frk Kaweah River Dwnstream f the Kaweah N. 1 Diversin East Frk Kaweah River Upstream f Cnfluence with Kaweah River K TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD K TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD K TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD K TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD K TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD EFK TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD EFK TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD EFK TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 1 All infrmatin is tentative. Infrmatin t be determined in the field and cmpleted in crdinatin with interested resurce agencies. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 5-8

88 AQ-6 Water Quality

89 AQ 6 Water Quality Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) POTENTIAL RESOURCE ISSUE: Water quality cmpliance. PROJECT NEUS: Prject peratins culd affect water quality. POTENTIAL LICENSE CONDITIONS: Instream flw releases. Best management practices (BMPs). Spill Preventin Cntrl Cuntermeasure (SPCC) Plan. STUDY OBJECTIVE: Characterize physical, chemical, and bacterial water quality cnditins in the bypass river reaches and cmparisn reaches, and cmpare t the Water Quality Cntrl Plan fr the Tulare Lake Basin (CVRWQCB 2004) bjectives and water quality standards. ETENT OF STUDY AREA: The study area will include the bypass river reaches and cmparisn river reaches (Table AQ 6-1, Map AQ 6-1). It shuld be nted that the majrity f lands alng the bypass reaches are privately wned and utside the FERC Prject bundary. Fr the purpses f the water quality studies described herein, SCE will take the fllwing steps t btain apprval t cnduct field studies n private prperty: STUDY APPROACH: Prvide ntificatin t landwner f Prject relicensing and request authrizatin t enter prperty t cnduct the field studies. If authrizatin is btained, SCE will cmplete field studies as described in this technical study plan. If authrizatin is nt btained, SCE will limit field studies t nly thse lands where landwners have prvided access. The fllwing describes the water quality sampling field prgram which includes in-situ water quality measurements; general water quality sampling; fecal clifrm sampling; and labratry analysis and reprting. In-situ Field Measurements Cllect in-situ water quality measurements (disslved xygen [DO], ph, specific cnductance, and water temperature) at sampling lcatins listed in Table AQ 6-1 using a YSI meter. Samples will be cllected nce during the spring runff (April r May, access permitting), and nce during the summer lw-flw r base-flw perid (August r September). Pre- and pst-sampling calibratin f in-situ instrumentatin will be cnducted fllwing the manufacturer s instructins. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 6-1

90 AQ 6 Water Quality Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Dcument if the results f the in-situ mnitring meet the water quality bjectives identified in the Water Quality Cntrl Plan fr the Tulare Lake Basin (CVRWQCB 2004). General Water Quality Sampling Cllect general water quality samples at sampling lcatins listed in Table AQ 6-1 and depicted n Map AQ 6-1. Samples will be cllected twice, nce during the spring runff and nce during the summer lw-flw r base-flw perid t screen fr ptential water quality issues. If ptential water quality issues are identified, additinal fllw-up sampling may be necessary. Additinal sampling, if necessary, wuld be determined in cnsultatin with BLM and ther interested resurce agencies. Cllect samples using methds cnsistent with the Envirnmental Prtectin Agency (EPA) 1669 sampling prtcl Sampling Ambient Water fr Trace Metals at EPA Water Quality Criteria. Water quality samples cllected frm streams will be analyzed fr the parameters listed in Table AQ 6-2, which include general parameters, ttal mercury, a suite f disslved metals, and ttal and fecal clifrm. Water quality samples will be decanted int labratry-supplied sample cntainers. The sample cntainers will be labeled with the date and time that the sample is cllected and the sampling site r identificatin label. The sample cntainer will be preserved (as apprpriate), stred, and delivered t a State-certified water quality labratry fr analyses in accrdance with maximum hlding perids. A chain-f-custdy recrd will be maintained with the samples at all times. The sampling site lcatin will be recrded using a Glbal Psitining System (GPS) unit and the crdinates will be recrded in a field lg bk. Clifrm Sampling Cnduct additinal ttal and fecal clifrm sampling t determine if study waters meet bjectives fr cntact recreatinal activities identified in the Water Quality Cntrl Plan fr the Tulare Lake Basin (CVRWQCB 2004). Samples will be cllected at a near-shre lcatin immediately abve and belw the river access area near Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse ( Edisn Beach ) where cntact recreatin (e.g., swimming) ccurs. Fecal clifrm samples will be cllected n less than five times within a thirty-day perid beginning apprximately n July 4. Samples will be cllected in the afternn when the access area is pen (Mnday Thursday; 8 am 7 pm). Labratry Analysis and Reprting Water quality samples cllected during the field prgram will be prcessed by a Statecertified labratry apprved by the State Water Resurces Cntrl Bard fr chemical analysis. The labratry will reprt each chemical parameter analyzed with the labratry methd detectin limit, reprting limit, and practical quantificatin limit. The labratry will attempt t attain reprting detectin limits that are at r belw the applicable regulatry criteria. The parameters t be analyzed by the analytical labratry are prvided in Table AQ 6-2. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 6-2

91 AQ 6 Water Quality Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) SCHEDULE: Date April/May 2018 July/August 2018 August/September 2018 Octber 2018 January 2019 February 2019 March May 2019 June July 2019 August 2019 Activity Cllect spring water quality samples Cllect clifrm samples Cllect summer water quality samples Analyze data and prepare draft reprt Distribute draft reprt t the stakehlders Stakehlders review and prvide cmments n draft reprt (90 days) Reslve cmments and prepare final reprt Distribute final reprt in Draft License Applicatin REFERENCES: Central Valley Reginal Water Quality Cntrl Bard (CVRWQCB) Water Quality Cntrl Plan fr the Tulare Lake Basin, Secnd Editin. Revised January Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 6-3

92 AQ 6 Water Quality Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) TABLES Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

93 AQ 6 Water Quality Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table AQ 6-1. Water Quality Mnitring and Sampling Lcatins. Kaweah River Study River Segment Kaweah River Upstream f Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse Kaweah River Dwnstream f Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse and Upstream f the East Frk Kaweah River Cnfluence Kaweah River Dwnstream f East Frk Kaweah Cnfluence and Upstream f Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Kaweah River Dwnstream f Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse and Upstream f Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Kaweah River Dwnstream f Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse East Frk Kaweah River East Frk Kaweah River Upstream f the Kaweah N. 1 Diversin East Frk Kaweah River Dwnstream f the Kaweah N. 1 Diversin East Frk Kaweah River Upstream f Cnfluence with Kaweah River N. f Water Quality Sampling Sites Water Quality Mnitring and Sampling Lcatins K3 Flwline Abve PH3 KR Upstream f PH3 K2 Flwline Belw PH3 KR Dwnstream f PH3 KR Upstream f the Cnf. with EF KR Dwnstream f the Cnf. with EF KR Upstream f PH1 K1 Flwline Abve PH1 KR Dwnstream f PH1 K2 Flwline Abve PH2 KR Upstream f PH2 1 KR Dwnstream f PH2 1 EF Upstream f PH1 Div. 2 EF Dwnstream f PH1 Div. K1 Flwline Belw PH1 Div. 1 EF Upstream f the Cnf. with KR Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 6-5

94 AQ 6 Water Quality Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table AQ 6-2. Parameters fr Water Quality Mnitring and Labratry Analysis. Parameter Water Quality Mnitring Parameter In-Situ Measurements Analysis Methd Sample Hlding Times Sample Lcatins t be Analyzed Disslved Oxygen (DO) Water Quality Meter Nt Applicable All Secchi Depth Secchi Disk Nt Applicable Reservir PH Water Quality Meter Nt Applicable All Water Temperature Water Quality Meter Nt Applicable All Specific Cnductance Water Quality Meter Nt Applicable All Labratry Analysis Parameter General Parameters Calcium EPA days All Chlride EPA days All Hardness EPA days All Magnesium EPA days All Nitrate/Nitrite EPA hurs All Ammnia as N EPA days All Ttal Kjeldahl Nitrgen EPA days All Ttal Phsphrus EPA days All Orth-phsphate EPA hurs All Ptassium EPA days All Sdium EPA days All Sulfate EPA days All Ttal Disslved Slids EPA days All Ttal Suspended Slids EPA days All Turbidity EPA All TOC EPA days All Ttal Alkalinity EPA days All Metals Disslved Arsenic EPA hurs All Cadmium EPA hurs All Cpper EPA hurs All Irn EPA hurs All Lead EPA hurs All Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 6-6

95 AQ 6 Water Quality Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table AQ 6-2. Parameters fr Water Quality Mnitring and Labratry Analysis (cntinued). Parameter Labratry Analysis Parameter (cntinued) Analysis Methd Sample Hlding Times Sample Lcatins t be Analyzed Manganese EPA hurs All Nickel EPA hurs Chrmium EPA hurs Metals Ttal Mercury EPA e 48 hurs All Hydrcarbns Methyl-tertiary Butyl Ether (MtBE) EPA days Reservir Ttal Petrleum Hydrcarbns EPA days Reservir Oil and Grease EPA hurs Reservir Bacteria Ttal Clifrm EPA - SM9222B 24 hurs All Fecal Clifrm EPA - SM922B 24 hurs All Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 6-7

96 AQ 6 Water Quality Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) MAP Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

97 Nrth Frk Kaweah River MF at Three Rivers Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse 2 NF K2 Flwline Abve PH2 MF Dwnstream f PH2 3 THREE RIVERS Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse Kaweah N. 2 Flwline MF Upstream f PH1 MF Dwnstream f PH1 4 5 MF Upstream f PH2 SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK Kaweah N. 2 Diversin Dam K2 Flwline Belw PH3 6 MF Upstream f PH3 MF Dwnstream f PH3 7 8 Kaweah River K1 Flwline Abve PH1 Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Kaweah N. 1 Flwline 9 1 Marble Frk Kaweah River K3 Flwline Abve PH3 Kaweah N. 3 Flwline MF Near PH3 (Air Temperature) MF Upstream f the Cnf. with EF EF Upstream f the Cnf. with MF MF Dwnstream f the Cnf. with EF EF Dwnstream f PH1 Div K1 Flwline Belw PH1 Div. 2 1 Marble Frk Diversin Dam (Nn-Prject Facility) Middle Frk Diversin Dam (Nn-Prject Facility) Middle Frk Kaweah River SEQUOIA - KINGS CANYON WILDERNESS Kaweah N. 3 Flwline (Nn-Prject Facility) Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Dam EF Upstream f PH1 Div. (Air Temperature) EF Upstream f PH1 Div. 6 4 Facilities Pwerhuse Diversin Frebay Flwline Penstck Other Features City/Twn Highway/Rad Watercurse Water Bdy River Mile Land Jurisdictin* Bureau f Land Management U.S. Army Crps f Engineers Natinal Park Service Private *SOURCE: BLM 2012 Land Management Natinal Wilderness Area Mnitring Lcatins Water Quality and Water Temperature Mnitring (exisiting water temperature data site) Water Quality and Water Temperature Mnitring Water Temperature Mnitring (nly) Meterlgical Mnitring Lcatin Air Temperature Mnitring Lcatin 1 East Frk Kaweah R iver JOHN KREBS WILDERNESS 198 Suth Frk Kaweah River Eastern Hydr Generatin Map AQ 6-1 Lake Kaweah 99 SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK Kaweah Prject Water Quality, Water Temperature and Meterlgical Mnitring Lcatins Date: 12/8/ Prjectin: UTM Zne 11 Datum: NAD 83 Miles Suthern Califrnia Edisn (SCE) has n reasn t believe that there are any inaccuracies r defects with infrmatin incrprated in this wrk and make n representatins f any kind, including, but nt limited t, the warranties f merchantability r fitness fr a particular use, nr are any such warranties tbe implied, with respect t the infrmatin r data, furnished herein. N part f this map may be reprduced rtransmitted in any frm r by any means, electrnic r mechanical, including phtcpying and recrding system, except as expressly permitted in writing by SCE. C:\GIS\ENTRI\ _SCE_EasternHydr\map\Kaweah\SCE_Eastern_KAWEAH_AQTSPs_Lcs_Mnitring_WQ_MET_17i11i_01.mxd Cpyright 2015 by Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

98 AQ-7 Special-status Amphibians and Aquatic Reptiles

99 AQ 7 Special-Status Amphibian and Aquatic Reptile Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) POTENTIAL RESOURCE ISSUE: Special-status amphibians and aquatic reptiles and their habitat. PROJECT NEUS: Prject peratins and maintenance activities culd result in direct and indirect effects n special-status amphibians and aquatic reptiles and their habitat. Fr fthill yellw-legged frg (FYLF), flw cnditins in the bypass river reaches culd affect habitat availability and suitability (e.g., water temperature) fr all life stages. Prject peratins that result in flw fluctuatins culd create changes in water stage and velcity that may scur r strand egg masses and tadples. Water temperature regimes dwnstream f Prject facilities culd alter the timing f breeding and subsequent tadple develpment. Fr western pnd turtle (WPT), flw cnditins in the bypass river reaches culd affect habitat availability and suitability (e.g., water temperature) and affect ptential nesting habitat (e.g., inundatin f nesting habitat). POTENTIAL LICENSE CONDITIONS: Instream flw releases. Vegetatin and Integrated Pest Management Plan. Special-status amphibian and aquatic reptile prtectin measures. STUDY OBJECTIVES: Identify and map ptential habitat fr FYLF in the study area. Dcument the distributin and abundance f FYLF ppulatins in the study area. Dcument the timing and length f FYLF breeding seasn, if FYLF are present. Characterize the water stage, velcity, and temperature f varius flw regimes as it relates t FYLF habitat thrugh crdinatin with the instream flw and water temperature studies. Dcument the presence f WPT during FYLF surveys. Dcument the presence f ptential WPT nesting habitat. ETENT OF STUDY AREA: The study area fr FYLF and WPT is the bypass river reaches and cmparisn river reaches. The study area fr WPT als includes ff-channel pnds and wetlands that may be present within the fllwing study areas arund Prject facilities where maintenance activities ccur (Table AQ 7-1). It shuld be nted that the majrity f lands alng the bypass reaches and arund select Prject facilities are privately wned and utside the FERC Prject bundary. Fr the purpses f the special-status amphibian and reptile surveys described herein, SCE will take the fllwing steps t btain apprval t cnduct field studies n private prperty: Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 7-1

100 AQ 7 Special-Status Amphibian and Aquatic Reptile Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Prvide ntificatin t landwner f Prject relicensing and request authrizatin t enter prperty t cnduct field studies. If authrizatin is btained, SCE will cmplete field studies as described in this technical study plan. If authrizatin is nt btained, SCE will limit field studies t nly thse lands where landwners have prvided access. STUDY APPROACH: The study appraches fr each species are prvided belw. Fthill Yellw-legged Frg (FYLF) Study Sites In rder t determine the distributin and abundance f FYLF within the bypass river reaches and cmparisn river reaches, different types f sampling sites will be selected. These include representative sites, tributary cnfluence sites, and cmparisn sites. A stratified sampling apprach was used t select representative sampling sites by gemrphic stream type. Additinal sampling sites were selected at the cnfluences f accessible perennial tributaries where ptential breeding habitat may exist. Cmparisn sampling sites were selected in nn-prject affected reaches. In additin, qualitative bservatins will be cmpleted during ther studies, particularly meshabitat mapping (AQ 1 Instream Flw Study Technical Study Plan [TSP]) t expand the habitat areas searched. Map AQ 7-1 prvides the lcatins f all amphibian and reptile study sites. Table AQ 7-2 lists each study site. Methds The fllwing describes the apprach t meet each f the study bjectives: (1) identify and map ptential habitat; (2) determine the distributin and abundance f FYLF in the study area; (3) determine the timing and length f the breeding seasn; and (4) characterize the ptential effects f stage and velcity fluctuatins n FYLF and their habitat thrugh crdinatin with the AQ 1 Instream Flw TSP. Habitat Characterizatin: Identify and map ptential breeding and rearing habitat fr FYLF in cllabratin with resurce agencies in the bypass river reaches based n review f aerial phtgraphy and helicpter surveys. Ptential breeding and rearing habitat are defined as: Breeding Habitat Shallw, near-shre areas f lw velcity with cbble/bulder substrate in pen, sunny areas with little riparian vegetatin; ften adjacent t lw gradient cbble/bulder bars, tributary cnfluences, side and backwater pls, r pl tail-uts with carse substrates. Rearing Habitat Similar t breeding habitats early in the seasn; but tadples may distribute t shallw, warm, lw-velcity near-shre habitats with smaller substrate (i.e., gravel/sand) as the seasn prgresses. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 7-2

101 AQ 7 Special-Status Amphibian and Aquatic Reptile Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Cmplete a habitat characterizatin f the study sites and cmparisn sites (see Map AQ 7-1) in the field during distributin and abundance surveys that includes infrmatin n the presence f predatrs and fd availability. This infrmatin will be used t extraplate bserved habitat cnditins t ptential habitats identified during helicpter surveys and review f existing data. Fllwing cmpletin f habitat mapping, develp a GIS map f ptential FYLF habitat. Distributin and Abundance Surveys: Identify and map knwn ccurrences f FYLF within the study area based n agency cnsultatin and a review f existing infrmatin. Cnduct surveys at study sites and cmparisn sites identified n Map AQ 7-1 t determine the distributin and abundance f FYLF. Surveys will fllw the Visual Encunter Prtcl described in Measuring and Mnitring Bilgical Diversity: Standard Methds fr Amphibians (Heyer et al. 1994; Appendix AQ 7-A) and will incrprate United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) decntaminatin guidelines (USFWS 2005 [Appendix B]). Specifically, tw surveyrs will search stream banks, back channel areas, and ptential instream habitats fr FYLF prgressing in a slw, methdical fashin. T aid in the detectin f eggs and tadples, surveyrs will use a viewing bx in shallw margin areas and snrkel in deeper water where needed and pssible. During surveys, a minimum f 1,000 meters (m) will be surveyed. Fr sites lcated at tributary cnfluences, a minimum f 1,000 m will be surveyed in the mainstem as well as 1,000 m up the tributary where pssible. Data cllected during each survey includes: Sampling Site: time f survey (start, end and ttal search effrt), GPS lcatins (start and end), weather cnditins, and water and air temperatures (at start, mid-day, and end f survey) in bth the channel margin and main channel; and Observatin: lifestage, sex, size, and GPS lcatin. Three quantitative surveys (i.e., 1,000 m each) will be cnducted; tw surveys in the spring/early summer fr the detectin f eggs and early tadples (nset f breeding), and ne in the late summer/early fall t detect lder tadples and yung-f-the-year. The first spring visit will be cmpleted when river temperatures have reached a daily average f 11ºC and/r when breeding has been verified in ne r mre rivers in Sierran watersheds. In additin, qualitative surveys will be cnducted nce during breeding seasn and nce during the fall t detect yung-f-the-year at up t three additinal high likelihd breeding sites identified by agencies and/r the FYLF surveying crew leader after a review f aerial phtgraphy and after viewing the river habitat during the first spring/early summer grund surveys. The qualitative sampling is designed t prvide additinal FYLF detectin cverage in the Prject area. Prepare and submit a Califrnia Native Species Field Survey Frm fr all FYLF recrded t the Califrnia Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB). Prvide an electrnic database (Excel spreadsheet) f FYLF sampling data (date, lcatin, species) t BLM, resurce agencies, and interested stakehlders. Timing and Length f Breeding Seasn: If FYLF are fund breeding during the spring/early summer surveys (described abve) and breeding des nt appear t be finished fllwing cmpletin f the tw Distributin Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 7-3

102 AQ 7 Special-Status Amphibian and Aquatic Reptile Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) and Abundance Surveys (i.e., fresh 1-2 day ld eggs are fund during the secnd survey), then a third visit will be cmpleted at up t three breeding sites t identify the end f the breeding seasn. The third survey visit at the selected breeding sites will fllw the same survey methds as described abve under Distributin and Abundance Surveys. Because the timing and length f breeding can vary frm year t year depending n climatic and hydrlgic factrs, data cllected during the study will be cmpared t nging studies in ther Sierra watersheds t determine if breeding in the study area is cincident t breeding in ther watersheds. This data will be used t help determine a range f dates when breeding is likely t ccur. Crdinatin t Determine Stage and Velcity Effects Use Habitat Suitability Criteria (HSC) infrmatin fr eggs and tadples develped as part f the Middle Frk Prject (PCWA 2011) fr mdeling. Adjust HSC infrmatin based n habitat availability (Appendix AQ 7-B). Develp a life stage peridicity chart fr FYLF that identifies the seasn f the year (time perid) when each life stage is likely t be present within the study area. This data will be used t determine when the HSC infrmatin is applicable in evaluating effects f flw alteratins n ptential FYLF habitat. Crdinate with the instream flw mdeling effrt (AQ 1 Instream Flw TSP) t evaluate habitat suitability fr FYLF egg masses and tadples under alternative flw regimes. Specific bjectives fr the FYLF mdeling effrt include: Determine the range f flws that create suitable breeding habitat and suitable basking habitat belw the riparian vegetatin line. Assess the ptential effects f seasnal flw changes n breeding and rearing habitat cnnectivity. FYLF mdeling sites will be identified in crdinatin with the resurce agencies as part f the AQ 1 Instream Flw TSP study site selectin prcess that includes field visits during the summer. Evaluate utput frm the AQ 4 Water Temperature Mdeling TSP and cmpare changes in average, maximum, and minimum daily temperatures in FYLF breeding and rearing habitat between alternative flw regimes. Western Pnd Turtle (WPT) Identify and map knwn ccurrences f WPT within the study area, based n agency cnsultatin and a review f existing infrmatin. Recrd sightings f WPT during implementatin f aquatic technical studies. In particular, surveyrs will be visually inspecting pls and backwaters fr WPT at each study site during the FYLF surveys and during ther field studies, particularly the meshabitat mapping (AQ 1 Instream Flw TSP). Develp a GIS map f ptential WPT nesting habitat lcatins in the study area. GIS selectin criteria include: Slpe f 15 degrees r less; Sutheast, suth r suthwest aspect; Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 7-4

103 AQ 7 Special-Status Amphibian and Aquatic Reptile Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) 150-ft buffer arund perennial streams and reservirs; and Belw 6,000 feet in elevatin. Cnduct a field recnnaissance survey f ptential nesting lcatins identified in the GIS map near Prject facilities (Table AQ 7-1). Evaluate utput frm the AQ 4 Water Temperature Mdeling TSP and cmpare changes in water temperature (average, maximum, and minimum) near ptential nesting habitats between unimpaired and impaired flw regimes. Prepare and submit a Califrnia Native Species Field Survey Frm fr all WPT recrded t the CNDDB. Prvide an electrnic database (Excel spreadsheet) f WPT sampling data (date, lcatin, species) t BLM, resurce agencies, and interested stakehlders. SCHEDULE: Date May June 2018 August September 2018 Octber December 2018 January 2019 February April 2019 May July 2019 August 2019 Activity Cnduct spring field surveys Cnduct fall field surveys Analyze data and prepare draft reprt Distribute draft reprt t the stakehlders Stakehlders review and prvide cmments n draft reprt (90 days) Reslve cmments and prepare final reprt Distribute final reprt in Draft License Applicatin REFERENCES: Ashtn, D.T., A.J. Lind, and K.E. Schlick Western Pnd Turtle (Clemmys marmrata). Natural Histry. USDA Frest Service, Pacific Suthwest Research Statin, Arcata, CA. Heyer, W. R., M. A. Dnnelly, R. W. McDiarmid, L. C. Hayek and M. S. Fster, Eds Measuring and mnitring bilgical diversity: Standard methds fr amphibians. Bilgical Diversity Handbk Series. Washingtn D.C., Smithsnian Institutin Press. Hlland, D.C The western pnd turtle: habitat and histry. Oregn Department f Fish and Wildlife, USA. Jennings, M. R., and M. P. Hayes Amphibian and reptile species f special cncern in Califrnia. Califrnia Department f Fish and Game, Inland Fisheries Divisin, Ranch Crdva, Califrnia, USA. Placer Cunty Water Agency (PCWA) Applicatin fr New License. Middle Frk American River Prject (FERC Prject N. 2079). AQ 1 Instream Flw Technical Study Reprt (2010). Exhibit E, Vlume 3, Supprting Dcument B. February United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Revised Guidance n Site Assessments and Field Surveys fr the Califrnia Red-legged Frg, August Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 7-5

104 AQ 7 Special-Status Amphibian and Aquatic Reptile Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) TABLES Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

105 AQ 7 Special-Status Amphibian and Aquatic Reptile Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table AQ 7-1. Survey Areas fr Western Pnd Turtle arund Prject Facilities 1. Prject Facility Survey Area 2 Diversin Dams and Pls Flwlines 1 Frebays/Frebay Tank Penstcks Pwerhuses and Switchyards Transmissin, Pwer, and Cmmunicatin Lines Gages Prject Access Rads Prject Trails Ancillary and Supprt Facilities Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Campus Repeaters and Slar Panels River Access Parking 15 feet arund the perimeter 20 feet n either side 20 feet arund the perimeter 15 feet n either side Within and up t 15 feet arund the perimeter fence 25 feet n either side 10 feet arund gages 20 feet n either side 15 feet n either side Within the develped campus 15 feet arund the perimeter 10 feet arund parking area and beach 1 Includes ff-channel pnds and wetlands that may be present arund Prject facilities. 2 Survey areas represent lcatins where ptential peratin and maintenance activities ccur. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 7-7

106 AQ 7 Special-Status Amphibian and Aquatic Reptile Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table AQ 7-2. Fthill Yellw-Legged Frg Sampling Sites. Study Reach Site ID Bypass Reaches Reaches Upstream f Prject Facilities r Cmparisn Reaches Study Site Type Kaweah River Kaweah River Upstream f Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse Kaweah River Dwnstream f Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse and Upstream f the East Frk Kaweah River Cnfluence Kaweah River Dwnstream f East Frk Kaweah Cnfluence and Upstream f Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Kaweah River Dwnstream f Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse and Upstream f Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Kaweah River Dwnstream f Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse East Frk Kaweah River East Frk Kaweah River Upstream f the Kaweah N. 1 Diversin East Frk Kaweah River Dwnstream f the Kaweah N. 1 Diversin East Frk Kaweah River Upstream f Cnfluence with Kaweah River K9.5 Mainstem K8.7 Mainstem/ Tributary Cnfluence K7.3 Mainstem K6.9 Mainstem K4.3 Mainstem/ Tributary Cnfluence EFK5.2 Mainstem EFK3.8 Mainstem EFK0.7 Mainstem Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 7-8

107 AQ 7 Special-Status Amphibian and Aquatic Reptile Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) MAP Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

108 Nrth Frk Kaweah River Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Kaweah River belw PH2 3 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline 4 Kaweah River belw PH1 5 SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse 6 K2 Flwline Kaweah River belw PH3 Kaweah River belw Cnfluence 7 8 Kaweah River Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Kaweah River abve K2 Diversin Kaweah N. 1 Flwline 9 K3 Flwline 10 EF Kaweah River abve Cnfluence Marble Frk Kaweah River Kaweah N. 3 Flwline EF Kaweah River belw K1 Diversin Marble Frk Diversin Dam (Nn-Prject Facility) 1 Middle Frk Diversin Dam (Nn-Prject Facility) Middle Frk Kaweah River SEQUOIA - KINGS CANYON WILDERNESS Kaweah N. 3 Flwline (Nn-Prject Facility) 4 K1 Flwline Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Dam EF Kaweah River abve K1 Diversin 6 4 Facilities Pwerhuse Diversin Frebay Flwline Penstck Other Features City/Twn Highway/Rad Watercurse Water Bdy River Mile Land Jurisdictin* Bureau f Land Management U.S. Army Crps f Engineers Natinal Park Service Private *SOURCE: BLM 2012 Land Management Natinal Wilderness Area Channel Characterizatin NA bedrck bedrck/cascade bedrck/step-pl/cascade pl-riffle/plane-bed Sampling Lcatins Entrainment Mnitring (flwlines) Fish, BMI, FYLF, Riparian 2 THREE RIVERS Fish, BMI, FYLF, Riparian, Instream Flw 1 East Frk Kaweah River JOHN KREBS WILDERNESS 198 Suth Frk Kaweah River Eastern Hydr Generatin Map AQ 7-1 Lake Kaweah 99 SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK Kaweah Prject Aquatic and Riparian Sampling Lcatins Date: 12/8/ Prjectin: UTM Zne 11 Datum: NAD 83 Miles Suthern Califrnia Edisn (SCE) has n reasn t believe that there are any inaccuracies r defects with infrmatin incrprated in this wrk and make n representatins f any kind, including, but nt limited t, the warranties f merchantability r fitness fr a particular use, nr are any such warranties tbe implied, with respect t the infrmatin r data, furnished herein. N part f this map may be reprduced rtransmitted in any frm r by any means, electrnic r mechanical, including phtcpying and recrding system, except as expressly permitted in writing by SCE. C:\GIS\ENTRI\ _SCE_EasternHydr\map\Kaweah\SCE_Eastern_KAWEAH_AQTSPs_Lcs_Sampling_AQ_RIP_17i11i_01.mxd Cpyright 2015 by Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

109 AQ 7 Special-Status Amphibian and Aquatic Reptile Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) APPENDI AQ 7-A Visual Encunter Survey Prtcl Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

110 AQ 7 Special-Status Amphibian and Aquatic Reptile Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Visual Encunter Survey Prtcl fr Rana bylii in Streams Standard VES (Heyer et al. 1994) with augmented field datasheets Yarnell, S This Visual Encunter Survey (VES) prtcl and assciated datasheet are fr use in stream reaches up t several thusand feet in length where infrmatin n all lifestages and the micrhabitat assciatins f each individual is desired. The data frm this survey prtcl is intended t 1) describe the abundance, distributin and micr-habitat assciatins f R. bylii, and 2) prvide the data necessary t crdinate with ther stream reach study effrts, such as instream flw studies where hydrdynamic mdeling will be used. The VES prtcl is as described in Heyer et al. (1994), and is summarized fr stream habitats as fllws. Habitats are searched alng a several meter wide transect parallel t the stream at the water s edge, and the number f animals encuntered ver a perid f time is recrded. Using a mderate level f search effrt, individuals active n the surface f the grund, n rcks, r at the water s edge are identified, and captured and measured if pssible. Rcks, lgs and ther surface cver bjects are als verturned in search f individuals, then returned t their riginal psitin t minimize disturbance t the habitat. Habitats are nt systematically destryed in rder t find animals, and vucher specimens are nt cllected unless abslutely necessary fr identificatin. In shallw water habitats, hand dip nets are used t capture individual adults and sub-adults, and t seine the channel bttm t cllect tadples. This search effrt in shallw water habitats is balanced t minimize habitat disturbance, but adequately sift thrugh any silt, gravel r vegetatin where individuals may be hiding. Use f a viewing bx in shallw, wadeable areas t help in detectin f egg and tadple lifestages is recmmended. Likewise, where safe and pssible, snrkeling in deeper water (0.5-2m deep) adjacent t gd breeding habitat (e.g. edges f cbble bars) can greatly aid in detectin f egg masses, and is recmmended during spring surveys. T effectively survey stream segments, bth banks are walked with a minimum f tw surveyrs. Wherever pssible, surveys are cmpleted walking upstream s that as individuals seek cver in the stream, ften swimming dwnstream, they are nt cunted twice. In additin, eggmasses are generally attached t the dwnstream side f cbbles and are easier t detect when walking upstream. Hwever, surveys culd prceed in the dwnstream directin if surveyrs are well-practiced in identificatin, are manually feeling and checking behind cbbles and bulders fr eggmasses, and can adequately keep track f any dwnstream migrating individuals. A list f field equipment required t cmplete the surveys is attached at the end f this prtcl. In general, equipment shuld be selected t be lightweight and cmpact enugh t fit within a daypack s that surveyrs can be fully mbile. The assciated datasheet was develped t dcument the additinal micrhabitat data needed at each bservatin. It is similar t datasheets used in previus academic research and hydrpwer relicensing studies (Lind, 1997; PG&E 2002; Yarnell, 2005). In rder t simplify the cmplicatins and ptential errrs assciated with multiple datasheets each fr a different lifestage, a single datasheet is used fr each survey, regardless f time f year and fcus f survey (ex: breeding surveys in spring vs. tadple/rearing surveys in summer). The data fr each lifestage bserved during the survey is recrded n a single rw. The micrhabitat data cllected fr each lifestage may differ and as a result, sme fields in the rw may be marked as N/A (ex: depth at eggmass fr an adult bservatin). Small mdificatins t the datasheet may be made t accmmdate unique survey situatins (such as assciated meshabitat number rather than Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 7-12

111 AQ 7 Special-Status Amphibian and Aquatic Reptile Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) assciated GPS pint when identifying bservatin lcatin), but these shuld be kept t a minimum. Nte that the datasheet is designed t be printed in landscape frmat n 8x14 paper with the cde list printed n the back side f the page (see FYLF VES survey datasheet.xls file). Details n recrding data are prvided belw. The datasheet is designed fr cllectin f data in metric units, s use f English units must be explicitly nted. General Data Site: Start/End UTM: Elevatin: Pht numbers: Observers(s): Date: Survey Start/End Time: Weather: Start/End Temp (C): Bullfrgs? Fish? Field sketch cmpleted? Name f stream and reach t be surveyed. If sub-reaches are used, clarify which sectins are t be surveyed. Fr example: Suth Yuba River, Reach A-1, river mile Crdinates f start and end survey lcatins n the stream in NAD27 datum (designate ther datum if needed). Recrd saved waypint (wypt) number accuracy f pint (in meters). Recrd frm Tp map r GPS and circle surce (nte range f errr) Recrd digital pht ID numbers fr phts taken thrughut survey. Include phts f the start and end lcatins, typical midchannel habitat, typical edgewater and backwater habitats, examples f breeding habitat (ccupied r therwise), example individuals where pssible (adults, juveniles, eggs and tadples) and any ther interesting r unique habitat features. Names f surveyrs Mnth, Day, Year Recrd start/end times f survey (nte time f breaks fr lunch, etc n bttm f sheet if necessary). This shuld reflect actual survey/search time. Describe general clud cver; enter cde frm list: C PC MC O R Clear Partly Cludy Mstly Cludy Overcast Rainy Recrd temperature f air (in the shade) and water (thalweg and edgewater) at start, mid-day (if applicable) and end f survey. Edgewater temp shuld be within 0.3m f shre in a shallw slwmving lcatin. Nte presence/absence f bullfrgs, fish r crayfish anywhere in survey reach. If needed, add ntes at bttm f page. At the bttm f the page, nte whether a rugh field sketch was cmpleted n the back f the datasheet. The sketch serves as rugh indicatr f habitat thrughut the survey reach and can be used t delineate which prtins f the reach may nt have been surveyed (e.g. very deep r fast areas near a steep heavily vegetated bank). Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 7-13

112 AQ 7 Special-Status Amphibian and Aquatic Reptile Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Detailed Data ***Nte: Micrhabitats are defined as the immediate/lcal habitat surrunding the bservatin site f the individual. This may be the shallw side habitat r backwater where eggs and tads ccur r the habitat immediately adjacent t an adult perch site. Measurements shuld be made as near t the individual as pssible but still describing the average cnditins f the immediately adjacent habitat. On average, but nt always, the micrhabitat wuld be within a 0.5m r s f the bservatin. ***Nte: Sme fields are applicable nly t certain lifestages. Be sure t recrd N/A in the datasheet field fr field nt apprpriate t the bservatin. D nt leave fields blank. Life Stage/Sex: Ttal #: Length (mm): Develpmental Stage: Meshabitat Type: Nte life stage f individual; enter cde frm list: AF AM AU J Y T E Adult Female Adult Male Adult Unknwn Juvenile/Sub-adult Yung f Year/metamrph (newly emerged fall nly) Tadple Egg mass Number f individuals nted in a single micr-habitat (ex: 1 adult male n emergent bulders in a riffle vs. 50 tadples in a single small side channel pl) Snut t vent length fr adults/sub-adults; Ttal length fr tadples; Diameter fr egg masses Gsner stage fr egg masses and tadples. If categrized, then nte categries n back f datasheet. Lcal larger-scale habitat where individual was bserved based n USFSR5 mes-habitat types (see USFSR5 publicatin fr mre inf n defining meshabitats); enter cde frm list: CAS Cascade - jumbled steep reaches with either carse substrate r bedrck SPO Step-pl - includes steep reaches with plunge pls and vertical scur pls SCP Side-channel Pl - includes eddies, backwater pls, lateral scur pls, crner pls POO Pl - includes flatwater, dammed pls, cnfluence pls, mid-channel pls and pl tail-uts EDG Edgewater - shallw edgewater habitat adjacent t riffles, runs RUN Run - slw gently mving flw, faster than a pl, slwer than a riffle HGR High Gradient Riffle/Rapid - rippled swift water, rapids f high gradient (~ >2%) Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 7-14

113 AQ 7 Special-Status Amphibian and Aquatic Reptile Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Riparian Type: Canpy Cver Class: Distance t Shre (m): Micrhabitat Substrate: LGR Lw Gradient Riffle - rippled swift water f lw gradient (~ <2%) OTH Other - describe either in same field r in cmments field Describe dminant riparian/adjacent channel vegetatin based n Lind 1997 t prvide data n vegetatin encrachment; enter cde frm list: GCBar WIL WIL/ALD MRIP BD Gravel/Cbble Bar (side r mid channel, clear f veg) Pure Willw Willw/Alder Mix Mature Riparian Bedrck (clear f veg) Cver directly abve micrhabitat where individual was nted; enter cde frm list: % % % % Distance frm bservatin perpendicular t water s edge at clsest shre. Primarily imprtant fr eggs/tadples. Dminant substrate type near perch fr adults/sub-adults, micrhabitat substrate fr tadples r egg masses SLT SND GRV COB BLD BD MD Silt Sand (< 2mm) Gravel (2 64 mm) Cbble ( mm) Bulder (> 256 mm) Bedrck Mixed (describe hw mixed GC r CG with dminant size first) Attach/Perch Substrate: Substrate size f perch fr adults/sub-adults/juveniles r attachment site fr egg masses (N/A fr tadples) SLT SND GRV COB BLD BD VEG Silt Sand (< 2mm) Gravel (2 64 mm) Cbble ( mm) Bulder (> 256 mm) Bedrck Vegetatin/LWD - specify Ttal Depth (m): Fr all lifestages, recrd average ttal depth f the micrhabitat Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 7-15

114 AQ 7 Special-Status Amphibian and Aquatic Reptile Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Depth t eggs/tads (m): Fr egg masses, recrd depth t center f egg mass; fr tadples, recrd depth t tads if different than average ttal depth f micrhabitat, if it s the same, nte same. Mid-clumn Velcity (m/s): Fr all lifestages, recrd average lcal mid-clumn flw velcity f the micrhabitat. Mid-clumn velcity shuld be taken at 0.6 times the ttal depth fr depths < 1m. Fr depths > 1m, recrd the average f the velcity at 0.2 times the depth and 0.8 times the depth. Fr egg masses, this shuld be directly abve r immediately adjacent t the vipsitin site. Velcity at eggs/tads (m/s): Fr egg masses, recrd velcity at/adjacent t center f egg mass; fr tadples, recrd velcity at tads if different than mid-clumn velcity f micrhabitat, if it s the same, nte same. Lcal Water Temp (C): Lcatin f Observatin: Cmments: Temperature f water in lcal micrhabitat Cde r sme identifier f lcatin in survey reach where bservatin was recrded. Culd be a GPS waypint number r an assciated mes-habitat number crrelating t anther study. Include here any infrmatin n lcal habitat cnditin, species cnditin, presence f nn-natives, pht descriptin, etc. References: Heyer, W. R., M. A. Dnnelly, R. W. McDiarmid, L. C. Hayek and M. S. Fster, Eds. (1994). Measuring and mnitring bilgical diversity: Standard methds fr amphibians. Bilgical Diversity Handbk Series. Washingtn D.C., Smithsnian Institutin Press. Lind, A.J. (1997). Survey Prtcl fr Fthill Yellw-legged Frgs (Rana bylii) in Streams. USDA Frest Service, Pacific Suthwest Research Statin, Arcata, CA. DG:S27L01A. Seltenrich, C.P. and Pl, A.C. (2002). A Standardized Apprach fr Habitat Assessments and Visual Encunter Surveys fr the Fthill Yellw-legged Frg (Rana bylii). Pacific Gas & Electric Cmpany. Yarnell, S. M. (2005). Spatial Hetergeneity f Rana bylii Habitat: Physical Prcesses, Quantificatin and Eclgical Meaningfulness. PhD Dissertatin. Hydrlgic Sciences, University f Califrnia, Davis. USFSR5 mes-habitat types Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 7-16

115 AQ 7 Special-Status Amphibian and Aquatic Reptile Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Field Equipment List Required: Field ntebk Datasheets (w/cpy f survey prtcl) and clipbard Clean cpies f study site aerial/tp maps (fr sketching habitats, etc.) Pencil, pen, sharpie Stpwatch Flagging Thermmeter Binculars Dip net r small handheld net fr scping tadples and catching individuals Clear see-thru rulers (marked in metric) t measure individual length Small clear plastic vial r wide-muth bttle t capture tads fr identificatin Camera extra batteries, memry card Scale fr pictures (ruler, pencil f knwn length, etc) Handheld GPS extra batteries Velcity meter w/wading rd r ther stick/device t measure depth Marsh McBirney recmmended need accuracy in lw velcities - +/ m/s ideal. Waders First Aid kit Persnal water, fd, sunscreen, bug juice, etc Recmmended: Viewing bx (ideal if made f plexiglass, but culd be lightweight plastic with clear plastic affixed t hle in bttm) Snrkeling gear drysuit, mask/snrkel, shes Rpe t tie ff and use in swift water Hand lens (aid in identifying muth parts n tadples) 30m tape w/metric markings Optinal: Range finder t recrd large scale distances (river width, length f bar, etc) Cmpass Walkie talkies Inflatable kayak, inner tube, r sme means f flating river if needed includes lifejackets, dry bags, paddles, rpes, etc. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 7-17

116 AQ 7 Special-Status Amphibian and Aquatic Reptile Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Site (stream/reach/subreach) Date: Page f Pht start: end: breeding: Other: Start Nrth UTM: WYPT: Elevatin: #s: Observer(s): GPS mid-channel: Edgwtr: adults: eggs/tads: East UTM: Accuracy: Tp End Nrth UTM: WYPT: Survey Start Time: Weather: Start Temp (C) - Air: End Temp (C) - Air: Bullfrgs? East UTM : Accuracy: End Time: Thalweg: Edgwtr: Thalweg: Edgwtr: Fish? Crayfish? Life Stage /Sex Ttal # Length (mm) Develp. Stage Meshabitat Type Riparian Type Canpy Cver Class Dist t Shre (m) Micrhabitat Substrate (mm) Attach/Perch Substrate (mm) Ttal Depth (ft) Dist. Frm Surface t Eggs/Tads (ft) Mean Clumn Velcity* (ft/s) Velcity at Eggs/Tads (ft/s) Lcal Water Temp (C) Lcatin f Observatin Cmments * If depth is 2.5 ft then measure velcity at 0.6 f depth frm the surface. If depth is 2.5 ft than measure velcity at 0.8 and 0.2 f depth frm the surface. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 7-18

117 AQ 7 Special-Status Amphibian and Aquatic Reptile Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Fthill Yellw-legged Frg VES Survey Frm CODES VARIABLE CODE Descriptin Cmments VARIABLE CODE Descriptin Life Stage/Sex AF Adult - Female Develpmetal Stage Gsner stage fr egg masses and tadples. AM Adult - Male Eggs 1 New 1-3 days ld - cmpact, blue, n silt, small eggs AU Adult - Unknwn 2 ~ 1 week ld - lser, sme silt n eggs, water in eggs J Juvenile/Sub-adult 3 ~2 wks ld (clse t hatching) - very lse, eggs detaching, start t see tail in embrys, pssibly strung ut if subject t slight flw Y Yung f Year/Metamrph (fall nly) Tadples 1 T Tadple 2 E Egg Mass 3 4 Length (mm) Snut t vent length fr adults/sub-adults; Ttal length fr tadples; Diameter fr egg masses 5 Meshabitat Type CAS Cascade jumbled steep reaches with either carse substrate r bedrck Canpy Cver Class % SPO Step-pl includes steep reaches with plunge pls and vertical scur pls % SCP Side-channel Pl includes eddies, backwater pls, lateral scur pls, crner pls % POO Pl includes flatwater, dammed pls, edgewater, cnfluence pls, mid-channel pls and pl tailuts % EDG Edgewater shallw edgewater habitat adjacent t riffles, runs RUN Run slw gently mving flw, faster than a pl, slwer than a riffle Attach/Perch Substrate SLT silt HGR High Gradient Riffle/Rapid riffles, rapids f high gradient (~ > 2%) SND sand (< 2mm) LGR Lw Gradient Riffle riffles f lw gradient (~ < 2%) GRV gravel (2-64 mm) OTH Other describe in cmments field COB Cbble ( mm) BLD Bulder (> 256 mm) Riparian Type GCBar gravel/cbble bar (n veg) BD Bedrck (stage f successin) WIL pure willw VEG Vegetatin/LWD - specify veg type WIL/ALD willw/alder mix MRIP mature riparian Rugh field sketch - delineate areas NOT surveyed (t deep/fast, heavy veg) BD Bedrck (little/n veg) Micrhabitat Substrate SLT silt SND sand (< 2mm) GRV gravel (2-64 mm) COB Cbble ( mm) BLD Bulder (> 256 mm) BD Bedrck MD Mixed describe hw mixed - e.g. GC fr dminant gravel, secndary cbble Micrhabitat Depth Depth at Eggs/Tads Micrhabitat Velcity Velcity at Eggs/Tads Lcal Water Temp Distance t Shre (m) TOTAL Depth f micrhabitat (m) Eggs - depth t center f egg mass; Tads - depth t tads if diff than average ttal depth Average MID-COLUMN velcity f micrhabitat (m/s) Eggs - velcity at/adjacent t center f egg mass; Tads - velcity at tads if diff than mid-clumn velcity Water Temperature in micrhabitat Distance frm bservatin perpendicular t water's edge n nearest shre Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 7-19

118 AQ 7 Special-Status Amphibian and Aquatic Reptile Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) APPENDI AQ 7-B Habitat Availability Survey Prtcl Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

119 AQ 7 Special-Status Amphibian and Aquatic Reptile Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Habitat Availability Survey Prtcl fr Rana bylii in Streams, Yarnell, S This prtcl is fr determining the amunt f available habitat in a survey reach ptentially suitable fr R. bylii egg and tadple lifestages. It is intended t prvide habitat availability data that can be used with habitat suitability data cllected fr eggs and tadples in rder t minimize bias in develping suitability curves. The assciated datasheet is used t recrd data n pint depth and velcity measurements thrughut the survey reach. The assciated field sketch frm is used t create a scaled map f the survey reach, shwing lcatins f cntrl pints, pint measurements and general habitat characteristics (gemrphic features, meshabitat type, substrate, etc). Data frm bth frms are then used t calculate the area f hydraulic habitats defined in a specified series f depth/velcity bins. Details n the prtcl and filling ut the datasheets are prvided belw. Nte that the datasheet and field sketch frm are designed t be printed in landscape frmat n 8.5x14 paper with the cdes and descriptin bxes printed n the back side f the page (see files: FYLF VES survey datasheet.xls and Habitat sketch frm.pdf). The datasheet is designed fr cllectin f data in metric units, s use f English units must be explicitly nted. PROTOCOL 1. Cmplete a scaled sketch f the survey reach. Be sure t include: Cntrl pints thrughut the reach were pssible fr measuring distances and determining an apprpriate map scale Outlines f basic gemrphic features Outlines/shading f meshabitat unit types Outlines/shading f substrate size patches Outlines f large, dense vegetatin patches Lcatins f pint depth/velcity measurements and/r crss-sectin transects depending n reslutin f map 2. Take pint measurements f depth and velcity acrss the specified range. Using the datasheet, recrd the lcatin f each pint measurement (lngitudinal distance frm cntrl pint, crss-sectinal distance frm lngitudinal line if using scpe and rd; survey pint numbers if using a ttal statin), ttal depth, mid-clumn velcity and substrate size. Measurements shuld be taken thrughut the survey reach in an effrt t equalize area surveyed in the fllwing depth/velcity categries: Depth (m) Velcity (m/s) x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x In rder t maximize efficiency, select a crss-sectin acrss a meshabitat. With the tape zered n a lngitudinal tape line r perpendicular t the water s edge, start at the water s edge and take a pint measurement where the velcity first reaches 0.1 m/s. Cntinue alng the crss-sectin, taking pint measurements when velcity reaches 0.2 m/s, 0.4 m/s and 0.6 m/s. Data is nt needed at velcities higher than 0.6m/s. Cntinue in this fashin until a series f crss-sectins have been cmpleted thrughut the reach. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 7-21

120 AQ 7 Special-Status Amphibian and Aquatic Reptile Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) 3. Calculate the area surveyed within each bin. Using lcatins f pint measurements recrded n the field sketch map, trace cnturs at each velcity level and draw plygns arund each the area representing each depth-velcity bin. Cunt squares t determine the area within each bin and recrd in the depth-velcity bin table n the back f the field sketch frm. If sme bins are underrepresented (area t lw in relatin t thers), select additinal pint measurement lcatins thrughut the reach in an effrt t equalize area sampled acrss the range f bins. Pint measurement datasheet details Cntrl Pint: Survey Pint: Meshabitat Unit Type Depth (m) Velcity (m/s) Substrate Ntes Cde fr specific cntrl pint frm which lngitudinal and crsssectinal distances are measured r pint used as a benchmark if using a ttal statin. Descriptins f cntrl pints, including an assigned cde, are t be recrded n the back f the field sketch frm. A list f the cdes can be added t the back f the datasheet fr reference if needed. Number f pint taken with a ttal statin. If using a scpe and rd, recrd statin pint number fr crss-reference t a field ntebk with the details n statin and elevatin infrmatin. Based n USFSR5 meshabitat unit designatins. See cdes n the back f the VES survey datasheet. Ttal depth at measurement pint Mid-clumn velcity at measurement pint Categrical size f substrate at measurement pint. See categries listed n back f datasheet. Recrd any anmalies r errr in measurements; describe any lcal influences n the measurement (ex: bulder just upstream, etc) Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 7-22

121 AQ 7 Special-Status Amphibian and Aquatic Reptile Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Site (stream/reach/subreach): Date: Page f Start Nrth UTM: WYPT: End Nrth UTM: WYPT: Weather: East UTM: Accuracy: East UTM: Accuracy: Elevatin: Survey Start Time: Assc. Field Sketch Frm: GPS Tp End Time: Assc. Pht #s: Discharge: Observers: Ntes: Survey Pint Meshabitat Unit Type Depth (m) Velcity (m/s) Substrate Ntes Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 7-23

122 AQ 7 Special-Status Amphibian and Aquatic Reptile Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Ntes n Cllecting Habitat Suitability Criteria (HSC) availability data Data is cllected t determine range f depths and velcities available thrughut the survey reach, and will be used t develp HSC curves fr FYLF eggs and tadple lifestages. Cntrl Pint - Survey Pint - Meshabitat Unit Type - Cde fr cntl pints identified at each site. Describe cntrl pints in descriptin bx belw. Pint number frm Ttal Statin (**If scpe and rd used instead, then reference where in field ntebk details n statin, elevatin, etc d d) Based n USFSR5 meshabitat unit designatins. See cdes fr VES datasheet. Depth (m) - Ttal Depth at measurement pint Velcity (m/s) - Mid-clumn velcity at measurement pint Substrate - Categrical size f substrate at measurement pint: Silt/fines Small Cbble (64-128mLarge Bulder (>512mm) Sand (<2mm) Large Cbble ( Bedrck Gravel (2-64mm) Small Bulder ( mm) Ntes - Any anmalies, errrr r descriptin pertaining t that measurement pint CONTROL POINTS Cde Descriptin Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 7-24

123 AQ-8 Fish Passage

124 AQ 8 Fish Passage Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) POTENTIAL RESOURCE ISSUE: Fish passage/migratin. PROJECT NEUS: Prject facilities and peratins may affect fish passage/migratin. POTENTIAL LICENSE CONDITIONS: Instream flw releases. Facility mdificatins. STUDY OBJECTIVES: Dcument the lcatin, nature, and characteristics f fish barriers in bypass river reaches. Identify Prject facilities and peratins (e.g., diversin structures, instream flw releases) that may affect fish passage. ETENT OF STUDY AREA: The study area includes the bypass river reaches and Prject diversin dams and pls. STUDY APPROACH: Identify and classify ptential fish passage barriers in bypass river reaches. Use the AQ 1 Instream Flw Technical Study Plan (TSP) meshabitat mapping t identify the lcatin and nature (natural r Prject-related) f ptential barriers (e.g., natural falls, tributary junctins, rad crssings, shallw riffles, and diversin r dam structures) in the bypass river reaches. Classify each ptential barrier identified in the field mapping int the falls, chute, and cascade types defined by Pwers and Orsbrn (1985) r as critical riffles (Thmpsn 1972). Fr stream crssings, use a classificatin apprach cnsistent with Flsi, et al. (2010). Summarize fish passage data cllected at the barriers during field mapping (e.g., fall height, plunge pl depth, phtgraphs, and field bilgist bservatins). Evaluate fish passage at the ptential Prject-related fish barriers during the base-flw (lw-flw) perid using the fllwing infrmatin: Leaping and swimming capabilities f the fish based n the literature (Pwers and Orsbrn 1985; Har et al. 1978) and fish size and water temperature infrmatin frm the AQ 2 Fish Ppulatin TSP and the AQ 4 Water Temperature Mdeling TSP; Physical and hydraulic characterizatin f ptential barriers based n measurements frm the field and/r Prject engineering drawings; The fish passage assessment methdlgy utlined in Pwers and Orsbrn (1985) and Thmpsn (1972) mdified, where necessary, fr the specific species (e.g., rainbw trut, brwn trut, and hardhead) and barriers within the study area; and Fr stream crssings, evaluate fish passage cnsistent with Flsi, et al. (2010). Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 8-1

125 AQ 8 Fish Passage Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) In cllabratin with resurce agencies, identify Prject-related barriers, if any, which require hydrdynamics mdeling t assess fish passage ver a range f flws. Only barriers that prevent access t sectins f river with imprtant spawning r rearing habitat (as determined in cllabratin with the resurce agencies) wuld be cnsidered fr mdeling. If there are barriers that require hydrdynamics mdeling: SCHEDULE: Characterize the seasnality, magnitude, and frequency f flws at the barrier ver a range f water year types using the existing and unimpaired flw infrmatin; and Crdinate with the AQ 1 Instream Flw TSP t prvide hydrdynamics data and mdeling t estimate fish passage ver the range f flws determined by the interested resurce agencies. Date March Octber 2018 Nvember 2018 February 2019 March 2019 April June 2019 June 2019 July Octber 2019 December 2019 Activity Cnduct field surveys Analyze data and prepare draft reprt Distribute draft reprt t the stakehlders Stakehlders review and prvide cmments n draft reprt (90 days) Meet with resurce agencies t determine if there are any Prject-related barriers that require hydrdynamics mdeling Cllect hydrdynamics data, if necessary, and reslve cmments and prepare final reprt Distribute final reprt in Final License Applicatin REFERENCES: Flsi, G., S. Dwni, J. Hpelain, M. Bird, R. Cey, and B. Cllins Califrnia Salmnid Stream Habitat Restratin Manual Vl. II, Part I, Fish Passage Evaluatin at Stream Crssings. Califrnia Department f Fish and Game. Har, W. S. and D. J. Randall (ed) Fish Physilgy. Academic Press New Yrk. Pwers, P. D. and J. F. Orsbrn Analysis f Barriers t Upstream Migratin: An Investigatin f the Physical and Bilgical Cnditins Affecting Fish Passage Success at Culverts and Waterfalls. BPA Reprt N. DOE/BP Thmpsn, K Determining Stream Flws fr Fish Life in Pacific Nrthwest River Basins Cmmissin Instream Flw Requirement Wrkshp, March 15-16, Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 8-2

126 AQ-9 Entrainment

127 AQ 9 Entrainment Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) POTENTIAL RESOURCE ISSUE: Fish mrtality r translcatin assciated with flw diversin, intake structures r pwerhuse facilities. PROJECT NEUS: Prject diversins culd result in nn-lethal r lethal entrainment f fish species at Prject pwerhuses and diversin facilities. POTENTIAL LICENSE CONDITIONS: Mdificatin f Prject facilities r peratins. Offset mitigatin. STUDY OBJECTIVES: Characterize Prject diversins, flwlines, pwerhuse turbines, and peratins in relatin t factrs that may affect entrainment r mrtality. Directly estimate the ptential fr entrainment and mrtality by sampling fish entrainment in the Prject flwlines. Develp the infrmatin necessary t assess the ptential fish ppulatin/prductin effects f entrainment. ETENT OF STUDY AREA: The study area fr characterizatin f the Prject diversins and pwerhuse turbines includes the three Prject flwlines (Kaweah Ns. 1, 2, and3) and pwerhuses (Kaweah Pwerhuse Ns. 1, 2, and 3). STUDY APPROACH: Characterize Prject diversin structures and intakes, flwlines, diversin peratins, and pwerhuse turbines. Prvide either calculated r measured intake velcity fields at each intake structure ver the range f ptential inflws. Characterize the pwerhuse turbine fish survival using literature-based turbine fish survival estimates. Directly estimate entrainment and mrtality. During five representative time perids, when the Prject diversins are perating, quantify fish entrainment int each f the Prject flwlines (Kaweah Ns. 1, 2, and 3) using standard fish sampling gear used successfully in numerus entrainment studies (e.g., NID and PG&E 2011; Vgel 2013). Identify the representative sampling perids in cnsultatin with agency bilgists/staff. The feasibility f sampling each lcatin will need t be made prir t study implementatin, but initially it appears high quality sampling is pssible. Sample entrainment fr three cnsecutive days during each sample perid. Sample using a mdified Kdiak trawl r fyke net in each flwline. Measure the prprtin f flw sampled by the net, if the entire flw is nt sampled. In the unlikely event high quality net sampling is nt feasible, sample the flw field with a cmbinatin f vide/snar. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 9-1

128 AQ 9 Entrainment Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Identify, enumerate, and measure the length f entrained fish and recrd their status (uninjured, injured, and killed). Evaluate the ptential fish ppulatin and prductin effects f entrainment at the Prject diversins using Prject peratins data, fish ppulatin data btained frm the AQ 2 Fish Ppulatin Technical Study Plan (TSP), and literature infrmatin. SCHEDULE: Date Nvember 2017 August 2018 September Nvember 2018 December 2018 December 2018 February 2019 March April 2019 August 2019 Activity Summarize Prject diversin and turbine infrmatin, and directly measure entrainment in Prject flwlines Summarize fish ppulatin data and ptential effects f entrainment n fish ppulatins/prductin and prepare draft reprt Distribute draft reprt t the stakehlders Stakehlders review and prvide cmments n draft reprt (90 days) Reslve cmments and prepare final reprt Distribute final reprt in Draft License Applicatin REFERENCES: Nevada Irrigatin District and Pacific Gas & Electric Cmpany (NID and PG&E) Technical Memrandum 3-5, Fish Entrainment. Yuba-Bear FERC Prject N and Drum- Spaulding FERC Prject N Vgel, D Evaluatin f Fish Entrainment in 12 Unscreened Sacrament River Diversins. Prepared fr the CVPIA Anadrmus Fish Screen Prgram and the Ecsystem Restratin Prgram. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany AQ 9-2

129 CUL-1 Cultural Resurces

130 CUL 1 Cultural Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) POTENTIAL RESOURCE ISSUE: Prtectin f cultural resurces that are listed in, r eligible fr listing in, the Natinal Register f Histric Places (NRHP). PROJECT NEUS: Operatin and maintenance f Suthern Califrnia Edisn s (SCE) Kaweah Hydrelectric Prject (Kaweah Prject r Prject) culd ptentially affect bjects, sites, buildings, structures, r districts that cmprise archaelgical and histric resurces and traditinal cultural prperties/places (TCPs) that may qualify fr listing in the NRHP. Under Sectin 106 f the Natinal Histric Preservatin Act (NHPA), the FERC is required t ensure that their decisin t relicense the Prject will nt adversely affect cultural resurces. POTENTIAL LICENSE CONDITION: Update SCE s existing Cultural Resurces Management Plan (CRMP) fr the Kaweah Prject, including: STUDY OBJECTIVES: Incrprate infrmatin abut new histric prperties that are identified within the Federal Energy Regulatry Cmmissin (FERC) Prject bundary; Identify measures t avid adverse effects (impacts) t these histric prperties; Mdify existing measures, as needed; and Identify any new mnitring and/r cnsultatin requirements. Identify all knwn and currently undiscvered cultural resurces that culd ptentially be affected by Prject peratin and maintenance activities. Evaluate newly discvered cultural resurces t determine if they are eligible fr listing in the NRHP. ETENT OF STUDY AREA: The Kaweah River Watershed will be used t develp ethngraphic infrmatin (Map 3.2-1). Fr the purpses f field surveys, the Study Area is equivalent t the Area f Ptential Effects (APE), which includes: All Prject facilities and lands lcated within the existing FERC Prject bundary and any ther lands where peratins and/r maintenance activities are cnducted. Fr surveys at r arund Prject facilities that are lcated utside f the current FERC Prject Bundary and n private land, SCE will take the fllwing steps t btain apprval t survey n private prperty: Ntify the landwner f Prject relicensing and request authrizatin t enter the prperty t cnduct surveys. If authrizatin is btained, SCE will cmplete surveys as described in this technical study plan. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany CUL 1-1

131 CUL 1 Cultural Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) If authrizatin is nt btained, SCE will nt cmplete surveys at these lcatins. In cases where SCE has btained permissin t survey n private lands, the survey area will be limited t the immediate area surrunding the facility, plus a defined buffer area, depending upn facility type, as summarized in Table CUL 1-1. The primary facilities assciated with the Kaweah Prject and existing FERC Prject bundary are shwn n Map CUL 1-1a-g. All facilities assciated with the Kaweah Prject are identified n Table CUL 1-2. Nte that the Study Area des nt include Prject facilities r assciated lands that are lcated within the bundaries f Sequia Kings Canyn Natinal Park (SKCNP). Prject facilities lcated within the SKCNP are perated under a Special Use Permit issued by the Natinal Park Service (NPS) and are nt under FERC jurisdictin. STUDY APPROACH: The FERC is required t fllw regulatins that are designed t identify and address the ptential effects that a hydrelectric prject may have n cultural resurces. These regulatins are cntained in Title 36 f the Cde f Federal Regulatins (CFR), Part 800 (36 CFR 800), and prvide directin t federal agencies regarding the implementatin f Sectin 106 f the NHPA. SCE is required by FERC t carry ut studies that are cnsistent with these regulatins. Cnsequently, the CUL 1 Cultural Resurces Technical Study Plan (TSP) utlined belw fllws the steps defined in the regulatins and is applicable t all types f cultural resurces that may be assciated with the Prject. SCE will request that the FERC authrize SCE as their federal designee t help facilitate cnsultatin with the resurce agencies, Tribes, and the State Histric Preservatin Officer (SHPO) under Sectin 106 f the NHPA. The Kaweah Prject facilities that are under FERC jurisdictin are situated n private land r n land managed by the U.S. Bureau f Land Management (BLM). Therefre, the study apprach als cnsiders the BLM s requirements fr identifying and evaluating cultural resurces n BLM land utlined in the fllwing dcuments: 2014 Califrnia BLM State Prtcl Agreement (BLM et. al. 2014); Manual 8110 Identifying and Evaluating Cultural Resurces (BLM 2004); Califrnia BLM Guidelines fr a Cultural Resurces Inventry (BLM undated); and Special Permit Cnditins Cntinuatin Sheet: Califrnia Cnditins (BLM 2007). It is imprtant t nte that SCE cnducted cultural resurces surveys in 1989, as part f the previus Kaweah Prject relicensing effrt (Taylr 1989). As part f this effrt, SCE cnducted extensive research and cnsultatin t identify knwn cultural resurces in the vicinity f the Kaweah Prject. In additin, SCE cnducted intensive pedestrian surveys in the vicinity f mst Prject facilities, with the fllwing exceptins: sme rads, primarily thse lcated n private prperty, where SCE has limited cntrl; areas with impenetrable vegetatin; and prject facilities situated n slpes exceeding 30%, where the presence f archaelgical resurces is cnsidered unlikely (Taylr 1989). Fur resurces that culd ptentially be affected by Prject peratin and maintenance activities were subsequently evaluated t determine their eligibility fr the NRHP (Wickstrm et al. 1990, Lehman et al. 1990). The evaluatin studies cncluded that tw archelgical sites and ne multi-cmpnent archaelgical/histric site are eligible fr inclusin in the NRHP. In additin, select elements assciated with the Kaweah N. 3 Prject (but nt Kaweah N. 1 r N. 2) were determined eligible fr inclusin n the NRHP as a Histric District. Accrdingly, SCE develped a Cultural Resurce Management Plan (CRMP) that identifies Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany CUL 1-2

132 CUL 1 Cultural Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) measures t avid adverse impacts t NRHP eligible sites, including the Kaweah N. 3 Prject facilities that culd be affected by peratin and maintenance f the Kaweah Prject and/r emergency circumstances (SCE 1992). The apprach presented in this TSP is designed t build n and augment the survey and evaluatin wrk cmpleted in 1989 and 1990, respectively. Cultural Resurce Inventry SCE will develp ethngraphic infrmatin fr the Kaweah River Watershed and will identify and inventry cultural resurces in the Study Area (defined abve) using existing literature and site recrds and by cnducting field surveys in previusly unsurveyed areas, as utlined in the fllwing. Develp Ethngraphic Infrmatin Obtain, cmpile, review, and summarize existing ethngraphic infrmatin available fr the Kaweah River Watershed, including: ethngraphic field ntes frm previus studies (e.g., Latta, Gaytn, Kreber, and thers), as available; published ethngraphic literature; ethngraphic infrmatin held at varius tribal repsitries; and archival and histric phtgraphs. Cnduct a Sacred Lands File search with the Native American Heritage Cmmissin t determine if any knwn places f imprtance t Native American grups are present within the Study Area (i.e. the APE), r in the immediate vicinity. Cnsult with apprpriate Tribal representatives t identify prperties, plants and ther resurces f traditinal cultural r religius imprtance t Native Americans (including traditinal cultural prperties as discussed in Natinal Register Bulletin N. 38) that may be present in the Study Area (i.e. the APE). This cnsultatin effrt will be limited t Tribes with direct histrical ties t the lands lcated within the Study Area. Cnsultatin may include a cmbinatin f written crrespndence and fllw up interviews by a qualified ethngrapher, depending upn the results f the initial literature review and research effrts. Ethngraphic infrmatin develped thrugh this effrt will be used t develp backgrund and cntextual infrmatin. Detailed infrmatin that is develped thrugh this effrt, especially infrmatin that identifies the lcatin f sacred sites, TCPs and ther culturally sensitive resurces will be dcumented in a cnfidential technical reprt that will nly be submitted t select Tribal representatives and resurce agencies. Identify and Relcate Knwn Cultural Resurces Cnduct a recrds search t btain and update infrmatin abut knwn cultural resurces lcated within the Study Area (i.e. the APE), including resurces that may have been identified since the previus relicensing studies. Recrds searches will be cnducted at: BLM s Bakersfield Field Office; Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany CUL 1-3

133 CUL 1 Cultural Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Tulare Cunty Histrical Sciety; and Califrnia Histrical Resurces Infrmatin System (CHRIS) Suthern San Jaquin Valley Infrmatin Center (SSJVIC). Review archival material and recrds maintained by SCE, including reprts and recrds prepared during the previus Kaweah relicensing effrt. Identify Kaweah Prject facilities and features that may nt have been evaluated fr the NRHP during the previus relicensing effrt. Cnduct a site visit t relcate all knwn cultural resurces lcated within the Study Area. Dcument existing cnditin f knwn cultural resurces. Accurately map features, artifacts, and site bundaries, if necessary, using sub-meter Glbal Psitining System (GPS) technlgy. All GPS data will subsequently by incrprated int a Gegraphic Infrmatin System (GIS). Update site recrds, as necessary. All updated recrds will be submitted t the CHRIS SSJVIC and t the BLM. Cnduct Pedestrian Surveys in Areas nt Previusly Surveyed Identify and map prtins f the Study Area that have nt been previusly surveyed fr cultural resurces. Cnduct field surveys in areas nt previusly surveyed t identify any new cultural resurces. Cnduct pedestrian surveys in all previusly unsurveyed areas lcated within the Study Area, excluding areas that are unsafe due t excessively steep slpes and/r cvered by dense, impenetrable vegetatin. T the extent pssible, field surveys will utilize a BLM Class III survey strategy (intensive) with thrugh (cmplete) cverage within the APE. General r cursry cverage will be utilized in areas that physical bstructins (e.g., steep slpes, dense brush) and/r visual cnstraints (excessive grass r duff cver) preclude cmplete cverage. The pedestrian surveys will be cnducted by walking ver the area t be examined in evenly-spaced transects nt t exceed 30 meters, while examining the grund surface fr bjects and features that might shw evidence f archaelgical r histric sites. The field surveys will nt invlve grund-disturbing activities such as excavatin r shvel prbes. Site bundaries and feature lcatins will be mapped using a prtable sub-meter GPS unit and all data cllected in the field will be subsequently incrprated int a GIS. Any artifacts r features that are discvered will be dcumented in ntebks and with phtgraphs and sketches, as apprpriate and left in place. Infrmatin regarding new resurces discvered thrugh field surveys will be recrded n standardized 523 frms prduced by the Department f Parks and Recreatin (DPR), Office f Histric Preservatin. All new recrds will be submitted t the CHRIS SSJVIC and t the BLM. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany CUL 1-4

134 CUL 1 Cultural Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Fr surveys cnducted n BLM land, a Fieldwrk Authrizatin will be btained frm the BLM (CA State Office and Bakersfield Field Office). All surveys cnducted n federal lands will be perfrmed in accrdance with a permit(s) btained frm the BLM, with respect t specific cnditins utlined in the permit, including thse utlined in the Special Permit Cnditins Cntinuatin Sheet: Califrnia Cnditins. Prepare and Distribute CUL-1 Cultural Resurce Inventry Reprt Prepare a Cultural Resurce Inventry Reprt. The reprt will include cntextual backgrund infrmatin, including ethngraphic infrmatin. The reprt will dcument all knwn and newly discvered cultural resurces lcated within the Study Area. The reprt will describe all study methds and results, including a thrugh descriptin f the survey strategies and cverage types that were utilized t cnduct the surveys. The reprt will include detailed maps, phtgraphs and sketches, as necessary and any assciated dcumentatin such as site recrds. A draft reprt will be distributed fr review and cmment and any cmments received will be addressed in a final reprt, as apprpriate. Nte that infrmatin abut cultural resurces, especially lcatinal infrmatin, is cnsidered cnfidential and cannt be distributed t the general public. Therefre, the CUL-1 Cultural Resurce Inventry Reprt that is distributed t the public will exclude lcatinal and ther sensitive infrmatin. The resurce agencies and Tribes will be prvided with a cmplete reprt marked Cnfidential Nt fr Public Distributin. NRHP Eligibility Studies Assess the Need fr Eligibility Studies Utilize the results f the Cultural Resurce Inventry Study (described abve) t assess whether there are any cultural resurces within the Study Area (i.e., APE) that shuld be evaluated t determine if they are eligible t be included in the NRHP per Sectin 106 f the NHPA. This assessment wuld be made in cnsultatin with the resurce agencies and Tribes. Cnduct NRHP Evaluatin Studies, if needed If eligibility studies are needed, prepare a NRHP Eligibility Evaluatin Plan that identifies the specific resurces t be evaluated and the evaluatin methds. Obtain permit(s) frm the BLM, as apprpriate. Cnduct studies t evaluate the NRHP eligibility f apprpriate cultural resurces lcated in the APE, including an evaluatin f any Kaweah Prject facilities that may nt have been evaluated during the previus relicensing effrt. Evaluatin methds may include: Cnsulting with stakehlders and thers regarding the histrical significance f affected cultural resurces; Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany CUL 1-5

135 CUL 1 Cultural Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Cnducting archaelgical test excavatins; Cllecting and analyzing archaelgical materials; Cnducting fcused histrical research pertaining t specific resurces; and/r Detailed recrdatin f histric buildings r structures assciated with the Kaweah Prject. Prepare a reprt describing the evaluatin methds, results and recmmendatins. Cnsult with the resurce agencies and Tribes, as apprpriate, regarding the eligibility results and recmmendatins. Sensitive infrmatin will be dcumented in a separate, cnfidential reprt. Prvide the NRHP Eligibility Evaluatin Reprt and any assciated dcumentatin t the State Histric Preservatin Officer (SHPO) fr review and cncurrence. SCHEDULE: Date Activity Cultural Resurce Inventry Study Nvember 2017 March 2018 Cnsult with stakehlders and cmpile existing resurce and ethngraphic infrmatin April May 2018 Cnduct field surveys May June 2018 Analyze data and prepare Draft Cultural Resurce Inventry Reprt July 2018 Distribute Draft Cultural Resurces Inventry Reprt t stakehlders July September 2018 Stakehlders review and prvide cmments n draft reprt (90 days) Octber 2018 Reslve cmments and prepare final reprt Nvember 2018 Distribute final reprt t the stakehlders NRHP Eligibility Studies (if necessary) Nvember 2018 January 2019 Assess need fr eligibility studies in cnsultatin with stakehlders February 2019 March 2019 Prepare NRHP Evaluatin Plan in cnsultatin with stakehlders and acquire permits, if necessary April May 2019 Cnduct NRHP Evaluatin Studies June July 2019 Analyze data and prepare Draft NRHP Evaluatin Reprt August 2019 Distribute Draft NRHP Evaluatin Reprt t stakehlders in Draft License Applicatin August Octber 2019 Stakehlders review and prvide cmments n draft reprt (90 days) Distribute final reprt t stakehlders in Final License December 2019 Applicatin and simultaneusly submit t SHPO fr review/cncurrence Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany CUL 1-6

136 CUL 1 Cultural Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) REFERENCES: Lehman, Susan C., Williams, James C., Hicks, Rbert A., Blunt, Clintn M A Histry and Significance Evaluatin f the Kaweah Hydrelectric System, Tulare Cunty, Califrnia. Submitted t Envirnmental Affairs Divisin, Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany, Rsemead, Califrnia. February Suthern Califrnia Edisn (SCE) Cultural Resurces Management Plan fr Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany s Kaweah Hydrelectric Prject Tulare Cunty, Califrnia, FERC Prject N Nvember Taylr, Tm Archaelgical Survey and Recnnaissance Reprt, Kaweah Hydrelectric Prject, Tulare Cunty, Califrnia. On file at Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany. Rsemead: Envirnmental Affairs Divisin. Taylr, T. and Jacksn, T., 1989a. Archaelgical Site Recrd fr CA-TUL Recrded August 10, Taylr, T. and Jacksn, T., 1989b. Archaelgical Site Recrd fr CA-TUL-1480/H. Recrded August 11, U.S. Bureau f Land Management (BLM) Manual Identifying and Evaluating Cultural Resurces Special Permit Cnditins Cntinuatin Sheet: Califrnia Cnditins.. Undated. Califrnia BLM Guidelines fr a Cultural Resurces Inventry. U.S. BLM, Califrnia SHPO, Nevada SHPO (BLM et al) State Prtcl Agreement Amng the Califrnia State Directr f the BLM and the Califrnia SHPO and the Nevada SHPO regarding the Manner in which the BLM will meet its Respnsibilities under the Natinal Histric Preservatin Act and the Natinal Prgrammatic Agreement amng the BLM, the Advisry Cuncil n Histric Preservatin, and the Natinal Cnference f State Histric Preservatin Officers. Wickstrm Brian P., C Kristina Rper, and Thmas L. Jacksn Archaelgical Survey Test Excavatin and Evaluatin f CA-TUL-232, CA-TUL-1478, and CA-Tul-1480/H near Three Rivers, Tulare Cunty, Califrnia. On file at Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany CUL 1-7

137 CUL 1 Cultural Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) TABLES Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

138 CUL 1 Cultural Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table CUL 1-1. Cultural Resurce Survey Area fr Facilities that Lie Outside f the Existing FERC Prject Bundary. Prject Facility Diversin Dams and Pls Flwlines 1 Frebays/Frebay Tank Penstcks Pwerhuses and Switchyards Transmissin, Pwer, and Cmmunicatin Lines Gages Prject Access Rads Prject Trails Ancillary and Supprt Facilities Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Campus Repeaters and Slar Panels River Access Parking Survey Area 15 feet arund the perimeter 20 feet n either side 20 feet arund the perimeter 15 feet n either side Within and up t 15 feet arund the perimeter fence 25 feet n either side 10 feet arund gages 20 feet n either side 15 feet n either side Within the develped campus 15 feet arund the perimeter 10 feet arund parking area and beach 1 Ftbridges, wildlife bridges, and wildlife escape ramps are lcated n Prject flwlines and will be surveyed cncurrently with the flwlines. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany CUL 1-9

139 CUL 1 Cultural Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) MAPS Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

140 Dr. N. Frk SEQUOIA - KINGS CANYON WILDERNESS SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK Marble Frk Kaweah River 1 Marble Frk Diversin Dam (Nn-Prject Facility) Middle Middle Frk Diversin Dam (Nn-Prject Facility) 1 2 Frk 3 Kaweah River Facilities Pwerhuse Diversin Utility Frebay Flwline Penstck Transmissin Line Other Features City/Twn Highway/Rad Watercurse Nrth Frk Kaweah River Kaweah N. 3 PH t Three Rivers Substatin Transmissin Line Kaweah N. 2 Flwline 1-1b 1-1c Kaweah N. 2 Diversin Dam 8 9 K3 Frebay Kaweah River Kaweah N. 3 Flwline Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse Kaweah N. 3 Flwline (Nn-Prject Facility) Water Bdy River Mile Land Jurisdictin* Bureau f Land Management Natinal Park Service Private (Blank) *SOURCE: BLM Kaweah Prject entirely within Tulare Cunty. Land Management Natinal Wilderness Area 1-1a 7 1-1e Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Mi neral King Rd. 1 Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse K2 Frebay f East Frk Kaweah River 3 Ka weah River Dr. 4 Three Rivers Substatin (Nn-Prject Facility) 1-1d K1 Frebay Tank Kaweah N. 1 Flwline g Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Dam 5 Eastern Hydr Generatin 6 Map CUL 1-1 Kaweah River THREE RIVERS 99 SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK 7 Date: 12/3/2015 Kaweah Prject Index Map Miles Prjectin: UTM Zne 11 Datum: NAD 83 Suthern Califrnia Edisn (SCE) has n reasn t believe that there are any inaccuracies r defects with infrmatin incrprated in this wrk and make n representatins f any kind, including, but nt limited t, the warranties f merchantability r fitness fr a particular use, nr are any such warranties tbe implied, with respect t the infrmatin r data, furnished herein. N part f this map may be reprduced rtransmitted in any frm r by any means, electrnic r mechanical, including phtcpying and recrding system, except as expressly permitted in writing by SCE. C:\GIS\ENTRI\ _SCE_EasternHydr\map\Kaweah\SCE_Eastern_KAWEAH_6KIndex_17i11i_01_CUL1.mxd Cpyright 2015 by Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

141 WUD-CANAL 9 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail WUD-Flume 9 7 Facilities Pwerhuse Diversin Flume 9 Flwline Penstck Flume 10 Flume 9.5 Flume Segment Ancillary Facility Flume 12 Flume 11 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Flume 11 Flume 9.75 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail - Canal 11 Center Access Rad Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Gage Transmissin Line Pwer Line Cmmunicatin Line FERC Bundary Flume 13 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail - Canal 13 Other Features Watercurse Water Bdy K2 Pwerhuse t K2 Frebay Fiber Cmmunicatin Line Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Rad 5 Kaweah N. 2 Penstck Rad K2 Switchyard Kaweah N. 2 Frebay Rad K2 Penstck Flume 15 K2 Frebay K2 Pwerhuse Alternate Pwer Line WUD-FLUME 14 K2 Pwerhuse t K2 Frebay Pwer Line Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail - Canal 15 Flume 14 West Access Rad Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail WUD- Flume 14 Dinely Rad 6 KAWEAH RIVER 198 Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse t Three Rivers Substatin Transmissin Line Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse K1 Switchyard K1 Pwerhuse Campus Pwer Lines Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Transmissin Tap Line K1 Old Machine Shp K1 Wrkshp K1 Office K1 Maintenance Shp K1 Pwerhuse Campus Alternate Pwer Line K1 Office Building t K1 Frebay Tank Fiber Cmmunicatin Line K1 Office Building t K1 Frebay Tank Pwer Line K1 Pwerhuse K1 Office Building Fiber Cmmunicatin Line K1 Penstck Mineral King Rad Water User Diversin River Mile Transprtatin Prject Rad Prject Trail Nn-Prject General Access Rad Gate Land Jurisdictin* Bureau f Land Management Wilderness Area Natinal Park Service *SOURCE: BLM 2012 Kaweah Prject entirely within Tulare Cunty a d b e c f g Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse River Access Trail Kaweah River Drive Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Transmissin Tap Line Eastern Hydr Generatin Map CUL 1-1a Kaweah Prject Craig Ranch Rad Date: 12/3/ Feet Prjectin: UTM Zne 11 Datum: NAD 83 Suthern Califrnia Edisn (SCE) has n reasn t believe that there are any inaccuracies r defects with infrmatin incrprated in this wrk and make n representatins f any kind, including, but nt limited t, the warranties f merchantability r fitness fr a particular use, nr are any such warranties tbe implied, with respect t the infrmatin r data, furnished herein. N part f this map may be reprduced rtransmitted in any frm r by any means, electrnic r mechanical, including phtcpying and recrding system, except as expressly permitted in writing by SCE. C:\GIS\ENTRI\ _SCE_EasternHydr\map\Kaweah\SCE_Eastern_KAWEAH_6K_17i11i_01_ERIR.mxd Cpyright 2015 by Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

142 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail - Canal 5 Flume 4 Flume 3.5 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail - Canal 4 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Canal 4 East Flume 3 Flume 2 Park Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Canal 2 Brushut Grid Service Access Rad Facilities Pwerhuse Diversin Flwline Penstck Flume Segment Ancillary Facility Gage Transmissin Line Pwer Line Cmmunicatin Line FERC Bundary Flume 6.5 Flume 6 WUD-FLUME 6 Access Rad - Red Barn Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Kaweah N. 2 Flwline East Access Rad Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Canal 6 West WUD-FLUME 5 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail - Canal 6 Flume 5 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Canal 6 East Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Canal 5 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Canal 4 West 8 Other Features Watercurse Water Bdy Water User Diversin River Mile Transprtatin Prject Rad Prject Trail Nn-Prject General Access Rad Gate Land Jurisdictin* Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse t Three Rivers Substatin Transmissin Line Bureau f Land Management Wilderness Area Natinal Park Service WUD-CANAL 9 Flume 8 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Flume 8 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail WUD-Flume 9 Flume 7 Dinely Rad KAWEAH RIVER 198 Mineral King Rad *SOURCE: BLM 2012 Kaweah Prject entirely within Tulare Cunty a d b e c f g Kaweah N. 2 Flwline 7 Eastern Hydr Generatin Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Center Access Rad Date: 12/3/2015 Map CUL 1-1b Kaweah Prject Prjectin: UTM Zne 11 Datum: NAD 83 Feet Suthern Califrnia Edisn (SCE) has n reasn t believe that there are any inaccuracies r defects with infrmatin incrprated in this wrk and make n representatins f any kind, including, but nt limited t, the warranties f merchantability r fitness fr a particular use, nr are any such warranties tbe implied, with respect t the infrmatin r data, furnished herein. N part f this map may be reprduced rtransmitted in any frm r by any means, electrnic r mechanical, including phtcpying and recrding system, except as expressly permitted in writing by SCE. C:\GIS\ENTRI\ _SCE_EasternHydr\map\Kaweah\SCE_Eastern_KAWEAH_6K_17i11i_01_ERIR.mxd Cpyright 2015 by Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

143 Facilities Pwerhuse Diversin Flwline 198 Penstck Flume Segment Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse t Three Rivers Substatin Transmissin Line K2 Diversin/Flwline Gage and K3 Pwerhuse Alternate Pwer Line K3 Pwerhuse t K2 Flwline Gage Pwer Line Access Rad Park Service Kaweah N. 3 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Open Siphn Grids 2 Flwline Kaweah N. Pwerhuse Rad Open Siphn Sectin Kaweah N. 2 Intake Rad 204a Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail - Wildlife Crssing 2 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail - Open Siphn 9 Kaweah N. 2 Diversin Dam KAWEAH RIVER K3 Switchyard K3 Pwerhuse t K2 Diversin Pwer Line K2 Diversin Dam t K3 Pwerhuse Fiber Cmmunicatin Line Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse Kaweah N. 3 Frebay Rad K3 Pwerhuse t K3 Frebay Pwer Line K3 Pwerhuse t K3 Frebay Fiber Cmmunicatin Line SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK K3 Frebay Kaweah N. 3 Flwline Access Trail Kaweah N. 3 Flwline Kaweah N. 3 Flwline (Nn-Prject) Ancillary Facility Gage Transmissin Line Pwer Line Cmmunicatin Line FERC Bundary Other Features Watercurse Water Bdy Water User Diversin River Mile Transprtatin Prject Rad Prject Trail Nn-Prject General Access Rad Gate Land Jurisdictin* Bureau f Land Management Wilderness Area Natinal Park Service *SOURCE: BLM 2012 Kaweah Prject entirely within Tulare Cunty Flume 2 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Canal 2 Brushut Grid Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail - Canal 2 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline a d b e c f g EAST FORK KAWEAH RIVER Eastern Hydr Generatin Map CUL 1-1c Kaweah Prject Date: 12/3/ Prjectin: UTM Zne 11 Datum: NAD 83 Feet Suthern Califrnia Edisn (SCE) has n reasn t believe that there are any inaccuracies r defects with infrmatin incrprated in this wrk and make n representatins f any kind, including, but nt limited t, the warranties f merchantability r fitness fr a particular use, nr are any such warranties tbe implied, with respect t the infrmatin r data, furnished herein. N part f this map may be reprduced rtransmitted in any frm r by any means, electrnic r mechanical, including phtcpying and recrding system, except as expressly permitted in writing by SCE. C:\GIS\ENTRI\ _SCE_EasternHydr\map\Kaweah\SCE_Eastern_KAWEAH_6K_17i11i_01_ERIR.mxd Cpyright 2015 by Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

144 ck K2 Pwerhuse t K2 Frebay Pwer Line K1 Office Building t K1 Frebay Tank Fiber Cmmunicatin Line K1 Office Building t K1 Frebay Tank Pwer Line Facilities Pwerhuse Diversin Flwline Penstck Flume Segment K2 Pwerhuse Alternate Pwer Line Kaweah River Drive Dinely Rad Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Transmissin Tap Line KAWEAH RIVER K1 Frebay Tank Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Ancillary Facility Gage Transmissin Line Pwer Line Cmmunicatin Line FERC Bundary Other Features Watercurse Water Bdy Water User Diversin River Mile Transprtatin Prject Rad Prject Trail Nn-Prject General Access Rad Gate Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse t Three Rivers Substatin Transmissin Line Land Jurisdictin* Bureau f Land Management Craig Ranch Rad Wilderness Area Natinal Park Service Kaweah N. 1 Frebay Rad *SOURCE: BLM 2012 Kaweah Prject entirely within Tulare Cunty b c a e d f g Eastern Hydr Generatin Dirt Rad Map CUL 1-1d Kaweah Prject Date: 12/3/ Feet Prjectin: UTM Zne 11 Datum: NAD 83 Suthern Califrnia Edisn (SCE) has n reasn t believe that there are any inaccuracies r defects with infrmatin incrprated in this wrk and make n representatins f any kind, including, but nt limited t, the warranties f merchantability r fitness fr a particular use, nr are any such warranties tbe implied, with respect t the infrmatin r data, furnished herein. N part f this map may be reprduced rtransmitted in any frm r by any means, electrnic r mechanical, including phtcpying and recrding system, except as expressly permitted in writing by SCE. C:\GIS\ENTRI\ _SCE_EasternHydr\map\Kaweah\SCE_Eastern_KAWEAH_6K_17i11i_01_ERIR.mxd Cpyright 2015 by Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

145 198 Facilities Pwerhuse Diversin Flwline Penstck Flume Segment Ancillary Facility Gage Transmissin Line Pwer Line Cmmunicatin Line FERC Bundary Other Features Watercurse Mineral King Rad KAWEAH RIVER EAST FORK Water Bdy Water User Diversin River Mile Kaweah N. 1 Access Rad - Flwline Summit 1 Transprtatin Prject Rad Prject Trail Nn-Prject General Access Rad Gate WUD-SUMMIT Land Jurisdictin* Bureau f Land Management Wilderness Area Natinal Park Service WUD-BEAR *SOURCE: BLM 2012 Kaweah Prject entirely within Tulare Cunty b c a e d f g Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Eastern Hydr Generatin K1 Frebay Tank Flwline Kaweah N. 1 - Grapevine Access Rad Date: 12/3/2015 Map CUL 1-1e Kaweah Prject Feet Prjectin: UTM Zne 11 Datum: NAD 83 Suthern Califrnia Edisn (SCE) has n reasn t believe that there are any inaccuracies r defects with infrmatin incrprated in this wrk and make n representatins f any kind, including, but nt limited t, the warranties f merchantability r fitness fr a particular use, nr are any such warranties tbe implied, with respect t the infrmatin r data, furnished herein. N part f this map may be reprduced rtransmitted in any frm r by any means, electrnic r mechanical, including phtcpying and recrding system, except as expressly permitted in writing by SCE. C:\GIS\ENTRI\ _SCE_EasternHydr\map\Kaweah\SCE_Eastern_KAWEAH_6K_17i11i_01_ERIR.mxd Cpyright 2015 by Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

146 Facilities Pwerhuse Diversin Flwline Penstck Flume Segment Ancillary Facility Gage Transmissin Line Pwer Line Flwline Kaweah N. 1 - Grapevine Access Rad 2 Cmmunicatin Line FERC Bundary Other Features Watercurse Water Bdy Water User Diversin River Mile Grapevine Repeater Transprtatin EAST FORK KAWEAH RIVER Prject Rad Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad - Lwer Pine Prject Trail Nn-Prject General Access Rad Gate Land Jurisdictin* Bureau f Land Management Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad - Upper Pine 3 Wilderness Area Natinal Park Service Kaweah N. 1 Flwline *SOURCE: BLM 2012 Kaweah Prject entirely within Tulare Cunty Mineral King Rad Kawea Flwline A Lumb a b e c d f g Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Trail - Grand Canyn Eastern Hydr Generatin Map CUL 1-1f Kaweah Prject Date: 12/3/ Feet Prjectin: UTM Zne 11 Datum: NAD 83 Suthern Califrnia Edisn (SCE) has n reasn t believe that there are any inaccuracies r defects with infrmatin incrprated in this wrk and make n representatins f any kind, including, but nt limited t, the warranties f merchantability r fitness fr a particular use, nr are any such warranties tbe implied, with respect t the infrmatin r data, furnished herein. N part f this map may be reprduced rtransmitted in any frm r by any means, electrnic r mechanical, including phtcpying and recrding system, except as expressly permitted in writing by SCE. C:\GIS\ENTRI\ _SCE_EasternHydr\map\Kaweah\SCE_Eastern_KAWEAH_6K_17i11i_01_ERIR.mxd Cpyright 2015 by Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

147 3 Facilities Pwerhuse Diversin Flwline Penstck Flume Segment Ancillary Facility Gage Transmissin Line Pwer Line Cmmunicatin Line FERC Bundary Other Features Watercurse Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad - Lumberyard Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad - Slick Rck EAST FORK KAWEAH RIVER Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad - Bear Canyn 4 Mineral King Rad Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad - Unnamed K1 Diversin Intake Huse Slar Panel Pwer Line K1 Diversin Intake Huse Slar Panel Kaweah N. 1 Slar Panel Access Trail K1 Slar Yard Repeater Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Dam 201a Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Dam Water Bdy Water User Diversin River Mile Transprtatin Prject Rad Prject Trail Nn-Prject General Access Rad Gate Land Jurisdictin* Bureau f Land Management Wilderness Area Natinal Park Service *SOURCE: BLM 2012 Kaweah Prject entirely within Tulare Cunty Kaweah N. 1 Intake Rad 5 b c a e d f g Eastern Hydr Generatin Map CUL 1-1g Kaweah Prject Date: 12/3/ Feet Prjectin: UTM Zne 11 Datum: NAD 83 Suthern Califrnia Edisn (SCE) has n reasn t believe that there are any inaccuracies r defects with infrmatin incrprated in this wrk and make n representatins f any kind, including, but nt limited t, the warranties f merchantability r fitness fr a particular use, nr are any such warranties tbe implied, with respect t the infrmatin r data, furnished herein. N part f this map may be reprduced rtransmitted in any frm r by any means, electrnic r mechanical, including phtcpying and recrding system, except as expressly permitted in writing by SCE. C:\GIS\ENTRI\ _SCE_EasternHydr\map\Kaweah\SCE_Eastern_KAWEAH_6K_17i11i_01_ERIR.mxd Cpyright 2015 by Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

148 LAND-1 Transprtatin System

149 LAND 1 Transprtatin System Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) POTENTIAL RESOURCE ISSUES: Adequate maintenance f Prject rads and trails used by Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany (SCE) t access the Kaweah Prject (Kaweah Prject r Prject) facilities; and Prtectin f envirnmental and cultural resurces during maintenance activities. PROJECT NEUS: SCE is respnsible fr maintaining Prject rads and trails. POTENTIAL LICENSE CONDITION: Develp a Transprtatin System Management Plan (TSMP) that specifies SCE s respnsibilities regarding the management and maintenance f Prject rads and trails, including resurce prtectin. STUDY OBJECTIVES: Inventry and assess cnditin f Prject rads and trails. Characterize SCE s use f Prject rads and trails, including seasn f use and level f use. Characterize SCE s current maintenance practices and respnsibilities. Identify existing agreements related t Prject rads and trails (e.g., maintenance agreements, easements, rights f way, special use permits). Identify the lcatin, cnditin, use, and maintenance f helicpter landing sites utilized fr rutine peratin and maintenance f the Prject. ETENT OF STUDY AREA: The Study Area includes: All Prject rads and trails lcated within the existing Federal Energy Regulatry Cmmissin (FERC) Prject bundary and thse utside the existing FERC Prject bundary used fr peratin and/r maintenance f the Prject. Fr surveys alng Prject rads r trails that are lcated utside f the current FERC Prject Bundary and n private land, SCE will take the fllwing steps t btain apprval t survey n private prperty: Ntify the landwner f Prject relicensing and request authrizatin t enter the prperty t cnduct surveys. If authrizatin is btained, SCE will cmplete surveys as described in this technical study plan. If authrizatin is nt btained, SCE will nt cmplete surveys at these lcatins. In cases where SCE has btained permissin t survey n private lands, the survey area will be limited t the immediate area surrunding the rad r trail, plus a defined buffer area, depending upn feature type. The Prject rads and trails included in the Study Area are identified n Table LAND 1-1 and are shwn n Map LAND 1-1a-g. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany LAND 1-1

150 LAND 1 Transprtatin System Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Nte that the Study Area des nt include rads and trails lcated within the bundaries f the Sequia and Kings Canyn Natinal Park (SKCNP). Rads and trails lcated within the SKCNP are perated and maintained under a special use permit issued by the Natinal Park Service and are nt under FERC jurisdictin. STUDY APPROACH: Prject Rads and Trails The Prject rads and trails crss private land and land under the jurisdictin f the Bureau f Land Management (BLM). Fr cnsistency, SCE will inventry and assess all Prject rads and trails in accrdance with BLM rad and trail assessment prtcls (e.g., BLM 2006, 2012, 2015). As part f this effrt, SCE will: Identify and map all Prject rads and trails used by SCE t access Prject facilities. All maps will be prduced using data maintained in a Gegraphic Infrmatin System (GIS) that meets current BLM mapping standards, and will include land wnership. Cnsult with the BLM t determine if any f the Prject rads and trails have been previusly inventried and assessed by the BLM and included in the BLM s asset management system. Updated data and infrmatin abut rads and trails that is develped as part f this study will be prvided t the BLM, as apprpriate. Cnduct an assessment t characterize the current cnditin f Prject rads and trails, and their assciated drainage features. The inventry and assessment will include the fllwing infrmatin fr each asset (rad, primitive rad, r trail) r asset segment: Asset type (rad, primitive rad, r trail); Latitude, lngitude, meridian, twnship, range, sectin, aliqut part; Land wnership/jurisdictin; Functinal class; Rute, rad, r spur number (and cmmn name, if applicable); Beginning and end pints, and verall length; Segments, if applicable; Maintenance respnsibility; Maintenance level; Cnditin; Surface type (e.g., paved, gravel, dirt); Average width; Overall rad cnditin, including identificatin f issues pertaining t cnditin such as pthles, ruts, lse aggregate, missing aggregate, cracking, debris, and excessive vegetatin; Lcatin, size, and cnditin f culverts and ther drainage features; Lcatin f bridge crssings; Lcatin and cnditin f ersin cntrl features; Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany LAND 1-2

151 LAND 1 Transprtatin System Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Estimated useful remaining life span f surface treatments and ersin and drainage features; Lcatin and cnditin f safety, traffic cntrl, and infrmatinal signs and access cntrl features such as gates and ther clsure methds; Ptential natural resurce issues that may ccur alng Prject rads and trails, such as stream crssings and riparian areas; and Ptential traffic safety cncerns such as blind spts, pr sight distance, inadequate signage, and hazard trees. Characterize SCE s use f Prject rads and trails, including seasn f use and level f use. Characterize ther uses f Prject rads and trails. Characterize SCE s maintenance practices, respnsibilities, and schedules. Identify existing agreements (e.g., maintenance agreements, easements, rights f way, special use permits) between SCE, the BLM, Tulare Cunty, and private prperty wners, as applicable, including assciated terminatin dates. Helicpter Landing Sites Identify and map the lcatin, and dcument the cnditin, f helicpter landing sites that are used fr rutine peratin and maintenance f the Prject, including sites used fr snw surveys and ther data gathering activities. Characterize the frequency and seasnality f their use, and describe any assciated Prject-related maintenance activities. SCHEDULE: Date Nvember 2017 March 2018 April June 2018 July Octber 2018 Nvember 2018 December 2018 February 2019 March May 2019 August 2019 Activity Cnsult with stakehlders and cmpile existing resurce infrmatin Cnduct field surveys Analyze data and prepare draft reprt Distribute draft reprt t the stakehlders Stakehlders review and prvide cmments n draft reprt (90 days) Reslve cmments and prepare final reprt Distribute final reprt in Draft License Applicatin REFERENCES: U.S. Bureau f Land Management (BLM) Travel and Transprtatin Management. Planning and Cnducting Rute Inventries. Technical Reference H Primitive Rads Inventry and Cnditin Assessment Guidance and Instructins Handbk. Released March 6, Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany LAND 1-3

152 LAND 1 Transprtatin System Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) H Rad Inventry and Cnditin Assessment Guidance & Instructins. Released May 4, Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany LAND 1-4

153 LAND 1 Transprtatin System Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) TABLE Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

154 LAND 1 - Transpratin System Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table LAND 1-1. Descriptin f Prject Access Rads and Trails. Name Start End Length - Ft (Apprximate) Width - Ft (Apprximate) Surface (Uncnfirmed) Cmments Prject Access Rads Kaweah N. 1 Develpment Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad - Bear Canyn Mineral King Rad Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Paved Bear Canyn Rad Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad - Grapevine Mineral King Rad Kaweah N. 1 Flwline 1, Aggregate Grapevine Rad Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad - Lwer Pine Mineral King Rad Kaweah N. 1 Flwline 1, Aggregate Lwer Pine Rad Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad - Lumberyard Mineral King Rad Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Aggregate Lumberyard Rad Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad - Slick Rck Mineral King Rad Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Aggregate Slick Rck Rad Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad - Summit Mineral King Rad Kaweah N. 1 Flwline 2, Paved/Aggregate Summit Rad Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad - Unnamed Mineral King Rad Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Native Private but used - nn-sce gate Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad - Upper Pine Mineral King Rad Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Aggregate Upper Pine Rad Kaweah N. 1 Frebay Rad Craig Ranch Rad Kaweah N. 1 Flwline 6, Aggregate Kaweah N. 1 Intake Rad Mineral King Rad Kaweah N. 1 Flwline 1, Paved Kaweah N. 2 Develpment Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Canal 2 Brushut Grid Canyn View Drive Spur Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Native Brushut grid access Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Canal 4 East Kaweah N. 2 Flwline East Access Rad Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Native Canal 4 access Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Canal 4 West Kaweah N. 2 Flwline East Access Rad Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Native Canal 4 access Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Canal 5 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline East Access Rad Kaweah N. 2 Flwline 1, Native Referred t as "Flume 4 Jumpup" Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Canal 6 East Kaweah N. 2 Flwline East Access Rad Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Native Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Canal 6 West Kaweah N. 2 Flwline East Access Rad Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Native Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Flume 8 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Center Access Rad Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Native Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Flume 11 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline West Access Rad Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Native Split t access Flume 11 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Open Siphn Grids Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse Rad Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Aggregate Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Red Barn Dinely Rad Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Paved Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Center Access Rad Dinely Rad Dinely Rad 4, Paved/Aggregate/Native Access Rad - Cnnects t Dinely Rad n bth ends Kaweah N. 2 Flwline East Access Rad Dinely Rad Canyn View Drive 5, Paved/Aggregate Kaweah N. 2 Flwline West Access Rad Kaweah River Drive Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Flume 11 6, Paved/Aggregate/Native Kaweah N. 2 Frebay Rad Kaweah N. 2 Flwline West Access Rad Kaweah N. 2 Frebay 1, Paved/Aggregate/Native Split frm Kaweah N. 2 West Access Rad t Frebay Kaweah N. 2 Intake Rad Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse Rad Kaweah N. 2 Intake Paved Kaweah N. 2 Penstck Rad Kaweah N. 2 Flwline West Access Rad Kaweah N. 2 Penstck Paved/Native Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Rad Kaweah River Drive Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse 1, Paved Kaweah N. 3 Develpment Kaweah N. 3 Frebay Rad Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse Rad Kaweah N. 3 Frebay 8, Aggregate Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse Rad State Highway 168 Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse 1, Paved TOTAL: 48,785 Prject Trails Kaweah N. 1 Develpment Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Trail - Grand Canyn Mineral King Rad Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Aggregate Grand Canyn Trail Kaweah N. 1 Slar Panel Access Trail Mineral King Rad Kaweah N. 1 Slar Panel Native Kaweah N. 2 Develpment Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail - Canal 11 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline West Access Rad Kaweah N. 2 Flwline 89 4 Native Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail - Canal 13 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline West Access Rad Kaweah N. 2 Flwline 94 4 Native Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail - Canal 15 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline West Access Rad Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Native Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail - Canal 2 Canyn View Drive Spur Kaweah N. 2 Flwline 39 4 Native Canal 2 Ftbridge Access Trail Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail - Canal 4 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Canal 4 East Kaweah N. 2 Flwline 52 4 Native Canal 4 Access Trail Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail - Canal 5 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Canal 5 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline 44 4 Native "Flume 4 Jumpup" Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail - Canal 6 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Canal 6 East Kaweah N. 2 Flwline 40 4 Native Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail - Open Siphn State Highway 168 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline 86 4 Native Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail - Water User 14 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline West Access Rad Kaweah N. 2 Flwline 49 4 Native Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail - Water User 9 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Center Access Rad Kaweah N. 2 Flwline 85 4 Native Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail - Wildlife Crssing 2 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Open Siphn Grids Kaweah N. 2 Flwline 72 4 Native Wildlife Crssing 2 Access Trail Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse River Access Trail Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Rad Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse River Access 95 4 Native Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse River Access Kaweah N. 3 Develpment Kaweah N. 3 Flwline Access Trail Kaweah N. 3 Frebay Sequia Natinal Park Bundary Native TOTAL: 4,379 Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany LAND 1-6

155 LAND 1 Transprtatin System Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) MAPS Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

156 Dr. N. Frk SEQUOIA - KINGS CANYON WILDERNESS SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK Marble Frk Kaweah River 1 Marble Frk Diversin Dam (Nn-Prject Facility) Middle Middle Frk Diversin Dam (Nn-Prject Facility) 1 2 Frk 3 Kaweah River Facilities Pwerhuse Diversin Utility Frebay Flwline Penstck Transmissin Line Other Features City/Twn Highway/Rad Watercurse Nrth Frk Kaweah River Kaweah N. 3 PH t Three Rivers Substatin Transmissin Line Kaweah N. 2 Flwline 2-2b 2-2c Kaweah N. 2 Diversin Dam 8 9 K3 Frebay Kaweah River Kaweah N. 3 Flwline Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse Kaweah N. 3 Flwline (Nn-Prject Facility) Water Bdy River Mile Land Jurisdictin* Bureau f Land Management Natinal Park Service Private (Blank) *SOURCE: BLM Kaweah Prject entirely within Tulare Cunty. Land Management Natinal Wilderness Area 2-2a 7 2-2e Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Mi neral King Rd. 1 Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse K2 Frebay f East Frk Kaweah River 3 Ka weah River Dr. 4 Three Rivers Substatin (Nn-Prject Facility) 2-2d K1 Frebay Tank Kaweah N. 1 Flwline g Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Dam 5 Eastern Hydr Generatin 6 Map LAND 1-1 Kaweah River THREE RIVERS 99 SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK 7 Date: 8/12/2015 Kaweah Prject Index Map Miles Prjectin: UTM Zne 11 Datum: NAD 83 Suthern Califrnia Edisn (SCE) has n reasn t believe that there are any inaccuracies r defects with infrmatin incrprated in this wrk and make n representatins f any kind, including, but nt limited t, the warranties f merchantability r fitness fr a particular use, nr are any such warranties tbe implied, with respect t the infrmatin r data, furnished herein. N part f this map may be reprduced rtransmitted in any frm r by any means, electrnic r mechanical, including phtcpying and recrding system, except as expressly permitted in writing by SCE. C:\GIS\ENTRI\ _SCE_EasternHydr\map\Kaweah\SCE_Eastern_KAWEAH_Juris_ERIR_6KIndex_17i11i_01.mxd Cpyright 2015 by Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

157 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail WUD-Flume 9 WUD-CANAL 9 Facilities Pwerhuse 7 Diversin Flwline Flume 9 Penstck Flume Segment Flume 9.5 Ancillary Facility Flume 9.75 Flume 11 Ka w 2 F ea lw h N lin. e Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail - Canal 11 Flume 12 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Flume 11 Gage Ka w e a h N. 2 Fl w lin C enter Ac ce ss R e ad Flume 10 Transmissin Line Pwer Line Cmmunicatin Line FERC Bundary Other Features Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail - Canal 13 Flume 13 Watercurse Water Bdy Flume 14 WUD-FLUME 14.2 d N a R y K F awe re a ba h Flume 15 Ka we We a h N st Ac. 2 ce F l ss w R lin ad e l ra d ne a Mi g R n Ki Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse ly ne Di Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail - Canal 15 Nn-Prject General Access Rad Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Transmissin Tap Line K1 Wrkshp Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse t Three Rivers Substatin Transmissin Line K1 Maintenance Shp K1 Office K1 K1 Pwerhuse Campus Alternate Pwer Line K1 Pwerhuse K1 Office Building Fiber Cmmunicatin Line Pe ns k t c Pe Kaweah N. 2 Penstck Rad K2 Pwerhuse t K2 Frebay Pwer Line 5 K2 Switchyard Wilderness Area k Natinal Park Service K1 Office Building t K1 Frebay Tank Pwer Line Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Bureau f Land Management K1 Office Building t K1 Frebay Tank Fiber Cmmunicatin Line K2 P K a w we er a h h us N e.2 R ad t c Land Jurisdictin* *SOURCE: BLM 2012 Kaweah Prject entirely within Tulare Cunty ns K2 Pwerhuse t K2 Frebay Fiber Cmmunicatin Line Gate K1 Old Machine Shp 198 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail WUD- Flume 14 Transprtatin Prject Trail K1 Pwerhuse Campus Pwer Lines 6 River Mile Prject Rad K1 Switchyard ad R Water User Diversin c b e a Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse River Access Trail A WE KA HR IVE R Eastern Hydr Generatin Map LAND 1-1a Kaweah Prject D ine 0 R aig Cr ch an ad R Z:\GIS\Entrix\ _SCE_EasternHydr\map\Kaweah\SCE_Eastern_KAWEAH_6K_17i11i_01_ERIR.mxd g Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Transmissin Tap Line ly R ad K Ri aw ve ea rd h r iv e f d K2 Pwerhuse Alternate Pwer Line Date: 9/1/ Feet Prjectin: UTM Zne 11 Datum: NAD 83 Suthern Califrnia Edisn (SCE) has n reasn t believe that there are any inaccuracies r defects with infrmatin incrprated in this wrk and make n representatins f any kind, including, but nt limited t, the warranties f merchantability r fitness fr a particular use, nr are any such warranties tbe implied, with respect t the infrmatin r data, furnished herein. N part f this map may be reprduced rtransmitted in any frm r by any means, electrnic r mechanical, including phtcpying and recrding system, except as expressly permitted in writing by SCE. Cpyright 2015 by Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

158 Facilities Pwerhuse Diversin Flwline Penstck Flume Segment Flume 3 Flume 4 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Canal 5 Flume 3.5 Ancillary Facility Flume 2 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail - Canal 4 Pa r A c k S e r v ic e ce s s R ad Kawe Ac cess R ah N ad. 2 -C a t Ka Ac we ah ce s s R N. a 2 F d - l Ca w l i n a ne l5 Ka Ac wea ce h ss N R. 2 a d F l - C wl an ine al 6E as Flume 6 e t lin Wes w 4 Fl na l wlin e N. 2 Fl Ea st Kawea h ad - Canal 4 R Acces s Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Canal 6 Flume 6.5 Flume 5 Transmissin Line Pwer Line Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Canal 2 Brushut Grid WUD-FLUME 5 Gage Cmmunicatin Line FERC Bundary Other Features Watercurse Water Bdy Water User Diversin 8 River Mile Transprtatin Prject Rad WUD-FLUME 6 Prject Trail Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Canal 6 West ne wl i rn Fl K a w e a h N. 2 ed Ba Ac c e s s R a d - R wline 2 Fl d N. a e ah ss R Ka w st Ac ce Ea Nn-Prject General Access Rad Gate Land Jurisdictin* Bureau f Land Management Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse t Three Rivers Substatin Transmissin Line Wilderness Area Natinal Park Service Flume 7 A WE KA R IV E R a d ra l d ne Mi R a g Kin c b e a Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail WUD-Flume 9 f d g 7 Ka 2 F w ea l h N wl in. e WUD-CANAL 9 HR 198 Din ely line F lw N. 2 - F lum e 8 eah Ka w s R a d s Ac ce Flume 8 *SOURCE: BLM 2012 Kaweah Prject entirely within Tulare Cunty Eastern Hydr Generatin Ka we ah N. 2 Flw lin e Ce nter A c ces s R a d Map LAND 1-1b Kaweah Prject 0 Date: 9/1/ Prjectin: UTM Zne 11 Datum: NAD 83 Feet Suthern Califrnia Edisn (S CE) has n reasn t believe that there are any inaccuracies r defects with infrmatin incrprated in this wrk and make n representatins f any kind, including, but nt limited t, the warranties f merchantability r fitness fr a particular use, nr are any such warranties tbe implied, with respect t the infrmatin r data, furnished herein. N part f this map may be reprduced rtransmitted in any frm r by any means, electrnic r mechanical, including phtcpying and recrding system, except as expressly permitted in writing by SCE. C:\GIS\ENTRI\ _SCE_EasternHydr\map\Kaweah\SCE_Eastern_KAWEAH_6K_17i11i_01_ERIR.mxd Cpyright 2015 by Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

159 Facilities Pwerhuse Diversin Flwline Penstck 198 Flume Segment W KA K2 Diversin/Flwline Gage and K3 Pwerhuse Alternate Pwer Line 9 K3 Pwerhuse t K2 Flwline Gage Pwer Line Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse t Three Rivers Substatin Transmissin Line Kaweah N. 2 Intake Rad Kaweah N. 2 Diversin Dam H EA Pwer Line SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse. N e h ea lin w w Ka Fl 3 K3 Pwerhuse t K3 Frebay Pwer Line K3 Pwerhuse t K3 Frebay Fiber Cmmunicatin Line P K w aw er h Fl 3. ) N ct h je a e r aw -P K n (N w lin e Cmmunicatin Line FERC Bundary Other Features Watercurse Water Bdy Water User Diversin River Mile Transprtatin Prject Rad Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail - Wildlife Crssing 2 Prject Trail K F awe re a h b a N yr.3 a d N Kaweah. 2 Flw lin iphn Sec e S n e p O ti n Park Se rvic e Ac ce ss Rad Flume 2 Transmissin Line K2 Diversin Dam t K3 Pwerhuse Fiber Cmmunicatin Line 204a Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Open Siphn Grids Gage K3 Pwerhuse t K2 Diversin Pwer Line K3 Switchyard 3 d. a N R h e ea u s Ancillary Facility R VE RI Nn-Prject General Access Rad K3 Frebay Kaweah N. 3 Flwline Access Trail Gate Land Jurisdictin* Bureau f Land Management Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail - Open Siphn Wilderness Area Natinal Park Service *SOURCE: BLM 2012 Kaweah Prject entirely within Tulare Cunty. N h ine l Ka 2 F wea l w Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad - Canal 2 Brushut Grid c b e a Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail - Canal 2 f d KA EAS W TF EA O H RK RI VE R g Eastern Hydr Generatin Map LAND 1-1c Kaweah Prject 0 Date: 9/1/ Prjectin: UTM Zne 11 Datum: NAD 83 Feet Suthern Califrnia Edisn (S CE) has n reasn t believe that there are any inaccuracies r defects with infrmatin incrprated in this wrk and make n representatins f any kind, including, but nt limited t, the warranties f merchantability r fitness fr a particular use, nr are any such warranties tbe implied, with respect t the infrmatin r data, furnished herein. N part f this map may be reprduced rtransmitted in any frm r by any means, electrnic r mechanical, including phtcpying and recrding system, except as expressly permitted in writing by SCE. C:\GIS\ENTRI\ _SCE_EasternHydr\map\Kaweah\SCE_Eastern_KAWEAH_6K_17i11i_01_ERIR.mxd Cpyright 2015 by Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

160 ns t c k Facilities Pwerhuse Pe K1 Office Building t K1 Frebay Tank Fiber Cmmunicatin Line K2 Pwerhuse t K2 Frebay Pwer Line Diversin K1 Office Building t K1 Frebay Tank Pwer Line Flwline Penstck Flume Segment R ad Kaw eah N. 1 Flwline Di n Generatr bus 2.4kV Ancillary Facility el y K2 Pwerhuse Alternate Pwer Line Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Transmissin Tap Line W KA EA H E RIV R Transmissin Line Pwer Line Cmmunicatin Line K1 Frebay Tank FERC Bundary Other Features Watercurse Din el y R ad K Ri aw ve ea rd h r iv e Gage Water Bdy Water User Diversin River Mile Transprtatin Prject Rad Prject Trail Nn-Prject General Access Rad Gate Land Jurisdictin* Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse t Three Rivers Substatin Transmissin Line Cr ai g Bureau f Land Management Ra n ch R a Wilderness Area Natinal Park Service d 1 N. a h ad we R Ka e b ay r F *SOURCE: BLM 2012 Kaweah Prject entirely within Tulare Cunty c b e a f d g Eastern Hydr Generatin Map LAND 1-1d Kaweah Prject 0 Date: 9/1/ Feet Prjectin: UTM Zne 11 Datum: NAD 83 Suthern Califrnia Edisn (S CE) has n reasn t believe that there are any inaccuracies r defects with infrmatin incrprated in this wrk and make n representatins f any kind, including, but nt limited t, the warranties f merchantability r fitness fr a particular use, nr are any such warranties tbe implied, with respect t the infrmatin r data, furnished herein. N part f this map may be reprduced rtransmitted in any frm r by any means, electrnic r mechanical, including phtcpying and recrding system, except as expressly permitted in writing by SCE. C:\GIS\ENTRI\ _SCE_EasternHydr\map\Kaweah\SCE_Eastern_KAWEAH_6K_17i11i_01_ERIR.mxd Cpyright 2015 by Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

161 Facilities 198 Pwerhuse Diversin Flwline Penstck Flume Segment Ancillary Facility Gage Transmissin Line Pwer Line Cmmunicatin Line FERC Bundary Other Features ral K OR R T F IV E E AS A H R E KAW e Min g Kin ad R K A c a we ce ah ss N R e lin t w mmi Fl 1 Su. d a Watercurse Water Bdy Water User Diversin River Mile 1 Transprtatin Prject Rad Prject Trail Nn-Prject General Access Rad Gate Land Jurisdictin* WUD-SUMMIT Bureau f Land Management Wilderness Area Natinal Park Service *SOURCE: BLM 2012 Kaweah Prject entirely within Tulare Cunty WUD-BEAR c b e a f d K a w ea h N. 1 Flw line Eastern Hydr Generatin K A aw cc e a es h N s R. 1 F l wl in e ad - Gr a p e v in e K1 Frebay Tank g Map LAND 1-1e Kaweah Prject 0 Date: 9/1/ Feet Prjectin: UTM Zne 11 Datum: NAD 83 Suthern Califrnia Edisn (SCE) has n reasn t believe that there are any inaccuracies r defects with infrmatin incrprated in this wrk and make n representatins f any kind, including, but nt limited t, the warranties f merchantability r fitness fr a particular use, nr are any such warranties tbe implied, with respect t the infrmatin r data, furnished herein. N part f this map may be reprduced rtransmitted in any frm r by any means, electrnic r mechanical, including phtcpying and recrding system, except as expressly permitted in writing by SCE. Z:\GIS\Entrix\ _SCE_EasternHydr\map\Kaweah\SCE_Eastern_KAWEAH_6K_17i11i_01_ERIR.mxd Cpyright 2015 by Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

162 Facilities Pwerhuse Diversin Flwline Penstck Flume Segment Ancillary Facility Gage Transmissin Line Pwer Line K A aw cc e a es h N s R. 1 F l w li n e a d - G r a p e v in e Cmmunicatin Line FERC Bundary Other Features Watercurse 2 Water Bdy Water User Diversin River Mile Transprtatin Grapevine Repeater EAS Prject Rad Nn-Prject General Access Rad RK K Ac a w e a c es h s R N. 1 a d - Fl w L we li ne rp in e T FO Prject Trail KAW Gate EAH Land Jurisdictin* RIV Bureau f Land Management ER. ah N Kawe line 1 Flw Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad - Upper Pine 3 Wilderness Area Natinal Park Service *SOURCE: BLM 2012 Kaweah Prject entirely within Tulare Cunty ra l ne a d M i R ng Ki Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad Lumberyard c b e a f d g Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Trail Grand Canyn Eastern Hydr Generatin Map LAND 1-1f Kaweah Prject 0 Date: 9/1/ Feet Prjectin: UTM Zne 11 Datum: NAD 83 Suthern Califrnia Edisn (SCE) has n reasn t believe that there are any inaccuracies r defects with infrmatin incrprated in this wrk and make n representatins f any kind, including, but nt limited t, the warranties f merchantability r fitness fr a particular use, nr are any such warranties tbe implied, with respect t the infrmatin r data, furnished herein. N part f this map may be reprduced rtransmitted in any frm r by any means, electrnic r mechanical, including phtcpying and recrding system, except as expressly permitted in writing by SCE. Z:\GIS\Entrix\ _SCE_EasternHydr\map\Kaweah\SCE_Eastern_KAWEAH_6K_17i11i_01_ERIR.mxd Cpyright 2015 by Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

163 Facilities Pwerhuse Diversin Flwline Penstck Flume Segment Ancillary Facility Gage Transmissin Line 3 Pwer Line K FOR ER ST V EA A H RI WE KA Cmmunicatin Line FERC Bundary Other Features Watercurse Water Bdy Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad Lumberyard Water User Diversin River Mile Transprtatin Prject Rad K1 Diversin Intake Huse Slar Panel Pwer Line Prject Trail K1 Diversin Intake Huse Slar Panel 201a Kaweah N. 1 Slar Panel Access Trail Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad - Slick Rck e ral Min a d gr Kin Ka w 1 F ea h l w N lin. e 4 K1 Slar Yard Repeater Nn-Prject General Access Rad Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Dam Gate 202 Land Jurisdictin* Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Dam Bureau f Land Management Wilderness Area Natinal Park Service Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad - Unnamed *SOURCE: BLM 2012 Kaweah Prject entirely within Tulare Cunty Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad - Bear Canyn Kaweah N. 1 Intake Rad 5 c b e a f d g Eastern Hydr Generatin Map LAND 1-1g Kaweah Prject 0 Date: 9/1/ Feet Prjectin: UTM Zne 11 Datum: NAD 83 Suthern Califrnia Edisn (SCE) has n reasn t believe that there are any inaccuracies r defects with infrmatin incrprated in this wrk and make n representatins f any kind, including, but nt limited t, the warranties f merchantability r fitness fr a particular use, nr are any such warranties tbe implied, with respect t the infrmatin r data, furnished herein. N part f this map may be reprduced rtransmitted in any frm r by any means, electrnic r mechanical, including phtcpying and recrding system, except as expressly permitted in writing by SCE. Z:\GIS\Entrix\ _SCE_EasternHydr\map\Kaweah\SCE_Eastern_KAWEAH_6K_17i11i_01_ERIR.mxd Cpyright 2015 by Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

164 LAND-2 Aesthetic Resurces

165 LAND 2 Aesthetic Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) POTENTIAL RESOURCE ISSUE: Aesthetic cnditins, including visual quality and nise. PROJECT NEUS: The presence f Prject facilities culd affect visual resurces. Helicpter use fr rutine peratins and maintenance prjects may have nise effects (NPS 2015). Spills frm Kaweah N. 3 Frebay may have visual and nise effects (NPS 2015). POTENTIAL LICENSE CONDITIONS: Visual Resurces Management Plan. Specific measures designed t reduce nise effects assciated with helicpter use, t the extent practicable. Specific measures t reduce visual and nise effects assciated with spills frm Kaweah N. 3 Frebay. STUDY OBJECTIVES: Identify and map visual resurces in the vicinity f the Kaweah Prject, including visual management bjectives established by the Bureau f Land Management (BLM), Tulare Cunty, and/r the Natinal Park Service (NPS), as apprpriate. Dcument the existing visual cnditin (EVC) f Prject facilities frm Key Observatin Pints (KOPs) established in cnsultatin with the BLM, Tulare Cunty, and/r the NPS, as apprpriate. Determine whether the Prject facilities meet established BLM, Tulare Cunty, and/r NPS visual resurce management bjectives and assess cmpatibility f Prject facilities with surrunding landscape. Assess helicpter nise assciated with rutine peratin and maintenance f the Prject. Assess visual cnditin and nise assciated with spills frm the Kaweah N. 3 Frebay. ETENT OF STUDY AREA: Visual Resurce Study The Study Area fr the visual resurce study includes the Prject facilities identified in Table LAND 2-1 and their assciated viewsheds. The viewsheds include primary travel rutes, recreatin areas, and water bdies frm which the existing Prject facilities are visible t the public. Helicpter Nise Study The study area fr helicpter nise study includes the area arund the existing landing pad and ther sensitive areas with sensitive receptrs that may be affected by helicpter nise assciated with rutine peratins and maintenance f the Prject, t be determined in cnsultatin with the NPS. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany LAND 2-1

166 LAND 2 Aesthetic Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Kaweah N. 3 Frebay Spill Study The study area assciated with the assessment f Kaweah N. 3 Frebay spills will be limited t areas in the immediate vicinity f the spill channel where the public can either view and/r hear the spill. These areas will be identified in cnsultatin with the NPS. STUDY APPROACH: The Kaweah Prject facilities are lcated n private land managed by Tulare Cunty and n public land managed by the BLM. Therefre, aesthetic resurces will primarily be assessed with respect t management bjectives established by Tulare Cunty and/r the BLM. Althugh nne f the Prject facilities are lcated within the bundaries f the Sequia Kings Canyn Natinal Park (SKCNP), sme are visible r can be heard frm lcatins within the SKCNP. Therefre, this study will cnsider Natinal Park Service (NPS) visual and nise management bjectives, where apprpriate. Visual Resurce Study A thrugh visual resurce study was cnducted in 1989 as part f the previus relicensing effrt (KEA 1989). That study assessed the visual cmpatibility f the Kaweah Prject facilities with respect t the surrunding landscape using the BLM s Visual Resurces Management (VRM) System, fllwing the Visual Resurce Inventry guidelines utlined in BLM Manual Handbk (BLM 1986a) and the visual cntrast rating system guidelines utlined in the BLM s Visual Resurce Cntrast Rating Manual H (BLM 1986b). These guidelines are the same as thse used tday. All f the primary Prject facilities that are readily visible frm public viewing lcatins were systematically evaluated as part f the Visual Resurce Study cnducted in Therefre, Prject facilities that were evaluated in 1989 will nt be reevaluated as part f this study. The current study will utilize and build n infrmatin that was develped in 1989, and will fcus n assessing any facilities that were cnstructed r substantially mdified after the 1989 study was cmpleted. The facilities requiring an updated visual assessment include: Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Campus Kaweah N. 2 Diversin Dam and cnnecting flwline The fllwing methds will be utilized t inventry visual resurces in the vicinity f the Kaweah Prject and t assess the EVC and cmpatibility f Prject facilities cnstructed r substantially mdified since 1989 with respect t the surrunding landscape. Cmpile and summarize pertinent BLM, Tulare Cunty and NPS management directin regarding visual resurces, including directin cntained in the fllwing dcuments: BLM Bakersfield Field Office Apprved Resurce Management Plan (BLM 2014); Tulare Cunty General Plan 2030 Update and pertinent area plans (e.g., Three Rivers Area Plan); and Sequia & Kings Canyn General Management Plan (NPS 2012). Prepare maps shwing the Prject facilities with respect t visual resurce inventry infrmatin and crrespnding tables. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany LAND 2-2

167 LAND 2 Aesthetic Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Evaluate the EVC f any newly cnstructed r substantially mdified Prject facilities (i.e., pst-1989) with respect t the existing landscape. Identify and map KOPs in cnsultatin with BLM, Tulare Cunty, and NPS visual resurce specialists. KOPs will be lcated alng cmmnly traveled rutes r ther likely bservatin pints. Phtgraph the Prject facilities frm established KOPs. Dcument the EVC f the Prject facilities frm established KOPs using the BLMs Visual Resurce Cntrast Rating system (BLM 1986). Fr cnsistency, the Prject facilities will be assessed using the BLMs Visual Cntrast Rating System, regardless f land jurisdictin. As utlined in BLM guidance manual (BLM 1986), the Visual Cntrast Rating will cnsider frm, line, clr, texture, scale and space. Use the cntrast ratings t determine whether the EVC f Prject facilities meets the established visual resurce management bjectives. In cases where the bjectives are nt met, the reasns why the bjectives are nt met will be dcumented. Use the cntrast ratings t determine visual cmpatibility with the surrunding landscape, based n visual resurce inventry infrmatin (e.g., visual sensitivity and distance znes frm KOPs). Helicpter Nise Study Identify and dcument Tulare Cunty, BLM, and NPS nise plicies and nise criteria. Identify specific nise-sensitive lcatins in cnsultatin with the NPS. Describe SCE rutine peratin and maintenance activities that invlve helicpters, including timing, duratin, lcatin, seasn f use, and distance frm sensitive receptrs. Measure nise levels at sensitive lcatins fr cmparisn t established nise criteria. Kaweah N. 3 Frebay Spill Study Describe circumstances under which spill frm Kaweah N. 3 Frebay ccurs, including histric frequency and duratin. Cnsult with NPS t identify specific lcatin(s) where spill nise and/r visual cnditin is a cncern (study lcatins). Measure nise levels during spill events at study lcatins t dcument actual nise levels. Pht dcument visual cnditins during spill events. Cmpare with phtgraphs taken during nn-spill events. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany LAND 2-3

168 LAND 2 Aesthetic Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) SCHEDULE: Date Nvember 2017 March 2018 April June 2018 Cncurrent with spill event July Octber 2018 Nvember 2018 December 2018 February 2019 March May 2019 August 2019 Activity Cnsult with stakehlders and cmpile existing resurce infrmatin Cnduct field surveys (visual resurce and helicpter nise assessments) Cnduct Kaweah N. 3 Frebay nise and visual assessment Analyze data and prepare draft reprt Distribute draft reprt t the stakehlders Stakehlders review and prvide cmments n draft reprt (90 days) Reslve cmments and prepare final reprt Distribute final reprt in Draft License Applicatin REFERENCES: Keller Envirnmental Assciates (KEA) Inc Kaweah Hydrelectric Prject Visual Resurces Reprt. Prepared fr Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany. Nvember Natinal Park Service (NPS). Sequia & Kings Canyn General Management Plan (2012). Available at: Sequia and Kings Canyn Natinal Parks (SEKI) Stakehlder Interest Statement. July 31, Tulare Cunty Tulare Cunty General Plan 2030 Update. Available at: U.S. Bureau f Land Management (BLM). 1986a. Manual H Visual Resurce Inventry. Dated 1/17/ b. Manual 8431 Visual Cntrast Rating. Dated 1/17/ Bakersfield Field Office Apprved Resurce Management Plan (ARMP). Available at: Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany LAND 2-4

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170 LAND 2 Aesthetic Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table LAND 2-1. Prject Facilities and Relatinship t FERC Prject Bundary. Prject Facility Diversin Dams and Pls Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Dam and Pl (East Frk Kaweah River) Kaweah N. 2 Diversin Dam and Pl (Kaweah River) Flwlines Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Kaweah N. 3 Flwline Frebays Kaweah N. 1 Frebay Tank and Spillway Kaweah N. 2 Frebay and Spillway Kaweah N. 3 Frebay and Spillway Penstcks Kaweah N. 1 Penstck Kaweah N. 2 Penstck Kaweah N. 3 Penstck Pwerhuses and Switchyards Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse and Switchyard Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse and Switchyard Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse and Switchyard Transmissin Lines and Transmissin Tap Lines Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse t Three Rivers Substatin Transmissin Line Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Transmissin Tap Line Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Transmissin Tap Line Pwer Lines Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Intake Huse Slar Panel t Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Dam Pwer Line (slar) Kaweah N. 1 Switchyard t Kaweah N. 1 Maintenance Building Pwer Line Kaweah N. 1 Switchyard t Kaweah N. 1 Office Building Pwer Line Kaweah N. 1 Switchyard t Kaweah N. 1 Old Machine Shp Pwer Line Kaweah N. 1 Switchyard t K1 Wrkshp Pwer Line Kaweah N. 1 Office Building t K1 Frebay Tank Pwer Line Within FERC Prject Bundary Entirely n Private Prperty Prtin f Facility Outside FERC Prject Bundary Partially n Private Prperty (Tailrace Only) Partially n NPS Prperty Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany LAND 2-6

171 LAND 2 Aesthetic Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table LAND 2-1. Prject Facilities and Relatinship t FERC Prject Bundary. Prject Facility Within FERC Prject Bundary Entirely n Private Prperty Prtin f Facility Outside FERC Prject Bundary Partially n Private Prperty Partially n NPS Prperty Pwer Lines (cntinued) Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Campus Alternate Pwer Line Kaweah N. 2 Diversin/Flwline Gage and Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse Alternate Pwer Line Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Alternate Pwer Line Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse t Kaweah N. 2 Frebay Pwer Line Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse t Kaweah N. 2 Diversin Pwer Line Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse t Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Gage Pwer Line Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse t Kaweah N. 3 Frebay Pwer Line Cmmunicatin Lines Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse t Kaweah N. 1 Office Building Fiber Cmmunicatin Line Kaweah N. 1 Office Building t Kaweah N. 1 Frebay Tank Fiber Cmmunicatin Line Kaweah N. 2 Diversin Dam t Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse Fiber Cmmunicatin Line Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse t Kaweah N. 2 Frebay Fiber Cmmunicatin Line Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse t Kaweah N. 3 Frebay Fiber Cmmunicatin Line Kaweah N. 3 Frebay t Kaweah N. 3 Frebay Inlet Fiber Cmmunicatin Line Stream Gages East Frk Kaweah River Cnduit 1 at Pwer Plant near Hammnd CA (USGS Gage N ) (SCE Gage N. 200a) East Frk Kaweah River near Three Rivers CA (USGS Gage N ) (SCE Gage N. 201) Kaweah N. 1 Minimum Instream Flw Release (SCE Gage N. 201a) East Frk Kaweah River Cnduit 1 near Three Rivers CA (SCE Gage N. 202) Kaweah River belw Cnduit N. 2 near Hammnd CA (USGS Gage N ) (SCE Gage N. 203) Kaweah River Cnduit N. 2 near Hammnd CA (SCE Gage N. 204a) Kaweah River Cnduit N. 2 at Pwer Plant near Hammnd CA (USGS Gage N ) (SCE Gage N. 205a) Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany LAND 2-7

172 LAND 2 Aesthetic Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table LAND 2-1. Prject Facilities and Relatinship t FERC Prject Bundary. Prject Facility Stream Gages (cntinued) Middle Frk Kaweah River Cnduit N. 3 at Pwer Plant near Hammnd CA (USGS Gage N ) (SCE Gage N. 206a) Prject Access Rads Kaweah N. 1 Develpment Within FERC Prject Bundary Entirely n Private Prperty Prtin f Facility Outside FERC Prject Bundary Partially n Private Prperty Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad Bear Canyn Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad Grapevine Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad Lwer Pine Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad Lumberyard Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad Slick Rck Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad Summit Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad Unnamed Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad Upper Pine Kaweah N. 1 Frebay Rad Kaweah N. 1 Intake Rad Kaweah N. 2 Develpment Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Canal 2 Brushut Grid Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Canal 4 East Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Canal 4 West Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Canal 5 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Canal 6 East Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Canal 6 West Partially n NPS Prperty Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Flume 8 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Flume 11 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Open Siphn Grids Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Red Barn Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Center Access Rad Kaweah N. 2 Flwline East Access Rad Kaweah N. 2 Flwline West Access Rad Kaweah N. 2 Frebay Rad Kaweah N. 2 Intake Rad Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany LAND 2-8

173 LAND 2 Aesthetic Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table LAND 2-1. Prject Facilities and Relatinship t FERC Prject Bundary. Prject Facility Prject Access Rads (cntinued) Kaweah N. 2 Develpment (cntinued) Kaweah N. 2 Penstck Rad Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Rad Kaweah N. 3 Develpment Within FERC Prject Bundary Entirely n Private Prperty Prtin f Facility Outside FERC Prject Bundary Partially n Private Prperty Kaweah N. 3 Frebay Rad Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse Rad Prject Trails Kaweah N. 1 Develpment Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Trail Grand Canyn Kaweah N. 1 Slar Panel Access Trail Kaweah N. 2 Develpment Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Canal 11 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Canal 13 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Canal 15 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Canal 2 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Canal 4 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Canal 5 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Canal 6 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Open Siphn Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Water User 14 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Water User 9 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Wildlife Crssing 2 Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse River Access Trail Kaweah N. 3 Develpment Kaweah N. 3 Flwline Access Trail Ancillary and Supprt Facilities Kaweah N. 1 Frebay Tank Repeater Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Campus Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Intake Huse Slar Panel Kaweah N. 1 Slar Yard Satellite Repeater Partially n NPS Prperty Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany LAND 2-9

174 LAND 2 Aesthetic Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table LAND 2-1. Prject Facilities and Relatinship t FERC Prject Bundary. Prject Facility Ancillary and Supprt Facilities (cntinued) Kaweah N. 1 Grapevine Satellite Repeater Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse River Access Parking Kaweah N. 2 Wildlife Bridges Kaweah N. 2 Wildlife Escape Ramps Kaweah N. 2 Ftbridges Kaweah N. 3 Wildlife Bridges Kaweah N. 3 Wildlife Escape Ramps Kaweah N. 3 Ftbridges Ntes: Prperty jurisdictin based n multiple surces. Sme data has been mdified t accunt fr knwn errrs. Within FERC Prject Bundary Entirely n Private Prperty Prtin f Facility Outside FERC Prject Bundary Partially n Private Prperty Partially n NPS Prperty Surces: 1. FERC bundary Exhibit G sheets btained frm SCE (Dec. 2014). Sheets filed with FERC in 2009; Sheets 4-6 updated and filed with FERC Digital FERC bundary btained frm SCE but heavily mdified t accunt fr knwn errrs (Dec. 2014) 3. Digital parcel bundary fr Tulare Cunty purchased frm OGInf.cm LLC (May 2015) Parcel Vintage: 02/12/2013 Attribute Vintage: 02/17/2015 Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany LAND 2-10

175 LAND-3 Land Use

176 LAND 3 Land Use Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) POTENTIAL RESOURCE ISSUES: Effects f cntinued prject peratin n land use and public safety in the Prject area; and Adequacy f maintenance f Prject facilities and appurtenances t meet current and future land uses. PROJECT NEUS: The licensee is respnsible fr: Addressing Prject-related actins affecting aspects f envirnmental quality; and Maintaining Prject-related facilities and appurtenances. Wildlife bridges prvide wildlife, cattle and the public access acrss the Prject flwlines. Prject flwlines culd result in mrtality f livestck. POTENTIAL LICENSE CONDITION: Mdificatin f existing wildlife bridges and escape rutes r develpment f new prtective measures r exclusinary fencing designed t allw ingress/egress f pedestrians r wildlife at select lcatins, but prevent that f livestck. STUDY OBJECTIVES: Identify the lcatin, cnditin, use, and maintenance f existing fences, gates, cattle guards, bridges, watering trughs, and escape ramps in the immediate vicinity f Prject facilities. Characterize SCE s maintenance practices and respnsibilities fr all exclusinary fencing regardless f land wnership. Assess ptential safety issues and the resultant impacts t livestck grazing pprtunities n adjacent lands and the surrunding livestck management areas which supprt thse lands and peratins. Identify measures t reduce r avid impacts t public health and safety. ETENT OF STUDY AREA: The study area includes the land surrunding the Kaweah N. 2 Flwline and Frebay and the Kaweah N. 3 Flwline and Frebay within FERC jurisdictin. It shuld be nted that the majrity f lands alng the bypass reaches and arund select Prject facilities are privately wned and utside the Federal Energy Regulatry Cmmissin (FERC) Prject bundary. Fr the purpses f the land use study described herein, Suthern Califrnia Edisn (SCE) will take the fllwing steps t btain apprval t cnduct studies n private prperty: Ntify the landwner f Prject relicensing and request authrizatin t enter prperty t cnduct the field studies. If authrizatin is btained, SCE will cmplete studies as described in this technical study plan. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany LAND 3-1

177 LAND 3 Land Use Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) If authrizatin is nt btained, SCE will limit field studies t nly thse lands where landwners have authrized access. STUDY APPROACH: Identify Infrastructure Identify and map all existing fences, gates, cattle guards, bridges, watering trughs, escape ramps in the immediate vicinity f Prject facilities. All maps will be prduced using data maintained in a Gegraphic Infrmatin System (GIS) that meets current BLM mapping standards, and will include land wnership. Cnduct an assessment t characterize the current cnditin f the afrementined infrastructure. Characterize Maintenance Practices and Respnsibilities Characterize SCE s maintenance practices, respnsibilities, and schedules fr exclusinary fencing and safety measures. Identify existing agreements (e.g., maintenance agreements, easements, rights f way, and special use permits) between SCE, the BLM, Tulare Cunty, and private prperty wners, as applicable, including assciated terminatin dates. Assess Livestck Mrtality Review mammal mrtality recrds fr livestck incidents. Identify Public Safety Measures Identify and describe existing prgrams and measures implemented by SCE fr public health and safety (i.e., fencing, barriers, gates, buy lines, escape rpes, signage, and alarms). The inventry will include a descriptin f the cnditin f the existing safety features. Characterize and dcument the number, type and lcatin f safety incidents that have ccurred in the vicinity f the Prject. This effrt will be cnducted by reviewing existing recrds and databases maintained by the FERC and by cnsulting with Prject persnnel. SCHEDULE: Date Nvember 2017 April 2018 August 2018 February 2019 March 2019 March 2019 May 2019 June July 2019 August 2019 Activity Cnsult with stakehlders and cmpile existing resurce infrmatin Analyze data and prepare draft reprt Distribute draft reprt t the stakehlders Stakehlders review and prvide cmments n draft reprt (90 days) Reslve cmments and prepare final reprt Distribute final reprt in Draft License Applicatin Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany LAND 3-2

178 REC-1 Recreatin Resurces

179 REC 1 Recreatin Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) POTENTIAL RESOURCE ISSUES: Recreatin use and pprtunities in the vicinity f the Prject; and Public safety. PROJECT NEUS: The licensee is respnsible fr: Addressing Prject-related recreatinal needs; and Maintaining public safety assciated with peratins and maintenance f the Prject. POTENTIAL LICENSE CONDITION: Develp a Recreatin Plan that includes measures that are designed t: STUDY OBJECTIVES: Address Prject-related recreatinal needs, as apprpriate; and Maintain Prject-related public safety. Identify, map and describe all develped recreatin facilities (public and private) in the vicinity f the Kaweah Prject, including capacity and wnership; Identify, map and describe any existing Prject-related recreatin facilities/area (i.e., Edisn Beach ), including capacity, cnditin, user cnflicts, cnsistency with applicable accessibility requirements, and peratin and maintenance respnsibilities; Characterize recreatin use and pprtunities in the immediate vicinity f the Prject facilities and in the bypass reaches, including alng the Kaweah N. 2 Flwline; Dcument recreatin needs identified in current relevant State r lcal recreatin plans and determine whether thse needs can be accmmdated by existing recreatin facilities; and Dcument ptential safety issues and existing features r measures that are implemented t prtect the public. ETENT OF STUDY AREA: The study area generally includes the Kaweah River Watershed (Watershed). Fcused studies will be limited t a small access pint lcated n the Kaweah River near the Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse referred t as Edisn Beach and the bypass reaches, which are defined as fllws: East Frk Kaweah River between the Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Dam and the Kaweah River cnfluence; and Kaweah River between the Kaweah N. 2 Diversin Dam and the Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Tailrace. Edisn Beach and the bypass reaches are shwn n Map REC 1-1. It shuld be nted that the majrity f lands alng the bypass reaches and arund select Prject facilities are privately wned and utside the Federal Energy Regulatry Cmmissin (FERC) Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany REC 1-1

180 REC 1 Recreatin Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Prject bundary. Fr the purpses f the recreatin studies described herein, Suthern Califrnia Edisn (SCE) will take the fllwing steps t btain apprval t cnduct studies n private prperty: Ntify the landwner f Prject relicensing and request authrizatin t enter prperty t cnduct the field studies. If authrizatin is btained, SCE will cmplete studies as described in this technical study plan. If authrizatin is nt btained, SCE will limit field studies t nly thse lands where landwners have authrized access. STUDY APPROACH: Mst f the land surrunding the Prject facilities and bypass reaches is privately wned, which substantially restricts public access and limits pprtunities fr recreatinal develpment. As such, FERC did nt require SCE t cnstruct r maintain any develped recreatinal facilities r trails in the existing license fr the Prject. SCE des maintain ne infrmal access pint t the Kaweah River (Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse River Access Area), referred t by the lcal cmmunity as Edisn Beach. This access pint is lcated adjacent t the Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse and cnsists f a small parking area with six parking stalls, ne f which is accessible. Due t cncerns by lcal residents, use f this site between Memrial Day and Labr Day is nly allwed Mnday thrugh Thursday between the hurs f 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At all ther times f the year, the Kaweah N. 2 River Access Area is pen seven days per week between the hurs f 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. When the river access is clsed, an A-frame sign is psted at the entrance prviding hurs f peratin and entry is blcked by a barrier. The fllwing describes the recreatin resurces study apprach. Inventry Existing Recreatin Facilities/Areas Identify all develped recreatin facilities lcated in the Kaweah River Watershed, including: privately perated facilities; facilities wned and perated by the Bureau f Land Management (BLM); and facilities lcated within the bundaries f the Sequia- Kings Canyn Natinal Park (SKCNP). Utilize existing infrmatin surces t briefly describe each recreatin facility, including wnership (public r private), facility capacity, and types f recreatinal uses supprted by each facility. This infrmatin will be used fr cntextual purpses. Prepare Gegraphic Infrmatin System (GIS)-based maps shwing the lcatin f existing develped recreatin facilities/area in the Kaweah River Watershed relative t the Kaweah Prject. Describe SCE s Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse River Access Area (Edisn Beach), including facility capacity, amenities, use restrictins, and peratin and maintenance respnsibilities. Assess the cnditin f the Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse River Access Area (Edisn Beach) relative t current Tulare Cunty design and accessibility standards. Characterize Existing Use and Opprtunities in the Vicinity f the Kaweah Prject Utilize existing infrmatin available frm SCE, Tulare Cunty and the BLM t characterize recreatin pprtunities and use levels in the immediate vicinity f the Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany REC 1-2

181 REC 1 Recreatin Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Kaweah Prject facilities and alng the bypass reaches, including alng the Kaweah N. 2 Flwline. Determine frequency and timing f nn-mtrized use f Craig Ranch Rad/Salt Creek Rad and the Prject access rad t the Kaweah N. 1 Frebay Tank within BLM s Case Muntain Extensive Recreatin Management Area (ERMA). Mnitr use alng Craig Ranch Rad/Salt Creek Rad using trail cameras installed at the gate (transitin t BLM prperty) and at the intersectin f Salt Creek Rad and the Kaweah N. 1 Frebay Tank Rad. Dwnlad data weekly between Memrial Day and Labr Day and every ther week the remainder f the survey perid (in cnjunctin with user cunts at the Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse River Access described belw). Estimate recreatin use at SCE s Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse River Access Area (Edisn Beach). Use cunts will be cnducted n ne randmly-selected day every week during the 14-week perid between Memrial Day and Labr Day (i.e., the peak recreatin seasn), limited t the specific days and times that the parking area is pen t the public. During the peak recreatin seasn, cunts will be cnducted during ne f three randmly selected time blcks, defined as fllws: Blck 1 8:00 a.m. t 12:00 p.m.; Blck 2 12:00 p.m. t 4:00 p.m.; and Blck 3 4:00 p.m. t clse. Fr the remainder f the year (Labr Day thrugh Memrial Day), use cunts will be cnducted n ne randmly-selected day every ther week, limited t the specific days and times that the parking area is pen t the public. During the nn-peak seasns, cunts will be cnducted during ne f tw randmly selected time blcks defined as fllws: Blck 1 8:00 a.m. t 12:00 p.m.; and Blck 2 12:00 p.m. t clse. The fllwing infrmatin will be recrded: number f vehicles present in the parking lt; number f peple present in the parking lt; number f peple present at the river in the immediate vicinity f the beach; and the types f activities thse peple are participating in, based n visual bservatins (as ppsed t surveys). All data cllected thrugh this effrt will be entered int a database and used t determine recreatin use in daytime visits. Overnight use is nt allwed at the access area. Characterize Ptential User Cnflicts Interview Tulare Cunty land use/recreatin planners t identify cncerns related t cnflicts between recreatin users and private prperty wners in the vicinity f the Kaweah Prject. Interview prperty wners t identify and dcument ptential cncerns and issues related t recreatin use at SCE s Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse River Access Area. During data dwnlading at Craig Ranch Rad/Salt Creek Rad mnitring sites, if recreatin users are encuntered, interview and dcument any cncerns and issues related t mtrized use alng this sectin f rad. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany REC 1-3

182 REC 1 Recreatin Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Estimate Future Recreatin Needs in the Vicinity f the Prject Utilize census data and infrmatin available in current relevant federal, State, and lcal cmprehensive plans t identify ppulatin prjectins and t dcument utdr recreatin use trends and needs. Utilize use estimates alng with trends and ppulatin prjectins t estimate future recreatin needs ver the license perid (assumed t be 50 years). Determine whether future recreatin needs can be met in vicinity f Prject. Identify Public Safety Measures Identify and describe existing prgrams and measures implemented by SCE fr public health and safety (i.e., buy lines, escape rpes, signage, and alarms). The inventry will include a descriptin f the cnditin f the existing safety features. Identify and map the lcatins f existing designated helicpter landing sites in the vicinity f the Prject. Characterize and dcument the number, type and lcatin f safety incidents that have ccurred in the vicinity f the Prject. This effrt will be cnducted by reviewing existing recrds and databases maintained by the FERC and by cnsulting with Prject persnnel. SCHEDULE: Date Nvember 2017 April 2018 January December 2018 May July 2018 August 2018 February 2019 March 2019 March 2019 May 2019 June July 2019 August 2019 Activity Cnsult with stakehlders and cmpile existing resurce infrmatin Cnduct visitr cunts at Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse River Access Area Cnduct interviews with private prperty wners. Analyze data and prepare draft reprt Distribute draft reprt t the stakehlders Stakehlders review and prvide cmments n draft reprt (90 days) Reslve cmments and prepare final reprt Distribute final reprt in Draft License Applicatin Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany REC 1-4

183 REC 1 Recreatin Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) MAP Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

184 Dr. N. Frk SEQUOIA - KINGS CANYON WILDERNESS SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK 198 Marble Frk Kaweah River 12 1 Marble Frk Diversin Dam (Nn-Prject Facility) Middle Middle Frk Diversin Dam (Nn-Prject Facility) 1 2 Frk 3 Kaweah River Facilities Pwerhuse Diversin Utility Frebay Flwline Penstck Transmissin Line Other Features City/Twn Highway/Rad Watercurse Nrth Frk Kaweah River Kaweah N. 3 PH t Three Rivers Substatin Transmissin Line Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Kaweah N. 2 Diversin Dam 8 9 K3 Frebay Kaweah River Kaweah N. 3 Flwline Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse Kaweah N. 3 Flwline (Nn-Prject Facility) Water Bdy River Mile Land Jurisdictin* Bureau f Land Management Natinal Park Service Private (Blank) *SOURCE: BLM Kaweah Prject entirely within Tulare Cunty. Land Management Natinal Wilderness Area Study Area Bypass Reaches 7 Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Mi neral King Rd. 1 Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse K2 Frebay Ka weah River Dr. 4 Three Rivers Substatin (Nn-Prject Facility) K1 Frebay Tank Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse River Access Area ("Edisn Beach") Kaweah N. 1 Flwline 2 East Frk Kaweah River 3 4 Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Dam 5 Eastern Hydr Generatin 6 Map REC 1-1 Kaweah River THREE RIVERS 99 SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK 7 Date: 12/30/2015 Recreatin Resurces Study Area Miles Prjectin: UTM Zne 11 Datum: NAD 83 Suthern Califrnia Edisn (SCE) has n reasn t believe that there are any inaccuracies r defects with infrmatin incrprated in this wrk and make n representatins f any kind, including, but nt limited t, the warranties f merchantability r fitness fr a particular use, nr are any such warranties tbe implied, with respect t the infrmatin r data, furnished herein. N part f this map may be reprduced rtransmitted in any frm r by any means, electrnic r mechanical, including phtcpying and recrding system, except as expressly permitted in writing by SCE. C:\GIS\ENTRI\ _SCE_EasternHydr\map\Kaweah\SCE_Eastern_KAWEAH_REC_TSP_StudyAreas_17i11i_01.mxd Cpyright 2015 by Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

185 REC-2 Whitewater Bating

186 REC 2 Whitewater Bating Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) POTENTIAL RESOURCE ISSUES: Whitewater bating pprtunities. PROJECT NEUS: Prject peratins mdify the flw regime in the bypass reaches, ptentially affecting whitewater bating pprtunities. POTENTIAL LICENSE CONDITIONS: Mdify Prject peratins t enhance whitewater bating pprtunities; Prvide real-time flw infrmatin; and Imprve public access. STUDY OBJECTIVES: Characterize cmmercial and private whitewater bating pprtunities and use levels in the bypass reaches; Identify the range f flws in the bypass reaches that accmmdate whitewater bating; and Identify pprtunities fr disseminating real-time flw infrmatin t the public. ETENT OF STUDY AREA: The study area includes the fllwing three whitewater bating runs lcated n the bypass reaches: Park Bundary Run Kaweah River frm the Sequia Natinal Park (SNP) Bundary t the East Frk Kaweah River Cnfluence; Gateway Run Kaweah River frm the East Frk Kaweah River Cnfluence t Dinely Bridge; and East Frk Kaweah River frm near Oak Grve Bridge t Gateway Bridge at Highway 198. The lcatins f these three runs are shwn n Map REC 2-1. It shuld be nted that the majrity f lands alng the bypass reaches and arund select Prject facilities are privately wned and utside the Federal Energy Regulatry Cmmissin (FERC) Prject bundary. Fr the purpses f the recreatin studies described herein, Suthern Califrnia Edisn (SCE) will take the fllwing steps t btain apprval t cnduct studies n private prperty, if necessary: Ntify the landwner f Prject relicensing and request authrizatin t enter prperty t cnduct the field studies. If authrizatin is btained, SCE will cmplete studies as described in this technical study plan. If authrizatin is nt btained, SCE will limit field studies t nly thse lands where landwners have authrized access. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany REC 2-1

187 REC 2 Whitewater Bating Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) STUDY APPROACH: The study apprach will generally fllw the methds summarized in the fllwing dcument: Flws and Recreatin: A guide t Studies fr River Prfessinals (Whittaker, Shelby and Gangemi 2005). The methds utlined in this dcument generally fllw a three-phase apprach where the results f the first phase (als referred t as Level 1) are used t determine whether the subsequent phases (als referred t as Levels 2 and 3) are warranted. Phase 1 Develp Infrmatin abut Whitewater Resurces and Hydrlgy Characterize existing whitewater bating pprtunities and use n the bypass reaches, based n existing published infrmatin surces. Describe and characterize the three whitewater bating runs n the bypass reaches using existing infrmatin cntained in published whitewater guide bks and available n the internet at and augmented by infrmatin cllected thrugh targeted phne interviews with experienced cmmercial bating utfitters and private baters. Dcument access pints (put-in and take-ut), shuttle rutes, length f run, gradient, prtages, level f difficulty, types f water craft, published batable flw ranges, supprt facilities, safety cncerns, and any knwn limiting factrs. Summarize cmmercial and private whitewater bating use n the bypass reaches. Quantify cmmercial whitewater bating use n the Kaweah River using recrds available frm Tulare Cunty and/r prvided by cmmercial utfitters hlding permits t cnduct whitewater bating peratins n the Kaweah River. Characterize private bating use n the Prject bypass reaches by cnsulting Tulare Cunty and BLM land use/recreatin planners, by examining infrmatin that may be available n websites maintained by the bating cmmunity, and by cnducting interviews with lcal baters. Cnduct hydrlgy assessment. Identify, map, and characterize existing stream gaging statins in the Watershed, including lcatin, equipment, and data cllectin capabilities. Summarize the hydrlgy (impaired and unimpaired) n the river reaches assciated with the Kaweah Prject. Utilize batable flw ranges, in cmbinatin with hydrlgic data, t determine the number f bating days that are available n the bypass reaches under impaired and unimpaired cnditins during different water year types. Identify flw disseminatin mechanisms. Characterize the type f flw infrmatin that is currently available t the public thrugh, fr example, existing web sites and flw phnes. Prepare and distribute summary reprt. Summarize existing infrmatin n whitewater bating pprtunities and distribute t stakehlders fr review prir t the Whitewater Bating Fcus Grup Meeting. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany REC 2-2

188 REC 2 Whitewater Bating Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Cnduct Whitewater Bating Fcus Grup meeting. Cnduct a Whitewater Bater Fcus Grup meeting t develp additinal infrmatin abut whitewater bating pprtunities in the bypass reaches. The Fcus Grup will include cmmercial and private whitewater baters, nngvernmental agencies (NGOs), and resurce agency recreatin staff, hereafter referred t as stakehlders. The meeting will include a presentatin that summarizes existing infrmatin abut the three runs in the bypass reaches and the results f the hydrlgic assessment. This discussin will fcus n develping additinal details abut the bating runs, existing and ptential uses, access cnditins r cnstraints, batable flw ranges, types f watercraft used, and timing (i.e., bating seasn). Based n the Fcus Grup discussin, determine whether a site visit and/r whitewater flw study is necessary t develp additinal infrmatin. Phase 2 Ptential Site Visit If necessary, cnduct site visit. Cnduct a site visit with experienced cmmercial and private whitewater baters, as apprpriate, t develp an enhanced understanding f Prject peratins, the quality and characteristics f the bating runs, discuss batable flw ranges, identify bvius hazards, and determine whether a whitewater bating flw study(s) is necessary. The site visit wuld be cmpleted the day fllwing the Whitewater Fcus Grup Meeting. Phase 3 Ptential Whitewater Bating Flw Studies If necessary, cnduct whitewater bating flw studies. Develp a whitewater bating survey instrument in cnsultatin with the stakehlders. The survey instrument will be used t btain infrmatin n physical lgistics and the experiential values f whitewater bating runs under different flws. Cnduct whitewater flw studies t refine batable flw ranges fr a variety f watercraft used by bth cmmercial and private baters, representing a range f interests and skill levels. The Prject des nt include strage reservirs. Therefre, SCE s ability t manipulate flws fr cntrlled flw studies are limited t the capacity f the Kaweah N. 1 and Kaweah N. 2 flwlines (24 and 87 cubic feet per secnd [cfs], respectively). Accrdingly, if flw studies are necessary, they will likely be cnducted n natural flws, depending upn the target flw ranges that are identified in cnsultatin with the stakehlders, and with cnsideratin t SCE s peratinal cnstraints. Utilize the infrmatin develped during the flw study(s) and hydrlgic infrmatin t refine the whitewater bating flw range in the bypass reaches under impaired and unimpaired flws in different water year types. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany REC 2-3

189 REC 2 Whitewater Bating Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) SCHEDULE: Date Activity Phase 1 Develp Infrmatin abut Whitewater Resurces and Hydrlgy Nvember 2017 March 2018 Develp infrmatin abut whitewater bating resurces and hydrlgy April 2018 Prepare and distribute summary reprt April 2018 Cnduct Whitewater Bater Fcus Grup meeting Phase 2 Pssible Site Visit (if necessary) April 2018 Cnduct site visit t develp additinal whitewater bating infrmatin, if necessary Phase 3 Pssible Whitewater Bating Flw Studies (if necessary) April May 2018 Develp Whitewater Bating Survey Instrument May June 2018 (runff dependent) Cnduct Whitewater Bating Flws Study(s) Reprting July September, 2018 Prepare and distribute draft reprt Octber 2018 Distribute draft reprt t the stakehlders Octber December 2018 Stakehlders review and prvide cmments n draft reprt (90 days) January February 2019 Reslve cmments and prepare final reprt March 2019 Distribute final reprt Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany REC 2-4

190 REC 2 Whitewater Bating Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) MAP Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

191 Facilities Pwerhuse SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK 10 Kaweah N. 3 Flwline (Nn-Prject Facility) Diversin Frebay Flwline Penstck Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Kaweah N. 2 Diversin Dam Gateway Bridge 8 9 K3 Frebay Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse Kaweah N. 3 Flwline Other Features City/Twn Highway/Rad Watercurse Water Bdy River Mile Land Jurisdictin* Bureau f Land Management Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse 5 K2 Frebay Rd Dinely Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Kaweah River K1 Frebay Tank Min eral King Rd. 1 2 East Frk Kaweah River Natinal Park Service Private (Blank) *SOURCE: BLM Kaweah Prject entirely within Tulare Cunty. Land Management Natinal Wilderness Area Whitewater Bating Runs Kaweah River Park Bundary Run Gateway Run East Frk Kaweah River East Frk Kaweah River Run Dinely Bridge Kaweah N. 1 Flwline 3 Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Dam 4 5 Oak Grve Bridge 6 Eastern Hydr Generatin Map REC 2-1 SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK Whitewater Bating Study Runs 99 Date: 5/1/ Prjectin: UTM Zne 11 Datum: NAD 83 Miles Suthern Califrnia Edisn (SCE) has n reasn t believe that there are any inaccuracies r defects with infrmatin incrprated in this wrk and make n representatins f any kind, including, but nt limited t, the warranties f merchantability r fitness fr a particular use, nr are any such warranties tbe implied, with respect t the infrmatin r data, furnished herein. N part f this map may be reprduced rtransmitted in any frm r by any means, electrnic r mechanical, including phtcpying and recrding system, except as expressly permitted in writing by SCE. C:\GIS\Cardn\ _SCE_EasternHydr\map\Kaweah\RecMaps\SCE_Eastern_KAWEAH_REC_TSP_WWRuns_17i11i_01.mxd Cpyright 2017 by Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

192 TERR-1 Btanical Resurces

193 TERR 1 Btanical Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) POTENTIAL RESOURCE ISSUES: Prtectin f vegetatin alliances and assciated wildlife habitats; Prtectin f special-status plant, lichen, and mss ppulatins; and Preventin f the intrductin r spread f nn-native invasive plants (NNIPs). PROJECT NEUS: Prject peratins and maintenance culd result in direct lss r degradatin f vegetatin alliances and wildlife habitats, including cmmunities affrded special recgnitin by state and federal agencies (e.g., riparian areas and jurisdictinal Waters f the United States). Prject maintenance activities culd result in remval r disturbance f special-status plant, lichen, and mss ppulatins. Prject maintenance activities culd result in intrductin r spread f NNIPs. POTENTIAL LICENSE CONDITION: Vegetatin and Integrated Pest Management Plan STUDY OBJECTIVES: Dcument vegetatin alliances and wildlife habitats adjacent t Prject facilities. Dcument riparian vegetatin alliances alng bypass reaches and Prject diversin pls and frebays. Dcument special-status plant and mss ppulatins at Prject facilities. Dcument NNIPs at Prject facilities. Infrmatin n the relatinship between flw and riparian vegetatin in the bypass reaches is prvided in AQ-1 Instream Flw Technical Study Plan (TSP). ETENT OF STUDY AREA: Vegetatin Alliances and Wildlife Habitats Fr vegetatin alliances and wildlife habitats, the study area is 1 mile arund Prject facilities (see Table TERR 1-1); and Fr riparian vegetatin alliances, the study area includes streambanks f the bypass reaches and the shreline f Prject diversin pls and frebays. Special-Status Plants and Nn-Native Invasive Plants Fr the purpses f the special-status plants and NNIP studies, the study area includes: All public lands within the Federal Energy Regulatry Cmmissin (FERC) Prject bundaries where peratins and/r maintenance activities are cnducted, plus a prtective buffer. Refer t Table TERR 1-2 fr the survey area by facility type. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany TERR 1-1

194 TERR 1 Btanical Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Fr surveys at r arund Prject facilities that are lcated utside f the FERC Prject Bundary and n private prperty, SCE will take the fllwing steps t btain apprval prir t implementatin f studies: Prvide ntificatin t landwner f Prject relicensing and request authrizatin t enter prperty t cnduct surveys. If authrizatin is btained, SCE will cmplete surveys as described in this TSP. If authrizatin is nt btained, SCE will nt cmplete surveys at these lcatins. STUDY APPROACH: Vegetatin Alliances and Wildlife Habitats Develp vegetatin alliance maps f the study area based n Classificatin and Assessment with LANDSAT f Visible Eclgical Grupings (CALVEG) mapping and vegetatin alliance descriptins. 1 Preliminary vegetatin alliance infrmatin is presented in the Kaweah Prject (FERC N. 298) Draft Existing Resurce Infrmatin Reprt (SCE 2015), including the fllwing: Chapter 3.6 (Btanical and Wildlife Resurces) prvides a draft map f CALVEG vegetatin alliances within 1 mile f Prject facilities; and Chapter 3.9 (Riparian Resurces) prvides a draft map shwing CALVEG riparian vegetatin alliances alng the bypass reaches. Verify the accuracy f CALVEG data and update vegetatin alliances using recent aerial phtgraphs. Cnduct grund-truthing f vegetatin alliances within 0.25-mile f Prject facilities, cncentrating in areas where cncerns abut vegetatin cmmunity identificatin r bundaries arise frm review f aerial phtgraphs. Inaccessible areas will nt be grundtruthed. Grund-truthing will nly be cmpleted n lands within the FERC Prject bundary r n private prperty where SCE has btained land wner authrizatin. Crss-reference CALVEG vegetatin alliances with Califrnia Wildlife Habitat Relatinship (CWHR) System wildlife habitats, using the CALVEG CWHR Crsswalk (U.S. Department f Agriculture Frest Service [USDA-FS] 2014). This crsswalk was develped by USDA-FS and the Califrnia Department f Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) as a way t determine which wildlife habitats are likely t be present based n existing vegetatin alliances and frest structural characteristics. Preliminary infrmatin is presented in the Kaweah Prject (FERC N. 298) Draft Existing Resurce Infrmatin Reprt, Chapter 3.6 (Btanical and Wildlife Resurces) (SCE 2015). 1 The CALVEG system was develped by U.S. Department f Agriculture Frest Service (USDA-FS) t classify existing vegetatin present n federally managed frestlands based n LANDSAT clr infrared satellite imagery. Data are verified using sil-vegetatin maps and prfessinal guidance frm varius surces statewide. CALVEG data fr the Suthern Sierra were updated by USDA-FS in Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany TERR 1-2

195 TERR 1 Btanical Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Develp a Gegraphic Infrmatin System (GIS) map f vegetatin alliances and wildlife habitats and verlay infrmatin n Prject facilities. Develp a GIS map f riparian vegetatin alliances and verlay infrmatin alng the bypass reaches and Prject diversin pls and frebays. Special-Status Plants Fr the purpses f this study plan, a special-status plant is defined as any plant r mss species that is granted prtectin by a federal r state agency. Federally listed plant species granted status by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) under the Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) include threatened (FT), endangered (FE), prpsed threatened r endangered (FPT, FPE), candidate (FC), r listed species prpsed fr delisting (FPD). The Bureau f Land Management (BLM) als maintains lists f sensitive plant species (BLMS) that are designated by the BLM State Directr fr special management cnsideratin (BLM 2013). In Califrnia, this includes all plants n BLM lands that are listed as FC, Califrnia state threatened (ST), endangered (SE), and rare (SR); all plants that have a Califrnia Rare Plant Rank (CRPR) f 1B; and any ther plants that the State Directr has determined t warrant status. State f Califrnia listed plant species, which are granted status by the Califrnia Department f Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) under the Califrnia Endangered Species Act (CESA) include ST, SE, SR, and Califrnia Species f Special Cncern (CSC). Under the Califrnia Envirnmental Quality Act (CEQA), special-status plants are als defined t include thse species identified in the Califrnia Native Plant Sciety (CNPS) Califrnia Rare Plant Rank (CRPR) system as rare, threatened, r endangered plants in Califrnia. This includes the fllwing CRPR: 1A (presumed extirpated in Califrnia and either rare r extinct elsewhere); 1B (rare, threatened, r endangered in Califrnia and elsewhere); 2A (presumed extirpated in Califrnia, but cmmn elsewhere); and 2B (rare, threatened, r endangered in Califrnia, but cmmn elsewhere). The study apprach fr special-status plants is prvided belw. Identify and map knwn ccurrences f special-status plants within the study area, based n agency cnsultatin and a review f existing infrmatin. Preliminary infrmatin is presented in the Kaweah Prject (FERC N. 298) Draft Existing Resurce Infrmatin Reprt, Chapter 3.6 (Btanical and Wildlife Resurces) (SCE 2015). Develp a list f special-status plant species ptentially ccurring in the Prject area based n literature review and agency cnsultatin. A preliminary list is prvided in the Kaweah Prject (FERC N. 298) Draft Existing Resurce Infrmatin Reprt, Chapter 3.6 Btanical and Wildlife Resurces, Table (SCE 2015). Cnduct fcused special-status plant surveys, accrding t the Prtcls fr Surveying and Evaluating Impacts t Special Status Native Plant Ppulatins and Natural Cmmunities (CDFW 2009). Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany TERR 1-3

196 TERR 1 Btanical Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Field surveys will be cnducted at the prper time f year when rare, threatened, r endangered species are bth evident and identifiable. Generally, this is when the plants are flwering. Based n the blming perids fr plants knwn r ptentially ccurring within the Prject vicinity, tw surveys will be cnducted, ne in April and ne in June (Table TERR 1-3). Timing f surveys will be verified based n reference ppulatin mnitring. Agencies will be ntified f survey ppulatin mnitring results and prpsed survey dates prir t implementatin f surveys. Systematic field techniques will be implemented (e.g., zigzag patterns, randm meandering, and linear transects) in the study area. If a special-status plant species ppulatin is identified n the perimeter f the study area, the study area will be expanded t dcument the full extent f the ppulatin. Surveys will be flristic in nature and taxnmy will be based n The Jepsn Manual (Baldwin et al. 2012). A cmprehensive list f species bserved during field surveys will be cmpiled. Digital phtgraphs, Glbal Psitining System (GPS) infrmatin, an estimate f the number f individuals present, and a descriptin f assciated vegetatin alliance will be cllected fr each special-status plant ppulatin bserved. Mss specimens will be cllected and labeled with the date and cllectin lcatin. Mss specimens will later be identified t species by a qualified brylgist. Develp a GIS map f special-status plant ppulatins and verlay infrmatin n Prject facilities. Prepare and submit Califrnia Native Species Field Survey Frms fr all special-status plant ppulatins recrded t Califrnia Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB). Nn-Native Invasive Plants The Califrnia Invasive Cuncil (Cal-IPC) defines NNIPs as plants that 1) are nt native t, yet can spread int, wildland ecsystems, and that als 2) displace native species, hybridize with native species, alter bilgical cmmunities, r alter ecsystem prcesses (Cal-IPC 2006). The study apprach fr NNIPs is prvided belw. Identify and map knwn ccurrences f NNIPs based n agency cnsultatin and a review f existing infrmatin. Preliminary infrmatin is presented in the Kaweah Prject (FERC N. 298) Draft Existing Resurce Infrmatin Reprt, Chapter 3.6, Btanical and Wildlife Resurces (SCE 2015). Develp a list f pririty NNIPs fr fcused NNIP surveys. This list will incrprate pririty NNIPs identified thrugh cnsultatin with agencies. Cnduct fcused NNIP surveys in cnjunctin with special-status plant surveys. Cllect data and reprt survey results as fllws: Data cllected will include species, lcatin, and number f acres infested by NNIPs. If a NNIP ppulatin is identified n the perimeter f the study area, the study area will be expanded t dcument the extent f the ppulatin. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany TERR 1-4

197 TERR 1 Btanical Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Levels f infestatin will be reprted as: lw (<5% cver); mderate (6 25% cver), and high (>25% cver). Areas that have been surveyed and fund t be weed-free will als be identified. Develp a GIS map f nxius weeds and invasive nn-native plants and verlay infrmatin n Prject facilities. SCHEDULE: Date April and June 2018 July Octber 2018 Nvember 2018 December 2018 February 2019 March May 2019 August 2019 Activity Cnduct field surveys Analyze data and prepare draft reprt Distribute draft reprt t stakehlders Stakehlders review and prvide cmments n draft reprt (90 days) Reslve cmments and prepare final reprt Distribute final reprt in Draft License Applicatin REFERENCES: Bruce G. Baldwin (Editr), Duglas Gldman (Editr), David J Keil (Editr), Rbert Pattersn (Editr), Thmas J. Rsatti (Editr) The Jepsn Manual, Vascular Plants f Califrnia. Secnd Editin. Bureau f Land Management (BLM) Special Status Plants under the Jurisdictin f the Bakersfield Office (September 10, 2013). Califrnia Department f Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Evaluating Impacts t Special Status Native Plant Ppulatins and Natural Cmmunities Califrnia Invasive Plant Cuncil (Cal-IPC) Califrnia Invasive Plant Inventry. Cal-IPC Publicatin Califrnia Invasive Plant Cuncil: Berkeley, CA. Available at: Esri Service Layer fr ArcGIS versin Cmpiled frm varius surces including Esri, DigitalGlbe, GeEye, Earthstar Gegraphics, CNES/Airbus DS, U.S. Department f Agriculture, U.S. Gelgical Survey, AE, GETmapping, Aergrid, IGN, IGP, swisstp, and the GIS Use Cmmunity. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany (SCE) Kaweah Prject (FERC N. 298) Draft Existing Resurce Infrmatin Reprt. U.S. Department f Agriculture Frest Service (USDA-FS) GIS data and vegetatin descriptins. Suth Sierran Eclgical Prvince. Available at: Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany TERR 1-5

198 TERR 1 Btanical Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) TABLES Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

199 TERR 1 Wildlife Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table TERR 1-1. Prject Facilities and Relatinship t FERC Prject Bundary. Prject Facility Diversin Dams and Pls Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Dam and Pl (East Frk Kaweah River) Kaweah N. 2 Diversin Dam and Pl (Kaweah River) Flwlines Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Kaweah N. 3 Flwline Frebays Kaweah N. 1 Frebay Tank and Spillway Kaweah N. 2 Frebay and Spillway Kaweah N. 3 Frebay and Spillway Penstcks Kaweah N. 1 Penstck Kaweah N. 2 Penstck Kaweah N. 3 Penstck Pwerhuses and Switchyards Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse and Switchyard Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse and Switchyard Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse and Switchyard Transmissin Lines and Transmissin Tap Lines Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse t Three Rivers Substatin Transmissin Line Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Transmissin Tap Line Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Transmissin Tap Line Pwer Lines Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Intake Huse Slar Panel t Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Dam Pwer Line (slar) Kaweah N. 1 Switchyard t Kaweah N. 1 Maintenance Building Pwer Line Kaweah N. 1 Switchyard t Kaweah N. 1 Office Building Pwer Line Kaweah N. 1 Switchyard t Kaweah N. 1 Old Machine Shp Pwer Line Kaweah N. 1 Switchyard t K1 Wrkshp Pwer Line Kaweah N. 1 Office Building t K1 Frebay Tank Pwer Line Within FERC Prject Bundary Entirely n Private Prperty Prtin f Facility Outside FERC Prject Bundary Partially n Private Prperty (Tailrace Only) Partially n NPS Prperty Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany TERR 1-7

200 TERR 1 Wildlife Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table TERR 1-1. Prject Facilities and Relatinship t FERC Prject Bundary. Prject Facility Within FERC Prject Bundary Entirely n Private Prperty Prtin f Facility Outside FERC Prject Bundary Partially n Private Prperty Partially n NPS Prperty Pwer Lines (cntinued) Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Campus Alternate Pwer Line Kaweah N. 2 Diversin/Flwline Gage and Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse Alternate Pwer Line Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Alternate Pwer Line Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse t Kaweah N. 2 Frebay Pwer Line Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse t Kaweah N. 2 Diversin Pwer Line Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse t Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Gage Pwer Line Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse t Kaweah N. 3 Frebay Pwer Line Cmmunicatin Lines Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse t Kaweah N. 1 Office Building Fiber Cmmunicatin Line Kaweah N. 1 Office Building t Kaweah N. 1 Frebay Tank Fiber Cmmunicatin Line Kaweah N. 2 Diversin Dam t Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse Fiber Cmmunicatin Line Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse t Kaweah N. 2 Frebay Fiber Cmmunicatin Line Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse t Kaweah N. 3 Frebay Fiber Cmmunicatin Line Kaweah N. 3 Frebay t Kaweah N. 3 Frebay Inlet Fiber Cmmunicatin Line Stream Gages East Frk Kaweah River Cnduit 1 at Pwer Plant near Hammnd CA (USGS Gage N ) (SCE Gage N. 200a) East Frk Kaweah River near Three Rivers CA (USGS Gage N ) (SCE Gage N. 201) Kaweah N. 1 Minimum Instream Flw Release (SCE Gage N. 201a) East Frk Kaweah River Cnduit 1 near Three Rivers CA (SCE Gage N. 202) Kaweah River belw Cnduit N. 2 near Hammnd CA (USGS Gage N ) (SCE Gage N. 203) Kaweah River Cnduit N. 2 near Hammnd CA (SCE Gage N. 204a) Kaweah River Cnduit N. 2 at Pwer Plant near Hammnd CA (USGS Gage N ) (SCE Gage N. 205a) Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany TERR 1-8

201 TERR 1 Wildlife Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table TERR 1-1. Prject Facilities and Relatinship t FERC Prject Bundary. Prject Facility Stream Gages (cntinued) Middle Frk Kaweah River Cnduit N. 3 at Pwer Plant near Hammnd CA (USGS Gage N ) (SCE Gage N. 206a) Prject Access Rads Kaweah N. 1 Develpment Within FERC Prject Bundary Entirely n Private Prperty Prtin f Facility Outside FERC Prject Bundary Partially n Private Prperty Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad Bear Canyn Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad Grapevine Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad Lwer Pine Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad Lumberyard Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad Slick Rck Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad Summit Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad Unnamed Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad Upper Pine Kaweah N. 1 Frebay Rad Kaweah N. 1 Intake Rad Kaweah N. 2 Develpment Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Canal 2 Brushut Grid Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Canal 4 East Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Canal 4 West Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Canal 5 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Canal 6 East Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Canal 6 West Partially n NPS Prperty Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Flume 8 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Flume 11 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Open Siphn Grids Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Red Barn Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Center Access Rad Kaweah N. 2 Flwline East Access Rad Kaweah N. 2 Flwline West Access Rad Kaweah N. 2 Frebay Rad Kaweah N. 2 Intake Rad Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany TERR 1-9

202 TERR 1 Wildlife Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table TERR 1-1. Prject Facilities and Relatinship t FERC Prject Bundary. Prject Facility Prject Access Rads (cntinued) Kaweah N. 2 Develpment (cntinued) Kaweah N. 2 Penstck Rad Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Rad Kaweah N. 3 Develpment Within FERC Prject Bundary Entirely n Private Prperty Prtin f Facility Outside FERC Prject Bundary Partially n Private Prperty Kaweah N. 3 Frebay Rad Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse Rad Prject Trails Kaweah N. 1 Develpment Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Trail Grand Canyn Kaweah N. 1 Slar Panel Access Trail Kaweah N. 2 Develpment Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Canal 11 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Canal 13 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Canal 15 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Canal 2 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Canal 4 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Canal 5 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Canal 6 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Open Siphn Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Water User 14 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Water User 9 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Wildlife Crssing 2 Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse River Access Trail Kaweah N. 3 Develpment Kaweah N. 3 Flwline Access Trail Ancillary and Supprt Facilities Kaweah N. 1 Frebay Tank Repeater Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Campus Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Intake Huse Slar Panel Kaweah N. 1 Slar Yard Satellite Repeater Partially n NPS Prperty Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany TERR 1-10

203 TERR 1 Wildlife Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table TERR 1-1. Prject Facilities and Relatinship t FERC Prject Bundary. Prject Facility Ancillary and Supprt Facilities (cntinued) Kaweah N. 1 Grapevine Satellite Repeater Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse River Access Parking Kaweah N. 2 Wildlife Bridges Kaweah N. 2 Wildlife Escape Ramps Kaweah N. 2 Ftbridges Kaweah N. 3 Wildlife Bridges Kaweah N. 3 Wildlife Escape Ramps Kaweah N. 3 Ftbridges Ntes: Prperty jurisdictin based n multiple surces. Sme data has been mdified t accunt fr knwn errrs. Within FERC Prject Bundary Entirely n Private Prperty Prtin f Facility Outside FERC Prject Bundary Partially n Private Prperty Partially n NPS Prperty Surces: 1. FERC bundary Exhibit G sheets btained frm SCE (Dec. 2014). Sheets filed with FERC in 2009; Sheets 4-6 updated and filed with FERC Digital FERC bundary btained frm SCE but heavily mdified t accunt fr knwn errrs (Dec. 2014) 3. Digital parcel bundary fr Tulare Cunty purchased frm OGInf.cm LLC (May 2015) Parcel Vintage: 02/12/2013 Attribute Vintage: 02/17/2015 Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany TERR 1-11

204 TERR 1 Btanical Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table TERR 1-2. Survey Area fr Special-Status Plant and Nn-Native Invasive Plants. Prject Facility Survey Area 1 Diversin Dams and Pls Flwlines 2 Frebays/Frebay Tank Penstcks Pwerhuses and Switchyards Transmissin, Pwer, and Cmmunicatin Lines Gages Prject Access Rads Prject Trails Ancillary and Supprt Facilities Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Campus Repeaters and Slar Panels River Access Parking 15 feet arund the perimeter 20 feet n either side 20 feet arund the perimeter 15 feet n either side Within and up t 15 feet arund the perimeter fence 25 feet n either side 10 feet arund gages 20 feet n either side 15 feet n either side Within the develped campus 15 feet arund the perimeter 10 feet arund parking area and beach 1 Survey areas represent lcatins where ptential peratin and maintenance activities ccur. 2 Ftbridges, wildlife bridges, and wildlife escape ramps are lcated n Prject flwlines and will be surveyed cncurrently with the flwlines. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany TERR 1-12

205 TERR 1 Btanical Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table TERR 1-3. Blming Perids fr Special-Status Plants Identified by Resurce Agencies as Ptentially Occurring in the Kaweah Prject Vicinity. Blming Perid Scientific/Cmmn Name Brdiaea insignis Kaweah brdiaea Erignum nudum var. murinum muse buckwheat Iris munzii Munz's iris Brasenia schreberi Watershield Carex praticla nrthern meadw sedge Caulanthus califrnicus Califrnia jewelflwer 1 Clarkia springvillensis Springville clarkia 1 Delphinium purpusii rse-flwered larkspur Delphinium recurvatum recurved larkspur 1 Eremalche (=Malvastrum) kernensis 1 Eryngium spinsepalum spiny-sepaled buttn-celery 1 Fritillaria striata striped adbe-lily Glyceria grandis American manna grass Leptsiphn serrulatus Madera leptsiphn Mimulus nrrisii Kaweah mnkeyflwer Mimulus pictus calic mnkeyflwer Pseudbahia peirsnii San Jaquin adbe sunburst Ribes menziesii var. ixderme armatic canyn gseberry Sidalcea keckii Keck s checker-mallw January February March April May June July August September Octber Nvember December 1 Species is unlikely t ccur. Prject area utside species knwn range (per BLM cmmunicatin April 2016). Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany TERR 1-13

206 TERR-2 Wildlife Resurces

207 TERR 2 Wildlife Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) POTENTIAL RESOURCE ISSUES: Prtectin f special-status wildlife species and their habitats. Effectiveness f wildlife bridges and escape ramps. PROJECT NEUS: Prject peratins and maintenance activities culd disturb r result in direct lss f special-status wildlife species r their habitat. Prject flwlines culd result in mrtality f wildlife. POTENTIAL LICENSE CONDITIONS: Vegetatin and Integrated Pest Management Plan. Special-status bat prtectin measures. Special-status wildlife prtectin measures. Mdificatin f existing wildlife bridges and escape rutes r develpment f new prtective measures. STUDY OBJECTIVES: Identify special-status wildlife species ptentially ccurring in Califrnia Wildlife Habitat Relatinships (CWHR) habitats dcumented as part f the TERR 1 Btanical Resurces Technical Study Plan (TSP). Determine whether Prject transmissin line, transmissin tap line, and pwer line cnfiguratins are cnsistent with guidelines fr the avidance f avian mrtalities. Dcument use f Prject facilities by special-status bats during reprductin r ther seasnal use. Evaluate the use f wildlife bridges and escape ramps by mule deer and ther animals, including livestck. Dcument mrtality f wildlife/livestck in Prject flwlines. ETENT OF STUDY AREA: Special-Status Wildlife Surveys Fr identificatin f special-status species ptentially ccurring in CWHR habitats, the study area is 1 mile arund Prject facilities (see Table TERR 2-1); and Fr wildlife recnnaissance surveys, the study area is the area where peratins and/r maintenance ccurs arund Prject facilities, plus a prtective buffer. Refer t Table TERR 2-2 fr the survey area by facility type. Evaluatin f Transmissin Line, Transmissin Tap Line, and Pwer Line Cnfiguratins Fr the evaluatin f cnsistency with guidelines fr the avidance f avian mrtalities, the study area is Prject transmissin lines, transmissin tap lines, and pwer lines (see Table TERR 2-1). Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany TERR 2-1

208 TERR 2 Wildlife Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Special-Status Bat Reprductive and Seasnal Use Surveys Fr special-status bat reprductive and seasnal use surveys, the study area is the Prject facilities listed in Table TERR 2-3 and shwn in Map TERR 2-1. Evaluatin f Wildlife Use f Wildlife Bridges and Escape Ramps Fr the evaluatin f the use f wildlife bridges and escape ramps, the study area is the wildlife mnitring sites at the wildlife bridges and wildlife escape ramps shwn in Map TERR 2-2. Evaluatin f Wildlife/Livestck Mrtality in Prject Flwlines Fr the evaluatin f mrtality f wildlife/livestck, the study area includes all prtins f the Prject flwlines under FERC jurisdictin (see Table TERR 2-1). STUDY APPROACH: Fr the purpses f this study, a special-status wildlife species is defined as any animal species that is granted status by a federal r state agency. Federally listed species granted status by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) under the ESA include Federal Threatened (FT), Federal Endangered (FE), Federal Prpsed Threatened r Endangered (FPT, FPE), candidates fr listing (FC), r prpsed fr delisting (FPD). Als included are thse species listed by USFWS as Birds f Cnservatin Cncern (BCC) which include species, subspecies, and ppulatins f all migratry nngame birds that, withut additinal cnservatin actin, are likely t becme candidates fr listing under the ESA f 1973 (USFWS 2008). The Bureau f Land Management (BLM) als maintains lists f BLM sensitive species (BLMS) that are nt federally listed but that are designated by the BLM State Directr fr special management cnsideratin. State f Califrnia listed wildlife species which are granted status by the Califrnia Department f Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) under the Califrnia Endangered Species Act (CESA) include threatened (ST), endangered (SE), Fully Prtected species (CFP), and Califrnia Species f Special Cncern (CSC). The study apprach fr special-status wildlife surveys; evaluatin f Prject transmissin line, transmissin tap line, and pwer line cnfiguratins; special-status bat surveys, and the evaluatin f the effectiveness f wildlife bridges and escape ramps is prvided belw. Special-Status Wildlife Surveys Identify and map knwn ccurrences f special-status wildlife species within 0.25 mile f Prject facilities and bypass reaches based n agency cnsultatin and a review f existing infrmatin. Preliminary infrmatin is presented in the Kaweah Prject (FERC N. 298) Draft Existing Resurce Infrmatin Reprt, Chapter 3.6, Btanical and Wildlife Resurces (SCE 2015). Identify special-status wildlife species ptentially ccurring within CWHR designatins based n A Guide t Wildlife Habitats f Califrnia (Meyer and Laudenslayer 1988). Preliminary infrmatin is presented in the Kaweah Prject (FERC N. 298) Draft Existing Resurce Infrmatin Reprt, Chapter 3.6, Btanical and Wildlife Resurces (SCE 2015). Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany TERR 2-2

209 TERR 2 Wildlife Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Vegetatin alliances and CWHR habitats will be dcumented as part f the TERR 1 Btanical Resurces TSP. Cnduct wildlife recnnaissance surveys in cnjunctin with special-status plant surveys. Refer t the Table TERR 2-2 fr the survey area fr special-status plants. Species will be recrded as present if they are bserved, species-specific vcalizatins are heard, r if diagnstic field signs are fund (e.g., scat, tracks, pellets). Wildlife taxnmy will be based n Califrnia s Wildlife, Vlumes I, II, and III (Zeiner et al ). Survey methds will include bth zigzag and linear transects depending n the survey area and terrain. Zigzag transects cver mre grund and wrk well in larger habitat areas (e.g., mixed cnifer frest) while linear transects wrk well in narrw habitats (e.g., riparian). Fr each special-status species bserved, a Califrnia Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) field survey frm will be cmpleted and submitted t CDFW. Prvide an electrnic database (Excel spreadsheet) f special-status wildlife t BLM, resurce agencies, and interested stakehlders. Recrd incidental bservatins f any special-status species during all field surveys cmpleted in supprt f the relicensing f the Kaweah Prject. Evaluatin f Transmissin Line, Transmissin Tap Line, and Pwer Line Cnfiguratins Map the lcatin f Prject transmissin lines, transmissin tap lines, and pwer lines. Dcument the cnfiguratin f transmissin line, transmissin tap line, and pwer line ples and evaluate their cnsistency with Avian Pwer Line Interactin Cmmittee (APLIC) guidelines. Dcument any past avian electrcutins and mrtalities n Prject transmissin lines, transmissin tap lines, and pwer lines based n SCE and resurce agency cnsultatin. Prvide an electrnic database (Excel spreadsheet) f avian electrcutins and mrtalities t BLM, resurce agencies, and interested stakehlders. Special-Status Bat Reprductive and Seasnal Use Surveys Cnduct reprductive surveys (including rst surveys, acustic sampling, and mist nest sampling) and seasnal use surveys, as described belw. Reprductive Surveys Reprductive surveys include rst surveys, acustic sampling, and mist nest sampling. SCE will prvide an electrnic database (Excel spreadsheet) f special-status bat survey data t BLM, resurce agencies, and interested stakehlders. Each f these surveys is described belw. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany TERR 2-3

210 TERR 2 Wildlife Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Rst Surveys Cnduct rst surveys at Prject facilities ptentially supprting rsting bats (refer t Table TERR 2-3). Surveys will be cnducted during the summer reprductive seasn (August thrugh September) when maternal clnies may be present. Facilities will be searched fr bats r bat sign (e.g., guan and culled insect parts). Any lcatin where bat species cannt be determined frm visual evaluatins will be mnitred at emergence time using mist netting and acustic equipment. Acustic Sampling Cnduct acustic sampling (i.e., sampling f echlcatin calls) during the summer reprductive seasn at the lcatins identified n Map TERR 2-1, as well as any additinal lcatins where bats were detected during rst surveys, but were nt identified t species. Mist Net Sampling Acustic sampling will be cnducted using an Anabat II bat detectr system (Titley Electrnics) t identify bat species. The Anabat system detects bat ultrasnic echlcatin calls in the field and uses a z-caim unit t cnvert the detected signals int time/frequency (kilhertz (khz)) graphs n a laptp cmputer. Acustic units (Anabat bat detectr, z-caim, and laptp) will be placed in apprpriate settings t cllect bat calls. The acustic units will be perated at the selected sites fr five nights frm sunset until sunrise. Cnduct nighttime mist net sampling at the lcatins at the lcatins identified n Map TERR 2-1 (as well as any additinal lcatins where bats were detected during rst surveys, but were nt identified t species) t determine species assemblage during the reprductive seasn. Mist nets will be set up fr ne night, frm sunset t 1 AM, in lcatins where active rsts are identified. Captured bats will be identified t species. Other infrmatin cllected will include sex, age (juvenile r adult), reprductive status, and frearm measurements. Captured bats will be released n-site and echlcatin calls recrded at the time f release. Seasnal Use Surveys Cnduct an additinal survey in Octber at thse lcatins where active rsts were identified and/r within flight crridrs between rst sites and ptential fraging habitat t determine seasnal patterns f use. This survey will include using mist nets and acustic equipment as described abve. Develp a Gegraphic Infrmatin System (GIS) map f special-status bat rsts and verlay infrmatin n Prject facilities. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany TERR 2-4

211 TERR 2 Wildlife Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Evaluatin f Wildlife Use f Wildlife Bridges and Escape Ramps Dcument use f wildlife bridges and escape ramps by mule deer and ther animals crssing the Kaweah N. 2 and 3 flwlines. Refer t Map TERR 2-2 fr the lcatin f wildlife bridges and escape ramps. Mnitr wildlife mvements using game tracking cameras installed at selected wildlife mnitring lcatins. The wildlife mnitring lcatins, shwn n Map TERR 2-2, were selected cnsidering the fllwing: Lcatins where wildlife bridges and escape ramps are c-lcated, and therefre can be evaluated simultaneusly. Lcatins in Imprtant Winter Range fr the Kaweah Mule Deer Herd (refer t Map TERR 2-2). Mnitring sites bth within and utside f Imprtant Winter Range were selected. Sites acrss vegetatin alliances. Cnduct mnitring fr 5 weeks in late Nvember/early December and 5 weeks in late March/early April during seasnal mvements f the Kaweah Mule Deer Herd. At each mnitring site, cameras will be munted t maximize the ptential t detect and recrd wildlife mvements in the vicinity f the selected wildlife bridges and escape ramps. Cameras will be installed based n site-specific characteristics including, but nt limited t, the range and sensitivity f the camera, the length/span f the wildlife bridge, lcatin f trees r ther bjects ptentially bscuring the view f the camera, and the slpe f the site. Dwnlad data frm cameras n a weekly basis. The fllwing data will be recrded: Date and time f phtgraph. Species shwn in phtgraph. Actin dcumented in phtgraph (e.g., successful r unsuccessful use f wildlife bridge r escape ramp). Prvide an electrnic database (Excel spreadsheet) f wildlife use f bridges and escape ramps t BLM, resurce agencies, and interested stakehlders. Evaluatin f Wildlife/Livestck Mrtality in Prject Flwlines Review and summarize histric infrmatin n wildlife/livestck mrtality in Prject flwlines and update thrugh study implementatin perid. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany TERR 2-5

212 TERR 2 Wildlife Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) SCHEDULE: Date March April 2018 June 2018 August/September 2018 Octber 2018 Nvember December 2018 January 2019 February April 2019 April May 2019 August 2019 Activity Cnduct evaluatin f wildlife use f bridges and escape ramps Cnduct wildlife recnnaissance surveys in cnjunctin with late-seasn special-status plant surveys and mnitr use f wildlife bridges Cnduct special-status bat reprductive surveys Cnduct special-status bat seasnal use surveys and mnitr use f wildlife bridges Cnduct evaluatin f wildlife use f bridges and escape ramps and analyze data, summarize histric infrmatin n wildlife/livestck mrtality in Prject flwlines, and prepare draft reprt Distribute draft reprt t stakehlders Stakehlders review and prvide cmments n draft reprt (90 days) Reslve cmments and prepare final reprt Distribute final reprt in Draft License Applicatin REFERENCES: Mayer, K.E., and W.F. Laudenslayer A Guide t Wildlife Habitats f Califrnia. State f Califrnia, Department f Fish and Game. Sacrament, CA. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany (SCE) Kaweah Prject (FERC N. 298) Draft Existing Resurce Infrmatin Reprt. Zeiner, D., W. Laudenslayer, Jr., K. Mayer, and M. White, eds Califrnia's Wildlife Vlumes I, II, and III. Califrnia Department f Fish and Game, Sacrament, Califrnia. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany TERR 2-6

213 TERR 2 Wildlife Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) TABLES Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

214 TERR 2 Wildlife Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table TERR 2-1. Prject Facilities and Relatinship t FERC Prject Bundary. Prject Facility Diversin Dams and Pls Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Dam and Pl (East Frk Kaweah River) Kaweah N. 2 Diversin Dam and Pl (Kaweah River) Flwlines Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Kaweah N. 3 Flwline Frebays Kaweah N. 1 Frebay Tank and Spillway Kaweah N. 2 Frebay and Spillway Kaweah N. 3 Frebay and Spillway Penstcks Kaweah N. 1 Penstck Kaweah N. 2 Penstck Kaweah N. 3 Penstck Pwerhuses and Switchyards Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse and Switchyard Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse and Switchyard Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse and Switchyard Transmissin Lines and Transmissin Tap Lines Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse t Three Rivers Substatin Transmissin Line Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Transmissin Tap Line Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Transmissin Tap Line Pwer Lines Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Intake Huse Slar Panel t Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Dam Pwer Line (slar) Kaweah N. 1 Switchyard t Kaweah N. 1 Maintenance Building Pwer Line Kaweah N. 1 Switchyard t Kaweah N. 1 Office Building Pwer Line Kaweah N. 1 Switchyard t Kaweah N. 1 Old Machine Shp Pwer Line Kaweah N. 1 Switchyard t K1 Wrkshp Pwer Line Kaweah N. 1 Office Building t K1 Frebay Tank Pwer Line Within FERC Prject Bundary Entirely n Private Prperty Prtin f Facility Outside FERC Prject Bundary Partially n Private Prperty (Tailrace Only) Partially n NPS Prperty Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany TERR 2-8

215 TERR 2 Wildlife Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table TERR 2-1. Prject Facilities and Relatinship t FERC Prject Bundary. Prject Facility Within FERC Prject Bundary Entirely n Private Prperty Prtin f Facility Outside FERC Prject Bundary Partially n Private Prperty Partially n NPS Prperty Pwer Lines (cntinued) Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Campus Alternate Pwer Line Kaweah N. 2 Diversin/Flwline Gage and Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse Alternate Pwer Line Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Alternate Pwer Line Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse t Kaweah N. 2 Frebay Pwer Line Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse t Kaweah N. 2 Diversin Pwer Line Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse t Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Gage Pwer Line Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse t Kaweah N. 3 Frebay Pwer Line Cmmunicatin Lines Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse t Kaweah N. 1 Office Building Fiber Cmmunicatin Line Kaweah N. 1 Office Building t Kaweah N. 1 Frebay Tank Fiber Cmmunicatin Line Kaweah N. 2 Diversin Dam t Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse Fiber Cmmunicatin Line Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse t Kaweah N. 2 Frebay Fiber Cmmunicatin Line Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse t Kaweah N. 3 Frebay Fiber Cmmunicatin Line Kaweah N. 3 Frebay t Kaweah N. 3 Frebay Inlet Fiber Cmmunicatin Line Stream Gages East Frk Kaweah River Cnduit 1 at Pwer Plant near Hammnd CA (USGS Gage N ) (SCE Gage N. 200a) East Frk Kaweah River near Three Rivers CA (USGS Gage N ) (SCE Gage N. 201) Kaweah N. 1 Minimum Instream Flw Release (SCE Gage N. 201a) East Frk Kaweah River Cnduit 1 near Three Rivers CA (SCE Gage N. 202) Kaweah River belw Cnduit N. 2 near Hammnd CA (USGS Gage N ) (SCE Gage N. 203) Kaweah River Cnduit N. 2 near Hammnd CA (SCE Gage N. 204a) Kaweah River Cnduit N. 2 at Pwer Plant near Hammnd CA (USGS Gage N ) (SCE Gage N. 205a) Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany TERR 2-9

216 TERR 2 Wildlife Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table TERR 2-1. Prject Facilities and Relatinship t FERC Prject Bundary. Prject Facility Stream Gages (cntinued) Middle Frk Kaweah River Cnduit N. 3 at Pwer Plant near Hammnd CA (USGS Gage N ) (SCE Gage N. 206a) Prject Access Rads Kaweah N. 1 Develpment Within FERC Prject Bundary Entirely n Private Prperty Prtin f Facility Outside FERC Prject Bundary Partially n Private Prperty Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad Bear Canyn Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad Grapevine Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad Lwer Pine Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad Lumberyard Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad Slick Rck Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad Summit Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad Unnamed Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Rad Upper Pine Kaweah N. 1 Frebay Rad Kaweah N. 1 Intake Rad Kaweah N. 2 Develpment Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Canal 2 Brushut Grid Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Canal 4 East Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Canal 4 West Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Canal 5 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Canal 6 East Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Canal 6 West Partially n NPS Prperty Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Flume 8 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Flume 11 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Open Siphn Grids Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Rad Red Barn Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Center Access Rad Kaweah N. 2 Flwline East Access Rad Kaweah N. 2 Flwline West Access Rad Kaweah N. 2 Frebay Rad Kaweah N. 2 Intake Rad Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany TERR 2-10

217 TERR 2 Wildlife Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table TERR 2-1. Prject Facilities and Relatinship t FERC Prject Bundary. Prject Facility Prject Access Rads (cntinued) Kaweah N. 2 Develpment (cntinued) Kaweah N. 2 Penstck Rad Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Rad Kaweah N. 3 Develpment Within FERC Prject Bundary Entirely n Private Prperty Prtin f Facility Outside FERC Prject Bundary Partially n Private Prperty Kaweah N. 3 Frebay Rad Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse Rad Prject Trails Kaweah N. 1 Develpment Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Access Trail Grand Canyn Kaweah N. 1 Slar Panel Access Trail Kaweah N. 2 Develpment Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Canal 11 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Canal 13 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Canal 15 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Canal 2 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Canal 4 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Canal 5 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Canal 6 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Open Siphn Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Water User 14 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Water User 9 Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Access Trail Wildlife Crssing 2 Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse River Access Trail Kaweah N. 3 Develpment Kaweah N. 3 Flwline Access Trail Ancillary and Supprt Facilities Kaweah N. 1 Frebay Tank Repeater Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Campus Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Intake Huse Slar Panel Kaweah N. 1 Slar Yard Satellite Repeater Partially n NPS Prperty Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany TERR 2-11

218 TERR 2 Wildlife Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table TERR 2-1. Prject Facilities and Relatinship t FERC Prject Bundary. Prject Facility Ancillary and Supprt Facilities (cntinued) Kaweah N. 1 Grapevine Satellite Repeater Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse River Access Parking Kaweah N. 2 Wildlife Bridges Kaweah N. 2 Wildlife Escape Ramps Kaweah N. 2 Ftbridges Kaweah N. 3 Wildlife Bridges Kaweah N. 3 Wildlife Escape Ramps Kaweah N. 3 Ftbridges Ntes: Prperty jurisdictin based n multiple surces. Sme data has been mdified t accunt fr knwn errrs. Within FERC Prject Bundary Entirely n Private Prperty Prtin f Facility Outside FERC Prject Bundary Partially n Private Prperty Partially n NPS Prperty Surces: 1. FERC bundary Exhibit G sheets btained frm SCE (Dec. 2014). Sheets filed with FERC in 2009; Sheets 4-6 updated and filed with FERC Digital FERC bundary btained frm SCE but heavily mdified t accunt fr knwn errrs (Dec. 2014) 3. Digital parcel bundary fr Tulare Cunty purchased frm OGInf.cm LLC (May 2015) Parcel Vintage: 02/12/2013 Attribute Vintage: 02/17/2015 Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany TERR 2-12

219 TERR 2 Wildlife Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table TERR 2-2. Survey Area fr Special-Status Plant and Nn-Native Invasive Plants. Prject Facility Survey Area 1 Diversin Dams and Pls Flwlines 2 Frebays/Frebay Tank Penstcks Pwerhuses and Switchyards Transmissin, Pwer, and Cmmunicatin Lines Gages Prject Access Rads Prject Trails Ancillary and Supprt Facilities Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Campus Repeaters and Slar Panels River Access Parking 15 feet arund the perimeter 20 feet n either side 20 feet arund the perimeter 15 feet n either side Within and up t 15 feet arund the perimeter fence 25 feet n either side 10 feet arund gages 20 feet n either side 15 feet n either side Within the develped campus 15 feet arund the perimeter 10 feet arund parking area and beach 1 Survey areas represent lcatins where ptential peratin and maintenance activities ccur. 2 Ftbridges, wildlife bridges, and wildlife escape ramps are lcated n Prject flwlines and will be surveyed cncurrently with the flwlines. Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany TERR 2-13

220 TERR 2 Wildlife Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) Table TERR 2-3. Special-Status Bat Rst Reprductive Survey Lcatins. Diversin Dams and Pls Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Dam and Pl (East Frk Kaweah River) Kaweah N. 2 Diversin Dam and Pl (Kaweah River) Flwlines Kaweah N. 1 Flwline (flume sectin nly) Kaweah N. 2 Flwline (flume sectin nly) Pwerhuses and Switchyards Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse and Switchyard Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse and Switchyard Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse and Switchyard Stream Gages East Frk Kaweah River Cnduit 1 at Pwer Plant near Hammnd CA (USGS Gage N ) (SCE Gage N. 200a) East Frk Kaweah River near Three Rivers CA (USGS Gage N ) (SCE Gage N. 201) Kaweah N. 1 Minimum Instream Flw Release (SCE Gage N. 201a) East Frk Kaweah River Cnduit 1 near Three Rivers CA (SCE Gage N. 202) Kaweah River belw Cnduit N. 2 near Hammnd CA (USGS Gage N ) (SCE Gage N. 203) Kaweah River Cnduit N. 2 near Hammnd CA (SCE Gage N. 204a) Kaweah River Cnduit N. 2 at Pwer Plant near Hammnd CA (USGS Gage N ) (SCE Gage N. 205a) Middle Frk Kaweah River Cnduit N. 3 at Pwer Plant near Hammnd CA (USGS Gage N ) (SCE Gage N. 206a) Ancillary and Supprt Facilities Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Campus Kaweah N. 2 Wildlife Bridges Kaweah N. 2 Wildlife Escape Ramps Kaweah N. 2 Ftbridges Kaweah N. 3 Wildlife Bridges Kaweah N. 3 Wildlife Escape Ramps Kaweah N. 3 Ftbridges Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany TERR 2-14

221 TERR 2 Wildlife Resurces Technical Study Plan Kaweah Prject (FERC Prject N. 298) MAPS Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

222 Nrth Frk Kaweah River Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse Kaweah N. 2 Diversin Dam SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK Marble Frk Kaweah River Marble Frk Diversin Dam (Nn-Prject Facility) Middle Frk Diversin Dam (Nn-Prject Facility) Kaweah N. 3 Flwline (Nn-Prject Facility) Midd le Frk Kaweah River SEQUOIA - KINGS CANYON WILDERNESS Facilities Pwerhuse Diversin Utility Frebay Flwline Penstck Transmissin Line Other Features Majr City/Twn Highway Watercurse Water Bdy Land Jurisdictin* Bureau f Land Management U.S. Army Crps f Engineers Natinal Park Service Private Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Kaweah N. 3 Flwline *SOURCE: BLM 2012 Land Management Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse Kaweah River Natinal Wilderness Area Terrestrial Bat Sampling Lcatin Kaweah N. 1 Diversin Dam Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Kaweah N. 1 Flwline Three Rivers Substatin (Nn-Prject Facility) East Frk K aweah THREE RIVERS River JOHN KREBS WILDERNES Eastern Hydr Generatin Lake Kaweah 198 Suth Frk Kaweah River 99 SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK Map TERR 2-1 Special-Status Bat Acustics and Mist Net Sampling Lcatins Miles Date: 12/9/2015 Prjectin: UTM Zne 11 Datum: NAD 83 Suthern Califrnia Edisn (SCE) has n reasn t believe that there are any inaccuracies r defects with infrmatin incrprated in this wrk and make n representatins f any kind, including, but nt limited t, the warranties f merchantability r fitness fr a particular use, nr are any such warranties tbe implied, with respect t the infrmatin r data, furnished herein. N part f this map may be reprduced rtransmitted in any frm r by any means, electrnic r mechanical, including phtcpying and recrding system, except as expressly permitted in writing by SCE. Z:\GIS\Entrix\ _SCE_EasternHydr\map\Kaweah\SCE_Eastern_KAWEAH_BatSamplingLcs_17i11i_01.mxd Cpyright 2015 by Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany

223 CALVEG Vegetatin Alliances* Barren (BA) Chamise Alliance (CA) SCE Facilities Pwerhuse Diversin Ceanthus Chaparral Alliance (CC) Wedgeleaf Ceanthus Alliance (CL) Lwer Mntane Mixed Chaparral Alliance (CQ) Whiteleaf Manzanita Alliance (CW) Upper Mntane Mixed Chaparral Alliance (C) Annual Grasses and Frbs Alliance (HG) Perennial Grasses and Frbs Alliance (HM) Incense Cedar Alliance (MD) Mixed Cnifer-Pine Alliance (MP) Riparian Mixed Hardwd Alliance (NR) Interir Mixed Hardwd Alliance (N) Kaweah N. 2 Diversin Dam Kaweah N. 3 Pwerhuse Kaweah River Kaweah N.3 Flwline (Nn-Prject) Frebay Flwline Penstck Transmissin Line FERC Bundary Other Features City/Twn Highway/Rad Canyn Live Oak Alliance (QC) Blue Oak Alliance (QD) White Alder Alliance (QE) Califrnia Buckeye Alliance (QI) Black Oak Alliance (QK) Califrnia Sycamre Alliance (QP) K3 Frebay Kaweah N.3 Flwline Watercurse Water Bdy Wildlife Features* Wildlife Bridge Interir Live Oak Alliance (QW) Sft Scrub-Mixed Chaparral Alliance (SQ) Chaparral Yucca Alliance (SY) Willw (Shrub) Alliance (WL) Birchleaf Muntain Mahgany Alliance (WM) *CALVEG Data (Updated May, 2014) Kaweah N. 2 Flwline Kaweah River East Frk Kaweah River Wildlife Bridge Mnitring Lcatins Wildlife Escape Ramp *All escape ramps are equipped with hazers and flashers Deer Range Key Winter Range Imprtant Winter Range 198 K2 Frebay Kaweah N. 1 Pwerhuse Kaweah N.3 Flwline Kaweah N. 2 Pwerhuse K1 Frebay Tank Kaweah N. 1 Flwline K3 Frebay Eastern Hydr Generatin Map TERR 2-2 Wildlife Bridge Mnitring Lcatins Date: 12/23/ Miles Prjectin: UTM Zne 11 Datum: NAD 83 Suthern Califrnia Edisn (SCE) has n reasn t believe that there are any inaccuracies r defects with infrmatin incrprated in this wrk and make n representatins f any kind, including, but nt limited t, the warranties f merchantability r fitness fr a particular use, nr are any such warranties tbe implied, with respect t the infrmatin r data, furnished herein. N part f this map may be reprduced rtransmitted in any frm r by any means, electrnic r mechanical, including phtcpying and recrding system, except as expressly permitted in writing by SCE. Z:\GIS\Entrix\ _SCE_EasternHydr\map\Kaweah\SCE_Eastern_KAWEAH_Terr_Wildlife_ing_17i11i_01.mxd Cpyright 2015 by Suthern Califrnia Edisn Cmpany