Nevada County’s congressman is requesting a delay in the relicensing of Oroville Dam due to ongoing safety concerns from the spillway incident. Doug LaMalfa is asking that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission first meet a number of milestones. That includes waiting for the final report on the dam’s structural integrity and maintenance…

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LaMalfa says the Commission should also issue direction to the Department of Water Resources, providing detailed instructions, implementation plans, and compliance requirements to address any findings of the report. Also, before making a relicensing decision, he says the Commission should receive and review a complete analysis determining the condition and adequacy of all recreational facilities. He says required upgrades or new recreational opportunities must be clearly defined…

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And LaMalfa says the new license should also include adequate compensation for Oroville and Butte County for the services they provide. That includes law enforcement efforts to secure the dam, search and rescue, operations, and maintenance.