Submit a Comment to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Speak up. Be heard. Make an impact.

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Speak up. Be heard. Make an impact. ·

Dear Community Members,

We know you’ve been actively voicing your concern about DWR’s failure to fulfill its license obligations for decades, without ever feeling heard by the right people.

We have some good news.

In 2020, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) established the Office of Public Participation (OPP) to “Empower, promote, and support public voices in FERC proceedings.” The Office has assured us that public comments are an important part of the review process because they provide FERC with key information about community, local, and individual concerns, adding important context, detail, and data that can help the Commission make better decisions.

Anyone can submit a comment. You don’t have to be an attorney or a subject matter expert.

When submitting a comment to FERC, we encourage you to follow OPP’s guidance on Tips for Writing Powerful Comments, listed below.

Tips for Writing Powerful Comments

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    State, up front, your objective and your motivation for commenting.

    Review the filing you are commenting on. Gather any background materials.

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    Present a concise and thorough argument by including factual information and data, if available.

    Offer justifications to support your comments.

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    Provide specific examples of how you would be affected, negatively or positively.

    Include all data, charts, graphs, or maps that support your case. When recommending an alternative course of action, be specific about the alternative

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    Connect your comments to issues, factors, or impacts that are within FERC’s authority.

    Knowing FERC’s role in energy regulation will help you support your case. Stay within the scope of the proceeding and focus on issues that FERC regulates.

Ready to File a Comment?

Step-by-step instruction guide: Click here for a step-by-step guide explaining how the public can file comments in Commission proceedings.

Example Comment: While we encourage you to use OPP’s guidance to craft your own comment, click here to read an example of an appropriate comment.

File a Comment

If you’d like to also share your comment with the Governor, visit Contact the Governor of California