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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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Lake County Grand Jury • 2023-2024

Pacific Gas and Electric Undergrounding in Lake County

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Findings 5 findings

F1 Page 50

PG&E did not follow the guidelines set forth in the CATTCH handbook to which PG&E is a signatory. DPW stated explicitly in writing, that PG&E was to follow CATTCH

F2 Page 50

PG&E did not notify emergency services when it closed off access to the Golf Road area in Cobb.

F3 Page 50

PG&E did not notify the Golf Road area residents that the access to individual roads would be closed, with no alternative routes set out. 51

F4 Page 51

There was insufficient oversight by Lake County DPW, due to simultaneous projects by PG&E running county wide.

F5 Page 51

The distance between several PG&E crews working simultaneously stretches DPW inspection resources.

Recommendations 4

R1
Page 51

That DPW explore funding additional inspectors, at the expense of PG&E. F4, F5
R2
Page 51

That DPW contract with a licensed engineering firm to perform inspections of PG&E, and their subcontractors, during heavy inspection times. F4, F5
R3
Page 51

That DPW enforce the CATTCH guidelines, per their encroachment permits. F1
R4
Page 51

That DPW ensure that PG&E make all required emergency service and residential notifications in a timely manner. F2, F3 RESPONSE As per the California Penal Code, Section 933.05(a), (b), (c), the following responses are required: Lake County Department of Public Works (DPW) R1, R2, R3, R4 90 days