The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced its intent to prepare an Environmental Assessment for Pacific Gas and Electric Company's application for a temporary variance from minimum instream flow requirements at the DeSabla-Centerville Project (No. 803) on Butte Creek, West Branch Feather River, and tributaries in Butte County, California. The variance would reduce the West Branch Feather River minimum from 15 cfs (normal year) or 7 cfs (dry year) to 7 cfs over 48 hours, and Philbrook Creek minimum from 2 cfs to 1 to 2 cfs over 48 hours, from May 4 through September 30, 2026. The stated purpose is to preserve cold water storage and improve summer flows for Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon. An EA is expected by May 29, 2026.123