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Attached for your information is a brief summary of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) amendments, published in the October 5, 2023 Federal Register at 88 FR 69502. FAC 2023-06 issued two final rules, one interim rule, and technical amendments.

September 2024

This EA evaluates the environmental impacts of the Parker-Blythe #2 (PAD-BLY#2) Transmission Line Rebuild.

Regulatory compliance specialists perform environmental, social, and economic impact studies as well as policy research to ensure existing hydropower operations comply with government regulations that protect the environment.

Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals advise, develop strategies, and lead workplace safety and health management. They work to eliminate fatalities, injuries, occupational illnesses, property damage, and environmental harm.

Metal and plastic machine workers set up and/or operate equipment to cut, shape, and form precision metal and plastic parts.

Public utilities specialists write contracts that allow utilities to buy, sell, or interchange electricity. They often negotiate with government agencies, power purchasers, and other public and private utilities to get contracts approved.

Procurement and supply chain specialists manage supply chain logistics, including sourcing, transport, and management of hydropower equipment, materials, and products.

Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines. There are many different applications of a mechanical engineer’s skills in the hydropower industry, but they generally research, design, develop, and test machinery.

Commercial divers work underwater using oxygen supplied from the surface or a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (scuba) diving equipment to inspect, repair, maintain, or install marine energy equipment and structures.