This mountain biker caught some serious air when the Morro Bay Bike Park opened in 2015. File Photo by Neil Farrell
Folks looking to get involved in future plans for Diablo Canyon have the opportunity to serve on a dedicated panel.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is pursuing the steps to continue operating Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) up to 2030 as directed by the state, PG&E will continue to provide opportunities for community input regarding future decommissioning plans and potential future uses of the Diablo Canyon site. The utility and the Diablo Canyon Decommissioning Engagement Panel (Panel) announced that applications are now being accepted to join the Panel.
“New members are sought to join this local, non-regulatory stakeholder group who have been providing community input to PG&E since 2018 regarding ongoing decommissioning planning activities,” said PG&E representative Carina Corall in a new release. “There are several positions subject for appointment or reappointment consistent with the Panel’s Charter. The 30-day application period ends March 22.”
Members of the community who are interested in joining the Panel can obtain more information on how to apply at pge.com/engagementpanel.
Current Panel members not seeking reappointment, as well as one representative from PG&E and the California Public Utilities Commission, will select candidates who broadly reflect the diverse stakeholder viewpoints in proximity to DCPP, according to the release.
Public meetings will continue to provide members of the Panel with opportunities to learn about the technical aspects of the decommissioning process and provide input. This forum will also provide opportunities to engage with PG&E on the potential future use of the lands that surround DCPP and potential repurposing of its facilities.
Consistent with the Panel’s Charter, elected officials and current PG&E employees and their immediate family members will not be considered eligible for community membership on the Panel.
