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Notice of Public Hearing – Grant Application for Grid Resilience Formula Funding

Notice of Public Hearing
Grant Application for Grid Resilience Formula Funding

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89052311971?pwd=R202S2Mwa091THRVZVJvck92MXRsUT09
Call Number: 669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 890 5231 1971
Passcode: 170546

Please take notice that Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association (SCTCA) will conduct a public hearing on behalf participating SCTCA’s Member Tribes (at the option of each Member Tribe) for key stakeholders and members of the public to comment on each participating Tribe’s grant application for grid resilience formula funding under Section 40101(d) of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Section 40101(d)(2)(B)(ii) requires that eligible applicants give notice and hold a public hearing to review the criteria and methods they anticipate using to grant awards to eligible entities and the proposed funding distributions and recipients of the grant awards to eligible entities. The purpose of the public hearing is to review the criteria and methods each Tribe anticipates using to grant awards to eligible entities and the proposed funding distributions and recipients of the grant awards to eligible entities, and to share the approach envisioned for setting objectives and metrics and the proposed funding distributions and recipients of the grant awards to eligible entities.

Funds under this provision may be used by Tribes to improve the electric grid’s resilience against disruptive events, as well as strengthen the continuity of service to critical facilities and important community assets. Measures which may be taken include, but are not limited to, utility pole management, power line relocation or reconductoring, and microgrids + storage batteries. The funds may also be used for training, reskilling, recruitment and retention of skilled and properly credentialed workers to perform the work required for eligible improvement measures.

More information on the federal funding program is available on the U.S. Department of Energy’s website at: https://netl.doe.gov/bilhub/grid-resilience/formula-grants

Written comments may be submitted to: pchang@sctca.net and accepted until 5 pm PST on March 23, 2023. Please include the subject line “40101(d) Written Comments – Pala Band of Mission Indians.”

Notice of Public Hearing - Grid Resilience Funding

SDG&E Brush and Branch Trimming around Power Poles

San Diego Gas & Electric
Brush and Branch Trimming around Power Poles
Pala Reservation
May 9 – 13, 2022

Beginning on Monday, May 9, 2022, Davey Tree Service will be trimming brush and branches around SDG&E power poles. Crews may be working near your home or neighborhood.

USE CAUTION

Use caution around crews as they work to protect our power poles and reduce the risk from overgrown brush and trees.

Pala Band of Mission Indians
For more information, contact the Pala Band of Mission Indians:
760-891-3500 | www.palatribe.com

 

Pala Band of Mission Indians Pala Environmental Department SDG&E Brush Branch Trimming Power Poles

SDG&E Brush and Branch Trimming around Power Poles

San Diego Gas & Electric
Brush and Branch Trimming around Power Poles
Pala Reservation
March 28-31, 2022

Beginning on Monday, March 28, 2022, Davey Tree Service will be trimming brush and branches around SDG&E power poles. Crews may be working near your home or neighborhood.

USE CAUTION

Use caution around crews as they work to protect our power poles and reduce the risk from overgrown brush and trees.

Pala Band of Mission Indians
For more information, contact the Pala Band of Mission Indians:
760-891-3500 | www.palatribe.com

 

Pala Band of Mission Indians Pala Environmental Department SDG&E Brush Branch Trimming Power Poles

SDG&E Services during COVID-19 Stay at Home Order

Update on SDG&E Services
COVID-19 Stay at Home Order

Stay at Home Order
On March 19, Governor Newsom ordered all Californians to stay at home in an effort to slow the transmission and contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. The order exempts Californians working in 16 federally identified critical infrastructure sectors, including the Energy Sector. Under Governor Newsom’s order, work necessary to the operation and maintenance of gas and electric systems is so vital to the United States that its incapacitation or destruction would have a debilitating effect on security, national economic security, national public health or safety, or any combination thereof.w

Necessary Work
As a provider of critical infrastructure services, it is imperative during this pandemic that SDG&E and its contractors are permitted to perform work necessary to operate and maintain the systems and networks that provide power to our customers. This work may include survey, field and construction work as well as vegetation management and other maintenance services. We look forward to working with you to ensure that your residents continue to receive safe and reliable energy service as they shelter in place.

Safety Precautions
In accordance with county health restrictions, our workers will practice appropriate social distancing whenever possible and will utilize recommended hygiene measures, including the use of personal protective equipment as needed.

If you have any questions, please contact the Pala Environmental Department.

Pala Environmental Department
For more information contact the Pala Environment Department:
760-891-3510 | ped@palatribe.com | ped.palatribe.com

Pala Band of Mission Indians
For more information contact the Pala Band of Mission Indians:
760-891-3500 | www.palatribe.com

Governor’s Executive Order

Order-3.19.20-attested-EO-N-33-20-COVID-19-HEALTH-ORDER

SDG&E Drone Assessments of Utility Poles

San Diego Gas & Electric
Drone Assessments of Utility Poles
Pala Reservation
Beginning on January 6, 2020

Beginning on January 6, 2020, SDG&E crews will be working in Pala for approximately three weeks to conduct drone assessments of utility poles for fire vulnerability as part of the Drone Investigation, Assessment, and Repair (DIAR) Program.

WHAT TO EXPECT

SDG&E vehicles parked on roads with crews nearby. There may be some temporary background noise and dust while the drone is operating. There will be no disruption to electrical service. SDG&E crews will check in with Pala Tribal Law Enforcement each day that they are on the reservation.

WHAT YOU WILL SEE

SDG&E crews consisting of one drone pilot and one camera operator on the ground near power poles. Small, quad-copter drones equipped with cameras flying above and near power poles.

Pala Environmental Department
For more information contact the Pala Environment Department:
760-891-3510 | ped@palatribe.com | ped.palatribe.com

San Diego Gas & Electric DAIR Program
For more information contact the San Diego Gas & Electric DAIR Program:
844-765-6388 | sdge.com/drone-program

Pala Band of Mission Indians Pala Environmental Department SDG&E Inspections

Info - SDGE DIAR Program

Propane Tank Maintenance July 2018

Propane Tank Maintenance
July 30, 2018 – July 31, 2018

Fallbrook Propane will be performing tank maintenance on Monday, July 30 and Tuesday, July 31 from 9 pm until 4 am.

The tanks are located in the western parking lot of the Pala Casino.

During this time, you will see flames. DO NOT BE ALARMED. The Pala Fire Department is working closely with Fallbrook Propane to ensure the safety of Pala residents and Pala Casino patrons.

Contact the Pala Fire Department with questions or concerns: 760-742-1632.

Pala Cool Zones

Pala Cool Zones
Pala Fire Department
Pala Fitness Center

During excessive heat, Pala has established two cool zones:

Pala Fire Department: Training Room or Main Station (depending on meetings)

Pala Fitness Center: Break Room or Basketball Courts

Call the Pala Fire Department at 760-742-1632 or the Pala Fitness Center at 760-891-3503 for more information.