Section 25741.5.

(a) By June 30, 2011, after providing public notice and an opportunity for public comment, including holding at least one public workshop, and following consultation with interested governmental entities, the commission shall study and provide a report to the Legislature that analyzes run-of-river hydroelectric generating facilities in British Columbia, including whether these facilities are, or should be, included as renewable electrical generation facilities pursuant to Section 25741 or eligible renewable energy resources pursuant to Article 16 (commencing with Section 399.11) of Chapter 2.3 of Part 1 of Division 1 of the Public Utilities Code.

(b) By completing the study and making recommendations, the commission shall consider the effect that inclusion would have upon all of the following:

(1) Emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.

(2) Emissions of air pollutants.

(3) Water quality, recreation, and fisheries.

(4) Any other environmental impact caused by run-of-river hydroelectric generating facilities.

(c) The report submitted pursuant to this section shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.

(d) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1, 2015.

(Added by Stats. 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 1, Sec. 7. Effective December 10, 2011. Repealed as of January 1, 2015, by its own provisions.)