[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 238 (Tuesday, December 11, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 73634-73635]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-29808]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Project No. 11831-095]
Wisconsin Electric Power Company; Notice of Application Accepted
for Filing, Ready for Environmental Analysis, Soliciting Comments,
Motions To Intervene, Protests, Recommendations, Terms and Conditions,
and Fishway Prescriptions
Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
a. Type of Application: Amendment of License.
b. Project No.: 11831-095.
c. Date Filed: October 24, 2012.
d. Applicant: Wisconsin Electric Power Company.
e. Name of Project: Twin Falls Hydroelectric Project.
f. Location: The project is located on the Menominee River in
Dickinson County, Michigan and Florence County, Wisconsin. The project
occupies federal lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
h. Applicant Contact: Todd Jastremski, Manager, Hydroelectric
Operations, Wisconsin Electric Power Company, 800 Industrial Park
Drive, Iron Mountain, MI 49801, (906) 779-4099.
i. FERC Contact: Mr. Steven Sachs (202) 502-8666 or
[email protected].
j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests, comments,
recommendations, terms and conditions, and fishway prescriptions is 60
days from the issuance date of this notice; reply comments are due 105
days from the issuance date of this notice.
All documents may be filed electronically via the Internet. See, 18
CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web
site at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. If unable to be
filed electronically, documents may be paper-filed. To paper-file, an
original and seven copies should be mailed to: Secretary, Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC
20426. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters,
without prior registration, using the eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your name and
contact information at the end of your comments.
Please include the project number (P-11831-095) on any comments,
motions, recommendations, or terms and conditions filed.
k. Description of Request: The applicant proposes to construct a
new powerhouse on the Wisconsin side of the river housing two turbine/
generator units connected to the project's existing substation by an
approximately 720-foot-long transmission line. The existing powerhouse
and intake on the Michigan side would be demolished and a closure dam
constructed across the forebay entrance. The applicant also proposes to
construct a spillway containing three tainter gates adjacent to the
proposed powerhouse. The middle and right dikes and the auxiliary
spillway would be widened and strengthened to support an access road
for the new powerhouse. The applicant also proposes to amend Article
408 of the project's license to remove the requirement for sediment
sampling since sampling has already been performed in conjunction with
preparations for the proposed construction. The proposal would raise
the project's authorized installed capacity from 6,100 to 9,000
kilowatts.
l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is
available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public
Reference Room, located at 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington,
DC 20426, or by calling (202) 502-8371. This filing may also be viewed
on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in
the docket number field to access the document. You may also register
online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be
notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or
other pending projects. For assistance, call 1-866-208-3676 or email
[email protected], for TTY, call (202) 502-8659. A copy is
also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item
(h) above.
m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211,
.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission
will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who
file a motion to
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intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party
to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must
be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular
application.
o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: All filings must (1)
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'',
``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', ``TERMS AND CONDITIONS'' or ``FISHWAY
PRESCRIPTIONS'' as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the name of
the applicant and the project number of the application to which the
filing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of
the person protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the
requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, motions
to intervene, or protests must set forth their evidentiary basis and
otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). All comments,
motions to intervene, or protests should relate to project works which
are the subject of the amendment. Agencies may obtain copies of the
application directly from the applicant. A copy of any protest or
motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the
applicant specified in the particular application. If an intervener
files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits
of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular
resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that
resource agency. A copy of all other filings in reference to this
application must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons
listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this
proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010.
Dated: November 29, 2012.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-29808 Filed 12-10-12; 8:45 am]
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