[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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