Federal Register #P2711025 and P2417067

FERC Solicits Comments on Environmental Analysis for Trego and Hayward Hydroelectric Project Licenses

This opportunity involves the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) seeking stakeholder input on the environmental analysis for two hydroelectric project license applications in Wisconsin. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), under the Department of Energy - Projects: - Trego Hydroelectric Project (Washburn County, WI) - Features: 435.2-acre reservoir, 642-foot-long concrete dam, 59.5-foot-long powerhouse - Equipment: Two James Leffel Company vertical Francis-type turbines (total 1.2 MW) - Hayward Hydroelectric Project (Sawyer County, WI) - Features: 246.9-acre reservoir, 442-foot-long concrete dam, 18-foot-wide powerhouse - Equipment: One S. Morgan Smith vertical Francis-type turbine (0.168 MW) - OEMs Highlighted: - James Leffel Company (Trego turbines) - S. Morgan Smith (Hayward turbine) - Products/Services Requested: - Environmental analysis and stakeholder comments on license applications - Documentation for water quality certification - Unique Requirements: - Input from stakeholders and agencies on environmental impacts - Specific focus on water quality certification - No direct procurement of new equipment; focus is on analysis and licensing process

Description

This notice announces that Northern States Power Company has filed applications for subsequent licenses for two hydroelectric projects: the Trego Hydroelectric Project in Washburn County, Wisconsin, and the Hayward Hydroelectric Project in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. Both projects are ready for environmental analysis by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The notice solicits comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions related to these projects. The deadline for filing comments is September 8, 2026, with reply comments due by October 20, 2026.

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