Federal Register #2026-13958

FERC Seeks Input on Environmental Analysis for Wisconsin Hydroelectric Projects Featuring James Leffel and S. Morgan Smith Turbines

This opportunity concerns the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) seeking public and agency input on environmental analysis for two hydroelectric projects in Wisconsin operated by Northern States Power Company. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), U.S. Department of Energy - OEMs Highlighted: - James Leffel Company (vertical Francis-type turbines at Trego Project) - S. Morgan Smith (vertical Francis-type turbine at Hayward Project) - Projects Overview: - Trego Hydroelectric Project (Washburn County, WI) - 435.2-acre reservoir - 642-foot-long concrete dam - Powerhouse with two James Leffel Company vertical Francis-type turbines (total 1.2 MW) - 49-foot-long transmission line - Hayward Hydroelectric Project (Sawyer County, WI) - 246.9-acre reservoir - 442-foot-long concrete overflow dam - Powerhouse with one S. Morgan Smith vertical Francis-type turbine (0.168 MW) - 150-foot-long underground transmission line - No specific products or services are being procured at this stage; the notice is for public comment on environmental analysis and licensing terms - Notable Requirements: - Solicitation of comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions from the public and relevant agencies regarding environmental analysis and licensing - Focus on hydroelectric infrastructure and turbine OEMs

Description

This notice announces that Northern States Power Company has filed applications for subsequent licenses for two hydroelectric projects: the Trego Hydroelectric Project located on the Namekagon River in Washburn County, Wisconsin, and the Hayward Hydroelectric Project located on the Namekagon River in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. Both applications have been accepted for filing and are ready for environmental analysis. The notice solicits comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions from the public and relevant agencies, with deadlines for submissions provided. The projects include existing facilities such as reservoirs, dams, powerhouses with turbines, tailwaters, and transmission lines.

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