Federal Register #Project No. 2212-062

Hydroelectric Turbine Generator Repair and Upgrade at Rothschild Project

This opportunity concerns the restoration and upgrade of a hydroelectric generating unit at the Rothschild Hydroelectric Project in Wisconsin, overseen by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - OEMs and Vendors: - Domtar Paper Company, LLC (project applicant and operator) - Products/Services Requested: - Repair and reconnection of Unit 5 turbine generator - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities provided - Upgrade will increase installed capacity from 948 to 1,748 kilowatts - Maximum hydraulic capacity will rise from 1,100 to 1,850 cubic feet per second - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No ground disturbance or changes to reservoir elevations/operations - Must comply with environmental and operational standards - Eligible for Wisconsin's Focus on Energy program incentives - Public comments, motions to intervene, and protests are invited regarding the application

Description

Domtar Paper Company, LLC has filed an application for a non-capacity amendment of its license for the Rothschild Hydroelectric Project located on the Wisconsin River in Marathon County, Wisconsin. The application proposes to return one turbine generating unit (Unit 5) to service by repairing the unit and reconnecting the generator leads, increasing the installed capacity from 948 to 1,748 kilowatts. The proposed upgrades will not cause ground disturbance or require deviation from licensed reservoir elevations or operations. The notice invites comments, motions to intervene, and protests regarding the application, with a deadline of August 26, 2026.

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