CR_10-057 Chapter PSC 128, relating to the siting of wind energy systems.

Wisconsin Administrative Register No. 662, 2/28/2011

Rules Published with this Register and Final Regulatory Flexibility Analyses

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Public Service Commission

CR 08-070

(PSC # 1-AC-224)

Revises Chapter PSC 116 , relating to a fuel cost rate adjustment process for electric utility service. Effective 3-1-11.

Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

The rule will have no effect on small business.

Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees

No comments were reported.

Public Service Commission

CR 10-057

(PSC # 1-AC-231)

Creates Chapter PSC 128 , relating to the siting of wind energy systems. Effective 3-1-11.

Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

It is possible that the rule may have an effect on small business, as defined in Wis. Stat. s. 227.114 (1) . The business entities this rule may affect are wind energy system developers, owners, or operators. The commission cannot estimate how many of these entities qualify as a small business.

Small businesses are more likely to be constructing small wind energy systems than other businesses. The rule establishes lesser requirements for small wind energy systems, defined as a system that has a capacity of 300 kilowatts or less and consists of one or more wind turbines each 100 kilowatts or less. These requirements are described in the analysis and rule, as well as the reporting, bookkeeping, and procedures applicable to a small business. The rule does not impose any additional professional skill requirements.

Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees

No comments were reported.