Section 112.06. Applications for commission authorization.

 

(1)   Prior to filing an application. Before filing an application for commission authorization under s. 196.49 , Stats., the applicant shall do all of the following:

(a) Notify the department and the commission of its intent to seek commission authorization.

(b) Consult with commission staff, in cooperation with staff from the department, on the scope of the proposed project, the alternatives that must be considered in the application, and additional information that the commission will require as part of the commission authorization application.

(1m)  An electric utility seeking authorization from the commission for a project under s. PSC 112.03 , 112.04 or 112.05 shall submit an application to the commission including all of the following, where applicable:

(a) A description of the project, including:

1. Facility design, size, capacity and voltage.

2. Line design, size and material.

3. Line length and right-of-way width required.

4. The size of the plant's or site's developed area.

5. The approximate construction schedule.

(b) The gross cost and proposed method of financing the project.

(c) The purpose and necessity of the project with supporting data.

(d) The effect of the project on cost of operation and on the quality and reliability of service.

(e) A description of and the cost of any property being replaced.

(f) A description of and the gross cost of alternative methods, locations or routes which the electric utility considered for accomplishing the purpose of the project with a statement of the reasons for rejecting these alternatives.

(g) Environmental information including, where applicable:

1. A map or drawing of the affected part of the existing electric system clearly showing the location of the proposed sites or routes of the proposed facilities and any alternate sites or routes considered.

2. The proximity to designated flood plains or flood prone areas.

3. For facilities that produce magnetic fields, including lines and substations, estimates of magnetic field strengths near the facility and the proximity of the site or route to nearby residences, work places, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, day care centers, parks and playgrounds.

4. Information concerning applicable environmental factors for affected lands, such as land use or zoning, forest lands, rivers, streams, wetlands, endangered or threatened species and historical or archaeological resources.

5. A listing of permits or approvals required by other units of government.

6. Any other environmental screening information that the commission staff requests.

(h) For building projects, information on energy efficiency or conservation features, including:

1. The whole building heat loss in Btu/square foot of the building envelope.

2. The type and R-value of insulating material used for walls, ceilings, roofs, doors and windows.

3. The type of heating and cooling system selected and the annual end-use energy estimate in Btu/square foot/year for space heating, space cooling, and any process use.

4. The type and source of fuel or fuels selected.

5. The type of lighting system selected and the annual end-use energy estimate for lighting.

(i) A designation of public utilities, municipalities, cooperative associations and others principally affected by the project and a statement as to which, if any, the applicant has notified.

(j) Any other information necessary to understand the project or information requested by the commission staff.

(2)  The applicant shall file an original and 2 copies of each application. If the commission notifies the applicant that additional copies are required, the applicant shall promptly furnish them. If the original filing contains special material, such as commercial maps and aerial photographs, any required additional copies of the application may contain photocopies or other reproductions of these special materials.

History: Cr. Register, November, 1995, No. 479 , eff. 12-1-95; CR 07-044 : renum. (1) to be (1m), cr. (1) Register May 2008 No. 629 , eff. 6-1-08.

Note

Section PSC 111.53 prescribes the contents of an application for commission approval to construct, install or place in operation a bulk or large electric generating facility and s. PSC 111.55 prescribes the contents of an application for commission approval to construct, install or place in operation a high-voltage transmission line, including related substation construction. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1