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Low Head Hydro M 8, LLC has applied for a preliminary permit to study the feasibility of a new hydropower project at Mississippi Lock and Dam 8, located between Wisconsin and Minnesota. This project would include a powerhouse with ten turbines and is estimated to generate about 46,600 megawatt-hours of electricity annually. The permit, if issued, would give Low Head Hydro M 8 priority to apply for a license, although it doesn't authorize starting construction or entering lands without permission. Interested parties have 60 days from the notice issuance to file comments or compete with the application.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is planning to gather information to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the renewal of licenses for the Point Beach Nuclear Plant in Wisconsin. The NRC is inviting public comments and will hold an online public scoping meeting on February 17, 2021, to discuss environmental issues and the scope of the review. The renewal application seeks to extend the plant's operating licenses by 20 years, with Unit 1's license extending to October 5, 2050, and Unit 2's to March 8, 2053. The public can submit comments through multiple methods, with a preference for electronic submission via the Federal Rulemaking Website.

The ANR Pipeline Company has submitted a request for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and Authorization to expand its natural gas pipeline system in the Midwest. This project, called the Heartland Project, aims to enhance the gas supply in Wisconsin and Illinois by adding new pipelines and compressor stations. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) plans to prepare an environmental assessment and has outlined a timeline for its completion. Various agencies and the public have expressed concerns about potential environmental and social impacts, while some have shown support for the project.

BOST2 Hydroelectric LLC has submitted an application for a preliminary permit to explore the feasibility of the Shawno County Pump Storage Project in Wisconsin. This project would involve constructing several reservoirs, tunnels, and a powerhouse to generate electricity. The application gives the company priority to file a full license application later but doesn't allow them to start construction. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is now inviting public comments, motions, and competing applications related to this project within 60 days of this notice's issuance.

Midwest Hydro, LLC submitted an application to renew its license to operate the Beloit Hydroelectric Project on the Rock River in Wisconsin. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) plans to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of continuing the project. Public participation is encouraged, and FERC’s Office of Public Participation is available to assist with inquiries and comments. The document was signed by Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary, and includes a tracking number for this environmental review.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve Wisconsin's request to withdraw a previous declaration that stated it had no Large Municipal Waste Combustors (LMWCs). Now, with one LMWC unit operating, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wants the federal plan to apply to this single unit instead of creating a new state plan. The EPA believes it would be unreasonable to require Wisconsin to make a state plan for just one unit and is moving forward with allowing the federal plan to remain in effect. This proposed rule will have no significant economic impact on small entities.

Northern States Power Company has applied for a license renewal for the Superior Falls Hydroelectric Project located on the Montreal River in Michigan and Wisconsin. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission believes this project might not significantly impact the environment, so they plan to prepare an Environmental Assessment. This document will be reviewed by interested parties, and their feedback will be considered in the final licensing decision. Public engagement is encouraged, and the Commission is available to assist with inquiries and filing processes.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is inviting public comments on a report assessing the environmental impacts of renewing the operating licenses for the Point Beach Nuclear Plant in Wisconsin for an additional 20 years. The report evaluates various alternatives, including not renewing the licenses and finding replacement power sources. A public webinar is scheduled for May 15, 2025, to discuss the findings, with comments due by June 2, 2025, and requests for a hearing by June 16, 2025. The NRC encourages electronic submission of comments via their website and provides detailed instructions for reviewing the related documents.