Northern States Power Company-Wisconsin has filed a Notice of Intent to apply for a new license for the Trego Hydroelectric Project located on the Namekagon River in Wisconsin. They have requested to use the Traditional Licensing Process, which was approved by the Director of the Division of Hydropower Licensing. This notice also initiates consultation with various agencies under several environmental and historic preservation acts. Northern States is designated as the Commission's non-federal representative to carry out these consultations, and they have committed to submitting the application for the new license by November 30, 2023.
Simple Explanation
Northern States Power Company wants to keep using water from a river in Wisconsin to make electricity, so they told the people in charge they're planning to ask for permission again. They've promised to follow important rules about protecting wildlife and old buildings, and they'll ask by the end of November 2023.