Chapter PSC 184

PSC 184.04(3)(c) (c) An analysis and description of alternatives to the project.

PSC 184.04(3)(d) (d) An analysis of the effect of the project on the quality and reliability of service.

PSC 184.04(3)(e) (e) The project cost itemized by major plant accounts as identified in the uniform system of accounts, including all administrative, overhead, engineering, legal, construction, and inspection costs.

PSC 184.04(3)(f) (f) Identification of the proposed project funding sources, including utility or municipal sources and outside grants or loans. If the project will be financed, the utility shall include expected financing rates and terms.

PSC 184.04(3)(g) (g) An estimate of annual operating costs of the project, by major expense accounts as identified in the uniform system of accounts.

PSC 184.04(3)(h) (h) A description of any plant being retired or replaced and the year it was placed in service, if known.

PSC 184.04(3)(i) (i) A map showing the location of the project and all proposed facilities by Public Land Survey System (PLSS) quarter-quarter section or by another methodology approved by the commission.

PSC 184.04(3)(j) (j) A list of any permits or approvals required by other state agencies or local governmental units and a statement indicating whether the permits or approvals have been applied for or obtained.

PSC 184.04(3)(k) (k) For a project under s. PSC 184.03 (3), that includes new or expanded groundwater wells, surface water intakes, or other sources of water supply, information on any action the utility has taken to mitigate the need for the project.

PSC 184.04(3)(L) (L) The identification of any flood-sensitive facilities that would be located in designated flood plains or flood-prone areas.

PSC 184.04(3)(m) (m) For utility main construction projects, include all of the following:

PSC 184.04(3)(m)1. 1. The identification and description of each surface water potentially affected by construction.

PSC 184.04(3)(m)2. 2. The identification and description of each wetland potentially affected by construction.

PSC 184.04(3)(m)3. 3. An evaluation of whether any endangered or threatened species are present and what affect the project could have on those species. For each species identified, describe how the proposed project may be modified to reduce or eliminate any potential effect on the species.

PSC 184.04(3)(m)4. 4. An evaluation of whether any known archeological or historical resources are present. For each resource identified, describe how the proposed project may be modified to reduce or eliminate any potential effect on the resource.

PSC 184.04(3)(n) (n) Information to allow the commission to prepare an environmental assessment for a project subject to s. PSC 4.10 (2), or for a project that require coordinated commission and department review under s. 30.025, Stats. After consultation with the applicant, the commission shall identify any additional information required on a case-by-case basis.

PSC 184.04(3)(p) (p) Any other information relevant to the project requested by the commission.

PSC 184.04(4) (4) Grouping of projects. As an alternative to requesting a certificate for each project separately, a utility may submit on an annual basis a list of projects requiring approval under s. PSC 184.03 (3) that the utility intends to begin constructing within one year. For each project on this list, the utility shall include the information required by this section.

PSC 184.04(5) (5) Application submittal. A person or utility shall submit an application under this section using the commission’s Electronic Regulatory Filing (ERF) system.

PSC 184.04 History History: CR 11-039: cr. Register July 2012 No. 679, eff. 8-1-12.

PSC 184.05 PSC 184.05 Commission procedures.

PSC 184.05(1) (1) Application review.

PSC 184.05(1)(a) (a) Upon receipt of a complete application under s. PSC 184.04, the commission shall issue a notice of investigation or notice of proceeding.

PSC 184.05(1)(b) (b) The commission may approve or deny an application in whole or in part, and may modify or condition the authorization as the public convenience and necessity may require.

PSC 184.05(2) (2) Time for review. Unless the application requires the preparation of an environmental assessment under s. PSC 4.10 (2), if no action is taken by the commission within 90 days after the commission issues a notice of investigation under sub. (1) (a), the utility may proceed with the construction work. If the commission requests additional information to process an application after issuing a notice of investigation, the 90-day waiting period before construction work may commence begins the date the additional information is received by the commission.

PSC 184.05(3) (3) Hearing. The commission is not required to hold a hearing on a utility application for a certificate unless any of the following apply:

PSC 184.05(3)(a) (a) A statute or rule otherwise requires a hearing.

PSC 184.05(3)(b) (b) The commission treats the application as a contested case, as defined in s. 227.01 (3), Stats.

PSC 184.05(3)(c) (c) The proposed project requires the preparation of an environmental impact statement under s. 1.11, Stats.

PSC 184.05(3)(d) (d) The commission determines a hearing is appropriate.

PSC 184.05 History History: CR 11-039: cr. Register July 2012 No. 679, eff. 8-1-12.

PSC 184.06 PSC 184.06 Emergency work. In case of an emergency resulting from the failure of power supply or from fire, storm, or similar events, a utility may begin necessary repair work without receiving prior commission authorization. The utility shall promptly notify the commission of the emergency work and shall, within 30 days after commencing the work, furnish the commission with the information required under s. PSC 184.04 (3).

PSC 184.06 History History: CR 11-039: cr. Register July 2012 No. 679, eff. 8-1-12.