Current through August 26, 2024
An application for a certificate of authority shall include all
of the following, as applicable:
(1)
PLAN. A description or plan of the project including:
(a) Operating pressure, pipe size, and
material.
(b) Length of the project
and the required right-of-way width.
(c) The approximate construction
schedule.
(d) Detailed maps clearly
showing the location of the proposed or existing route with the pipe sizes,
valve locations, and any proposed or existing regulation facilities and
associated equipment or apparatus.
(2) FINANCING. The estimated cost and
proposed method of financing, including an economic analysis of the proposed
project.
(3) PURPOSE. The purpose
and necessity of the project with supporting data, including an analysis of the
alternatives found in s.
1.12(4),
Stats.
(4) EFFECT. The effect of
the project on cost of operation and on quality, reliability, and quantity of
service.
(5) EXISTING PLANT. A
description and the value of any plant being replaced or retired as a result of
the proposed project.
(6)
ALTERNATIVES. A description of alternatives considered, including alternate
routes and any alternative solutions, the associated costs for each
alternative, and an explanation of the reasons for selecting the proposed
project over the alternatives.
(7)
CONSISTENCY. An explanation of how the project is consistent with future
overall projects.
(8) OTHER
AFFECTED FACILITY OWNERS. Identification of, and mailing addresses for, any
person with transmission facilities, as defined in s.
182.0175(1) (c), Stats., affected by the project and a
statement as to which, if any, have been notified of the project by the
applicant.
(9) LANDOWNERS.
(a) Except as provided in par. (b), names and
mailing addresses of any landowners from which the applicant would need to
acquire property or easements for the project, and a statement as to which, if
any, have been notified of the project by the applicant.
(b) Permissions to occupy public road
rights-of-way or to install individual customer services do not need to be
provided under par. (a).
(10) GOVERNMENT AUTHORIZATIONS. A list of
authorizations required of other governmental authorities and a statement
indicating whether the authorizations have been applied for or
obtained.
(11) ENVIRONMENTAL
INFORMATION.
(a) For gas pipeline projects
limited to construction within road rights-of-way, environmental information,
including all of the following:
1. A map or
drawing of the affected part of the existing gas system showing the location of
the proposed sites or routes and any alternative sites or routes
considered.
2. The identification
of any flood-sensitive facilities that would be located in designated flood
plains or flood-prone areas.
3. The
identification and description of each surface water crossing, including all of
the following:
a. The location of the
crossing.
b. The width of the
stream or waterbody at the proposed crossing location.
c. The proposed construction methods for the
crossing.
d. Whether the waterway
is defined as outstanding resource water or exceptional resource water by the
department.
4. The
identification and description of each wetland crossing, including all of the
following:
a. The location of the wetland
crossing.
b. The length of
crossing.
c. The proposed
construction methods for the crossing.
d. The wetland type using the Wisconsin
Wetland Inventory classification.
e. The wetland type identified by vegetation
community type.
f. The presence or
absence of invasive species, noting whether they are dominant.
g. Whether any of the wetland is in or
adjacent to an area of special natural resource interest as defined by the
department.
5. An
evaluation of whether any endangered, threatened or special concern species are
located along the project route 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.
6. An evaluation of whether any known
archeological or historical resources would be affected. For each resource
identified, describe how the proposed project may be modified to reduce or
eliminate any potential effect on the resource.
(b) For gas line projects that involve
construction outside the limits of road rights-of-way or require coordinated
commission and department review under s.
30.025,
Stats., the commission may require additional environmental information on a
case-by-case basis after consultation with the utility.
(12) EFFICIENCY OR CONSERVATION. For projects
involving new or modified buildings, information on energy efficiency or
conservation features, including all of the following:
(a) The type and R-value of insulating
material used for walls, ceilings, roofs, doors, and windows.
(b) The type of heating and cooling system
selected and the system's energy efficiency rating.
(c) The type and source of fuel
selected.
(d) The type of lighting
system selected.
(13)
OTHER NECESSARY INFORMATION. Any other information necessary to understand the
project.
(14) COMMISSION REQUESTED
INFORMATION. Any other information requested by the commission.
