E8-2725. Wisconsin River Power Company; Notice of Application for Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

February 7, 2008.

Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:

a. Application Type: Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters.

b. Project No: 1984-153.

c. Date Filed: January 15, 2008.

d. Applicant: Wisconsin River Power Company.

e. Name of Project: Petenwell Castle Rock Hydroelectric Project.

f. Location: The proposed development is located on the Little Yellow River South, a tributary to the Wisconsin River, in Juneau County, Wisconsin. This project does not occupy any federal or tribal lands.

g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a—825r.

h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Shawn Puzen, Wisconsin River Power Company, P.O. Box 19002, Green Bay, WI 54307-9001, [phone].

i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Shana High at [phone].

j. Deadline for filing comments and or motions: March 07, 2008.

All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project number (P-1984-153) on any comments or motions filed. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages e-filings.

k. Description of Request: The licensee has requested Commission authorization to permit Hidden Bay, LLC to improve the 15th Avenue boat landing. Proposed improvements include replacing the existing ramp with 12-foot-wide concrete planks; constructing a turn-around; and installing a 6-foot-wide handicap-accessible pier, a parking lot, and a 6-foot-wide gravel trail along the west side of 15th Avenue from the parking lot to the boat launch. The parking lot would be constructed on private property and be deeded to the Town of Germantown upon completion, assuring that it will remain open to the general public. The improvements would serve the general public, and the residents of a private subdivision developed by Hidden Bay on property adjacent to the project.

l. Location of the Application: This filing is available for review at the Commission or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov, using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at [e-mail] or toll-free at [phone], or for TTY, contact [phone].

m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.

n. Comments, Protests, or Motions To Intervene: Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, and .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application.

o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “PROTEST”, OR “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application.

p. Agency Comments: Federal, State, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives.

Kimberly D. Bose,

Secretary.