HomeMy WebLinkAboutNotice of Investigation for Water Utility Signed and Served 11.30.2023
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WISCONSIN
Application of the City of Oshkosh, as a Water Public Utility, for
Authority to Construct Water Filtration Plant Corrosion Control
Improvements, in the City of Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin
4480-CW-112
NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION
THIS IS AN INVESTIGATION to consider the October 10, 2023 application of the
City of Oshkosh, as a water public utility (applicant), for authority to construct water filtration
plant corrosion control improvements, in the City of Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, at
a total estimated cost of $600,000. The Commission opens this docket by its authority under
Wis. Stat. ch. 196. The Commission intends to conduct this investigation without a hearing.
DOCUMENTS. All documents in this docket are filed on the Commission’s Electronic
Records Filing (ERF) system. To view these documents: (1) go to the Commission’s E-Services
Portal at https://apps.psc.wi.gov, (2) enter “4480-CW-112” in the box labeled “Quick Single
Docket Search,” and (3) select “Documents.” To receive electronic notifications when new
documents are filed in this docket, go to ERF - EZ Subscriptions and follow the instructions to
subscribe to this docket.
INTERVENTION. Any person desiring to become a party shall file a request for party
status, known as a request to intervene, under Wis. Stat. § 227.44(2m) and Wis. Admin. Code
§ PSC 2.21 no later than 14 days from the date of service of this notice using the ERF system.
To file such a request, go to the Commission’s E-Services Portal at
https://apps.psc.wi.gov, click on the “ERF Upload Documents” link on the left side menu bar.
On the next page, log on if you are a registered ERF user, create a new account if you do not
have an existing account, or contact PSC Records Management staff at (608) 261-8521 or via
e-mail at PSCRecordsMail@wisconsin.gov for assistance.
A person desiring to become a party who lacks access to the internet shall make a request
to intervene by U.S. mail addressed to:
Docket 4480-CW-112 Intervention Request
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
P.O. Box 7854
Madison, WI 53707-7854
PSC REF#:485979
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At the time of filing, the person making the request to intervene shall serve a copy of the request
on existing parties. An existing party may respond to the request within 5 days of service. A party
wishing to request intervenor compensation should do so as soon as practicable.
WISCONSIN ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT. This is a Type III action under
Wis. Admin. Code § PSC 4.10(3). The Commission will review the potential environmental
effects of the project. Type III actions normally do not require the preparation of an
environmental impact statement under Wis. Stat. § 1.11 or an environmental assessment.
ASSESSMENT. The Commission considers it necessary, in order to carry out its duties,
to investigate all books, accounts, practices, and activities of the applicant. The expenses
incurred or to be incurred by the Commission that are reasonably attributable to such an
investigation will be assessed against and collected from the applicant in accordance with the
provisions of Wis. Stat. § 196.85 and Wis. Admin. Code ch. PSC 5.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. The Commission does not discriminate
on the basis of disability in the provision of programs, services, or employment. Any person
with a disability who needs accommodations to participate in this docket or who needs to obtain
this document in a different format should contact the docket coordinator listed below. Any
hearing location is physically accessible to individuals with disabilities. The Public Service
Commission is located in the Hill Farms State Office Building that is also physically accessible
to individuals with disabilities through the entrances on the first floor. Parking for people with
disabilities is available on the ground floor of the parking garage. There is also limited, free
handicap visitor parking at the front of the Hill Farms State Office Building.
CONTACT. Please direct questions about this docket or requests for additional
accommodations for the individuals with disabilities to the Commission’s case coordinator,
Stephen Kemna, at (608) 266-3768 or Stephen.Kemna@wisconsin.gov.
Dated at Madison, Wisconsin, the 30th day of November, 2023.
By the Commission:
Cru Stubley
Secretary to the Commission
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