Information for File # MVP-2012-05812-RAN Applicant: American Transmission Company Corps Contact: Rachel Nuetzel Address: 250 N. Sunnyslope Road, Suite 296, Brookfield, WI 53005 E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 651-290-5729 Counties: Walworth and Kenosha Location: The project is approximately 23 miles long and will start in Section 23, Township 2 North, Range 17 East in Walworth County, continue east, and end in Section 9, Township 1 North, Range 22 East in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. Information Complete On: May 12, 2016 Posting Expires On: July 30, 2016 Authorization Type: LOP-06-WI This application is being reviewed in accordance with current practices for documenting Corps jurisdiction under Section(s) 9 & 10 of the Rivers and Harbor Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. We have made a preliminary determination that the aquatic resources that would be impacted by the proposed project are subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction under Section(s) 9 & 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and/or Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. If an approved jurisdictional determination is completed as part of the review process for this application, a copy will be posted on the St. Paul District web page at the following link: http://www.mvp.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory.aspx.

Project PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed project includes both new construction and construction along existing transmission line easements. Specifically, the project will include the following components: construct a new 138 kV transmission line from the North Lake Geneva substation to the Spring Valley substation; construct a new mid-point 138/69 kV substation (BAM SS); construct a new transmission line to Twin Lakes Substation (which includes a new 69 kV line between BAM SS and Twin Lakes Substation), expand the Spring Valley substation, upgrade equipment at the North Lake Geneva substation, rebuild the Twin Lakes 69 kV line, and rerate the 63141 Bain. The ordered Route 1 contains 7 segments (Segment A, D, F, Fb, I, J, and H). PROJECT PURPOSE: There are several drivers for this project, which include: unreliable backup service for three radial substations, challenges scheduling system maintenance, transmission overloads and low voltage limitations, and anticipated condition of transmission lines in the area in the next 10-20 years.

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NAME, AREA AND TYPES OF WATERS (INCLUDING WETLANDS) SUBJECT TO LOSS: The proposed project would result in the discharge of fill material in and permanent loss of 1,556 square feet of wetland, temporarily impact 8.8686 acres of wetland, and permanently convert 8.81 acres of wetland. FEDERAL THREATENED & ENDANGERED SPECIES: According to the USFWS Midwest Region website, which was checked on June 28, 2016, the Northern long-eared bat (threatened) and Eastern prairie fringed orchid (threatened) are found in Kenosha and Walworth Counties. The Corps will coordinate any potential effects to the species listed above and their critical habitat with the USFWS. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED: Route 1, Route 2, and no-build alternatives were considered. Route 1 was chosen because the Public Service Commission ordered construction to occur along this route. The no-build alternative would avoid impacts to wetlands, but was dismissed because it failed to meet the purpose and need of the project. COMPENSATORY MITIGATION: The applicant proposes to fulfill federal compensatory mitigation requirements by purchasing credits from a federally approved mitigation bank or the Wisconsin In-Lieu Fee program contingent upon Corps approval. Drawings See attached exhibits labeled MVP-2012-05812-RAN, Page 1 of 7 through Page 7 of 7. Exhibits include an overview of the proposed project route, tables listing wetland impacts, and select project drawings. A full set of project drawings is available upon request.

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Wetland Impact Temporary4

Wetland Impact Permanent5

Segment Segment A 

Area (sq. ft.) 11,277.70 

Area (acres) 0.26 

Area (sq. ft.) 28.00 

Area (acres) 0.0006 

Segment D 

55,931 

1.28 

224.00 

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Segment F 

249,929.90 

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10,489.20 

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Segment H 

33,571.70 

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386,316.20 

8.8686 

1,556 

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Total Impacts 

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Wetland Impact Permanent Conversion6

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Shrub Carr/Alder Thicket Area Area (sq. ft.) (acres)

Harwood Swamp Area Area (sq. ft.) (acres)

Floodplain Forest Area Area (sq. ft.) (acres)

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46,609.20

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23,958.00

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78,408.00

1.80

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12,196.80

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Segment H  Total Impacts 

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