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Public Utility District Notifies FERC of Apple Capital Loop Trail Detour

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The Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County, Washington has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to notify them of a temporary detour on the Apple Capital Loop Trail, which is scheduled to begin in mid-September and conclude in November. This detour is necessary due to the City of Wenatchee's planned stormwater project near Walla Walla Point Park. The Public Utility District has made efforts to keep the public informed of the project's recreational purposes and has provided notice of the detour, as required by FERC regulations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County has submitted a document to FERC to inform them of a temporary detour on the Apple Capital Loop Trail.
  • The detour is scheduled to begin in mid-September and conclude in November due to the City of Wenatchee's planned stormwater project near Walla Walla Point Park.
  • The Public Utility District has made efforts to keep the public informed of the project's recreational purposes, including providing notice of the detour through Attachment A.
  • Senior License Compliance Specialist Meaghan Connell is the contact person for any questions or additional information.
  • The Public Utility District is committed to complying with FERC regulations, including 18 CFR § 8.1, which requires public notification of project lands and waters available for recreational purposes.
  • The City of Wenatchee's stormwater project is the cause of the temporary detour, which affects the Apple Capital Loop Trail near Walla Walla Point Park.

Statistics:

  • The detour is scheduled to begin in mid-September.
  • The detour is expected to conclude in November.
  • The Public Utility District has made efforts to provide public notice of the detour through Attachment A.

Sources:

  • Re: Rock Island Hydroelectric Project No. 943, Rock Island Hydroelectric Project No. 943, to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Debbie-Anne Reese, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street NE Washington, DC 20426.
  • Attachment A: Apple Capital Loop Trail Detour Alert.

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