Demand a New Comprehensive Environmental Impact Study Including Public Meetings and Comment Period
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Congressman Bart Stupak, Senator Carl Levin, Senator, Debbie Stabenow
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WE THE UNDERSIGNED BELIEVE THAT DISCUSSIONS WITH UPPCO SHOULD OCCUR WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF THE GENERAL PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN SECTION 5.4.3 OF THE FERC COMPLIANCE HANDBOOK, INCLUDING APPLICATION TO FERC BY UPPCO FOR NON-PROJECT USE OF PROJECT LANDS (BUFFER ZONES). WE ALSO BELIEVE THAT PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENT IS APPROPRIATE SINCE THE PROPOSED NON-PROJECT USE OF PROJECT LANDS, AS WELL AS THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF ADJACENT UPPCO LANDS, WERE NOT DISCLOSED TO THE PUBLIC DURING THE RELICENSING PROCESS. THE EXTENSIVE SHORELINE DEVELOPMENT WOULD BE IN CONFLICT WITH KEY OBJECTIVES WITHIN EACH LICENSE.
WE URGE FERC TO FORCE UPPCO TO FOLLOW THE SECTION 5.4 HANDBOOK PROCESS; WE REQUEST THAT FERC ORDER PREPARTION OF A NEW ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY AND NOT APPROVE ANY CONVEYANCES UNTIL PUBLIC HEARINGS CAN BE CONDUCTED FOLLOWED BY A PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD.
WE URGE FERC TO FORCE UPPCO TO FOLLOW THE SECTION 5.4 HANDBOOK PROCESS; WE REQUEST THAT FERC ORDER PREPARTION OF A NEW ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY AND NOT APPROVE ANY CONVEYANCES UNTIL PUBLIC HEARINGS CAN BE CONDUCTED FOLLOWED BY A PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD.
746 Signatures
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Robert Falk
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- As currently planned, this UPPCO/Naterra deal will forever change the wild feel of these rare and precious natural areas. This is a huge step backwards in protecting what many know is the last great wild area(s) east of the Mississippi
- Address, Zip Code
- 49969
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Jennifer Tyminski
- Address, Zip Code
- 9118 Seminole Redford MI 48239
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Joseph Warren
- Address, Zip Code
- 9118 Seminole Redford MI 48239
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Kathryn Gerndt
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- Development of this area is reprehensible. Smart development ensures that the quality of the land persists for future generations. This does not qualify as smart development; though, it does qualify as greedy and short-sighted. Those who come to see natural landscapes such as Bond Falls are not interested in being greeted by condominiums and golf courses. They are interested in landscapes that are absent of such eyesores. They will choose other areas to visit if the Upper Peninsula becomes another Disneyland.
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- В
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Robert Gerndt
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MIKE ROECKER
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- ACCORDING TO THE WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS ACT NOTHWITHSTANDING ANY LIMITATION CONTAINED IN THIS ACT, THE sECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE IS AUTHORIZED TO ACQUIRE LANDS AND INTERESTS IN LANDS WHICH, AS OF AUGUST 1, 1990 WERE OWNED BY UPPER PENINSULA ENERGY CORPORATION, AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANY SUCH LIMITATION, SUCH LANDS SHALL BE RETAINED AND MANAGED BY THE SECRETARY ASA PART OF THE OTTAWA NATIONAL FOREST
- Address, Zip Code
- SUMMER WATERSMEET ,WINTER ILLLINOIS
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PHYLLIS ROECKER
- Address, Zip Code
- SUMMER WATERSMEET 49969 WINTER ILLINOIS 60964
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Thomas J. Haight
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- This wild area deserves protection. The development proposed is in no way compatible with values that were to be protected under the terms of FERC licence.
- Address, Zip Code
- 8980 South 42nd St Franklin, WI 53132
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Al Warren
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- I believe there should be a new EIS & USFS should be allowed to purchase these lands for continued public use & enjoyment for all time
- Address, Zip Code
- P O Box 102, Ewen, MI 49925
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Nancy S Warren
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- I see the lands I enjoy being destroyed before my eyes by greedy corporations and their partners. We must take action to save some of the last remaining pristine places.
- Address, Zip Code
- P O Box 102, Ewen, MI 49925
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Don Waller
- Comments
- The UP has special natural qualities that deserve to b e considered here.
- Address, Zip Code
- 53711
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kim kost
- Address, Zip Code
- manitowish waters, wi
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Wayne Jokisalo
- Address, Zip Code
- 11384 US 45 Bruce Crossing Mi. 49912
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Maria Hall
- Comments
- When will man realize that he cannot destroy everything in nature.
- Address, Zip Code
- 2609 N 68th St, 53213
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Joe Hovel
- Comments
- A convoluted scheme with no regard for the public trust
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Dick Guschl
- Comments
- UPPCO has flipped
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Bernita Lee Bieniewski
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- Bond Lake has been a part of my families lives for 3 generations! It has served us well and it is like the heartbeat of Paulding! I would hope that it remains in its natural condition for generations to come! The pressure from tremendous amounts of boats and jetski's due to Naterras dock proposal, will destroy the character of the lake for generations to come!
- Address, Zip Code
- 3281 Old US 45 Paulding, MI 49912
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steve hoffmeister
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Susan Wakkuri
- Address, Zip Code
- 535 Southgate Drive, Gwinn MI 49841
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Holiday Wirick
- Address, Zip Code
- 3458 N. Kilpatrick, Chicago, IL 60641
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Christine Verdico
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Joan Rogers
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Peter Pizzolato
- Address, Zip Code
- arlington heights, IL 60004
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Mike O'Connell
- Address, Zip Code
- P.O. Box 6368 Bozeman, MT 59771
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John P. Coupe
- Comments
- Another example of big money trumping integrity and the environment.
- Address, Zip Code
- 49419
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Joe Schmidt
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Sheila Schmidt
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Virginia C. Bosse
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Lesley White
- Comments
- В
- Address, Zip Code
- 1200 N Veitch Street, #834, Arlington, VA 22201
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Gene Prott
- Comments
- В
- Address, Zip Code
- PO Box 1951 Eagle River, WI 54521
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Yvette Prott
- Comments
- В
- Address, Zip Code
- PO Box 1951 Eagle River, WI 54521
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Annmarie Hoctor
- Address, Zip Code
- 17607
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Chris Hoctor
- Address, Zip Code
- 17607
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Marie Petruzzelli
- Address, Zip Code
- 08755
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Lyn Falk
- Comments
- I truly hope this magnificent, one-of-a-kind piece of wilderness can be protected. Once changed, it will never be the same again.
- Address, Zip Code
- 49969
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Harry Dunn
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Jean Burkheiser
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Don Szeles
- Address, Zip Code
- 11299 Bond Falls Rd, Trout Creek, MI 29967
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Barbara Quenzi
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Phil Quenzi
- Address, Zip Code
- 47220 Larson Road, Atlantic Mine MI 49905
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Ron and Jan Eckstein
- Comments
- The proposed land sale and private development on Project Lands does not meet the intent and the spirit of the FERC License. UPPCO and WPS promised a land management system that was open to all the public. Numerous brochures and company information made it clear that the land was to be retained for conservation purposes. UPPCO and WPS have now betrayed their public trust and concentrated on their immediate financial gain instead of the long term public interest. UPPCO and WPS can still show good faith and do the right thing by entering into a long-term conservation easement agreement with a land trust or other conservation group. We have always admired WPS in its professional commitment to its customers, its staff, and public service. We cannot tell you how disappointed we are with the current Board of Directors and the CEO for taking the company down a road that does not include public service and conservation.
- Address, Zip Code
- 54501
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Laurel Makinen
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- Shoreline development resulting in exclusive use of the shoreline by the few and denying the public welcome access is akin to selling off our Upper Michigan beauty to the highest bidder. Ports, docks which do not include general public access could only benefit if a very limited number of ports were taxed to the owner at a deliberately high, "exclusive privilege rate" with all funds going to general public docks, ports and access. Taxing the owners to the hilt might discourage them altogether. The beautiful, wild shoreline should belong to all. Most of us love it the way it is.
- Address, Zip Code
- Ironwood, MI
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Brenda Nordin
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Robert F. Nussbaum
- Comments
- There is too much to lose, not to speak up!
- Address, Zip Code
- 743 W. Fifth, Appleton, Wi. 54914
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ken gammon
- Address, Zip Code
- east shore rd. marenisco, mi 49947
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Laura Evans
- Address, Zip Code
- Manhattan, IL
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su neuhauser
- Comments
- Should be a designated wilderness area
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Diane Sautter
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Mike Stockwell
- Comments
- WHAT IS THE USE OF A HOUSE IF YOU HAVEN"T GOT A TOLERABLE PLANET TO PUT IT ON? - Henry David Thoreau
- Address, Zip Code
- Atlantic Mine, MI 49906
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Roger D. Erdmann
- Comments
- В
- Address, Zip Code
- E18551 Cloverleaf Lk. Rd.-Watersmeet, MI 49969
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