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2002 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
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 92. PROJECT:Pinedale Hydro Power
LEVEL:New Application
SPONSOR:Town of Pinedale
LOCATION:Sublette County
PROGRAM:New Development

PROJECT INFORMATION:
The Town of Pinedale would like a study done to determine the feasibility and cost of placing hydropower generators in their water system between Fremont Lake and the town. They have two areas that could provide hydropower. The first area is the Pine Creek Fremont Lake outflow. This area had a power plant years ago. The second area is the supply line from the lake to town. This study will also include a study or the transmission requirements to get the generated power to a power user.

RECOMMENDED LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
The WWDC recommends the project be incorporated into the Rehabilitation Program at Level II with an appropriation of $40,000.

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