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January 31 - February 6, 2010 (PDF; 80kb)

Hearings

  • February 10, 11, 25 & March 8 - Pursuant to §§ 227.11(2)(a), 281.16, 281.19, 281.65 and 281.66, Wis. Stats., interpreting §§ 281.16, 281.65 and 281.66, Wis. Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold public hearings on proposed revisions to chs. NR 151, 153 and 155, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to the control of polluted runoff and two grant programs that help fund those controls. The proposed rule revisions and supporting documents, including the fiscal estimate may be viewed and downloaded and comments electronically submitted from the Wisconsin Administrative Rules Web site (Search this website using “NR 151”, select “NR 151, 153, 155 Relating to Runoff Management Performance Standards and Grants.”) Written comments on the proposed rules may be submitted via U.S. mail to Carol Holden, DNR – WT/3, PO Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707-7921 or by e-mail to carol.holden@wisconsin.gov. Comments may be submitted until [comment deadline extended] March 12, 2010. Written comments whether submitted electronically r by U.S. mail will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the public hearings. More information or a copy of the proposed rules and supporting documents, including the fiscal estimate may be obtained from Carol Holden, DNR – WT/3, PO Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707-7921 or by calling (608) 266-0140. Each hearing will begin with a 1 hour informational session followed by formal testimony. The remaining hearings (except Ashland) will all begin at 1 p.m. on:
    • February 10, Madison - Lyman F. Anderson Agricultural and Conservation Center, 1 Fen Oak Court, Classrooms A & B (1st floor)
    • February 11, Wausau - Rib Mountain Municipal Center, 3700 N. Mountain Road (HWY NN).
    • additional hearing scheduled February 25, Platteville - UW Platteville, Pioneer Student Center, University North Room, One University Plaza.
    • additional hearing scheduled March 8, Ashland - 2 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room, Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center, 29270 Co Highway G.
  • March 11 - Pursuant to §§ 23.09 (2) (intro), 23.091, 23.11 (1), 23.22 (2) (a) and (b) 6., 23.28 (3), 27.01 (2) (j), 29.014 (1), 29.039 (1) 29.041, and 227.11 (2) (a), Wis. Stats., interpreting s. 23.22 (2) (a), Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold a public hearing on proposed revisions to ch. NR 40, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to the identification, classification and control of invasive species at 10 a.m. in Room G-09, of the State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 S. Webster St., Madison. The proposed rule makes several “housekeeping” changes to ch. NR 40 relating to the identification, classification and control of invasive species, including: creates a definition for the term “aquatic invasive species; revises the current definitions of “established ” and “propagules,” to clarify that they apply to organisms other than plants, such as disease-causing microorganisms; revise the descriptions of the boundary lines for 6 split-listed invasive plant species (i.e., plants that are listed both as “prohibited” in one part of the state and as “restricted” in another part of the state); corrects the scientific name of snakehead fish and makes other corrections for species scientific names; create or amend informational Notes to various provisions of ch. NR 40; revises the current bans in ch. NR 40 on the highway transport or launching of any vehicle, boat, boat trailer or other equipment that has an aquatic plant or aquatic animal attached; and removes an unnecessary regulatory permit requirement that duplicated an existing statutory requirement relating to the introduction of nonnative aquatic plants. The department has made a preliminary determination that this action does not involve significant adverse environmental effects and does not need an environmental analysis under ch. NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code. However, based on the comments received, the department may prepare an environmental analysis before proceeding with the proposal. This environmental review document would summarize the department’s consideration of the impacts of the proposal and reasonable alternatives. Pursuant to §. 227.114, Stats., the proposed rule may have an impact on small businesses including the plant nursery industry, seed and agriculture industries, fish farmers, bait dealers, aquarium and ornamental fish dealers, businesses that own or manage land, and commercial fishers, but is not expected to have a significant adverse effect on a substantial number of small businesses and may have favorable effects on a number of businesses by correcting and clarifying existing rules and by adding informational Notes to ch. NR 40. The proposed rule and fiscal estimate may be reviewed and comments electronically submitted at the Wisconsin Administrative Rules Web site. Written comments on the proposed rule may be submitted by U.S. mail to Kelly Kearns, Bureau of Endangered Resources, Wisconsin DNR, PO Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707-7921 or email to DNRNR40Comments@wisconsin.gov . Written comments may be submitted until March 21, 2010. Written comments, whether submitted electronically or by U.S. mail, will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the public hearing. More information or a copy of the proposed rule and fiscal estimate may be obtained from Kelly Kearns at (608) 267-5066.
  • March 12 - Pursuant to §§ 227.16 and 227.17, Wis. Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold a public hearing on creating § NR 400.02(162)(a)51 and 52, relating to the definition of volatile organic compound (VOC) at 1 p.m. in Room G09 of the State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 S. Webster St., Madison. The proposed revisions relate to issues for State Implementation Plan approvability, and the State Implementation Plan developed under § 285.11(6), Stats., will be revised. The proposed rule amendment contained in this order reflects a recent conclusion by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that dimethyl carbonate and propylene carbonate make a negligible contribution to tropospheric ozone formation. EPA excluded these two compounds from its regulatory definition of VOC through a January 21, 2009 Federal Register notice (74 FR 3437). Currently, § NR 400.02(162)(a), Wis. Adm. Code, lists 50 compounds that are excluded from the state regulatory definition of VOC. The Department is proposing to add dimethyl carbonate and propylene carbonate to this list to ensure consistency between state and federal definitions of VOC. The proposed rule amendment may create an incentive for certain entities, such as paint and coating manufacturers, to use these compounds in place of other more highly reactive organic compounds thereby potentially reducing ground-level ozone concentrations. The proposed rule and supporting documents, including the fiscal estimate, may be viewed and downloaded from the Wisconsin Administrative Rules Web site, which can be accessed through the link provided on the Proposed Air Pollution Control Rules Calendar. The department has made a preliminary determination that adoption of the proposed rules would not involve significant adverse environmental effects and would not need an environmental analysis under ch. NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code. However, based on comments received, an environmental analysis may be prepared before proceeding. This analysis would summarize the Department’s consideration of the impacts of the proposal and any reasonable alternatives. Comments on the proposed rule must be received on or before Monday, March 22, 2010. Written comments may be submitted by U.S. mail, fax, E-mail, or through the Internet and will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the public hearing. Written comments and any questions on the proposed rules should be submitted to: Joseph Hoch, DNR Bureau of Air Management (AM/7). PO Box 7921, Madison WI 53707-7921 joseph.hoch@wisconsin.gov. More information or a copy of the proposed rule and supporting documents, including the fiscal estimate, may be obtained by contacting Robert B. Eckdale, DNR Bureau of Air Management (AM/7), 101 S. Webster St, Madison, WI, 53703, or by calling (608) 266-2856.
  • March 19 - A final telephone conference in the matter of the application of the Town of Egg Harbor, to discontinue two undeveloped ways that provide access to Green Bay, Town of Egg Harbor, Door County, has been scheduled in this matter for 10 a.m. For information or to participate in the conference call, contact the Division of Hearings and Appeals at (608) 266-7709.
  • April 1 - Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 227.44(4)(b), a telephone prehearing conference in the matter of the petition for a contested case hearing on WPDES Permit No. WI-0063959-01-0 issued to Rosendale Dairy, LLC is scheduled for, at 11 a.m. to allow the case to be consolidated. The parties have stipulated that the pending permit modification case can be consolidated with this matter if an appeal is filed. For information contact the Division of Hearings and Appeals at (608) 266-3865.
  • April 12 - Annual Statewide Fish & Wildlife Spring Hearings & Annual Conservation Congress County Meeting. For information contact Conservation Congress Liaison at (608) 266-0580.
  • April 13 - Pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 30.12(3m) and 30.209 and Wis. Admin. Code NR 2 and 326 a Class 1 contested case public hearing in the matter of the denial of an application by Hayward Ten T3, LLC for a pier permit located on Lake Hayward in the City of Hayward, Sawyer County will be held at 12:30 p.m., in the Assembly Room at the Sawyer County Courthouse, 10610 Main Street, Hayward. Hayward Ten T3, LLC, applied to the Department of Natural Resources for a permit to place twin piers with three fingers each and a common lateral connecting dock on Lake Hayward. The proposed 12 slip pier would be used for boat mooring and recreation. Ten of the proposed slips would be designated for condo townhomes; two slips would be for swimming, fishing and beach access, as well as for temporary boat mooring for visitors. The proposed project piers would be removable and on post stands and modular in nature, with standard 5’ x 20’ aluminum frame and wood decking. The proposed piers would contain floats and would be in the water during the boating season. The proposed project is located in the City of Hayward, Sawyer County also described as in the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 27, Township 41 North, Range 9 West. On June 22, 2009, the Department of Natural Resources denied Hayward Ten T3, LLC’s permit application to place a pier/wharf on the bed of Lake Hayward. On July 13, 2009, the Department received a Request for Contested Case Hearing from Randy M. Lund on behalf of Hayward Ten T3, LLC. On August 13, 2009, the Department granted a contested case hearing pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 30.12(3m), 30.209 and 227.42. On January 6, 2010, the Division of Hearings and Appeals received the Request for Hearing from the Department of Natural Resources. For information contact the Division of Hearings and Appeals at (608) 266-7709.

Meetings

  • February 9 - The DNR Division of Forestry’s Private Land Management Specialist Team will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Schmeeckle Reserve, 2419 North Point Road, Stevens Point, regarding: continuing discussions and decisions related to the review of the Wisconsin Forest Landowner Program review including update on the invasive species component, additional component codes needed, emergency funding and mandatory waiting period or other ideas to reduce slippage of funds. Other topics will include a review of the Cooperating Forester Sub-team minutes; adjustments in team membership based on the recent reorganization in the Central Office and the Field; proposal from the Basin Educators for MFL re-enrollment education and discussion on basal area timber typing initiated by the Silviculture Team and the Public Land Management Team. For more information, contact Carol Nielsen, Private Forestry Specialist at 608-267-7508.
  • February 11 -- The Department of Natural Resources will hold a public information meeting to discuss adjustments to the Laboratory Certification and Registration Program fees, as authorized by s. NR 149.21, Wis. Adm. Code, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), Room 706, 101 S. Webster St., Madison. For more information about the meeting contact David Webb at (608) 266-0245.
  • February 11 – The DNR wolf science committee will meet from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Wisconsin State Highway Patrol Office, 2805 Martin Ave., Wausau, to discuss updates on state and federal wolf management, to discuss depredations in 2009, and work at updating the 1999 wolf management plan. For more information contact Adrian Wydeven, at (715) 762-1363.
  • February 16 - An outreach meeting will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon in Room G09 in the Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 S. Webster St., Madison, to introduce affected parties to a new administrative rule, Chapter NR 528 Wis. Adm. Code (NR 528). This self-implementing rule is designed to streamline the maintenance, removal and use of sediment that builds up in stormwater management structures. Anyone with responsibility for a storm water management structure (pond or other structure) and its maintenance, should understand NR 528 and how it affects them. The meeting may reconvene in the afternoon if there is sufficient interest. The meeting will cover the requirements of the rule itself, the use of an electronic certification form - 4400-248 [PDF 173KB] and the contents of a companion technical guide document guidance document outlining the steps required under the new rule. For information contact Tom Portle (608) 267-0877 or Jack Connelly (608) 267-7574.
  • February 17 – Wisconsin DNR fisheries staff will hold a meeting to gather input from interested persons concerning the management and restoration of muskellunge in Green Bay. The meeting will be held from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Green Bay Yacht Club, 100 Bay Beach Rd, Green Bay. The meeting will present information on the current status of the re-establishment of muskies in Green Bay and will collect comments and gather input from participants that will be the basis for rewriting the management plan for the fishery. For more information contact David Rowe at (920) 662-5480 or david.rowe@wisconsin.gov.
  • February 23-24 - The State Natural Resources Board will meet in Room G09 of the State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 South Webster St., Madison. Meeting agendas are available on the Natural Resources Board Web pages. For more information contact Laurie Ross, Natural Resources Board Liaison at (608) 267-7420.
  • February 24 - The Council on Recycling will meet on Wednesday, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Chula Vista Resort, 4031 River Road, (Hwy. 13 North), Wisconsin Dells. The Council will be asking for public input into their strategic plan and discuss priorities for 2010. The Council will also elect a Chair, Vice-Chair and Secretary for 2010. For more information contact: Dan Fields 608-266-5334 or danielb.fields@wisconsin.gov.
  • February 24 - The Department of Natural Resources Bureau of Air Management will hold the third of a series of public stakeholder meetings to provide information and an opportunity to comment on issues related to recent petitions granted by US EPA objecting to the issuance of Title V (air) Operation Permits from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Oshkosh Service Center, 625 East County Road Y, Suite 700, Oshkosh. These issues include, but may not be limited to, applicable requirements, adequate compliance demonstration requirements and inclusion of various plans in operation permits. For more information contact Andrew Stewart at (608) 266-6876.
  • March 30-31 - The State Natural Resources Board will meet in Room G09 of the State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 South Webster St., Madison. Meeting agendas are available on the Natural Resources Board Web pages. For more information contact Laurie Ross, Natural Resources Board Liaison at (608) 267-7420.
  • April 12 - Annual Statewide Fish & Wildlife Spring Hearings & Annual Conservation Congress County Meeting. For information contact Conservation Congress Liaison at (608) 266-0580.
  • April 27-28 - The State Natural Resources Board will meet in Room G09 of the State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 South Webster St., Madison. Meeting agendas are available on the Natural Resources Board Web pages. For more information contact Laurie Ross, Natural Resources Board Liaison at (608) 267-7420.
  • May 25-26 - The State Natural Resources Board will meet at a location to be announced. Meeting agendas are available on the Natural Resources Board Web pages. For more information contact Laurie Ross, Natural Resources Board Liaison at (608) 267-7420.
  • June 22-23 - The State Natural Resources Board at a location to be announced. Meeting agendas are available on the Natural Resources Board Web pages. For more information contact Laurie Ross, Natural Resources Board Liaison at (608) 267-7420.
  • August 10-11 - The State Natural Resources Board will meet at a location to be announced. Meeting agendas are available on the Natural Resources Board Web pages. For more information contact Laurie Ross, Natural Resources Board Liaison at (608) 267-7420.
  • September 21-22 - The State Natural Resources Board will meet at a location to be announced. Meeting agendas are available on the Natural Resources Board Web pages. For more information contact Laurie Ross, Natural Resources Board Liaison at (608) 267-7420.
  • October 26-27 - The State Natural Resources Board will meet at a location to be announced. Meeting agendas are available on the Natural Resources Board Web pages. For more information contact Laurie Ross, Natural Resources Board Liaison at (608) 267-7420.
  • December 7-8 - The State Natural Resources Board will meet in Room G09 of the State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 South Webster St., Madison. Meeting agendas are available on the Natural Resources Board Web pages. For more information contact Laurie Ross, Natural Resources Board Liaison at (608) 267-7420.
Last Revised: Tuesday February 09 2010