Hearings and Meetings Calendar
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June 2024
Friday
June
28
Snowmobile Recreation Council – Infrastructure Committee Meeting
Date: 06/28/2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Jillian Steffes, Jillian.Steffes@wisconsin.gov or 715-210-4911
Details
The Snowmobile Recreation Council carries out studies and makes recommendations to the Legislature, Governor, Department of Natural Resources and Department of Transportation on all matters related to the snowmobiling program at DNR or otherwise affecting snowmobiles and snowmobiling in Wisconsin. It also makes recommendations to the DNR regarding funding grant applications.
The Infrastructure Committee, made up of members of the Snowmobile Recreation Council, will meet to discuss topics related to the program and make recommendations to the DNR. The public may attend the meeting via Zoom. The agenda and other meeting materials are available on the Snowmobile Recreation Council webpage.
Join this meeting by Zoom.
Meeting ID: 889 6180 7130
Passcode: 043343
Join by phone: 301-715-8592; Meeting ID: 889 6180 7130#
Join in person:
DNR Rhinelander Service Center
107 Sutliff Ave.
Rhinelander WI 54501
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2024-06-28T09:00:00 - 2024-06-28T10:00:00
July 2024
Monday
July
8
Preliminary Public Hearing On Statement Of Scope SS 058-24 (WA-07-24(E) And WA-08-24)
Date: 07/08/2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Michael Schmit, Michael.Schmit@wisconsin.gov or 608 235-3890
Details
This is a preliminary public hearing on Statement of Scope SS 058-24 (Board Order WA-07-24(E) and WA-08-24), which affects chs. NR 500 to 520, Wis. Adm. Code, and is related to providing an alternative method for a municipality to establish proof of financial responsibility required for a solid waste disposal facility.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. Pre-register for this hearing via Zoom; Meeting ID: 868 8151 9564.
You may also submit written comments on the scope statement to DNRAdministrativeRulesComments@wisconsin.gov by 11:59 p.m. on July 8, 2024. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as spoken testimony presented at the hearing.
View the Hearing Appearance Form, Notice of Preliminary Hearing, and the Scope Statement on the DNR's Proposed Permanent Administrative Rules webpage.
Published on
2024-07-08T14:00:00 - 2024-07-08T17:00:00
Wednesday
July
10
SOC Team Meeting - DNR 1013 Enhanced Settling And Phosphorus Removal
Date: 07/10/2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Amy Minser, Amy.Minser@wisconsin.gov or 920-360-0913
Details
This is a routine meeting of the work team developing the DNR Technical Standard 1013 for Enhanced Settling and Phosphorus Removal and 1014 Episodic Additive Dosing. For the meeting agenda and details on this process, see the team website.
Join in-person:
3911 Fish Hatchery Road
Glacier’s Edge Room
Fitchburg, WI
Published on
2024-07-10T09:00:00 - 2024-07-10T14:30:00
Wednesday
July
10
Diversity Team Meeting
Date: 07/10/2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Jody Irland, Jody.Irland@wisconsin.gov or 608-235-7940
Details
This is a public meeting of the DNR Diversity Team, which will be meeting to discuss ongoing projects.
Join this meeting by Zoom.
Meeting ID: 272 201 396 679
Passcode: KzYprW
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 429 098 209#
Published on
2024-07-10T13:00:00 - 2024-07-10T16:00:00
Thursday
July
11
Preliminary Public Hearing On Statement Of Scope SS 050-24 (DG-04-24)
Date: 07/11/2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Bruce Rheineck, BruceD.Rheineck@wisconsin.gov
Details
This is a preliminary public hearing on Statement of Scope SS 050-24 (Board Order DG-04-24), which affects ch. NR 809, Wis. Adm. Code, and is related to updating lead and copper requirements for public drinking water in order to be consistent with revised federal requirements.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. Register for this hearing via Zoom. Meeting ID: 823 2271 3229.
You may also submit written comments on the scope statement to DNRAdministrativeRulesComments@wisconsin.gov by 11:59 p.m. on July 11, 2024. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as spoken testimony presented at the hearing.
View the Hearing Appearance Form, Notice of Preliminary Hearing and the Scope Statement on the DNR's Proposed Permanent Administrative Rules webpage.
Published on
2024-07-11T10:00:00 - 2024-07-11T15:00:00
Thursday
July
11
Preliminary Public Hearing On Statement Of Scope SS 050-24 (Board Order DG-04-24)
Date: 07/11/2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Bruce Rheineck, BruceD.Reheineck@wisconsin.gov
Details
The objective of the proposed rule is to update ch. NR 809, Wis. Adm. Code, related to control of lead and copper in public drinking water, to be consistent with 2021 Federal Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) under 40 CFR 141.80 to 141.93, the anticipated 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) and other federal laws addressing lead and copper in public drinking water.
Register to join this meeting via Zoom.
Join by phone: 305-224-1968; 82322713229#
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2024-07-11T10:00:00 - 2024-07-11T12:30:00
Wednesday
July
17
Water Quality Program Planning - Triennial Standards Review
Date: 07/17/2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Jenni Kempf, JenniL.Kempf@wisconsin.gov
Details
The Department of Natural Resources will hold a public hearing and informational webinar to gather input on which topics related to surface water quality standards should be top priorities for work over the next three years. This is part of the DNR’s Triennial Standards Review process to determine how the DNR should focus its available resources to ensure the health of Wisconsin lakes, rivers and streams.
The public has the opportunity to testify at the hearing. Registration will take place when joining the meeting via the Zoom link. Any attendees phoning in may verbally notify the Hearing Officer that they would like to make a statement, and the Hearing Officer will verbally ask for the information on the Hearing Appearance form.
Comments must be received on or before July 26, 2024. Written comments may be submitted by email or U.S. mail and will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the public hearing. Written comments and questions on the Triennial Standards Review should be submitted to:
JenniL.Kempf@wisconsin.gov
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Attn: Jenni Kempf, WY/3
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI 53703
Join this meeting via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 825 7202 8969
Join by phone toll-free: 833-928-4610
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2024-07-17T14:00:00 - 2024-07-17T15:00:00
Friday
July
19
Remediation and Redevelopment Rule Advisory Committee
Date: 07/19/2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Molly Schmidt, MollyE.Schmidt@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-2153
Details
The Rule Advisory Committee (RAC) is advising DNR Remediation and Redevelopment Program staff in developing administrative rule changes affecting Wis. Admin. Code chs. NR 700-799.
The DNR and the RAC will discuss rule changes relating to continuing obligations under the Scope Statement for Board Order RR-14-23, which proposes developing administrative rules that affect chapters NR 700, 708, 714, 722, 724, 725, 726, 727 and 749 related to definitions, notifications, fees, agreements, reports and procedures for interim action and remedial action continuing obligations for environmental contamination.
Visit the DNR's NR 700 Rule Changes webpage for meeting agendas, materials and additional information.
Register to join this meeting on Zoom.
Join in-person:
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Rm. G09
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI
Please check in at the security desk before taking the elevator.
In-person attendees should RSVP to MollyE.Schmidt@wisconsin.gov by noon on July 18, 2024.
Published on
2024-07-19T09:00:00 - 2024-07-19T11:00:00
Friday
July
19
Remediation and Redevelopment Rule Advisory Committee
Date: 07/19/2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Molly Schmidt, MollyE.Schmidt@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-2153
Details
The Rule Advisory Committee (RAC) is advising DNR Remediation and Redevelopment Program staff in developing administrative rule changes affecting Wis. Admin. Code chs. NR 700-799.
The DNR and the RAC will discuss rule changes relating to soil standards under the Scope Statement for Board Order RR-15-23, which proposes developing Wisconsin administrative rules that affect chapters NR 700, 720 and 722 related to definitions, land use classifications, procedures for identifying environmental standards for soil, and soil cleanup standards used to investigate and remediate environmental contamination.
Visit the DNR's NR 700 Rule Changes webpage for meeting agendas, materials and additional information.
Register to join this meeting on Zoom.
Join in-person:
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Rm. G09
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI
Please check in at the security desk before taking the elevator.
In-person attendees should RSVP to MollyE.Schmidt@wisconsin.gov by noon on July 18, 2024.
Published on
2024-07-19T12:00:00 - 2024-07-19T14:00:00
Tuesday
July
23
Contested Case Hearing Involving WPDES Mineral (Nonmetallic) Mining And/Or Processing General Permit No. WI-0046515-07-1, DNR-24-0004
Date: 07/23/2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
608-266-7709
Details
NOTICE OF PREHEARING CONFERENCE
On Nov. 17, 2023, Aggregate Producers of Wisconsin, Inc., Milestone Materials, Michels Road & Stone, Inc., Payne & Dolan, Inc., Forever Sandfill and Limestone, Inc., County Materials Corporation and MCC, Inc. (collectively “Petitioners”), by their attorneys Husch Blackwell, LLP, filed a Petition for a Contested Case Hearing with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (“DNR”) seeking review of modified provisions of the WPDES Mineral (Nonmetallic) Mining General Permit No. WI-0046515-07-1, effective Oct. 1, 2023 (the “Permit”). By letter dated March 11, 2024, the DNR granted the request for a contested case hearing pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 283.63 and limited the hearing to the following issue:
Are the modified monitoring requirements in Section 4.2.3.1 and related provisions in Sections 4.2.3.1.3.4, 4.5 and 4.62 necessary or reasonable for non-industrial nonmetallic mining facilities that produce crushed stone and other nonmetallic mineral products such as sand and gravel used in transportation and other construction projects?
On June 7, 2024, the DNR submitted to the Division of Hearings and Appeals a request for hearing. The parties have agreed to a date for a prehearing conference.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the State of Wisconsin Division of Hearings and Appeals will hold a prehearing conference on the above-captioned matter pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 227.44 and 227.46(1), and Wis. Admin. Code §§ NR 2.08(5) and 2.12, at 10 a.m. on July 23, 2024, via Microsoft Teams. Interested persons may request an email invitation to the Teams Video Conference by contacting the Division of Hearings and Appeals at 608-266-7709. Alternatively, those interested in participating may participate by telephone by calling 608-571-2209 and entering meeting ID 869 231 803#
Any person, organization or governmental unit wishing to become a party to this proceeding must attend the conference personally or by an authorized representative. The purpose of the prehearing conference will be to identify parties to the proceeding, simplify or clarify the issues which may be contested at the hearing, identify witnesses, discuss the exchange of exhibits, establish a discovery schedule, address any other matters as may aid in the disposition of the action, and schedule a date for the contested case hearing. No testimony will be heard at the prehearing conference. However, a date may be selected for a contested case hearing.
All parties are advised that they have the right to seek the aid and assistance of legal counsel and to be represented by legal counsel at the contested case hearing.
Pursuant to the Americans With Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be made to any qualified individual upon request. Please call the Division of Hearings and Appeals at 608-266-7709 with specific information on your request prior to the date of the scheduled prehearing or hearing.
Pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 283.39(1) and 283.63(1)(a); and Wis. Admin. Code § NR 2.08(5), the DNR shall cause a copy of the foregoing Notice to be published once 10 days before the date of the prehearing conference as a class 1 notice under Ch. 985, Stats., in a newspaper of general circulation in the impacted area, and the DNR shall cause a copy of the foregoing to be published on DNR’s Internet website. Finally, the DNR shall furnish proof of publication to the Division of Hearings and Appeals by July 13, 2024.
Published on
2024-07-23T10:00:00 - 2024-07-23T11:00:00
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