Hearings and Meetings Calendar
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October 2024
Monday
October
28
Stakeholder CWD Response Plan Review Committee Meeting
Date: 10/28/2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Jasmine Batten, Jasmine.Batten@wisconsin.gov
Details
This meeting will allow the Stakeholder CWD Response Plan Review Committee to hear updates related to the process and timeline for ongoing efforts to update the DNR's CWD Response Plan (set to expire in 2025).
It will also provide an opportunity for the committee to discuss potential barriers to implementing the plan in the future and ideas for improving outreach and education.
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Published on
2024-10-28T09:00:00 - 2024-10-28T10:00:00
Monday
October
28
Off-Highway Motorcycle Council Meeting
Date: 10/28/2024
Time: 7:30 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Jillian Steffes, Jillian.Steffes@wisconsin.gov or 715-210-4911
Details
The Off-Highway Motorcycle Council provides advice and recommendations to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Department of Transportation, the governor and the legislature on all matters relating to off-highway motorcycle trails, including matters relating to activities conducted on off-highway motorcycle trails and by off-highway motorcycle users. It also makes recommendations to the DNR regarding requests for funding.
The Off-Highway Motorcycle Council will meet to make funding recommendations to the DNR and conduct other OHM-related discussions and business. The public will be invited to join the meeting via Zoom or in person. The Zoom meeting link, agenda, and other meeting materials are available on the OHM Council webpage.
Join this meeting on Zoom or via phone by dialing 833-928-4610.
Meeting ID: 839 0676 8920; Passcode: 466724.
Published on
2024-10-28T19:30:00 - 2024-10-28T20:00:00
Tuesday
October
29
Fire Department Advisory Council - fall meeting
Date: 10/29/2024
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person; See Details for Information
Contact
Ron Schneider, Ron.Schneider@wisconsin.gov or 608-438-6528
Details
The fall meeting for the Fire Department Advisory Council on Oct. 29-30 involves a discussion of funds allocated to fire departments through the Forest Fire Protection Grant, grant eligibility items, fire department training, DNR and forestry employee updates, etc.
Join in-person:
Holiday Inn & Suites
Falcon's Nest Room
1000 Imperial Ave.
Rothschild, WI 54474
Published on
2024-10-29T12:30:00 - 2024-10-30T12:00:00
Thursday
October
31
Solid Waste Rule Feedback Session - Fill Exemptions, Low Hazard Exemptions, Storage Facilities, Landspreading And PCB Generators and Handlers
Date: 10/31/2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Casey Krausensky, Casey.Krausensky@wisconsin.gov or 608-577-3643
Details
The DNR's Waste and Materials Management Program will be requesting feedback on the current administrative code that primarily impacts non-landfill solid waste facility operations to assess rule update and research needs. This session will cover fill exemptions, low hazard exemptions, storage facilities, landspreading and PCB generators and handlers; s. NR 500.08 and 502.05, ch. 518, and ch. 157, Wis Adm. Code.
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; Phone conference ID: 941205174#
Published on
2024-10-31T10:00:00 - 2024-10-31T11:30:00
November 2024
Monday
November
4
CHS Oilseed Processing Air Permit Public Hearing
Date: 11/04/2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Jordan Munson, Jordan.Munson@wisconsin.gov or 608-733-0174
Details
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Air Management Program will host a public hearing for a proposed permit submitted by CHS Oilseed Processing, located in Evansville, Wisconsin. The permit application includes plans and specifications for the construction and operation of a soybean processing facility. More information can be found in the permit public notice.
Join this meeting via Zoom.
Join via phone: 305-224-1968; 88180883711#
Published on
2024-11-04T10:00:00 - 2024-11-04T11:00:00
Monday
November
4
Notice of Public Hearing for Air Pollution control Operation Permit 15417886A-P01 Construction Permit 23-JAM-139
Date: 11/04/2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Jordan Munson, jordan.munson@wisconsin.gov or 608-733-0174
Details
The permit application is being reviewed under the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Program [ch. NR 405, Wis. Adm. Code] for particulate matter (PM; carbon monoxide (CO); Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)). The proposed project will consume the following increments:
PM10, 24-hr – 26.36 µg/m3 out of 30.0 µg/m3; PM10, annual – 4.52 µg/m3 out of 17.0 µg/m3
The department has made the determination under ch. NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code, that this type of proposal normally does not have the potential to cause significant adverse environmental or secondary effects.
This is a preliminary determination and does not constitute a final approval from the Air Management Program or any other DNR sections which may also require a review of the project.
Participants are encouraged to register for the hearing in advance.
Join this meeting by Zoom.
Meeting ID: 881 8088 3711
Join by phone: 1-305-224-968; Meeting ID: 881 8088 3711#
Published on
2024-11-04T10:00:00 - 2024-11-04T11:00:00
Monday
November
4
Public Meeting on Smallmouth Bass Management in Green Bay and Northern Lake Michigan
Date: 11/04/2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Scott Hansen, DNR Fisheries Biologist, Scott.Hansen@wisconsin.gov or 920-559-3474
Details
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host two identical public meetings to present information and gather feedback on the future management of smallmouth bass in Green Bay and northern Lake Michigan. Department staff will present the latest smallmouth bass survey and research data and gather feedback on a proposed regulation change to expand the catch and release season. Attendees are encouraged to share ideas, experiences and input on smallmouth bass management for Green Bay and northern Lake Michigan.
This meeting will take place at:
DNR Green Bay Service Center, Lake Michigan Conference Room,
2984 Shawano Ave, Green Bay, WI 54313
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams
Passcode: NS4Hif
Dial in by phone
+1 608-571-2209,,191547260#
Published on
2024-11-04T18:00:00 - 2024-11-04T19:00:00
Tuesday
November
5
Public Hearing On A Permanent Rule (FH-12-23) Relating To Lake Superior Cisco And Lake Trout Regulations
Date: 11/05/2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Kari Lee-Zimmermann, Kari.LeeZimmermann@Wisconsin.gov or 608-316-0080
Details
This is a public hearing on a proposed rule, Board Order FH-12-23, relating to chs. NR 20 and 25 and Lake Superior cisco and lake trout regulations and affecting small business.
Preregistration is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To preregister, please save and complete the fillable appearance slip and send it to Kari.LeeZimmermann@Wisconsin.gov.
You may also send written comments on the rule to DNRAdministrativeRulesComments@wisconsin.gov by 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 5, 2024. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as spoken testimony presented at the hearing.
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; 729620514#
View the hearing notice, proposed rule and hearing appearance form online.
Published on
2024-11-05T14:00:00 - 2024-11-05T15:00:00
Wednesday
November
6
Diversity Team Meeting
Date: 11/06/2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Jody Irland, Jody.Irland@wisconsin.gov or 608-235-7940
Details
This is a public meeting of the Wisconsin DNR Diversity Team, which will be meeting to discuss ongoing projects.
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; 429098209#
Join in-person:
Sandhill Wildlife Area
1715 County Highway X
Babcock, WI 54413
Published on
2024-11-06T09:00:00 - 2024-11-06T15:00:00
Wednesday
November
6
Forestry Funding Committee Meeting
Date: 11/06/2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Jim Hoppe, jhoppe@packagingcorp.com
Details
The Council on Forestry - Forestry Funding Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss and update forestry funding budget priorities for the 2025–2027 biennial budget. The outcomes of our meeting will be shared with the Council on Forestry and discussed at their Nov.19, 2024 meeting.
The meeting will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Please contact the committee chair, Jim Hoppe, at jhoppe@packagingcorp.com for the Teams meeting information.
Published on
2024-11-06T10:00:00 - 2024-11-06T11:30:00
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