Hearings and Meetings Calendar
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September 2021
Tuesday
September
28
Virtual Lake Michigan Whitefish Meeting
Date: 09/28/2021
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Brad Eggold, Bradley.Eggold@wisconsin.gov or 414-303-0138
Details
DNR fisheries managers continue to develop new regulations for lake whitefish for the commercial industry and would like stakeholder participation on the permanent commercial whitefish rules package. This will be the seventh public meeting held since August 2020 to get feedback on Lake Michigan whitefish. The main purpose of the meeting will be to go over the information obtained from onboard monitoring activities in Green Bay.
Members of the public can access the meeting beginning at 5:45 p.m.
DNR fisheries staff will share information using a PowerPoint presentation during this meeting, and recommends the public attend using a computer via the Zoom link. Although the call-in number will allow attendees to listen to the discussion, they will be unable to view the presentation.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 894 1692 5507
Published on September 16, 2021 at 9:49 AM
2021-09-28T18:00:00 - 2021-09-28T20:00:00
Tuesday
September
28
Sporting Heritage Council - Vision Statement Review
Date: 09/28/2021
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Scott Loomans, Scott.Loomans@wisconsin.gov or 608-225-9440 or Emily Iehl, Emily.Iehl@wisconsin.gov or 608-445-8168
Details
A subcommittee of the Sporting Heritage Council will meet on Sept. 28, 2021. The purpose and agenda for the meeting is to develop a draft vision statement for the Sporting Heritage Council. No formal action will be taken.
The sporting heritage council was created to study, provide advice and make recommendations to the governor, the Natural Resources Board and the legislature about issues relating to hunting, trapping, fishing and other types of outdoor recreation activities.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 891 4954 3359
Published on September 24, 2021 at 3:28 PM
2021-09-28T19:00:00 - 2021-09-28T20:00:00
Wednesday
September
29
Joint public hearing on emergency rule WM-19-20(E) and permanent rule WM-20-20 to revise ch. NR 10, relating to establishing the 2021 migratory bird season framework and regulations
Date: 09/29/2021
Time: 12:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Scott Karel, ScottR.Karel@wisconsin.gov or 608-206-0222
Details
This is a joint public hearing on emergency rule WM-19-20(E) and permanent rule WM-20-20 to revise ch. NR 10, relating to establishing the 2021 migratory bird season framework and regulations.
The public has the opportunity to testify at the hearing. Pre-registration is available and is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To pre-register, download and complete the fillable Hearing Appearance form (https://dnr.wi.gov/files/pdf/forms/8300/8300-014.pdf) and send it to ScottR.Karel@wisconsin.gov.
Public hearing notice and draft rule: (https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/news/input/ProposedPermanent.html)
Published on August 26, 2021 at 8:34 AM
2021-09-29T12:00:00 - 2021-09-29T14:00:00
October 2021
Friday
October
1
Wisconsin CWD Response Plan Review Committee Meeting 1
Date: 10/01/2021
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Curt Rollman, curtis.rollman@wisconsin.gov or 715-450-4215
Details
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has formed a committee made up of stakeholder organizations, tribal partners and other governmental organizations to conduct the second of three five-year reviews of the state’s 15-year chronic wasting disease (CWD) response plan. Over the course of upcoming meetings, the committee will develop and provide input on the plan’s implementation and actions to consider as it completes this second five-year review.
A panel of technical experts will attend meetings to support the committee’s work. All meetings will be open to the public, and recordings will be posted to the DNR website.
More information on chronic wasting disease is available by visiting the DNR webpage here. For more information on the DNR’s CWD response plan, visit the webpage here.
Watch this meeting on Youtube.
Published on September 24, 2021 at 12:51 PM
2021-10-01T09:00:00 - 2021-10-01T11:00:00
Tuesday
October
5
Public Hearing for the Proposed Redesignation Request and Maintenance Plan for the Manitowoc County 2015 Ozone Nonattainment Area
Date: 10/05/2021
Time: 2:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Olivia Salmon, OliviaE.Salmon@wisconsin.gov or 608-630-5264
Details
This is a public hearing for the Proposed Redesignation Request and Maintenance Plan for the Manitowoc County 2015 Ozone Nonattainment Area.
The proposed State Implementation Plan (SIP) requests that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency redesignate the partial Manitowoc County nonattainment area to attainment for the 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The public hearing notice and proposed SIP submittal are available at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/AirQuality/Input.html.
Join this meeting by Zoom.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 873 0077 2985
Published on August 27, 2021 at 3:53 PM
2021-10-05T14:00:00 - 2021-10-05T15:00:00
Wednesday
October
6
Wildlife Management Changes at Sandhill Wildlife Area
Date: 10/06/2021
Time: 5:45 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Sandhill Wildlife Area Skills Center, 1715 County Hwy X
Contact
Meggin Weinandt, Meggin.Weinandt@wisconsin.gov or 715-315-0056
Details
Since 2003, Sandhill Wildlife Area has operated under a game farm license in accordance with state statute. Following the terms of this license, the DNR has maintained a perimeter fence around the property, creating unique recreational opportunities for the public.
However, while chronic wasting disease (CWD) has not yet been found in any Sandhill deer, it has been found in Wood County deer. If the disease were to be found on the property, Sandhill would be required by state statute to implement a biosecurity plan that would negatively affect public use and management on the property.
In the interest of the public’s continued enjoyment of Sandhill Wildlife Area, the department has elected to relinquish its game farm license. As part of this process, the DNR will follow all DATCP regulations for decommissioning a game farm.
This includes depopulating the deer herd within the existing fence and then removing the fence itself. The DNR will hold a public information session to answer questions on the decommissioning of the Sandhill Wildlife Area’s game farm license and future property management.
Published on September 23, 2021 at 3:22 PM
2021-10-06T17:45:00 - 2021-10-06T18:00:00
Thursday
October
7
WMM Study Group & Solid Waste Interested Parties Meeting
Date: 10/07/2021
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Kate Strom Hiorns, kathrynm.stromhiorns@wisconsin.gov or 608-294-8663
Details
Combined meetings of the WMM Study Group and SWIP. The Study Group will discuss the group's charter approval and battery management. The SWIP agenda includes DNR updates, recycling data, deer carcass management and carcass compost project updates, and information on the recent statewide waste characterization study. For agendas and more information, please see https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Waste/StudyGroup.html or https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Waste/SWIP.html
Join by phone: 301-715-8592; Meeting ID: 847 3842 7698
Published on September 27, 2021 at 9:53 AM
2021-10-07T13:00:00 - 2021-10-07T15:30:00
Thursday
October
7
Public hearing on a permanent rule, Board Order DG-25-19, to revise ch. NR 812 relating to well construction and pump installation
Date: 10/07/2021
Time: 4:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Frank Fetter, franklin.fetter@wisconsin.gov or 608-264-6139
Details
This is a public hearing on a permanent rule, Board Order DG-25-19, to revise ch. NR 812 relating to well construction and pump installation.
The public has the opportunity to testify at the hearing. Pre-registration is also available and is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To pre-register, either use this Zoom link or download and complete the fillable Hearing Appearance form and send it to DNRNR812PublicComments@wisconsin.gov.
Hearing Appearance Form: https://dnr.wi.gov/files/pdf/forms/8300/8300-014.pdf
Public Hearing Notice: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/sites/default/files/topic/Rules/DG2519PublicHearing.pdf
Proposed Permanent Administrative Rules: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/news/input/ProposedPermanent.html
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 870 0557 2005
Published on August 31, 2021 at 8:10 AM
2021-10-07T16:00:00 - 2021-10-07T17:00:00
Monday
October
11
Wisconsin CWD Response Plan Review Committee Meeting 2
Date: 10/11/2021
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Curt Rollman, curtis.rollman@wisconsin.gov or 715-450-4215
Details
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has formed a committee made up of stakeholder organizations, tribal partners and other governmental organizations to conduct the second of three five-year reviews of the state’s 15-year chronic wasting disease (CWD) response plan. Over the course of upcoming meetings, the committee will develop and provide input on the plan’s implementation and actions to consider as it completes this second five-year review.
A panel of technical experts will attend meetings to support the committee’s work. All meetings will be open to the public, and recordings will be posted to the DNR website.
More information on chronic wasting disease is available by visiting the DNR webpage here. For more information on the DNR’s CWD response plan, visit the webpage here.
Join by phone: 312-626-67999; Meeting ID: 896 1799 5386
Published on September 24, 2021 at 1:42 PM
2021-10-11T08:00:00 - 2021-10-11T12:00:00
Monday
October
11
Rock River Leisure Estates (RRLE) pier hearing
Date: 10/11/2021
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Amanda Minks, Amanda.Minks@Wisconsin.gov
Details
Joe Stivarius, 530 E Ellendale Rd. #740, Edgerton, WI 53534, has applied to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for a permit to place a pier along the Rock River. The project is located in the SWNW of Section 12, Township 04N, Range 12E, in the Town of FULTON, Rock County.
The department has made a tentative determination that it will issue the permit for the proposed activity and a notice of pending application was posted online and in the Edgerton Reporter.
If you would like to know more about this project or would like to see the application and plans, please visit the department’s permit tracking website at https://permits.dnr.wi.gov/water/SitePages/Permit%20Search.aspx and search for IP-SC-2021-54-02984. This hearing is to gather public input about this proposed project.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 811 1214 5495
Published on September 23, 2021 at 8:41 AM
2021-10-11T17:00:00 - 2021-10-11T18:00:00
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