Hearings and Meetings Archive
Wetland Study Council Meeting
Date: 07/15/2021
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Tom Pearce, thomas.pearce@wisconsin.gov or 608-800-1643
The Wetland Study Council will meet to discuss wetland mitigation program improvements, the assured wetland delineator program and other topics as time allows.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 853 1187 6791
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CONTESTED CASE HEARING
CANCELED
Date: 07/15/2021
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Adam Lindsey, adam.lindsey@wisconsin.gov or 608-261-0767
Hearing is adjourned and will be public noticed in the future, if rescheduled.
On December 3, 2020, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) denied David and Judy Wagner’s (“Petitioners”) request for an exemption to wetland permitting requirements for property located at Section 36, Township 32 North, Range 18 East in the Town of Stephenson, Marinette County, WI. Petitioners requested a silviculture exemption pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 281.36(4)(a) and (e) to maintain a log trail on the property. DNR determined that Petitioners did not meet the statutory requirements for the exemption, and the exemption was denied.
On December 30, 2020, Petitioners filed a Petition for a Contested Case Hearing with the DNR to review the decision to deny the exemption, pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 227.42 and 281.36.
By letter dated January 19, 2021, the DNR granted the request for a contested case hearing and limited the hearing to the following issue: whether DNR properly denied Petitioners’ exemption request pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 281.36(4)(a) and (e).
On March 19, 2021, the Division of Hearings and Appeals received, for filing, an original request for hearing from the DNR. The parties have conferred and agreed to a date for a contested case hearing.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the State of Wisconsin Division of Hearings and Appeals will hold a contested case hearing on the above-captioned matter pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 227.44, Wis. Stat. § 281.36, Wis. Admin. Code § NR 2.13 and Wis. Admin. Code § HA 1.12(8) via BlueJeans videoconferencing software July 14 through July 15, 2021, commencing at 9:00 a.m. and concluding no later than 4:30 p.m. each day. Members of the public desiring to participate in this hearing pursuant to Wis. Admin. Code § NR 2.08 will be allowed the opportunity to do so at the end of the presentation of evidence. Such interested persons should enter an appearance either prior to or at the commencement of the contested case hearing. Information about connecting to the BlueJeans hearing will be found at the DNR Website (https://dnr.wi.gov/Calendar/Hearings/) and can also be requested from Susan Burns at (608)266-7667.
The Department of Natural Resources respectfully requests the use of BlueJeans be reserved for the Administrative Law Judge, Counsel of Record, witnesses on the stand to provide testimony, and members of the public registered to participate at the end of the presentation of evidence. Witnesses and members of the public not on the stand to provide testimony should use the links provided below to observe this hearing. Please note separate links are provided for the morning session and afternoon session.
July 15, a.m.: https://dnrmedia.wi.gov/main/Play/33292fc83f2b40ada1a4841539c244be1d
July 15, p.m.: https://dnrmedia.wi.gov/main/Play/3b59915837ec4858a6d2699dfe21aaa81d
View the full public notice here.
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quarterly meeting of the Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council (NRTTC)
Date: 07/14/2021
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Drew Hanson, Andrew.Hanson@wisconsin.gov or 608-977-0400
The Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council carries out studies and provides advice and consultation to the legislature, governor, Department of Natural Resources and Department of Transportation on all matters related to nonmotorized recreation and transportation trails, including trail planning, acquisition, development, maintenance and management.
A draft agenda will be posted to the NRTTC website prior to the meeting.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 830 9806 2524
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Contested Case Hearing
CANCELED
Date: 07/14/2021
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Adam Lindsey, adam.lindsey@wisconsin.gov or 608-261-0767
Hearing is adjourned and will be public noticed in the future, if rescheduled.
On December 3, 2020, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) denied David and Judy Wagner’s (“Petitioners”) request for an exemption to wetland permitting requirements for property located at Section 36, Township 32 North, Range 18 East in the Town of Stephenson, Marinette County, WI. Petitioners requested a silviculture exemption pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 281.36(4)(a) and (e) to maintain a log trail on the property. DNR determined that Petitioners did not meet the statutory requirements for the exemption, and the exemption was denied.
On December 30, 2020, Petitioners filed a Petition for a Contested Case Hearing with the DNR to review the decision to deny the exemption, pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 227.42 and 281.36.
By letter dated January 19, 2021, the DNR granted the request for a contested case hearing and limited the hearing to the following issue: whether DNR properly denied Petitioners’ exemption request pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 281.36(4)(a) and (e).
On March 19, 2021, the Division of Hearings and Appeals received, for filing, an original request for hearing from the DNR. The parties have conferred and agreed to a date for a contested case hearing.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the State of Wisconsin Division of Hearings and Appeals will hold a contested case hearing on the above-captioned matter pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 227.44, Wis. Stat. § 281.36, Wis. Admin. Code § NR 2.13 and Wis. Admin. Code § HA 1.12(8) via BlueJeans videoconferencing software July 14 through July 15, 2021, commencing at 9:00 a.m. and concluding no later than 4:30 p.m. each day. Members of the public desiring to participate in this hearing pursuant to Wis. Admin. Code § NR 2.08 will be allowed the opportunity to do so at the end of the presentation of evidence. Such interested persons should enter an appearance either prior to or at the commencement of the contested case hearing. Information about connecting to the BlueJeans hearing will be found at the DNR Website (https://dnr.wi.gov/Calendar/Hearings/) and can also be requested from Susan Burns at (608)266-7667.
The Department of Natural Resources respectfully requests the use of BlueJeans be reserved for the Administrative Law Judge, Counsel of Record, witnesses on the stand to provide testimony, and members of the public registered to participate at the end of the presentation of evidence. Witnesses and members of the public not on the stand to provide testimony should use the links provided below to observe this hearing. Please note separate links are provided for the morning session and afternoon session.
July 14, a.m.: https://dnrmedia.wi.gov/main/Play/f5b4a0c4e85744a7a50e14561ec916ef1d
July 14, p.m.: https://dnrmedia.wi.gov/main/Play/c12807a328114b4d86e21d59eec934e11d
View the full public notice here.
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Preliminary public hearing on Statement of Scope SS 051-21 for proposed rules relating to revisions to chapters NR 102, 106, 205, and 207, and other related regulations for the purpose of updating Wisconsin's water quality antidegradation policy
Date: 07/13/2021
Time: 1:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Kristi Minahan, Kristi.Minahan@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-7055
The public has the opportunity to testify at the hearing. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To pre-register, please download and complete the fillable Hearing Appearance form available at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/news/input/ProposedPermanent.html and email it to Kristi.Minahan@wisconsin.gov.
Public Hearing Notice - https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/sites/default/files/topic/Rules/WY1320PPH.pdf
Proposed Permanent Administrative Rules - https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/news/input/ProposedPermanent.html
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Preliminary public hearing on Statement of Scope SS 053-21 relating to sturgeon spearing harvest regulations and gear use (Board Order FH-04-20)
Date: 07/08/2021
Time: 6:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Meredith Penthorn, Meredith.Penthorn@wisconsin.gov or 608-316-0080
This scope statement contains the topics that the department may consider for future rule-making; no specific rule proposals are yet under consideration. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, especially if you would like to speak at the hearing. To pre-register, please save and complete the fillable appearance slip and submit it to Meredith.Penthorn@wisconsin.gov. You may also submit written comments on the scope statement to Meredith.Penthorn@wisconsin.gov by 11:59 p.m. on July 8, 2021. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as spoken testimony presented at the hearing.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 898 4531 9032
Fillable Appearance Slip - https://dnr.wi.gov/files/pdf/forms/8300/8300-014.pdf
Public Hearing Notice - https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/sites/default/files/topic/Rules/FH0420PPH.pdf
Proposed Permanent Administrative Rules - https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/news/input/ProposedPermanent.html
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Public Hearing for the Proposed Redesignation Request and Maintenance Plan for the Partial Oneida County 2010 Sulfur Dioxide Nonattainment Area
Date: 07/07/2021
Time: 1:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Olivia Salmon, OliviaE.Salmon@wisconsin.gov or 608-630-5264
The proposed State Implementation Plan (SIP) requests that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency redesignate the partial Oneida County nonattainment area to attainment for the 2010 1-hour sulfur dioxide (SO2) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
The public hearing notice and proposed SIP submittal are available on the DNR webpage here.
Join Zoom meeting online
Join by phone: 1-312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 811 7300 1948
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Government Committee of the Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council (NRTTC)
Date: 07/07/2021
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Drew Hanson, Andrew.Hanson@wisconsin.gov or 608-977-0400
The Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council carries out studies and provides advice and consultation to the legislature, governor, Department of Natural Resources and Department of Transportation on all matters related to nonmotorized recreation and transportation trails, including trail planning, acquisition, development, maintenance and management. At this meeting, the Government Committee will discuss state trail cooperative agreements.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 830 9806 2524
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Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Council Meeting
Date: 07/01/2021
Time: 10:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Jillian Steffes, Jillian.Steffes@wisconsin.gov or 715-210-4911
The Off-Road Vehicle Council provides advice and makes recommendations to the department of natural resources, the department of transportation, the governor and the legislature on all matters relating to all-terrain vehicle trails and all-terrain vehicle routes. This includes matters relating to activities conducted on all-terrain vehicle trails and all-terrain vehicle routes by all-terrain vehicle users and utility terrain vehicle users. The Council also makes recommendations to the DNR with regard to requests for funding.
The main focus of this meeting is to review grant applications and discuss other business. The meeting agenda is available on the DNR's ORV Council webpage.
Join this meeting by Zoom.
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Public Hearing for Proposed Piers on Webb Lake
Date: 06/30/2021
Time: 2:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Dan Harrington, Dan.Harrington@Wisconsin.gov or 715-733-0019
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reviewing a permit application to place piers in Webb Lake. The project is located in the SW of SE of Section 16, Township 41N, Range 14W in Town of Webb Lake, Burnett County.
The Webb Lake Campground Dock Project’s goal is to gain safe and stable marine docking for the community. Currently there are 6 roll in docks that are very old, unsafe, unstable and in need of extensive repair. The 6 docks are all along the main shoreline and have been there for over 20 years. There are currently 32 mooring slips available and this has been the case for over the last 20+ years as well. This project plan is to replace all existing docks with new floating docks.
The hearing will be a public informational hearing where members of the public can learn more about the proposed activity and submit written or oral comments about the waterway and project.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 884 0046 6024
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