Hearings and Meetings Archive
Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board Meeting
Date: 12/04/2023
Time: 5:30 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Miranda Westphal, Miranda.Westphal@wisconsin.gov or 920-493-7593
This is a public meeting of the Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board.
Agenda
ORDER OF BUSINESS
- Organizational Matters
- Call to Order
- Action Item
- Transfer of Lake Michigan commercial fishing license LM-305
- Board Member’s Concerns
- Public Concerns
- Adjourn
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; Meeting ID: 694 842 025#
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NR 410 Rule Technical Advisory Group Meeting
Date: 12/04/2023
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Ron Binzley, Ronald.Binzley@wisconsin.gov
The Air Program is holding a Technical Advisory Group meeting to gather input on its proposed rulemaking to revise fees in ch. NR 410.
Join by phone: 305-224-1968; Meeting ID: 832 7295 3521
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Council on Forestry Profile Committee Meeting
Date: 12/04/2023
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Julie Church, Julie.Church@wisconsin.gov
This is a meeting of the Council on Forestry’s Profile Committee to discuss potential updates to the Council’s website. Topics include reviewing the current website analytics and identifying any recommended changes.
Please contact Julie Church for Zoom log-in information.
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Snowmobile Council - Ranking Tool Ad Hoc Meeting
Date: 11/30/2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Rhinelander DNR Service Center, 107 Sutliff Ave.
Jillian Steffes, Jillian.Steffes@wisconsin.gov or 715-210-4911
An ad hoc group of the Governor's Snowmobile Council will meet to review the last-published version of grant application ranking tools, and discuss potential revisions to recommend for the next grant cycle.
Join in-person:
DNR Service Center
107 Sutliff Ave.
Rhinelander, WI 54501
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Lake Superior Fishery Management Information Meeting
Date: 11/29/2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Ashland
Dray Carl, Dray.Carl@wisconsin.gov or 715-331-9036
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will hold an informational public meeting to discuss the management of Lake Superior’s unique fisheries.
The meeting will discuss:
• The proposed new lake trout quota increase
• Population status updates for cisco and lake whitefish
• Potential rule changes associated with the quota changes
Join in-person:
Vaughn Public Library-Community Room
502 Main St. W
Ashland, WI 54806
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DNR Bear Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: 11/29/2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Randy Johnson, Randy.Johnson@wisconsin.gov or 715-499-0010
The DNR Bear Advisory Committee consists of DNR staff along with representatives from external agencies, conservation and agricultural stakeholder groups and Ojibwe tribal representation. The committee meets to discuss issues relating to bear management in Wisconsin. Topics at the upcoming meeting will include a review of the 2023 bear harvest season, bear abatement program, a bear research update and development of the committee's proposed harvest targets for the 2024 bear season.
Members of the public who wish to provide comments related to bear management may do so in person or virtually. Each person will be allowed up to three minutes to speak, and the public comment period will take place near the beginning of the agenda. Interested individuals should register to provide comments via email to Randy.Johnson@wisconsin.gov no later than noon on Nov. 28.
Join by phone:309-205-3325; Meeting ID: 857 2732 5605
Join in-person:
Mead Wildlife Area Education Center
201517 County Road S
Milladore, WI 54454
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Laboratory Certification Standards Review Council Quarterly Meeting
Date: 11/28/2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Tom Trainor, Tom.Trainor@wisconsin.gov or 920-412-5970
This is a regular meeting (quarterly) of the Laboratory Certification Standard Review Council. The agenda for this meeting can be found at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/labCert/councilMtgs.html.
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; Meeting ID: 114039077#
Join in-person:
Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene
2nd floor Fish Bowl Conference Room
2601 Agriculture Dr.
Madison, WI 53718
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Public hearing on a permanent rule (FH-14-22) relating to chs. NR 20 and 26, and minor changes to fishing regulations on inland, outlying and boundary waters (the 2023 Fisheries Management housekeeping rule)
Date: 11/21/2023
Time: 11:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Meredith Penthorn, Meredith.Penthorn@wisconsin.gov or 608-316-0080
This is a public hearing on a proposed rule, Board Order FH-14-22, relating to chs. NR 20 and 26 and minor changes to fishing regulations on inland, outlying and boundary waters (the 2023 Fisheries Management housekeeping rule).
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during 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 rule to DNRAdministrativeRulesComments@wisconsin.gov by 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 21, 2023. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as spoken testimony presented at the hearing.
View the hearing notice, proposed rule and hearing appearance form.
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams. Meeting ID 216 840 711 995, passcode KcTccK
Join by phone: 608-571-2209, passcode 361790912#
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Public meeting to discuss modification of wastewater discharge permit for We Energies generating station in Oak Creek
Date: 11/20/2023
Time: 5:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Jason Knutson, Jason.Knutson@wisconsin.gov or 608-977-0713
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public informational hearing to share information and take public comments on a proposed modification to the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit for the We Energies Elm Road Generating Station in Oak Creek to authorize use of a new wastewater treatment system.
The meeting will take place online via Zoom at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20.
To comply with recent federal regulations, the We Energies Elm Road Generating Station has installed advanced treatment for wastewater from the plant’s flue gas desulfurization system, which is an air scrubber used to remove sulfur dioxide from air emissions. Once operating, this system will provide enhanced removal of contaminants including mercury, arsenic, selenium and nitrate/nitrite before discharge to Lake Michigan.
To monitor compliance with the new federal regulations, on Sept. 12, the DNR proposed to modify the facility’s existing Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit to establish a dedicated sampling point for treated flue gas desulfurization wastewater. This proposed permit action does not increase existing limitations for mercury, arsenic or any other pollutants at the final outfall.
The hearing will include an informational presentation and the opportunity to provide comments or ask clarifying questions of DNR staff related to the proposed permit modification.
More information on the proposed modification and hearing is available on the DNR's website at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Wastewater/PublicNotices.html.
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Waterbody Assessments Public Informational Meeting
Date: 11/20/2023
Time: 1:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Kristi Minahan, Kristi.Minahan@wisconsin.gov or 608-622-2940
The DNR is seeking public comment on revised water condition lists for 2024, including the draft Impaired Waters List. Every two years, the Clean Water Act requires states to publish a list of all waters not meeting water quality standards and an overall report on surface water quality status of all waters in the state. The department is seeking comments and will provide more information at this public meeting.
Register for the Zoom meeting.
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