Hearings and Meetings Archive
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
Casey Krausensky, Casey.Krausensky@wisconsin.gov or 608-577-3643
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#
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WA-11-22 Landfill Rule Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: 10/30/2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Kate Strom Hiorns, Kathrynm.Stromhiorns@wisconsin.gov or 608-294-8663
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Technical Advisory Committee will discuss recent comments received on Board Order WA-11-22 regarding Landfill Design and Operations and Solid Waste Fees.
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209, 915325914#
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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
Ron Schneider, Ron.Schneider@wisconsin.gov or 608-438-6528
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
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Off-Highway Motorcycle Council Meeting
Date: 10/28/2024
Time: 7:30 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Jillian Steffes, Jillian.Steffes@wisconsin.gov or 715-210-4911
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.
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Stakeholder CWD Response Plan Review Committee Meeting
Date: 10/28/2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Jasmine Batten, Jasmine.Batten@wisconsin.gov
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.
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Solid Waste Rule Feedback Session - Open Burning, Woodburning, and Composting
Date: 10/22/2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Casey Krausensky, Casey.Krausensky@wisconsin.gov or 608-577-3643
The DNR's Waste and Materials Management Program will be requesting feedback on current administrative code that primarily impacts non-landfill solid waste facility operations to assess rule update and research needs.
This session will cover open burning, woodburning, and composting; s. NR 502.11 and 502.12, Wis. Adm. Code.
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; Phone conference ID: 227025912#
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Breunig Lakeside Enterprises Contested Case Hearing
Date: 10/21/2024
Time: 2:30 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
State Of Wisconsin Division Of Hearings And Appeals, 608-266-2447
In the Matter of the Denial of Breunig Lakeside Enterprises, LLC’s After-the-Fact Permit Application IP-NE-2023-24-02961 to Place a 550 Linear-Foot Vertical Concrete Jersey Barrier Wall Below the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) of a Channel Off Lake Puckaway in the Village of Marquette, Green Lake County; and
Nuisance Abatement Action on Motion of the Department of Natural Resources for Removal of a 550 Linear-Foot Vertical Concrete Jersey Barrier Wall Below the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) of a Channel Off Lake Puckaway in the Village of Marquette, Green Lake County.
On Sept. 4, 2024, 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 prehearing conference and dates for the contested case hearing.
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. § 227.46(1) and Wis. Admin. Code §§ NR 2.08(5) and 2.12, via Microsoft Teams on Oct. 21, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. Interested persons may request an email invitation to the Teams Video Conference by contacting the Division of Hearings and Appeals at 608-266-7709. In the alternative, those interested in participating may participate by telephone by calling 608-571-2209 and entering Meeting ID 931 885 96#.
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, to 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 confirm the date for the contested case hearing. No testimony will be heard at the prehearing conference.
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. Admin. Code § NR 2.13 and Wis. Admin. Code § HA 1.12 at the Green Lake County Government Center, Second Floor – Courtroom 2, 571 County Road A, Green Lake, Wisconsin on Nov. 18, 2024, and continuing if necessary on Nov. 19 and 20, 2024, commencing at 9 a.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 must enter an appearance either prior to or at the commencement of the contested case hearing. Information about the hearing may be found at the DNR Website (https://dnr.wi.gov/Calendar/Hearings/) and can also be requested from Susan Burns at 608-266-3865. Please monitor the DNR website for updates.
The hearing is a Class 1 contested case pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 227.01(3)(a), and the provisions of Wis. Stat. ch. 227 will apply. The procedures relating to contested cases set forth in Wis. Admin. Code ch. NR 2 will be followed. Said procedures will closely resemble those that are normally followed at a trial in State circuit court. 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.
The permit application and other information relating to this matter are on file and may be inspected and copied at the offices of the Department of Natural Resources, 101 South Webster Street, Madison, Wisconsin, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, holidays excepted. Copies of documents on file may be obtained by writing to the Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, Wisconsin, 53707-7921. Reasonable costs will be charged for copies of all information excluding public notices and fact sheets.
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 608-266-3865 with specific information on your request prior to the date of the scheduled prehearing or hearing.
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DNR PFAS External Advisory Group
Date: 10/18/2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Meaghan Cibarich, MeaghanE.Cibarich@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-4166
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the next PFAS External Advisory Group (EAG) meeting on Oct. 18, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Agenda items include updates and discussion on recent and anticipated PFAS actions, a guest speaker from the University of Wisconsin and updates from working groups.
This is a working meeting of the EAG. While the public is invited to attend, there may not be opportunities to engage in the discussion. Questions may be submitted in advance to DNRPFASInquiries@wisconsin.gov. More information about this meeting, including an agenda, will be available at the PFAS External Advisory Group webpage.
Join this meeting via Zoom.
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Greater Prairie-Chicken Advisory Committee
Date: 10/18/2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Lesa Kardash, Lesa.Kardash@wisconsin.gov
The Greater Prairie-Chicken Advisory Committee will meet to share updates on progress made toward accomplishing the goals and objectives of the 2022-2032 Greater Prairie-Chicken Management Plan and discuss ongoing grassland habitat management in the field at the Paul J. Olson Wildlife Area in the afternoon.
There will be an opportunity for the public to provide comments. Public attendees may be limited to three minutes each depending upon how many people from the public wish to provide comments.
Join this meeting via Zoom; Meeting ID: 824 4221 9418.
Join in-person:
Portage County Annex
1462 Strongs Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481
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Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board Meeting
Date: 10/16/2024
Time: 5:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Bayfield DNR Office 141 South Third Street Bayfield, WI 54814
Miranda Westphal, Miranda.Westphal@wisconsin.gov or 920-493-7593
The Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board will meet to discuss information and issues relevant to commercial fishing on Lake Superior.
The agenda will be posted online on the Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board webpage.
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