Hearings and Meetings Archive
Contested Case Hearing for Mathy Construction/Milestone Materials’ Permit Application to conduct nonmetallic mining in Taylor Creek
CANCELED
Date: 11/07/2022
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Eau Claire State Office Building, in Room 129, 718 W. Clairemont Avenue
Susan Burns, 608-266-3865
This hearing is cancelled as the matter was settled and dismissed.
On May 28, 2021, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) denied Mathy Construction/Milestone Materials’ (“Petitioner”) application for Wis. Stat. Chapter 30 permits to conduct nonmetallic mining by removing materials from the bed and bank of Taylor Creek as well as an additional pond connected to the Chippewa River. Petitioner had been granted permits for this nonmetallic mining in 2010, which was extended and expires April 29, 2022. DNR determined that Petitioner’s proposed mining activity is and has been detrimental to the public interest in Taylor Creek and the Chippewa River and denied the application.
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 Eau Claire State Office Building, in Room 129, 718 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701 on November 7, 2022 through November 10, 2022, commencing at 9:00 a.m. and concluding no later than 4:30 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 after the parties have presented their evidence and any oral closing argument. Such interested persons should 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.
View the full public hearing notice here.
Published on
Preliminary public hearing on statement of scope SS 075-22 (Board Order DG-17-22) for revisions to ch. NR 140 related to setting numerical standards to minimize the concentration of polluting substances for certain PFAS in groundwater
Date: 11/04/2022
Time: 1:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Bruce Rheineck, BruceD.Rheineck@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-2104
This is a preliminary hearing on SS 075-22 (Board Order DG-17-22) for revisions to ch. NR 140 related to setting numerical standards to minimize the concentration of polluting substances for certain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in groundwater.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To pre-register, please save and complete the fillable hearing appearance form and submit it to DNR140GroundwaterQualityStandards@Wisconsin.gov.
You may also submit written comments on the scope statement to DNRAdministrativeRulesComments@wisconsin.gov by 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 4, 2022. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the public hearing. View the Hearing Appearance Form, Notice of Preliminary Hearing, and Scope Statement.
Join this meeting on Zoom.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 837 5652 6479
Published on
Drinking Water and Groundwater Study Group Quarterly Meeting
Date: 11/03/2022
Time: 9:30 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Carlyn Marty, carlyn.marty@wisconsin.gov or 608-640-7132
This is a Quarterly Drinking Water and Groundwater Study Group meeting. Find more information here.
Join this meeting on Zoom.
Join by phone: 309-205-3325; Meeting ID: 820 1534 1264
Join in-person:
Wisconsin DNR
101 S. Webster St.
Madison WI 53707
Published on
Waste and Materials Management Study Group Meeting
Date: 11/03/2022
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Kate Strom Hiorns, kathrynm.stromhiorns@wisconsin.gov or 608-294-8663
The Waste and Materials Management Study Group agenda includes:
• DNR and Waste and Materials Management Program updates
• Food waste prevention and reduction project updates
• Draft project ideas for federal grant funds
• Battery disposal discussion
More information can be found on this DNR website.
Join this meeting by Zoom.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID 880 3419 4645
Published on
Sharp-tailed Grouse Advisory Committee Meeting, Plan Update
Date: 11/03/2022
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Bob Hanson, robert.hanson@wisconsin.gov or 715-225-8597
The Sharp-tailed Grouse Advisory Committee Meeting will meet to update Sharp-tailed grouse management plan alternatives before public review.
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; Meeting ID: 278 076 450 802
Join in-person:
DNR Spooner Service Center, Large Conference Room
810 W Maple St.
Spooner, WI 54801
Published on
Wisconsin Waterways Commission Funding Meeting
Date: 11/02/2022
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Bobbi Winebar, roberta.winebar@wisconsin.gov or 920-461-2595
The Wisconsin Waterways Commission will discuss and approve requests for financial aid for the recreational boating facilities grant program. The agenda is posted on the Waterways Commission webpage under the Waterways tab.
Join this meeting by Zoom.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 813 5390 2095
Join in-person:
Wisconsin DNR
2984 Shawano Ave.
Green Bay, WI 54313
Published on
Wisconsin Waterways Commission Policy Meeting
Date: 11/01/2022
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Bobbi Winebar, roberta.winebar@wisconsin.gov or 920-461-2595
The Wisconsin Waterways Commission will discuss and approve policy items for the recreational boating facilities grant program. The agenda is posted on the Waterways Commission webpage under the Waterways tab.
Join this meeting by Zoom.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 879 8395 7088
Join in-person:
Wisconsin DNR
2984 Shawano Ave.
Green Bay, WI 54313
Published on
Public Hearing on Air Pollution Control Construction Permit for Cold Spring Egg Farm
Date: 11/01/2022
Time: 9:30 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Ron Binzley, Ronald.Binzley@wisconsin.gov or 608-264-9243
The DNR will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on the air pollution control permit application for the after-the-fact modification of six (6) diesel-fired emergency generators and the construction and operation of one (1) diesel fired emergency generator, a truck loadout station and fertilizer processing equipment, including conveyors, scalpers, a storage silo, an air swept tubular dryer, a fluid bed dryer/cooler and other equipment identified in the application for: Cold Spring Egg Farm, W2024 State Road 59, Palmyra, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
Join this meeting by Zoom.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 871 8050 9384
Published on
Prehearing Conference for Air Pollution Control Construction Permit 21-RAB-082
Date: 10/27/2022
Time: 2:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Sue Burns, susan.burns2@wisconsin.gov
On March 10, 2022, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued Air Pollution Control Construction Permit 21-RAB-082 to the Wisconsin Electric Power Company and Wisconsin Public Service Corporation (Applicant). On April 8, 2022, Sierra Club (Petitioner) filed a Petition for a Contested Case Hearing with the DNR pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 227.42-227.50 and 285.81.
By letter dated April 25, 2022, and amended on June 16, 2022, the DNR granted the request for a contested case hearing on the following issues:
- Whether issuing the Permit without conducting an Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Statement violates Wis. Stat. 1.11 and 285.61(8)(a);
- Whether the Department was required to adopt the “background” air pollution concentrations that it relied on to issue the Permit through rulemaking; and
- Whether the Department erroneously excluded the addition of battery storage to the Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE) units in the Best Available Control Technology (BACT) analysis as “redefining the source.”
On August 11, 2022, 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.
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, at 2 p.m. on Oct. 27, 2022, via Microsoft Teams. Interested persons may request an email invitation to the Teams Telephone Conference by contacting the Division of Hearings and Appeals at (608) 266-7709. In the alternative, those interested may participate by telephone by calling (608) 571-2209 and entering Meeting ID 734 831 434#.
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. However, a date may be selected for a contested case hearing.
The hearing is a Class 1 contested case pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 227.01(3)(a), and the fair play 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 permits, petitions and other information relating to the petitioner 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 related to the permit 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) 266-7709 with specific information on your request prior to the date of the scheduled prehearing or hearing.
Published on
DNR Listening Session #18 Regarding PFAS Investigations In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities
Date: 10/26/2022
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Jody Irland, jody.irland@wisconsin.gov
Please note: Please use the new Zoom link and meeting ID for today’s meeting.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting two listening sessions on Wednesday, Oct. 26 to share updates and seek public input on PFAS contamination in the city of Marinette, the town of Peshtigo and surrounding communities. These listening sessions are the 18th in a series of public input opportunities hosted by the DNR for area residents. Representatives from the DNR and DHS will be available to answer questions and hear concerns from community members regarding the PFAS cleanup and investigation.
The sessions will be held from noon-2 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m.
Join in-person:
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
1601 University Drive
Marinette, WI 54143
Room MN101/102 (Enter at Door #21 – door closest to Green Gable Road from Parking Lot A).
Join this meeting on Zoom.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 884 9840 9297
Submit questions in advance by email at DNRJCIPFAS@wisconsin.gov or by phone at 1-888-626-3244.
The Zoom meeting link and an agenda for these listening sessions will be posted on the DNR’s Marinette and Peshtigo PFAS webpage.
Published on
