Hearings and Meetings Archive
Meeting of the Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council (NRTTC)
Date: 10/13/2021
Time: 11:30 a.m. - End of Agenda
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, NRTTC will discuss social media, the concept of a sales tax to support state trails and regular quarterly topics. The Council may or may not take action on a formal recommendation on the concept of a sales tax to support state trails. The draft agenda for the meeting will be posted to the Council’s website by Oct. 12. Time will be available during the meeting for public comment.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 885 8256 4632
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Sporting Heritage Council Meeting
Date: 10/12/2021
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Scott Loomans, 608-225-9440 or Emily Iehl, 608-445-8168
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.
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Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 865 9490 5332
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Joint public hearing on emergency rule WY-26-20(E) and permanent rule WY-27-20 to revise chs. NR 114, 146, 520, and 524, relating to allowing for third party administration of operator certification examinations
Date: 10/12/2021
Time: 2:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Steve Geis, Steven.Geis@wisconsin.gov or 608-572-2752
This is a joint public hearing on emergency rule WY-26-20(E) and permanent rule WY-27-20 to revise chs. NR 114, 146, 520, and 524, relating to allowing for third party administration of operator certification examinations.
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 Steven.Geis@wisconsin.gov. - Public hearing notice and draft rule (https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/news/input/ProposedPermanent.html)
Join by phone: 301-715-8592; Meeting ID: 881 9107 0041
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Public information hearing regarding the proposed reissuance of the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit for the Village of Merrillan
Date: 10/12/2021
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Phillip Spranger, Phillip.Spranger@wisconsin.gov or 608-516-3700
This is a public information hearing regarding the proposed reissuance of the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit for the Village of Merrillan.
The Merrillan Wastewater Treatment Facility treats domestic wastewater from the Village of Merrillan. The WWTF is located at 96 Lower Lake Drive, Merrillan, WI and has a discharge to Halls Creek, located in the Halls Creek Watershed of the Black River Basin in Jackson County (SE ¼ of NW ¼ of Section 26, T23N, R4W – Lat: 44.44451º N / Lon: 90.83364º W). Proposed changes to this permit include a variance to water quality standards for Phosphorus.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 894 4872 8105
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Rock River Leisure Estates (RRLE) pier hearing
Date: 10/11/2021
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Amanda Minks, Amanda.Minks@Wisconsin.gov
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
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Wisconsin CWD Response Plan Review Committee Meeting 2
Date: 10/11/2021
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Curt Rollman, curtis.rollman@wisconsin.gov or 715-450-4215
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
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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
Frank Fetter, franklin.fetter@wisconsin.gov or 608-264-6139
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
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WMM Study Group & Solid Waste Interested Parties Meeting
Date: 10/07/2021
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Kate Strom Hiorns, kathrynm.stromhiorns@wisconsin.gov or 608-294-8663
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
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Wildlife Management Changes at Sandhill Wildlife Area
Date: 10/06/2021
Time: 5:45 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Pittsville School District Administration Building, 5459 Elementary Ave. - Auditorium
Meggin Weinandt, Meggin.Weinandt@wisconsin.gov or 715-315-0056
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.
Join by phone: 929-205-6099; Meeting ID: 815 0309 0854
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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
Olivia Salmon, OliviaE.Salmon@wisconsin.gov or 608-630-5264
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.
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Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 873 0077 2985
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