Hearings and Meetings Archive
Contested Case Hearing Prehearing Conference – Denial Of After-The-Fact Permit Application By TDM Estate, LLC & Nuisance Abatement Action
Date: 05/16/2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Susan Burns, Susan.Burns2@wisconsin.gov
TDM Estate, LLC has filed an After-the-Fact Permit Application with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) under Wis. Stat. §§ 30.12 and 30.208 for the placement of fill material and riprap below the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) of Lake Puckaway at its property located at NW1/4, SE1/4, Section 21, Township 15 North, Range 11 East in the Town of Mecan, Marquette County, Wisconsin (Permit Application IP-NE-2023-30-00989). DNR denied the application by order dated Oct. 3, 2023.
On Nov. 2, 2023, TDM Estate, LLC filed a petition for a contested case hearing with the DNR to review the denial pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 30.209 and 227.42 and Wis. Admin. Code ch. NR 2. By letter dated Dec. 4, 2024, DNR granted the request for a contested case hearing, which DNR limited to the following issues: (1) whether the proposed project to place fill material and riprap below the OHWM of Lake Puckaway was detrimental to the public interest and therefore failed to meet the standard in Wis. Stat. § 30.12(3m)(c)(2); (2) whether the riprap placed below the OHWM of Lake Puckaway met the exemption criteria in Wis. Stat. § 30.12(1g)(jm); and (3) whether a decision issuing the permit must be considered to be rendered pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 30.208(3)(f).
On Feb. 20, 2024, the Division of Hearings and Appeals received, for filing, an original request for hearing from the DNR. The request is for a consolidated hearing on two issues: (1) TDM Estate, LLC’s request for administrative review of DNR’s denial of the After-the-Fact Permit Application; and (2) a request by DNR for nuisance abatement under Wis. Stat. § 30.03.
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 May 16, 2024 at 10 a.m. To connect to the conference call, dial 608-571-2209 and then enter Meeting ID: 256-301-958# when prompted.
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, and address any other matters as may aid in the disposition of the action. No testimony will be heard at the prehearing conference.
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 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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Group (RR EAG) Subgroup Meetings – Funding Sustainability, NR 700, Vapor Intrusion
Date: 05/15/2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Coreen Fallat, CoreenR.Fallat@wisconsin.gov or 608-910-0581
Join via Zoom:
Funding Sustainability Subgroup – 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
NR 700 Subgroup – noon – 1:30 p.m.
Vapor Intrusion Subgroup – 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The RR EAG and its subgroups were formed to address a broad range of issues, encompassing both technical and policy topics related to encouraging the investigation, cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites in Wisconsin. The meeting is open to the public.
Visit the DNR's RR EAG webpage for meeting agenda, materials and additional information. Subscribe for updates on future RR EAG meetings.
Attend in-person:
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Room G09
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI
In-person attendees should RSVP to CoreenR.Fallat@wisconsin.gov. Please check in at the security desk before taking the elevator.
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Prehearing Conference In the matter of Petition for Contested Case Hearing Regarding City of Waupun WPDES Permit No. WI-0022772-10-0
Date: 05/14/2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Susan Burns, Susan.Burns2@wisconsin.gov
On February 16, 2024, the City of Waupun (City), by its attorneys Boardman & Clark, LLP, (collectively “the petitioners”) filed a Petition for a Contested Case Hearing with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to review the reasonableness, necessity and legal authority for certain terms and conditions including the Department’s reissuance of the City’s WPDES Permit No. WI-0022772-10-0, dated December 22, 2023 (the “Permit”). By letter dated March 11, 2024, the DNR granted the request for contested case hearing pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 283.63 and limited the hearing to the following issue:
Are the monitoring and reporting requirements under Permit Sections 2.2.3; 2.2.3.1, and 6.2.6 reasonable and authorized under Wis. Admin. Code § NR 205.07 and other related regulations and statutes?
Are the requirements related to algae solids under Permit Sections 4, 5, and 6 authorized under Wis. Stat. ch. 283 and Wis. Admin. Code ch NR 204?
On April 16, 2024, the DNR submitted to the Division of Hearings and Appeals a request for hearing. The parties have 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. §§ 227.44 and 227.46(1), and Wis. Admin. Code §§ NR 2.08(5) and 2.12, at 10:00 AM on May 14, 2024, via Microsoft Teams. 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 422 856 248#.
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 schedule a 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.
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.
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.
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Groundwater Coordinating Council
Date: 05/10/2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Steve Elmore, Steve.Elmore@wisconsin.gov
The Groundwater Coordinating Council meets quarterly to discuss issues of interest and make decisions regarding groundwater issues of concern.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 894 1945 2328
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St. Louis River Walleye Meeting
Date: 05/09/2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Douglas
Brad Ray, Bradley.Ray@wisconsin.gov or 715-779-4036
The DNR Lake Superior Fisheries Management Team will hold an informational public meeting ahead of the walleye season opener on the St. Louis River to discuss the status of the population and fishery, recent walleye-related projects and current management issues.
Join this meeting in person:
Barkers Island, Superior Room
300 Marina Drive
Superior, WI
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Wetland Study Council May Meeting
Date: 05/09/2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Tom Pearce, Thomas.Pearce@wisconsin.gov or 608-800-1643
The Wetland Study Council will meet to discuss integrated watershed management, wetland general permit issuances and other wetland topics as time and interest allow.
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 856383672#
Join in-person:
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Room 413
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI
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Elk In Butternut
Date: 05/08/2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Ashland
Josh Spiegel, Joshua.Spiegel@wisconsin.gov or 715-558-0648
This public meeting will discuss elk management around Butternut, Wisconsin, including elk and agriculture, elk trapping for collaring/relocation and elk monitoring.
Join in-person:
Town of Chippewa Hall
77504 West Rd.
Butternut, WI 54514
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Joint Public Hearing On Permanent Rules WA-11-21, WA-12-21 And WA-14-21
Date: 05/08/2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Cathy Baerwald, Catherine.Baerwald@wisconsin.gov or 414-333-6805
This is a joint public hearing on permanent rules WA-11-21, WA-12-21 and WA-14-21. WA-11-21 affects chs. NR 660-679 and is related to incorporating federal hazardous waste regulations promulgated since the previous authorization of the Wisconsin hazardous waste program, relating to updated test methods and affecting small business. WA-12-21 affects chs. NR 600-679 and is related to modifying and expanding universal waste management regulations and affecting small business. WA-14-21 affects chs. NR 660-679 and is related to technical corrections of state hazardous waste regulations and affecting small business.
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, either use the Zoom link before the day of the hearing or download and complete the fillable hearing appearance form and email it to Catherine.Baerwald@wisconsin.gov.
Comments on the proposed rules must be received on or before May 15, 2024. Written comments may be submitted by U.S. mail, email or through the Internet and will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the public hearing. View the hearing notices, proposed rules and hearing appearance form.
Join by phone: 888-475-4499; Meeting ID: 85407372739
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Deer Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: 05/08/2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Jeff Pritzl, Jeffrey.Pritzl@wisconsin.gov or 920-366-3450
This is a public meeting of the Deer Advisory Committee.
Agenda:
- Welcome & Introductions
- Approve March minutes
- Spring Hearing Results related to Deer
- Season Structure recommendations (Maps)
- Summary of CDAC recommendations
- Public Comment period
- CDAC Recommendations Review by Zone
- Members Matters
- Adjourn
Join this meeting via Teams.
Meeting ID: 261 860 866 033; Passcode: FpYRgu
Join by phone: 608-571-2209, 171763735#
Phone Conference ID: 282 983 675#
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SOC Team Meeting - DNR 1013 Enhanced Settling And Phosphorus Removal
Date: 05/08/2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Fitchburg DNR Service Center, 3911 Fish Hatchery Road - Glacier’s Edge Conference Room
Amy Minser, Amy.Minser@wisconsin.gov or 920-360-0913
This is a routine meeting of the work team developing the DNR Technical Standard 1013 for Enhanced Settling and Phosphorus Removal and 1014 Episodic Additive Dosing. For the meeting agenda and details on this process, see the team website.
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