Hearings and Meetings Archive
Joint public hearing on emergency rule FH-09-22(E) and permanent rule FH-10-22 to revise ch. NR 26, relating to fish refuge establishment
Date: 02/05/2024
Time: 5:30 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
DNRFWPFHGuidance@wisconsin.gov
This is a joint public hearing on emergency rule FH-09-22(E) and permanent rule FH-10-22 to revise ch. NR 26, relating to fish refuge establishment.
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, 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 Feb. 5, 2024. 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 on the Proposed Permanent Administrative Rules webpage and Proposed Emergency Administrative Rules webpage.
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 1-608-571-2209; Meeting ID: 182 298 8#
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Contested Case Hearing To Dredge Materials From Lake Beulah in the town of East Troy
CANCELED
Date: 02/02/2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Susan Burns, Susan.Burns2@wisconsin.gov
On Aug. 15, 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (Department) issued Permit #IP-SE-2022-65-00919 to Susan Guthart to dredge materials from Lake Beulah located in the SW 1/4, NE 1/4., Section 08, Township 04, Range 18E, in the Town of East Troy, Walworth County. On or about Sept. 14, 2023, RE3 Legal, LLC (Petitioner) filed for a Petition for a Contested Case Hearing with the department pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 30.209.
By letter dated Oct. 16, 2023, the department granted the Petitioner’s request for a contested case hearing on the following issues: (1) whether the department complied with the procedural requirements specified in Wis. Stat. §§ 30.208(3)-(5) prior to issuing the dredging permit; and (2) whether the issuance of the dredging permit was consistent with the public interest in Lake Beulah and therefore met the standard in Wis. Stat. § 30.20(2)(c).
On Nov. 7, 2023, the Division of Hearings and Appeals received, for filing, an original request for a hearing from the department. 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 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 Lee Sherman Dreyfus State Office Building, 141 NW Barstow St., Waukesha, Wisconsin on February 1, 2024, in Room 153, and continuing if necessary on Feb. 2, 5, and 6, 2024, in Room 151, 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 Department Website (https://dnr.wi.gov/Calendar/Hearings/) and can also be requested from Susan Burns at (608) 266-3865. Please monitor the Department 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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Preliminary Public Hearing On Statement Of Scope SS 095-23 (Board Order WM-18-23)
Date: 02/01/2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Scott Karel, ScottR.Karel@wisconsin.gov or 608-206-0222
This is a preliminary public hearing on Statement of Scope SS 095-23 (Board Order WM-18-23), which affects ch. NR 10, Wis. Adm. Code, and is related to the Deer Management Assistance Program.
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 Scott Karel at ScottR.Karel@wisconsin.gov. You may also submit written comments on the scope statement to DNRAdministrativeRulesComments@wisconsin.gov by 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 1, 2024.
Written comments will have the same weight and effect as spoken testimony presented at the hearing. View the Hearing Appearance Form, Notice of Preliminary Hearing and the Scope Statement on the DNR's Proposed Permanent Administrative Rules webpage.
Join the meeting via Teams or call 608-571-2209, 722149442#.
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Waste and Materials Management Study Group
Date: 02/01/2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Kate Strom Hiorns, KathrynM.StromHiorns@wisconsin.gov or 608-294-8663
This is a public meeting of the Waste and Materials Management Study Group. The agenda will be posted at the Waste and Materials Management Study Group webpage and will include:
- DNR updates
- Recycling rulemaking update, feedback
- Landfill Design and Solid Waste Fees rulemaking update, feedback
- Batteries subgroup update, next steps
- Hazardous Waste Rulemaking Overview
- Topics for next meeting and 2024
Join this meeting through Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; meeting id 258232519#
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Issues & Trends: When Should A Site Investigation Enter Surface Water - Webinar
Date: 01/31/2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Jodie Thistle, Jodie.Thistle@wisconsin.gov or 608-259-6557
The Remediation and Redevelopment (RR) Program’s next webinar in the Issues & Trends series will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, from noon to 1 p.m.
The scheduled presentation is titled When Should a Site Investigation Enter Surface Water and will be followed by time for questions. Site investigation scoping is the first step to developing a site investigation work plan. This webinar will highlight what information to evaluate at sediment sites during site investigation scoping. It will also cover potential pathways for contamination to enter surface water.
Register for the webinar on Zoom.
Recordings of previous Issues & Trends webinars may be found in the RR Program’s Training Library.
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Public Meeting On CWD In Wisconsin And Local CWD Testing Efforts
Date: 01/30/2024
Time: 6:30 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Jackson Electric Cooperative, N6868 County Road F
Christina Kizewski, Christina.Kizewski@wisconsin.gov or 715-896-3882
The DNR and the Jackson County Deer Advisory Council will host a public meeting. DNR staff will provide information about CWD in Wisconsin, local CWD testing efforts and disease surveillance options being considered.
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Laboratory Certification Standards Review Council Quarterly Meeting
Date: 01/30/2024
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 on the Laboratory Certification Standards Review Council webpage.
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams. Meeting ID: 226 944 262 39; Passcode: KnrMJz
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 145 914 382#
Join in-person:
Pre-registration is required if attending in person. For instructions on how to pre-register, contact Tom Trainor at Tom.Trainor@wisconsin.gov.
Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene
Fish Bowl Conference Room (Second Floor)
2601 Agriculture Drive
Madison, WI 53718
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Inland Trout And Lake Management In Florence And Forest Counties
Date: 01/29/2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Greg Matzke, Gregory.Matzke@wisconsin.gov or 715-528-440 x122
Learn about inland trout and lake management in Florence and Forest Counties from DNR Fisheries Biologist Greg Matzke.
This meeting is part of the Northeast Wisconsin Fisheries Spotlight Series, which allows the public to learn about game fish management and meet the DNR staff members working in Northeast Wisconsin.
Register to attend virtually via Zoom.
Join in-person:
Wild Rivers Interpretive Center
5628 Forestry Drive
Florence, WI 54121
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Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group
Date: 01/25/2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Jody Irland, Jody.Irland@wisconsin.gov or 608-982-1780
The DNR’s RR Program oversees the investigation and cleanup of environmental contamination and the redevelopment of contaminated properties. The DNR has a business need to receive constructive and practical input from, and provide information to, interested parties on a wide variety of regulatory and policy issues.
The RR EAG was 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.
Visit the DNR's RR EAG webpage for meeting agendas, materials and additional information. Subscribe for updates on future meetings.
Join in-person:
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Room G-09
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI
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Waterway General Permit Issuances
Date: 01/24/2024
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Tom Pearce, Thomas.Pearce@wisconsin.gov or 608-800-1643
The DNR Waterways Program is holding a public hearing for waterway general permit issuance and reissuance. The program is proposing to reissue three statewide general permits that are expired: GP6 for fish and wildlife habitat structures, GP14 for US Forest Service projects and GP19 for permanent boat shelters.
There are no significant proposed changes to eligibility for these permits. The program is also proposing to issue two new general permits: GP22 for hydrologic restoration projects and GP25 for Areas of Concern projects. Visit the Waterways Permitting Process webpage to review the draft permits and for information for how to submit public comments.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209, Phone Conference ID: 479 935 560#
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