Hearings and Meetings Archive
Wild Bait Harvest Public Meeting
Date: 05/22/2023
Time: 5:30 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Meghan Stirling, Meghan.Stirling@wisconsin.gov or 608-218-0803
This meeting will present an overview of proposed changes to wild bait (minnow) harvest regulations and permits that may advance to a rule and will provide an opportunity for public feedback on the proposed changes. Changes under consideration may affect minnow harvest for personal use by anglers, as well as minnow harvest permits, reporting and regulations for licensed bait dealers.
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Meeting ID: 211 035 311 157
Passcode: KE23Xu
Join by phone: 608-571-2209
Conference ID: 732 879 845#
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Wetland General Permit 1 Reissuance - Residential, Commercial and Industrial Development
Date: 05/19/2023
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Ryan Pappas, Ryan.Pappas@wisconsin.gov or 715-492-0200
The DNR has prepared a draft re-issuance of GP1, the statewide general permit for wetland impacts associated with residential, commercial and industrial development.
The proposed permit has specific eligibility criteria, including the project purpose and need, size of impact, and potential environmental resources that can be impacted, among other things. Once in place, the permit will be valid for five years and will allow members of the public to apply for coverage under the permit if the project meets all eligibility criteria and conditions. The DNR also proposes an update to the GP1 surcharge fee per authority in s. 281.36 (11) (a), Wis. Stats.
To help in the planning process, please consider sharing your intention to participate in this hearing. You are not required to complete this survey to participate, but it will help the planning process.
See Wetlands for the draft permit and further information.
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ID 862 2093 8171; Passcode 810207#
Join by phone: 312-626-6799
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Small Business Environmental Council Meeting
Date: 05/19/2023
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 S Webster St. - G27
Renee Bashel, DNRsmallbusiness@wisconsin.gov or 855-889-3021
This is a public meeting of the Small Business Environmental Council, which provides the DNR with a small business perspective on complying with DNR rules. The agenda can be found on the Small Business Environmental Council webpage.
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Standards Oversight Council Team Meeting - DNR Enhanced Dry Treatment System
Date: 05/19/2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
E. Dan Bekta, P.E., Eugene.Bekta@Wisconsin.gov or 608-333-6579
This is a meeting of the team developing a DNR Technical Standard 1011 Dry Storm Water Basins and 1012 Enhanced Dry Treatment System. The meeting agenda and other materials about this project are on the website.
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Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 822 2462 2512
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Lake Ripley Critical Habitat Designation Hearing
Date: 05/18/2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: N4450 County Hwy Cambridge, WI 53523
Arthur Watkinson, Arthur.Watkinson@wisconsin.gov or 608-220-6245
This public hearing will give information and background on the Lake Ripley Critical Habitat Designation started in 2006. The heing will go over where, why and how these areas were selected and how the designation may impact Lake Ripley Management District members. Members of the public are encouraged to give feedback on the proposed designated areas.
Letters will be mailed out to riparians adjacent to and outside the proposed areas. The hearing will be advertised in the local Cambridge Newspaper and the Lake Ripley Management District's Ripples Newsletter.
Join in-person:
Oakland Town Hall
N4450 County Hwy
Cambridge, WI 53523
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NR 320 Technical Advisory Committee
Date: 05/18/2023
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Tom Pearce, thomas.pearce@wisconsin.gov or 608-800-1643
The NR 320 rulemaking committee will meet to discuss draft language for waterways structures.
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; Meeting ID: 766 109 773#
Join in-person:
State Natural Resources Building (GEF II), Room 413
101 S Webster St.
Madison, WI 53703
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Ridge Breeze Dairy Substantial Revisions Public Hearing
Date: 05/17/2023
Time: 3:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Falon French, Falon.French@wisconsin.gov or 608-225-5265
A public hearing will be held to allow for public comment and testimony for two substantial revisions to the Ridge Breeze Dairy nutrient management plan. Anyone wishing to attend and/or provide comments during the public hearing should register in advance. Written comments can be sent to Falon until May 24, 2023.
Register for the Zoom meeting here.
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Wisconsin Invasive Species Council Meeting
Date: 05/17/2023
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Tara Bergeson, Tara.Bergeson@wisconsin.gov or 715-448-0974
The Wisconsin Invasive Species Council will meet to welcome a new Council member, hear updates from members and hear recommendations on species for regulation under Ch. NR 40 (Wisconsin's Invasive Species Rule). Taxon groups to present recommendations include: Herbaceous Ornamentals, Agricultural, No Commercial Use, Forest Pests and Disease-Causing Micro-organisms, Fish and Wildlife Diseases and Fish and Crayfish.
The public is invited to join via Microsoft Teams.
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Meeting ID: 290 858 636 138; Passcode: 9SGUj7
Join by Phone: 608-571-2209; Conference ID: 791 120 322#
Agenda:
1:00 p.m. - Introductions & agenda repair
1:10 p.m. - Action Item: Approve February 8, 2023 Council meeting minutes
1:20 p.m. - Education Committee Update/Invader Crusader Awards Ceremony (Christa Schaefer)
1:35 p.m. - ACTION ITEM | SAG and DNR Species Expert Recommendations
- Herbaceous Ornamentals
- Agricultural
- No Commercial Use
- Forest Pests and Disease-Causing Micro-organisms
- Fish and Wildlife Diseases (may be swapped with Aquatic Invertebrates – June 7)
- Fish and Crayfish
3:20 p.m. - Future Council Meetings
3:30 p.m. - Council Member Updates
3:50 p.m. - Other Business
4:00 p.m. - Adjourn
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Public Hearing On Alleged Unlawful Structure On The Bed Of Lake Michigan In The Town Of Sevastopol
Date: 05/17/2023
Time: 10:30 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Susan Burns, Susan.Burns2@wisconsin.gov or 608 266-3865
On August 29, 2022, David R. Krause filed an After-the-Fact Permit Application with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) under Wis. Stat. §§ 30.12 and 30.28 for the placement of a steel seawall and fill material along the shoreline and below the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) of Lake Michigan located at 4696 Bark Road in the NE 1/4, SE 1/4, Sec. 16, T. 28N, R. 27E, Town of Sevastopol, Door County (Permit Application IP-NE-2022-15-03206). DNR denied the application by order dated November 22, 2022.
On December 21, 2022, Mr. Krause 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 § NR 2.05. By letter dated January 20, 2023, DNR granted the request for a contested case hearing, which DNR limited to the following issue: whether DNR properly determined that After-the-Fact Permit Application IP-NE-2022-15-03206 failed to meet the standards of Wis. Stat. § 30.12.
On March 16, 2023, 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) Mr. Krause’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.
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 May 17, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. Interested persons must contact the Division of Hearings and Appeals at (608) 266-7709 for instructions on how to attend the prehearing conference.
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 Milwaukee State Office Building, Room 310, 819 N. 6th Street., Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 26, 2023 through June 30, 2023, commencing at 8:30 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 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 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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Public Hearing on a Permanent Rule (WM-18-22) Affecting chs. NR 10 and 45, Relating to the 2023 Wildlife Management Spring Hearing Rule
Date: 05/17/2023
Time: 10:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Scott Karel, Scottr.Karel@wisconsin.gov or 608-206-0222
This is a public hearing on a proposed rule, Board Order WM-18-22, which affects chs. NR 10 and 45 and is related to the 2023 wildlife management spring hearing rule.
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 Scottr.Karel@wisconsin.gov. You may also submit written comments on the rule to DNRAdministrativeRulesComments@wisconsin.gov by 11:59 p.m. on May 17, 2023. 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.
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Meeting ID: 222 187 713 624; Passcode: Yqvakp
Join by phone:
1-608-571-2209
Conference ID: 514 533 743#
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