Wisconsin NRB Meeting Oct. 25-26

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the October board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, hearings and donations.

The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, originating from Menominee Casino Resort in the Five Clans Ballroom 1 & 2, N277 State Highway 47/55, Keshena, Wisconsin. The Board will act on items 1-7 as listed on the agenda.

The public is encouraged to watch the October board meeting on the DNR’s YouTube channel.

On Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will have a tour and/or receive presentations at Navarino Nature Center in Shiocton and Menominee Forest, followed by a social and dinner meeting with tribal leaders at the Menominee Casino Resort. No action will be taken.

The deadline to register for remote public appearance requests and to submit written comments is 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022. Remote testimony from the public via Zoom may be accepted. In-person public appearances are also welcome.

During the October meeting, several items the Board will be considering include:

• Adoption of Board Order FH-16-21, proposed rules affecting chapter NR 20 related to reporting requirements for sport trolling licensees.

• Approval of the Statement of Scope for Board Order WA-11-21, for proposed rules affecting chapters NR 660 to 679 to incorporate federal hazardous waste regulations promulgated since the previous authorization of the Wisconsin hazardous waste program, relating to updated test methods.
• Approval of the Statement of Scope for Board Order WA-12-21, for proposed rules affecting chapters NR 600 to 679 to modify and expand universal waste management.
• Approval of the Statement of Scope for Board Order WA-14-21, for proposed rules affecting chapters NR 660 to 679 related to technical corrections of state hazardous waste regulations.

The complete October NRB meeting agenda is available on the DNR website here.

In addition to being encouraged to watch the upcoming meeting, there are opportunities for the public to testify and to submit written comments about issues that come before the NRB. More information regarding public participation at Board meetings is available here.