Remediation & Redevelopment Program Public Notices

Remediation & Redevelopment (RR) Program public notices and public comment opportunities are listed below.

External advisory group meeting information can be found on each group’s webpage and on the DNR Hearings and Meetings Calendar.

Find trainings and presentations offered by the RR Program on the RR Program presentations & trainings webpage.

Program Guidance

The RR Program welcomes input on all program guidance. Current guidance can be found using the search tools listed on the RR Program's Document Search and Research Portal. To offer feedback on current RR Program guidance, you can email the staff contact listed in the specific guidance document or DNRRRGuidance@wisconsin.gov.

Public Notices

2011 Wisconsin Act 167 [exit DNR] went into effect on August 1, 2012. This act requires the DNR to post hearing and meeting notices on the department's website, in addition to newspapers. The date of posting on the DNR website now determines when the public comment periods end. If you have any questions about how this affects public comment opportunities, please contact Jodie Thistle.

Current Notices

Past notices

Date(s)	Subject	Details
Feb. 23, April 12, May 30, July 19	Rule Advisory Committee Meetings for Rule Development	The DNR will host Rule Advisory Committee meetings throughout 2024 for rule development on the following topics: Continuing Obligations - Scope Statement for Board Order RR-14-23 Soil Standard - Scope Statement for Board Order RR-15-23 Meeting dates, times and registration information are available on the DNR's NR 700 rule change webpage.
Dec. 21, 2023 1 p.m.	Preliminary Public Hearing on Rulemaking Statements of Scope	The DNR's RR Program will hold a preliminary public hearing on two statements of scope. Scope Statement for Board Order RR-14-23 (Continuing Obligations). Proposes developing administrative rules that affect chapters NR 700, 708, 714, 722, 724, 725, 726, 727 and 749 related to definitions, notifications, fees, agreements, reports and procedures for interim action and remedial action continuing obligations for environmental contamination. Scope Statement for Board Order RR-15-23 (Soil Standards). Proposes developing Wisconsin administrative rules that affect chapters NR 700, 720 and 722 related to definitions, land use classifications, procedures for identifying environmental standards for soil, and soil cleanup standards used to investigate and remediate environmental contamination. Statements of scope and Zoom registration for the public hearing are available on the DNR's Administrative Rules web page under the "RR - Remediation and Redevelopment" row.
Oct. 19-Nov. 20, 2023	Request for Proposal (RFP): Port Edwards Brownfield Site Reuse Concept Planning	The DNR is seeking proposals from qualified firms interested in providing consulting services to assist with brownfield redevelopment planning at a former paper mill in the village of Port Edwards, Wisconsin. The planning project is focused on an approximately 46-acre portion of the 180-acre former paper mill. The project is funded by a FY23 Small Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Port Edwards RFP Materials Addendum: Q&A Responses Updated Port Edwards Map
Oct. 19-Nov. 20, 2023	Request for Proposal (RFPs): Cuba City Brownfield Site Reuse Concept Planning	The DNR is seeking proposals from qualified firms interested in providing consulting services to assist with the community engagement and visioning process for a large, soon-to-be vacant senior care and rehabilitation facility located in Cuba City, Wisconsin. The senior care facility is a 9-acre site with asbestos containing materials and other potential environmental conditions. The project is funded by a FY23 Small Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Cuba City RFP materials Addendum: Q&A Responses
Sept. 12 - Oct. 16, 2023	Request for Qualifications (RFQs): Remedial Design of TSCA sediment in the Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern (MKE AOC)	The DNR is accepting Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) to identify an environmental consultant to complete the remedial design for sediment having polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) greater than 50 parts per million (ppm) (TSCA sediment) in the MKE AOC. MKE AOC RFQ
March 25, 2023	Five-Year Review of the Onalaska Municipal Superfund Site	The DNR is currently seeking input on the Five-Year Review of the Onalaska Municipal Superfund Site. Visit BRRTS to learn about the Onalaska Municipal Superfund Site, or to see previous five-year reviews, enter 02-32-000311 in the "BRRTS No." field on the search form. Additional information can be found on the U.S. EPA's Onalaska Superfund Site webpage.
March 24, 2023	Five-Year Review of the Stoughton City Landfill Superfund Site	The DNR is currently seeking input on the Five-Year Review of the Stoughton City Landfill Superfund Site. Visit BRRTS to learn about the Stoughton City Landfill Superfund Site, or to see previous five-year reviews, enter 02-13-000880 in the "BRRTS No." field on the search form. Additional information can be found on the U.S. EPA's Stoughton City Landfill Superfund Site webpage.
March 15, 2023	Boundary Road (Lauer 1) Landfill Superfund Site Community Advisory Group (CAG) Information Meeting	The DNR and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are holding a public meeting to provide information on creating a Community Advisory Group (CAG) regarding the Boundary Road (Lauer 1) Landfill Superfund Site. A CAG consists of an advisory panel comprised of community members and other stakeholders affected by an EPA National Priorities List site. A CAG facilitates the exchange of information about site activities to the community and other stakeholders. Although CAG does not make decisions, its input may help inform site decisions made by the DNR and EPA. Watch the recording of the meeting [1:07:27] Presentation
Oct. 2-Oct. 31, 2022	Five-Year Review of the Campmarina Superfund Site Upland Operable Unit	The DNR is currently seeking input on the Five-Year Review of Campmarina Superfund Site Upland Operable Unit.  Additionally, the DNR is currently seeking input regarding the potential formation of a Community Advisory Group (CAG) for the for the BRL Superfund site. Visit BRRTS to learn about the Campmarina Superfund Site Upland Operable Unit or see previous five-year reviews, enter 02-06-000095 in the “BRRTS No.” field on the search form.  Additional information can be found on the EPA Campmarina Superfund Site Upland Operable Unit. Submit comments to John Feeney by Oct. 31, 2022.
July 31 – Aug. 31, 2022	Five-Year Review of the Lauer 1 Sanitary Landfill/Boundary Road Superfund Site and potential formation of a Community Advisory Group	The DNR is currently seeking input on the Five-Year Review of the Lauer 1 Sanitary Landfill/Boundary Road Superfund Site (BRL).  Additionally, the DNR is currently seeking input regarding the potential formation of a Community Advisory Group (CAG) for the for the BRL Superfund site. Information about the Five-Year Review and potential CAG for the Lauer 1 Sanitary Landfill/Boundary Road Superfund Site is available in a fact sheet. Visit BRRTS to learn about the BRL site, or see previous five-year reviews, enter 02-68-529578 in the “BRRTS No.” field on the search form.  Additional information can be found on the EPA Lauer I Sanitary landfill website. Submit comments to BJ LeRoy by Aug. 31, 2022.
July 25 – Aug. 31 2022	Request for Qualifications: State Vapor Intrusion Zone Contract (VIZC) for Vapor Investigation and Mitigation Services	The DNR is accepting SOQs to identify up to four environmental consultants to provide the DNR with vapor intrusion investigation and mitigation at primarily residential buildings in Wisconsin, on an as-needed basis. This work will be funded through state environmental repair funds. VIZC RFQ VIZC RFQ Addendum - Q&A
July 25 – Aug. 17 2022	Request for Qualifications: Federal Brownfields Assessment at Wisconsin Assessment Monies (WAM) Properties	The DNR is accepting SOQs to identify four environmental consultants to provide Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Phase II ESAs, site investigations and remedial action planning at brownfields properties, on an as-needed basis. This work will be funded through a US EPA 104(k) Assessment grant. WAM RFQ WAM RFQ Addendum - Q&A
July 25 – Aug. 10, 2022	Request for Qualifications (RFQ): Federal Brownfields Assessment at Vapor Intrusion Priority Properties	The DNR is accepting SOQs to identify an environmental consultant to conduct vapor intrusion assessments for the DNR at brownfields properties in Wisconsin where there is vapor intrusion risk, on an as-needed basis. This work will be funded through a US EPA 104(k) Assessment grant. Vapor RFQ Vapor RFQ Addendum - Q&A
July 3 – Aug. 3, 2022	Five-Year Review of the Kohler Co. Landfill Superfund Site	The DNR is currently seeking input on the Five-Year Review of the Kohler Co. Landfill Superfund Site. Visit BRRTS to learn about the Kohler Co. Landfill site or see previous five-year reviews, enter 02-60-529577 in the “BRRTS No.” field on the search form. Additional information can be found on the EPA Kohler Co. Landfill webpage. Submit comments to BJ LeRoy by Aug. 3, 2022.
April 21 - May 21, 2020	Solicitation of information for economic impact analysis (request for input on the economic impacts of proposed rules)	The DNR is currently soliciting feedback on the economic impact of proposed permanent rules. Please see Number RR-10-17 on the DNR Proposed Permanent Natural Resources Rules webpage. Additional information on this proposed rulemaking is available on RR’s NR 700-799 Rule Changes webpage.
Dec. 20, 2019 - Jan. 31, 2020	Request for Bid for the Portage Canal Segment 2 - Contaminated Sediment Remediation	The DNR is currently accepting sealed bids for the contaminated sediment removal project for the Portage Canal, from Adams Street to approximately 100 feet downstream of the Canadian Pacific Railway bridge near Center Street. Site activities will consist of razing existing structures at the Remediation Support Area, site preparation and staging areas, sediment removal, dewatering (as necessary), transport and disposal of contaminated sediment and placement of cap and cover material within the canal, placement of fill for a multi-use path and extension of city storm sewers. Coincident activities will consist of surface water management and protection of surrounding structures and pavement. Advertisement for Bids Contract Documents Construction Drawings NR 716 Site Investigation Report Seg. 1 Construction Documentation Report Remedial Action Options Report - Rev. 1 HMA Report Original Bridge Design Plans Final Design Report
Jan. 9, 2020	Public comment period for the Dredged Material Management Alternatives for the Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern Great Lakes Legacy Act Projects	The DNR soliciting public comments on proposed actions in accordance with s. 292.31(3)(f), Wis. Stats. and s. NR 714.05(2), Wis. Adm. Code. A public hearing for the purpose of determining whether the proposed remedial action and any expenditure is within the scope of this section and is reasonable in relation to the cost of obtaining similar materials and services can be requested during the comment period. Alternatives Analysis