Wisconsin Legislature: Natural resources, Department of

Gasoline vapor recovery equipment grants [Sec. 37, 37b, 9136 (1t), 9436 (1t)] - Act 237

Groundwater and environmental repair accounts merged [Sec. 355, 356, 872-898, 2512, 2581, 2983, 3494, 3600, 3604, 3638, 3641, 3643-3645, 3650, 3685, 3686, 3717, 3719] [873r — vetoed] - Act 27

Hazardous substance discharge: nonprofit economic development corporation exemption from restoration and minimization requirements [Sec. 3657, 3658] - Act 27

Hazardous substance spill cleanup: DNR enforcement authority revised; referral to DOJ permitted; DOJ study of cleanup agreements [Sec. 3651, 3652, 9131 (1t)] [9131 (1t) — vetoed] - Act 27

Lake classification grants [Sec. 762d, 3599b-t] - Act 27

Landfill remediation study [Sec. 9136 (2d)] [vetoed] - AB-768

Natural heritage inventory information: fees expanded [Sec. 301, 769, 770, 2266] - Act 27

Nonmetallic mining: laws revised; provisions re permit, reclamation, zoning and spills cleanup [Sec. 349g, 898m, 3731-3784] - Act 27

Nonpoint source changes re watersheds, cost sharing grants for best management practices, bonding authority, local project funding and pilot project to evaluate trading water pollution credits [Sec. 178e, 366, 367, 397, 398, 414g, 728, 730, 730m, 731k, 735ag, 3495m, 3573-3585, 3586-3588, 3588s-3599, 3606, 9437 (3)] [3606 — partial veto] - Act 27

Nonpoint source water pollution and environmental repair: bonding authority increased [Sec. 731] - Act 27

Open space protection program created; grants provided [Sec. 766e-h, w, y] [vetoed] - AB-100

PECFA related services: DNR fees restricted; Comm.Dept and DNR report re cleanup [Sec. 486p, 9136 (1c), 9236 (3g)] [vetoed] - AB-768

PECFA revisions; Comm.Dept and DNR duties specified [Sec. 906, 2582-2607, 9110 (4m), (5), 9310 (4), (5m), 9337 (2), 9410 (1m)] [9310 (5m) — partial veto; 2598f — vetoed] - Act 27

Permit information and regulatory assistance bureau name changed; duties re DNR permit guarantee program; act as ombudsman to promote brownfields redevelopment projects [Sec. 59, 202, 3277, 3278, 4337, 4443-4458, 4460-4473, 4475- 4477] - Act 27

Pollution cleanup and determination of liability: DNR authorized to charge fee to property owners for assistance services [Sec. 3720] - Act 27

Private forest land: management plans and grants for landowners; urban forestry grant for city of Milwaukee [Sec. 377, 918, 9137 (10n)] - Act 27

Property under DNR jurisdiction: grants to friends groups for property development - Act 313

Prospecting and mining fees revised re metallic minerals - Act 169

Public intervenor board eliminated [Sec. 45m, 66m, 154m, 783x, 3281m, 9437 (5m)] - Act 27

Recycling and yard waste disposal costs: grant formula continued [Sec. 3615-3620] - Act 27

Recycling of computers by Corr.Dept and wheelchairs by nonprofit organization: DNR grants provided [Sec. 36, 9111 (1), 9136 (2f), 9236 (4)] - Act 237

Recycling program funding [Sec. 277n, 400p, 673m, 3614mg] [3614mg — partial veto] - Act 27

Recycling program: volume-based solid waste fee criteria modified; civil liability immunity; grant program amended; DNR duties set, report and study required - Act 60

Remediation professionals: certification requirements created; DNR, DATCP and Comm.Dept memorandum of understanding [Sec. 346s, 3727g, 9137 (7n), 9437 (2m)] [vetoed] - AB-100

Root river watershed designated a priority watershed for the nonpoint source water pollution abatement program - Act 209

Safe drinking water changes [for section numbers and vetoes, see entry under ``Water supply"] - Act 27

Safe drinking water: DNR authority revised [Sec. 2158, 2174, 2180, 2181, 2184, 2487, 2804, 2854, 3162, 3487, 3489-3491, 3602, 3603, 5219] - Act 27

Safe drinking water rules violations: administrative forfeitures revised [Sec. 482] - Act 237

Southeastern Wisconsin Fox river commission: DNR funding requirement [Sec. 34, 35, 9136 (2), 9436 (2)] - Act 237

State forest acquisition and development and recreational boating projects: appropriations created for stewardship debt service [Sec. 411-414c, 726, 727, 9437 (7)] - Act 27

Sulfide ore mining: permit requirements revised; moratorium provision - Act 171

Sustainable forestry practices: DNR to submit proposed legislation [Sec. 9136 (3d)] - Act 237

Tire manufacturing solid waste: DNR nuisance abatement authority expanded; funding and grants for cleanup [Sec. 341sm, t, 3637m, n, 9137 (4eq), 9437 (7eq)] [9137 (4eq) — partial veto] - Act 27

Tire waste cleanup: DNR funding revised [Sec. 33, 724, 727g] - Act 237

Water systems not owned by governmental units: loan guarantee program created [Sec. 3375, 3387, 3572] - Act 27

Wells: installation of certain devices prohibited - Act 122

Willow flowage classified as an outstanding water resource [Sec. 3487d] [vetoed] - AB-100

natural resources, department of _ hunting and fishingNatural resources, Department of — Hunting and fishing, see also Fish and game warden

Agreements to retire commercial fish and game licenses: ban on payments [Sec. 847g, 967m, n] - Act 27

Commercial fishing catch quota: DNR to establish formula; fishing boards to make recommendations and advise; existing criteria provision - Act 189

Commercial harvest of smelt and alewife [Sec. 1105r-u, 9137 (13f)] [1105s, t — vetoed] - Act 27

Deer (antlerless) and small game hunting provisions re hunter education and firearm safety program certificate - Act 12

Delinquent taxes: DNR denial and revocation of certain approvals; SSN and federal employer ID provisions [Sec. 64-66, 67, 69, 70, 71, 73-80, 9336 (1)] - Act 237

DNR reports required re fish hatchery operations and funding for fish and wildlife account - Act 1

DNR revisions re fish and game approval fees, fish and wildlife activities funding, bear hunting regulations and approval system, wildlife damage surcharge, bonus deer hunting for certain farm owners, retiring certain fishing licenses and fee exemption for veterans home at King residents; reports required - Act 1

Fish and game approvals: cumulative preference system [Sec. 1009j-y, 1017g-rm, 1085c-p, 1087g, 9437 (9w)] - Act 27

Fish and game laws: chap.29, Wis.Stats., recodified - Act 248

Fish farm and private fishing reserve revisions [Sec. 63w, 68f-s, 70g, r, 82ag, 322g, j, 9204 (1c), 9236 (2c)] [9236 (2c) — vetoed] - Act 237

Great Lakes fish studies: DNR funding - Act 41

Hunter education program and approvals issued to bow hunters: provisions revised - Act 197

Hunting and fishing regulations modified; DNR study required - Act 249

Hunting approvals issued to residents born after January 1, 1973: requirements revised [Sec. 1098m] - Act 27

Hunting, fishing, trapping or managment of wild animals: local governmental unit ordinance authority; DNR provision - Act 170

Hunting small game in state parks permitted [Sec. 71m] - Act 237

Lac du Flambeau tribe issuance of fish and game approvals and ATV and snowmobile registrations authorized; use of fees specified; JCF approval of natural resource agreements [Sec. 438, 776-781, 783v, 845-847, 969, 979, 999, 1041, 1042, 1081, 2414, 2428, 2440, 3966, 4189, 4190, 4194-4196] [779, 1041, 1042, 4194 — partial veto; 783v — vetoed] - Act 27

Lac du Flambeau tribe issuance of fishing approvals: use of fees for fishery management [Sec. 38d, 66e, h] - Act 237

Nonpayment of support: DNR denial of fish and game approvals; SSN, memorandum of understanding and subpoena or warrant provisions - Act 191

Private fish farming regulations [for section numbers, see entry under ``Fish and fishing"] - Act 27

Seized fish and game: distribution to certain food programs authorized; person liable for processing costs - Act 321

Sturgeon fishing or spearing permits: DNR may impose maximum limit; nonrefundable processing fee provided [Sec. 981, 998, 1073, 1075, 1078, 1086, 1087] - Act 27

Trapping for sport: waiver of approvals for certain DNR sponsored or approved programs or special events - Act 195

Wildlife damage abatement and claim program: hunting access provision revised [Sec. 82ac-ae] - Act 237

Wildlife damage program revised; certain land required to be open to hunting; urban wildlife damage control grants, claims and abatement programs; JCF approval re release of funds; report required [for section numbers and vetoes, see ``Game"] - Act 27

natural resources, department of _ recreation and boatingNatural resources, Department of — Recreation and boating

Bicycle trails: DNR report on feasibility of paving [Sec. 9137 (3g)] [vetoed] - AB-100

Bicycle trails: DNR report on feasibility of paving - Act 86

Boating laws revised re registration, titling, intoxicated boating, absolute sobriety, safety course and certificate, capacity plate and slow-no-wake area - Act 198

Campground reservation system: DNR contract permitted [Sec. 948, 948m, 9437 (2)] [948m — partial veto] - Act 27

Columbia county park on Lake Winnebago: recreational boating project funding; percentage matching requirements [Sec. 9137 (8tu)] - Act 27

High cliff state park harbor: recreational boating project expanded [Sec. 9137 (3)] - Act 27

Lake Superior harbor or refuge construction; exemption from enumeration in state building program [Sec. 760, 1146] - Act 27

Lone Rock boat landing in Richland county re 1997 WisAct 27: location reference changed to town of Buena Vista - Act 41

Lone Rock boat landing in Richland county: recreational boating project funding [Sec. 9137 (9c)] - Act 27

Milwaukee county: title to certain submerged lands confirmed and use for recreational and marina purposes authorized; may exercise powers and perform duties but not create board of harbor commissioners - Act 70

Mountain bay state trail funding [Sec. 953m] [vetoed] - AB-100

Petenwell lake harbor and boat launching facilities: recreational boating project funding; percentage matching requirements [Sec. 9137 (8tv)] - Act 27

Public access to navigable lakes or streams: vacating or discontinuing restricted; adjacent land owners may request shoreline erosion control measures - Act 172

Recreational boating moneys lapse to conservation fund [Sec. 9237 (2)] - Act 27

Recreational boating projects: percentage matching requirements [Sec. 1144q-s, 1146g, h, 9337 (7z)] - Act 27

Snowmobile administration costs funding [Sec. 9236 (3)] - Act 237

Snowmobile trail use sticker requirements created; ``public snowmobile corridor" defined [Sec. 4189g-t, 4190g, r, 4193g, r, 9437 (9g)] - Act 27

Snowmobile trail use stickers: price increased, issuing fee created; temporary procedure re county clerk issuance; maintenance funding [Sec. 529-531r, 9136 (1), 9236 (3f), 9436 (2f)] - Act 237

Stockbridge harbor in Lake Winnebago: recreational boating project funding; percentage matching requirements [Sec. 9137 (8tt)] - Act 27

Water ski platforms and jumps in navigable waterway: regulations created [Sec. 1139zm] - Act 27

Wisconsin lake schooner education association: assistance provided for tall sailing ship to commemorate sesquicentennial [Sec. 378m, 9137 (12f), 9437 (10c)] - Act 27

navigable watersNavigable waters, see Waterways and water power

neenah, city ofNeenah, City of

Neenah bicycle-pedestrian overpass funding [Sec. 477m, 9149 (4z)] - Act 27