Wisconsin Legislature: Natural Resources, Department of

Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine eliminated; conservation patron license fee reduced [Sec. 343, 349, 515, 577, 580, 581, 9133 (5), 9433 (3)] - SB30

Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine: publication restored (if eliminated by the 2017 budget act), and shall include climate change information; conservation patron license provision - AB346

Air monitoring site located at Kohler-Andrae State Park: DNR prohibited from including in the annual monitoring network plan submitted to EPA; waiver from federal Clean Air Act provision - AB588

Air monitoring site located at Kohler-Andrae State Park: DNR prohibited from including in the annual monitoring network plan submitted to EPA; waiver from federal Clean Air Act provision [S.Amdt.1: initial plan specified and revised plan provision; S.Amdt.2: funding removed] - SB466

Air monitoring station appropriation expanded to include a sulfur dioxide monitor, conditions specified [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1827L-n] - AB64

Air pollutants not regulated under federal law: DNR administrative rule requirements revised - AB587

Air pollutants not regulated under federal law: DNR administrative rule requirements revised - SB459

Aquaculture and fish farm regulations revised; emergency rule procedure exemption - AB160

Aquaculture and fish farm regulations revised; emergency rule procedure exemption - SB95

Artificial and nonfederal wetlands exempt from certain DNR permitting requirements; DNR to apply to EPA to be delegated the authority to administer permit program for the discharge of dredge or fill material into navigable waters; expending all moneys for the in lieu fee subprogram required [A.Sub.Amdt.3: further revisions, certain nonfederal wetlands exempted, wetland mitigation grant program with in lieu fee subprogram moneys established and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provision, property development grant program established, Wetland Study Council created in DNR, reports required] - AB547

Artificial and nonfederal wetlands exempt from certain DNR permitting requirements; DNR to apply to EPA to be delegated the authority to administer permit program for the discharge of dredge or fill material into navigable waters; expending all moneys for the in lieu fee subprogram required - SB600

Broadband grants for infrastructure in underserved areas revised; TEACH program eligibility and sunset modified; DNR and DOT provisions [Sec. 175, 198, 199, 208, 218-220, 223, 441-446, 527, 1226, 1227, 1532, 1692, 1693, 1695-1699, 9237 (1), (2), 9333 (1), 9401 (2), 9437 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, universal service fund provisions added, 199m, 526g, r, 1226m, 1691d-t, 1695e-s, 1699g, r, deletes 1696, 1697, 1699, 9437 (1)] - AB64

Broadband grants for infrastructure in underserved areas revised; TEACH program eligibility and sunset modified; DNR and DOT provisions [Sec. 175, 198, 199, 208, 218-220, 223, 441-446, 527, 1226, 1227, 1532, 1692, 1693, 1695-1699, 9237 (1), (2), 9333 (1), 9401 (2), 9437 (1)] - SB30

Brownfields: remediating contaminated land; pilot program for manufacturing facilities re stationary source air pollution controls; tax deeds; ERTID changes; property assessed clean energy loans for revitalization projects; neighborhood improvement districts (NID) and business improvement districts (BID) provisions; state trust fund loans to municipalities - AB179

Brownfields: remediating contaminated land; pilot program for manufacturing facilities re stationary source air pollution controls; tax deeds; ERTID changes; property assessed clean energy loans for revitalization projects; neighborhood improvement districts (NID) and business improvement districts (BID) provisions; state trust fund loans to municipalities [S.Amdt.2: more ERTID changes] - SB173

Car-killed deer on STH: DNR disposal program repealed; DOT to contract with counties, municipalities, or private entities for removal [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 292m, 362n, 578ym, 1222m] - AB64

Clean Water Fund Program: loan interest rate revisions and financial hardship assistance program eliminated [Sec. 1807-1817; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, financial hardship assistance program extended to 2018, 1816m, deletes 1807, 1809-1812, 1817] - AB64

Clean Water Fund Program: loan interest rate revisions and financial hardship assistance program eliminated [Sec. 1807-1817] - SB30

Clean Water Fund Program: loan period revised [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1817m, mc] - AB64

Concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO): study to transfer regulation of from DNR to DATCP required; report due by set date; WPDES provision [Sec. 9133 (4); original bill only] - AB64

Concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO): study to transfer regulation of from DNR to DATCP required; report due by set date; WPDES provision [Sec. 9133 (4)] - SB30

Conservation warden prohibited from entering private land unless there is reasonable suspicion of the violation of certain laws; admissibility of evidence provision - AB411

Conservation warden prohibited from entering private land unless there is reasonable suspicion of the violation of certain laws; admissibility of evidence provision - SB321

Deer farm fence requirements; fee, inspection certificate, and electronic monitoring system provisions; further CWD requirements specified - AB374

Discharge of dredged or fill material into artificial wetlands: exemption from DNR permitting requirements; definition provision - AB388

Discharge of dredged or fill material into artificial wetlands: exemption from DNR permitting requirements; definition provision - SB320

DNR bonding limit increases re nonpoint source water pollution abatement, urban storm water and runoff, flood control, riparian restoration, and dam safety [Sec. 488, 489, 490] - AB64

DNR bonding limit increases re nonpoint source water pollution abatement, urban storm water and runoff, flood control, riparian restoration, and dam safety [Sec. 488-490] - SB30

Drainage district revisions re jurisdiction, board membership, regulation of district access corridors, land in newly organized or annexed to districts, discharge of dredged material into wetland permit exemption, floodplain zoning ordinances, and property tax assessment - AB246

Drainage district revisions re jurisdiction, board membership, regulation of district access corridors, land in newly organized or annexed to districts, discharge of dredged material into wetland permit exemption, floodplain zoning ordinances, and property tax assessment [S.Amdt.1: storm water discharge permit exceptions added] - SB177

Electronic waste recycling program changes - AB914

Electronic waste recycling program changes - SB733

Electronics and information technology manufacturing zone and tax credits: WEDC authorized to create; provisions re TIDs, sales tax exemption, environmental impact statements, wetlands and waterways permits, PSC certificates and market-based rates, and grants to local governments; highway bonding authorization; design-build system for public works projects; enterprise zone tax credit revisions; economic development liaison appointed by DOA [for amendments, see entry under ``Industrial development"] - Au7 AB1

Environmental compliance audit program: time to correct violations increased, notification requirements modified, and DNR and DOJ duties re pursuing criminal enforcement actions - AB264

Environmental improvement fund: purpose for which DNR can use moneys expanded [Sec. 330, 357, 537] - AB64

Environmental improvement fund: purpose for which DNR can use moneys expanded [Sec. 330, 357, 537] - SB30

Ferrous metallic mining regulations returned to pre-2013 WisAct 1 provisions; MFL program as it relates to ferrous mining activities returned to pre-2013 WisAct 81 provisions - AB614

Floodplain determination and floodplain zoning ordinance required to conform to a letter of map amendment (LOMA) from FEMA; DNR provision - AB713

Floodplain determination and floodplain zoning ordinance required to conform to a letter of map amendment (LOMA) from FEMA; DNR provision [S.Amdt.1: exception added] - SB601

Forestry account expenditures: Governor's Council on Forestry to determine priorities and report along with 2019-21 biennial budget recommendations [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9133 (6r)] - AB64

Forestry activities: JLAC to request audit of moneys received by DNR [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9133 (6q)] - AB64

Forestry emergency reserve created, expenditures require JCF approval [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 264n] - AB64

Frac sand exploration: county authority to issue licenses; bond, notification, and DNR provisions - SB333

Green County allowed to regulate land application of manure by ordinance, conditions and DNR duties - SB879

Groundwater management area standards established; proposed high capacity well environmental review revisions; Groundwater Coordinating Council, DNR, and fee provisions - AB50

Groundwater management area standards established; proposed high capacity well environmental review revisions; Groundwater Coordinating Council, DNR, and fee provisions - SB22

High capacity well regulations revised re activities exempt from approval; DNR duties re designated study area - AB105

High capacity well regulations revised re activities exempt from approval; DNR duties re designated study area [S.Amdt.4: designated study area revised] - SB76

Hydrologic evaluation and modeling funding [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 314m] - AB64

Industrial sand mining and processing operations monitoring: FTE positions in DNR and funding authorized - SB331

Industrial sand mining or processing facility owner or operator required to monitor the ambient air for small crystalline silica particles and other particulate matter; reports and DNR duties - SB330

Iron and steel slag managed as an item of value is not included in definition of ``solid waste” [A.Amdt.1: use of unencapsulated slag prohibited near a residential dwelling or school or daycare facility without DNR approval] - AB941

Joint annual spring fish and wildlife rule hearing of the DNR and Wisconsin Conservation Congress: rule-making process changes for administrative rules proposed at re gubernatorial approval, statements of scope, economic impact analyses and their content, independent economic impact analyses, and bill required under set condition - AB1038

Joint annual spring fish and wildlife rule hearing of the DNR and Wisconsin Conservation Congress: rule-making process changes for administrative rules proposed at re gubernatorial approval, statements of scope, economic impact analyses and their content, independent economic impact analyses, and bill required under set condition - SB852

Local government zoning authority revisions re substandard lots, merging lots, variances, and nonconforming structures; conditional use permit requirements; private ponds exempt from certain permitting requirements; inverse condemnation proceedings and eminent domain; right to display the flag of the U.S. re housing associations and housing cooperatives [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, inverse condemnation proceedings removed; A.Amdt.4: private ponds provision removed] - AB479

Local government zoning authority revisions re substandard lots, merging lots, variances, and nonconforming structures; conditional use permit requirements; private ponds exempt from certain permitting requirements; inverse condemnation proceedings and eminent domain; right to display the flag of the U.S. re housing associations and housing cooperatives - SB387

MFL closed acreage fee payments to municipalities and counties; DNR duties and severance tax provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 334m, 1205m-p, 9133 (6p)] - AB64

Mining and drilling activities that destroy or fill in a lake bed, reservoir, or flowage: prohibition expanded and DNR authorized exception eliminated; withdrawing water from a reservoir or flowage provision - AB214

Mining and drilling activities that destroy or fill in a lake bed, reservoir, or flowage: prohibition expanded and DNR authorized exception eliminated; withdrawing water from a reservoir or flowage provision - SB152

Municipal flood control and riparian restoration program in DNR: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provision extended - AB1070

Municipal flood control and riparian restoration program in DNR: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provision extended - AB1073

Municipal flood control and riparian restoration program in DNR: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provision extended - SB884

Municipal flood control and riparian restoration program in DNR: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provision extended - SB887

Navigability of a stream: conditions for DNR determination of established - AB599

Navigability of a stream: conditions for DNR determination of established - SB506

Nonferrous metallic mineral prospecting and mining: sulfide ore moratorium repealed; locations where groundwater standards apply changed; repeal of DNR rule to minimize impact on wetlands; separate process for bulk sampling; changes to application, review, and permitting process; exemption from certain solid waste disposal fees; DNR duties [Admin.Code NR 132.06, 132.17, 132.18, 182.07, 182.08] [A.Amdt.1: bond or other security requirement added; A.Amdt.5: bulk sampling plan and approval revisions; A.Amdt.6: proof of financial responsibility re closure of mining waste site] - AB499

Nonferrous metallic mineral prospecting and mining: sulfide ore moratorium repealed; locations where groundwater standards apply changed; repeal of DNR rule to minimize impact on wetlands; separate process for bulk sampling; changes to application, review, and permitting process; exemption from certain solid waste disposal fees; DNR duties [Admin.Code NR 132.06, 132.17, 132.18, 182.07, 182.08] - SB395

Nonpoint source water pollution abatement program: DNR contract with UW--Extension requirement eliminated [Sec. 1818] - AB64

Nonpoint source water pollution abatement program: DNR contract with UW--Extension requirement eliminated [Sec. 1818] - SB30

Producer led watershed protection grants: appropriation from the environmental fund [Sec. 188, 189, 9133 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, grant funding changed, environmental fund provision re principal nonpoint source and urban nonpoint source debt service payments, 1241m, deletes 188, 189] - AB64

Producer led watershed protection grants: appropriation from the environmental fund [Sec. 188, 189, 9133 (1)] - SB30

PSC duties re state energy policy and regulation of public utilities; settlements in PSC dockets requirements; procedure for handling complaints of violations of the one-call system created and other revisions, PSC duties and forfeiture provisions; treatment of certain utility facilities under county construction site erosion control and storm water management zoning ordinances [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, violation in transporting natural gas and other hazardous materials specified; S.Amdt.1: appropriation provision added; S.Amdt.2: charging ratepayers for advertising provision added] - AB532

PSC duties re state energy policy and regulation of public utilities; settlements in PSC dockets requirements; procedure for handling complaints of violations of the one-call system created and other revisions, PSC duties and forfeiture provisions; treatment of certain utility facilities under county construction site erosion control and storm water management zoning ordinances - SB475

Reformulated gasoline: DNR prohibited from requiring sales; waiver from the EPA re the Clean Air Act provision - AB558

Reformulated gasoline: DNR prohibited from requiring sales; waiver from the EPA re the Clean Air Act provision - SB463

Riparian owner may remove certain material from bed of inland navigable water without a DNR permit under set conditions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, exemption changed to new general permit, conditions remain the same] - AB935

Riparian owner may remove certain material from bed of inland navigable water without a DNR permit under set conditions - SB789

Riprap placement: exemption from permit requirements [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 584r] - AB64

River and stream monitoring and study by DNR re introduction of nutrients from point and nonpoint sources, waterways specified, sunset provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 314d, 1799y] - AB64

Safe drinking water loan program: bonding limit increased [Sec. 487] - AB64

Safe drinking water loan program: bonding limit increased [Sec. 487] - SB30

Shoreline maintenance activities in outlying waters: DNR permit exemption under set conditions - AB926

Shoreline maintenance activities in outlying waters: DNR permit exemption under set conditions - SB747

Soil and Water Resource Management Program: grant allocation priority consideration [Sec. 1236; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, nutrient management planning specified] - AB64

Soil and Water Resource Management Program: grant allocation priority consideration [Sec. 1236] - SB30

State parks: dates on annual vehicle admission receipt and state trail pass modified - AB624

State trail pass eliminated and DNR prohibited from charging an admission fee - AB623

Storm water management study for City of Burlington: DNR grant to Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 338d, 9133(8t)] - AB64