Wisconsin Legislature: Natural Resources, Department of

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

Tainter Lake biomanipulation pilot project to improve water quality [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9133 (7p)] - AB64

Timber sales re state, county, or community forest: revisions re advertising, approval and notice requirements, and merchantable wood products report to DNR [Sec. 566, 568, 569, 572; original bill only] - AB64

Timber sales re state, county, or community forest: revisions re advertising, approval and notice requirements, and merchantable wood products report to DNR [Sec. 566, 568, 569, 572] - SB30

Unobligated Stewardship bonding authority: used for Saxon Harbor campground marina, Eagle Tower in Peninsula State Park, Horicon March Wildlife Area scenic overlook shelter, cities of Neenah and Menasha for pedestrian bridges and trails, and acquisition of the Canadian Pacific Railway corridor in Racine County [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 514g, r] - AB64

Veteran mortgage loans and clean water fund program: DVA and DNR bonding authority reduced [Sec. 486, 496] - AB64

Veteran mortgage loans and clean water fund program: DVA and DNR bonding authority reduced [Sec. 486, 496] - SB30

Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program: amount obligated for critical health and safety-related water infrastructure projects in state parks - AB537

Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program: amount obligated for critical health and safety-related water infrastructure projects in state parks - SB421

Water supply plan: Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Council may designate water supply service area for public water supply system making withdrawals from Great Lakes basin [Sec. 1800-1804; original bill only] - AB64

Water supply plan: Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Council may designate water supply service area for public water supply system making withdrawals from Great Lakes basin [Sec. 1800-1804] - SB30

Well contamination: grants to local governments to test private wells; compensation program revisions re family income and nitrates contamination - AB686

Wetland individual permits issued by DNR to public utilities: mitigation requirements revised [A.Amdt.1: cooperatives provision added] - AB497

Wetland individual permits issued by DNR to public utilities: mitigation requirements revised - SB406

Wetland mitigation grant program and property development grants created: DNR to award to nonprofit organizations; Stewardship 2000 Program, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and report provisions - AB833

Wetland mitigation grant program and property development grants created: DNR to award to nonprofit organizations; Stewardship 2000 Program, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and report provisions - SB702

Wetland mitigation requirements modified and DNR duties re mitigation banks revised - AB956

Wetland mitigation requirements modified and DNR duties re mitigation banks revised - SB816

Wetland permitting requirement exemption re discharge from utility infrastructure work in a highway right-of-way, conditions set - AB63

Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology: environmental fund appropriation [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 223m] - AB64

Wolf damage claims: payment revisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 239m, 334q, 582g, h] - AB64

WPDES permit violations: DNR required to notify affected well owners and counties - AB881

WPDES permit violations: DNR required to notify affected well owners and counties - SB739

Airbow or high-powered air rifle use during open season for hunting an animal with a firearm allowed; definitions and restrictions provisions - AB649

Airbow or high-powered air rifle use during open season for hunting an animal with a firearm allowed; definitions and restrictions provisions - SB551

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: DNR to establish an open season for hunting deer with muzzle-loading firearms - AB626

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: DNR to establish an open season for hunting deer with muzzle-loading firearms - SB508

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

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

Canada goose hunting: reporting requirements revised [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 572ng, nj] - AB64

Commercial harvest of chubs in the waters of Lake Michigan: DNR may not set limit less than certain amount [introduction required by s. 227.19 (5) (g), Wis.Stats.] - AB31

Commercial harvest of chubs in the waters of Lake Michigan: DNR may not set limit less than certain amount [introduction required by s. 227.19 (5) (g), Wis.Stats.] - SB4

Deer and wild turkey carcass tag requirements eliminated; wild turkey hunting authorization and car-kill deer or wild turkey provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 572b-n, o-q, 576g, r, 578b-y, 579e-581r, 582r] - AB64

Elk damage abatement: crops or grasses grown for bird hunting preserve made eligible, fencing provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 582m, p] - AB64

Feeding deer for certain purposes after positive test for CWD or bovine tuberculosis: duration of rule prohibiting modified - AB61

Feeding deer for certain purposes after positive test for CWD or bovine tuberculosis: duration of rule prohibiting modified - SB68

Group deer hunting party: no member may kill an antlerless deer for another member who holds a youth deer hunting license [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, requirement that the person for whom a deer is killed must possess an unused deer carcass tag added] - AB528

Group deer hunting party: no member may kill an antlerless deer for another member who holds a youth deer hunting license - SB454

Hunting dogs injured or killed by wolves: depredation payments eliminated - SB776

Hunting in state parks prohibited - SB775

Hunting mentorship program revisions re minimum age requirement and limit on number of hunting devices, and prohibiting mentor from killing a deer for person being mentored or using that person’s carcass tag [A.Amdt.3: ``carcass tag" changed to ``approval"] - AB455

Hunting mentorship program revisions re minimum age requirement and limit on number of hunting devices, and prohibiting mentor from killing a deer for person being mentored or using that person’s carcass tag - SB362

Hunting or fishing approvals for resident disabled veterans: voluntary contributions to DNR to cover costs - AB665

Hunting or fishing approvals for resident disabled veterans: voluntary contributions to DNR to cover costs - SB557

Laws regulating wolf hunting and funding for wolf management activities: law enforcement officer prohibited from enforcing federal or state laws under certain condition; DNR provision - AB712

Laws regulating wolf hunting and funding for wolf management activities: law enforcement officer prohibited from enforcing federal or state laws under certain condition; DNR provision - SB602

Lifetime fishing licenses to residents - AB878

Lifetime fishing licenses to residents - SB754

Nonresident hunting and fishing approvals: surcharge added, use specified; grant programs established re purchase of emergency rescue equipment and instructional programming in schools - AB955

Pheasant hunting in the Bong area lands or state recreation areas: use of administrative fees [Sec. 242, 511-514, 555; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, Bong area land removed, fees to hunt on land under DNR management, 512m, deletes 511-514, 555] - AB64

Pheasant hunting in the Bong area lands or state recreation areas: use of administrative fees [Sec. 242, 511-514, 555] - SB30

Sturgeon spearing licenses: DNR to issue set number to Sturgeon for Tomorrow, Inc., to be awarded as prizes in a raffle - AB441

Sturgeon spearing licenses: DNR to issue set number to Sturgeon for Tomorrow, Inc., to be awarded as prizes in a raffle - SB373