State of Wisconsin
Department of Health and Family Services
Madison
September 8, 2000
To the Honorable, the Assembly:
In accordance with Section
1.11 (2)(j) Wis. Stats., the Department of Health and Family Services reports that one Environmental Assessment (EA) was conducted by the Department of Health and Family Services during the reporting period of July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000.
The EA was done for the project to construct a 15-bed addition to the Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center at Mendota Mental Health Institute in Madison, Wisconsin. It was determined that the construction of this addition does not have a significant negative effect on the environment.
Sincerely,
Joe Leean
Secretary
Referred to committee on Natural Resources.
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Health and Family Services
Madison
September 8, 2000
To the Honorable, the Assembly:
Pursuant to Section
46.014 (4) of the Wis. Stats., the Department is required to submit an annual report to the Legislature concerning the activities of the community action agencies under s.
46.30, and their effectiveness in promoting social and economic opportunities for poor persons.
The attached report describes the use of the Community Services Block Grant funding, and the services and activities of the community action agencies carried out to reduce poverty, revitalize low-income communities, and empower low-income individuals and families to become fully self-sufficient.
Sincerely,
Joe Leean
Secretary
Referred to committee on Children and Families.
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources
Madison
September 13, 2000
To the Honorable, the Legislature:
We at the Department of Natural Resources are pleased to provide you with a copy of our annual Wisconsin Environmental Policy Act (WEPA) report. In fulfillment of Section
1.11 (2)(j) of the state statutes, this document provides information on the numbers of environmental assessments (EA's) and environmental impact statements (EIS's) completed by the Department in the past fiscal year.
Questions about the report can be directed to George Albright, Chief of the Environmental Analysis and Liaison Section, Bureau of Integrated Science Services.
Sincerely,
George E. Meyer
Secretary
Referred to committee on Natural Resources.
State of Wisconsin
Public Service Commission
Madison
September 14, 2000
To the Honorable, the Assembly:
Enclosed is a copy of the ninth annual report the Public Service Commission (Commission) recently submitted to the legislature as provided for in Wis. Stat. §
1.11 (2)(j). It reports on the number of environmental assessment and environmental impact statements prepared by the Commission between July 1, 1999 and June 30, 2000.
If you have any questions on this report, please contact our Environmental Affairs Coordinator, Kathleen Zuelsdorff, at (608) 266-2730.
Sincerely,
Ave M. Bie
Chairperson
Referred to committee on Natural Resources.
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DATE: September 15, 2000
TO: Charles Sanders
Assembly Chief Clerk
Donald J. Schneider
Senate Chief Clerk
FROM: Katherine C. Lyall, President
University of Wisconsin System
RE: Wisconsin Environmental Policy Act
The University of Wisconsin System is pleased to provide you with a copy of our annual Wisconsin Environmental Policy Act (WEPA) report. In fulfillment of Section
1.11 (2)(j) Wisconsin Statutes, this document provides information on the numbers of Environmental Assessments (EA's) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS's) completed in the past fiscal year.
This report addresses the activities of the University of Wisconsin System for the period from July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000.
Questions regarding this report should be directed to Terri Reda, UW System Environmental Affairs Officer. Terri may be reached at 263-4410.
Referred to committee on Natural Resources.
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources
Madison
September 18, 2000
To the Honorable, the Legislature:
Pursuant to section 292.25, Wis. Stats., the Department of Natural Resources is required to prepare a report that provides an update on the status of the Voluntary Party Liability Exemption (s.
292.25, Wis. Stats.). The Voluntary Party Liability Exemption is a process that allows parties to clean up brownfield properties and receive exemptions from future liability. This report is required to be submitted to the Legislature, the Governor, and the Department of Administration.
Attached please find the report on the Voluntary Party Liability Exemption. If you have any questions, please contact Michael Prager with the Department's Remediation and Redevelopment program at (608) 261-4927 or
pragem@dnr.state.wi.us.
Sincerely,
George E. Meyer
Secretary
Referred to committee on Environment.
Referred to committee on Natural Resources.
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Agency Reports
Southeast Wisconsin
Professional Baseball Park District
Milwaukee
September 21, 2000
To the Honorable, the Legislature:
Enclosed please find the Miller Park Monthly Progress Report for the month of August 2000 for your review and consideration. As the enclosed report indicates, Miller Park continues to develop with the District Board's objectives of building the premier baseball facility in the country; scheduled for play on Opening Day 2001; within budget; and with meaningful community participation.
As always, please feel free to contact me if you should have any questions or comments regarding the enclosed report.
Very truly yours,
Michael R. Duckett, P.E., R.l.s.
Executive Director
