SB1,13,1311 (bn) An applicant for a water quality certification may submit a request to a
12federal transportation agency for a determination as to whether a discharge into a
13nonfederal wetland is necessary for public safety.
SB1,13,1914 (c) 1. Notwithstanding the fact that an applicant for a water quality
15certification under this section has received a determination that the discharge is
16necessary for public safety, the department may conduct an examination of the
17practicable alternatives to the proposed discharge that will not adversely affect the
18nonfederal wetland and that will not result in other significant adverse
19environmental consequences.
SB1,14,420 2. If the department decides under subd. 1. to conduct an examination, the
21department shall conduct the examination by first determining, after consulting
22with the applicant for the water quality certification, whether an alternative to the
23discharge exists on the parcel of land on which the nonfederal wetland is located that
24would not conflict with the determination that the discharge is necessary for public
25safety. At the same time that the department is conducting the examination of the

1practicable alternatives under this subdivision, the department shall consider the
2functional value of the nonfederal wetland. If the department determines that such
3a practicable alternative exists, the department may deny the water quality
4certification.
SB1,14,145 3. If the department determines that no practicable alternative exists after
6conducting the examination under subd 2., the department may proceed with the
7examination by determining, after consulting with the applicant for the water
8quality certification, whether an alternative to the discharge exists on the parcel of
9land on which the nonfederal wetland is not located that would not conflict with the
10determination that the discharge is necessary for public safety. At the same time
11that the department is conducting an examination of the practicable alternatives
12under this subdivision, the department shall consider the functional value of the
13nonfederal wetland. If the department determines that such a practicable
14alternative exists, the department may deny the water quality certification.
SB1,14,1715 4. If the department determines that no practicable alternative exists after
16conducting the examination under subds. 2. and 3., the department may require that
17the applicant implement a mitigation project under s. 281.37 (2).
SB1,14,22 18(8) General water quality certifications. (a) In lieu of issuing individual
19water quality certifications under this section, the department may issue a general
20water quality certification for types of discharges that the department determines
21are similar in nature or for the purpose of simplifying the certification process if the
22discharges meet all of the following standards:
SB1,14,2423 1. The discharges will cause only minimal adverse environmental effects, as
24determined by the department, if they are performed separately.
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12. The cumulative adverse effect on the environment by the discharges will be
2minimal, as determined by the department.
SB1,15,43 (b) No general water quality certification issued under par. (a) may be effective
4for more than 5 years after the date of its issuance.
SB1,15,75 (bn) 1. The department shall issue general water quality certifications that are
6consistent with all of the general permits issued under 33 USC 1344 (e) that applied
7on January 8, 2001, to nonfederal wetlands located in this state.
SB1,15,118 2. If a general permit as specified in subd. 1. is amended or modified after
9January 8, 2001, the department shall incorporate the amendments or modifications
10into the general water quality certification issued under subd. 1. and may not
11otherwise amend or modify the general water quality certification.
SB1,15,1812 (c) If the department determines that any of the discharges under a general
13water quality certification issued under par. (a) fails to meet any of the standards in
14par. (a), the department shall modify the certification so that the discharges meet all
15of the standards. If the department cannot modify the certification so that all of the
16standards will be met or if the department determines that the discharges subject
17to the general certification are more appropriately certified by using individual
18water quality certifications, the department shall revoke the general certification.
SB1,15,2119 (d) Before issuing, modifying, or revoking a general water quality certification
20issued under par. (a), the department shall provide notice and a hearing under ss.
21227.17 and 227.18.
SB1,15,2322 (e) Subsection (2) (b) does not apply to general water quality certifications
23issued under this subsection.
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1(9) Inspection authority. (a) For purposes of enforcing this section, any
2employee or other representative of the department, upon presenting his or her
3credentials, may do any of the following:
SB1,16,64 1. Enter and inspect any property on which is located a nonfederal wetland, or
5part of a nonfederal wetland, for which an application for a water quality
6certification has been submitted to the department.
SB1,16,97 2. Enter and inspect any property on which is located a nonfederal wetland to
8investigate a discharge of dredged or fill material that the department has reason
9to believe is in violation of this section.
SB1,16,1110 3. Gain access to and inspect any records that the department requires a holder
11of a water quality certification to keep.
SB1,16,2012 (am) An employee or representative of the department may not exercise the
13authority granted under par. (a) 1. before the date on which the application is
14submitted. If the application is denied or withdrawn, an employee or representative
15of the department may not exercise this authority after the date on which the
16application is denied or withdrawn. If the application is approved, an employee or
17representative of the department may not exercise this authority after the 30th day
18immediately following the completion date of the discharge of the dredged or fill
19material or the completion date of any conditions imposed under the water quality
20certification, whichever date is later.
SB1,16,2221 (ar) 1. Before entering and inspecting a property under par. (a) 2., the
22department shall make at least one of the following requests:
SB1,16,2323 a. A request for consent from the proprietor to enter and inspect the property.
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1b. A request, orally or in writing, that the proprietor provide an oral or written
2explanation, as elected by the department, concerning the activity that the
3department has reason to believe may constitute a violation of this section.
SB1,17,74 2. a. If the proprietor grants consent for the entry on, and the inspection of, the
5property to investigate a discharge as authorized under par. (a) 2., the department,
6upon reasonable advance notice, may enter and inspect the property in compliance
7with the terms of the consent granted by the proprietor.
SB1,17,138 b. If the proprietor refuses to grant consent for the entry on, or the inspection
9of, the property or if the proprietor's explanation or terms of consent are not
10acceptable to the department of natural resources, the department of natural
11resources may apply for, obtain, or execute a special inspection warrant under s.
1266.0119 or refer the matter to the department of justice for enforcement under s.
13299.95.
SB1,17,1614 c. If the proprietor fails to respond to all requests made under subd. 1., an agent
15of the department of natural resources may apply for, obtain, and execute a special
16inspection warrant under s. 66.0119.
SB1,17,1917 3. Any employee or representative of the department may make the requests
18under subd. 1. or enter or inspect property under subd. 2. a. only during reasonable
19hours.
SB1,17,2320 (b) Any employee or representative of the department may exercise the
21authority granted under par. (a) 1. or 3. only during reasonable hours and only after
22the department has provided reasonable advance notice to the proprietor of the
23property involved or to the holder of the water quality certification.
SB1,18,224 (c) An employee or representative of the department may not gain access to or
25inspect any records as authorized under par. (a) 3. unless the holder of the water

1quality certification, or the holder's designee, is present or unless the holder of the
2certification waives this requirement.
SB1,18,4 3(10) Other requirements. This section does not affect the authority of the
4department to do any of the following:
SB1,18,75 (a) Regulate the discharge of dredged or fill material in a nonfederal wetland
6under ss. 59.692, 61.351, 62.231, 87.30, 281.11 to 281.35, 281.41 to 281.47, or 281.49
7to 281.85 or ch. 30, 31, 283, 289, 291, 292, 293, 295, or 299.
SB1,18,98 (b) Issue a water quality certification under rules promulgated under this
9chapter to implement 33 USC 1341 (a).
SB1, s. 11 10Section 11. 281.69 (3) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB1,18,1211 281.69 (3) (b) 2. The restoration of a wetland, as defined in s. 23.32 (1), if the
12restoration will protect or improve a lake's water quality or its natural ecosystem.
SB1, s. 12 13Section 12. 281.98 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB1,18,1914 281.98 (1) Except as provided in ss. 281.47 (1) (d), 281.75 (19), and 281.99 (2),
15any person who violates this chapter or any rule promulgated or any plan approval,
16license or, special order, or water quality certification issued under this chapter shall
17forfeit not less than $10 nor more than $5,000 for each violation. Each day of
18continued violation is a separate offense. While an order is suspended, stayed, or
19enjoined, this penalty does not accrue.
SB1, s. 13 20Section 13. 299.95 of the statutes is amended to read:
SB1,19,11 21299.95 Enforcement; duty of department of justice; expenses. The
22attorney general shall enforce chs. 281 to 285 and 289 to 295 and this chapter, except
23ss. 281.48, 285.57, 285.59, and 299.64, and all rules, special orders, licenses, plan
24approvals and, permits, and water quality certifications of the department, except
25those promulgated or issued under ss. 281.48, 285.57, 285.59, and 299.64 and except

1as provided in s. 285.86. The circuit court for Dane county or for any other county
2where a violation occurred in whole or in part has jurisdiction to enforce chs. 281 to
3285 and 289 to 295 or this chapter or the rule, special order, license, plan approval
4or, permit, or certification by injunctional and other relief appropriate for
5enforcement. For purposes of this proceeding where chs. 281 to 285 and 289 to 295
6or this chapter or the rule, special order, license, plan approval or, permit or
7certification
prohibits in whole or in part any pollution, a violation is considered a
8public nuisance. The department of natural resources may enter into agreements
9with the department of justice to assist with the administration of chs. 281 to 285 and
10289 to 295 and this chapter. Any funds paid to the department of justice under these
11agreements shall be credited to the appropriation account under s. 20.455 (1) (k).
SB1, s. 14 12Section 14. 814.04 (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB1,19,16 13814.04 Items of costs. (intro.) Except as provided in ss. 93.20, 100.30 (5m),
14106.50 (6) (i) and (6m) (a), 115.80 (9), 281.36 (2) (b) 1., 769.313, 814.025, 814.245,
15895.035 (4), 895.10 (3), 895.75 (3), 895.77 (2), 895.79 (3), 895.80 (3), 943.212 (2) (b),
16943.245 (2) (d) and 943.51 (2) (b), when allowed costs shall be as follows:
SB1, s. 15 17Section 15. Nonstatutory provisions.
SB1,19,1818 (1) Temporary process.
SB1,19,2019 (a) In this subsection, "existing federal law or interpretation" has the meaning
20given in section 281.36 (1) (b) of the statutes, as created by this act.
SB1,19,2421 (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c), no person may discharge dredged or
22fill material into a nonfederal wetland before the date on which the rules required
23under section 281.36 (6) of the statutes, as created by this act, are effective unless
24one of the following applies:
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11. The person demonstrates to the satisfaction of the department of natural
2resources that the discharge would qualify for an exemption under existing federal
3law or interpretation.
SB1,20,5 42. The person receives a water quality certification issued under section 281.36
5of the statutes, as created by this act.
SB1,20,8 63. The person demonstrates to the satisfaction of the department of natural
7resources that the discharge is exempt from the water quality standards for wetlands
8set under rules promulgated under section 281.15 of the statutes.
SB1,20,109 (c) This subsection does not apply after the date on which the rules required
10under section 281.36 (6) of the statutes, as created by this act, are effective.
SB1,20,1511 (2) Rules deadline. The department of natural resources shall submit in
12proposed form the rules required under section 281.36 (6) of the statutes, as created
13by this act, to the legislative council staff under section 227.15 (1) of the statutes no
14later than the first day of the 13th month beginning after the effective date of this
15subsection.
SB1,20,1716 (3) Legislative council study. The joint legislative council is requested to
17establish a committee to study the regulation of wetlands.
SB1, s. 16 18Section 16. Effective dates. This act takes effect on the day after publication,
19except as follows:
SB1,20,2120 (1) The treatment of section 23.321 (2) of the statutes takes effect on August
211, 2001, or on the day after publication, whichever is later.
SB1,20,2222 (End)
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