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
