Wisconsin Legislature: Natural Resources, Department of

Abandoned dam removal by DNR: additional considerations required - AB132

Abandoned dam removal by DNR: additional considerations required - SB67

Activity affecting navigable inland lake: permit exemption if activity does not enlarge the lake by certain size and depth - AB759

Air management fee revisions [Sec. 231, 233, 2192-2197, 9435 (5); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, air permit report to JCF, 230v, 237v, 270g, 273e, 2192p-w, 2196d-j, 9135 (4k), 9235 (4k), deletes 2195-2197] - AB100

Air pollution management revisions re general permit, term of registration permit, and challenge to an emission limitation; report required - AB277

Ambient air quality standards and nonattainment areas, emission standards for hazardous air pollutants, air pollution permit exemptions, and wastewater discharged from point sources: DNR authority modified - AB1221

Appropriation re environmental inventory and monitoring: funding for public health activities re surface water monitoring; data on natural resources [Sec. 240, 241] - AB100

Approval revocation or limits by political subdivisions or state agencies modified re zoning ordinances, water quality certification, construction site storm water discharge permit, activities related to navigable waters, construction or erosion control plan or variance, and controlled-access highway connection or crossing - AB601

Aquatic invasive species control projects: cost-sharing grant program created, conditions set; Indian gaming receipts and general fund balance provisions - AB757

Aquatic plant management permit: qualified lake association exempt from acreage permit fee re invasive aquatic plants - AB1006

Aquatic plant removal prohibition and DNR permit to remove aquatic plants: conflict resolved (remedial legislation) - SB559

Building project with adverse impact on identified wetlands: local government may not revoke building permit if the activity was approved by DNR or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; real estate disclosure report and definition provisions - AB1043

Business waste reduction and recycling assistance: DNR authority to contract with nonprofit organization [Sec. 250, 2198; A.Sub.Amdt.1: funding limited, goals and objectives required, reporting schedule, funding transfer to general fund] - AB100

Cladaphora algae in Lake Michigan at Hika Bay: grant to Manitowoc County for study [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 245m, 9135 (2e)] - AB100

Clean water fund program projects: approval of construction plans by DNR revised [Sec. 2152-2155; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 2152s] - AB100

Clean Water Fund, Safe Drinking Water Loan, and Land Recycling Loan programs: bonding and present value subsidy changes [Sec. 461, 462, 2157-2159] - AB100

Contaminated property: residual contamination after cleanup under administration of agency with authority over the site, DNR and notification provisions; ERTID revisions; local governmental exemption from solid waste management standards under certain conditions; voluntary party liability exemption modified - AB999

County forest land use plan period modified; eligibility for forest administrator and sustainable forestry grants provision - AB316

DNR may not promulgate rule setting forth general policy re conserving and enhancing navigable waters - AB401

DNR may not promulgate rule setting forth general policy re conserving and enhancing navigable waters - SB200

DNR water quality certification process and approvals re wetlands: exemption for specific structure in Kewaunee County under certain conditions - AB1041

DNR water quality certification process and approvals re wetlands: exemption for specific structure in Kewaunee County under certain conditions - SB551

Dredged materials that contain PCBs: solid waste disposal facility prohibited from accepting; municipal liability re materials from Great Lakes basin contaminated with PCBs provision - AB34

Electronic equipment disposal laws revised re producer responsibility, fee, prohibition on hazardous substances in equipment, landfill ban, and state purchasing - SB367

Electronically conducted transactions under DNR administered environmental programs: fees to cover costs authorized [Sec. 239, 2203; original bill only] - AB100

Endangered resources special registration plate: symbol changed to an endangered raptor identified by DNR - SB125

Environmental claims under general liability insurance policies; fee for removal of contaminated material from navigable waters authorized - AB222

Environmental claims under general liability insurance policies; fee for removal of contaminated material from navigable waters authorized - SB137

Environmental repair bonding authority increased [Sec. 464] - AB100

Fencing requirements for farm-raised deer: DATCP to promulgate rules; DNR authority eliminated - AB420

Ice holes in lakes created by aerating water: alternative warning methods allowed for certain organizations [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, openings, streams, and ponds added, liability and penalty provisions added, rule-making authority removed, owner of riparian property provisions added] - AB923

Invasive species classification system: terminology correction (remedial legislation) - SB556

Invasive species control program grants: cap raised and eligible recipients expanded - SB50

Livestock operation: determining size revised re livestock facility siting law and water quality regulation; DNR provision - SB504

Managed Forest Land Board created; to establish grant program [Sec. 43, 55, 247, 1685, 1686, 9135 (2); original bill only] - AB100

Managed Forest Land Program revisions re exemption from yield tax, management plans and fees, and calculation of withdrawal tax - AB679

Marsh restoration: DNR to identify, assess, and set goals; submit results to JCF and appropriate standing committees [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9135 (5c)] - AB100

Mirror Lake State Park: additional camping fee permitted and use of proceeds specified - AB732

Motor vehicle salvage dealer license revisions re storm water discharge and refrigerant recovery permits and county ordinance compliance [A.Amdt.2: county ordinance compliance letter provision removed] - AB230

Motor vehicle salvage dealer license revisions re storm water discharge and refrigerant recovery permits and county ordinance compliance - SB122

Multiple navigable water permit fees [Sec. 658, 681, 2150; original bill only] - AB100

Navigable water fees: PR appropriation converted from continuing to annual [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 241m] - AB100

Open burning of solid waste and waste tire storage, treatment, or disposal at solid waste facilities: DNR authorized to issue citations for violations; local law enforcement provision - AB878

Open burning of solid waste and waste tire storage, treatment, or disposal at solid waste facilities: DNR authorized to issue citations for violations; local law enforcement provision - SB470

Ordinary high-water mark: county determination prevails if it differs from DNR's determination - AB71

Public Intervenor, Office of, recreated in DOJ; AG and DNR provisions; advisory committee created - AB205

Public waters of Wisconsin: emergency rules invalidated re protection and management responsibilities of DNR and NRB - AB13

Public waters of Wisconsin: emergency rules invalidated re protection and management responsibilities of DNR and NRB - SB13

Safe drinking water loan program: appropriation revision re expending all federal moneys received [Sec. 246] - AB100

Septage disposal revisions: municipal sewage system disposal fees, local assistance program, private sewage system maintenance, Clean Water Fund loans, sewage treatment plant planning, septage and sewage sludge disposal regulations, septage servicing and septage land disposal license fees, and enforcement; Comm.Dept and DNR provisions [A.Amdt.3: local assistance program deleted; A.Amdt.2 to A.Amdt.3: septage land disposal license fee provision deleted] - AB449

State forest lands: management revisions re Division of Forestry in DNR, chief state forester, allowable timber harvests, and inventory of certain forested land; forestry operation re nuisance and zoning ordinance; use of cooperating private foresters to harvest and sell timber [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, forestry operations re nuisance and zoning ordinance provisions deleted; A.Amdt.1: revisions re Division of Forestry removed] - AB254

Stewardship grants for the acquisition of land or development rights located near military bases authorized under certain conditions - AB886

Submerged land under the waters of Green Bay conveyed to Brown County re restoration of Cat Island Chain; DNR provisions and appendix report - AB868

Submerged land under the waters of Green Bay conveyed to Brown County re restoration of Cat Island Chain; DNR provisions and appendix report - SB469

Timber management on state owned lands; expenditures from forestry revenues re managed forest land aids for closed lands, research and development grants, internships, school forests, logging apprenticeship and certification, and Paper Discovery Center [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 156m, 221m, 225g, 246g-t, 490m, 541b-m, 557d-m, 707g, 1684b-w, 2361m, 9135 (4p), (5p), (6p), 9335 (2k), 9435 (7k), (8k)] - AB100

Urban forestry grants expanded to include trees damaged by catastrophic storm events - AB1042

Wastewater management fees: appropriation created for administrative activities [Sec. 238, 242] - AB100

Water quality standards exemption for certain wetlands created; comprehensive plan provision - AB494

Water resources account funding lapse [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 269g, r, 9235 (4w)-(4z)] - AB100

Waterfowl blinds regulated by DNR: ``waterfowl" definition revised (remedial legislation) - SB561

Well abandonment compensation provision [Sec. 251, 2161-2191; original bill only] - AB100

Well contaminated by certain bacteria: DNR authorized to declare a special eligibility area for compensation purposes - SB646

Well drilling and pump installing: DNR registration and licensing duties; enforcement of requirements by DNR; well abandonment and property transfer inspections provision - AB874

Well drilling and pump installing: DNR registration and licensing duties; enforcement of requirements by DNR; well abandonment and property transfer inspections provision - SB467

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Albino deer or deer with entirely white coat: hunting prohibition changed from administrative rule to statute; penalty provisions - SB654

Commercial fishing approval fees increased; DNR may charge fees re commercial harvesting of certain species [Sec. 589-593, 631-646, 9435 (6); original bill only] - AB100

Commercial fishing regulations revised; DNR and penalty provisions - AB581

Conservation patron license: age range for minors revised [Sec. 581] - AB100

CWD provisions re transportation, possession, control, storage, and disposal of cervid carcass regulated; provide tissue samples of wild animals to DNR; allow shooting of deer from certain vehicles in CWD control zones; DNR and DATCP agreements with operators of landfills, meat processing facilities, or wastewater treatment facilities; exemption from deer hunting license in CWD control zones - AB609

Deer farm: registration certificate or ownership interest may be transferred to immediate family; minimum acreage requirement for hunting modified - AB345

Deer farm: registration certificate or ownership interest may be transferred to immediate family; minimum acreage requirement for hunting modified - SB179

Deer farm that is located in two states: exemption from having entire area fenced created if certain requirements are met; CWD provision - AB1209

Deer farm that is located in two states: exemption from having entire area fenced created if certain requirements are met; CWD provision - SB719

Deer hunting license and hunting season revisions re muzzle-loading firearms, issuance of carcass tags, archer hunting license, payment to issuing agent for using the statewide automated issuing system, and statutorily required special deer hunt for young hunters; sunset provision - AB1129

Deer hunting with muzzle-loading firearm: DNR to establish annual hunting season - AB633

Deer hunting without a license and with aid of artificial light or airplane: penalties changed to forfeitures plus license revocation; antlerless deer provision added - AB381

DNR educational programs re hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation: use of unclaimed, seized, or confiscated property or weapons authorized; proceeds of the sale of skins prepared in trapper education program credited to trapper education fund; resale of confiscated fish and game revised - AB842

DNR random or preference selective systems re trapping or hunting permits or licenses: person may designate a minor to exercise the privilege if the person dies before using the permit or license [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, license or permit holder may designate a person who can designate a minor to exercise the privilege] - AB384

Double-crested cormorant: DNR required to administer a program to control and manage in compliance with a U.S. depredation order - AB486

Feeding of deer prohibition re counties where domestic or wild animals have been confirmed to be positive for CWD: time frame for confirmation revised - AB820

Firearm and hunting revisions re possession by minor under age 12, persons accompanying minors possessing a firearm or while hunting, small game hunting license for nonresident minors under age 16; hunter education certificates from other states or countries allowed and revision re eligibility of persons under age 12 to apply for a deeer hunting license; possession of firearm in school permitted for hunter education program; DNR provisions re use of seized or unclaimed property, trapper education program funding, and arrow tips on crossbows - AB724

Fish health management and fish hatcheries: DATCP authority provided; DNR duty revisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 143i, 245n, 557t, v, 587e, g, 657f-L, 1756d-h, L] - AB100

Fisheries management within the Lac du Flambeau reservation: DNR to make annual payment [Sec. 271, 579, 580] - AB100

Fishing with bow and arrow: DNR must permit fishing from sunset to sunrise during certain open seasons - AB337

Fishing with bow and arrow: DNR must permit fishing from sunset to sunrise during certain open seasons [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, regulations created re taking rough fish with bow and arrow] - SB158

Hunter and bow hunter education courses: fees permitted [Sec. 236, 237, 657; A.Sub.Amdt.1: emergency rule authority, 9135 (4q)] - AB100