2013 Subject Index to Legislation

washington island Washington Island, see Door County

washington, town of Washington, Town of, see Door County

waste Waste, see Mine and mining; Radiation; Solid waste management

wastewater Wastewater, see Sanitation and sewerage management; Water -- Pollution

water _ pollution Water -- Pollution, see also Sanitation and sewerage management

Areawide water quality management plan for Dane County: DNR required to approve or reject proposed revisions; extension and contract provisions - AB848

Ballast water discharge general permit fees [Sec. 2103, 2104; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB40

Clean Water Fund Program and Safe Drinking Water Loan Program revisions re providing financial assistance - AB13

Clean Water Fund Program and Safe Drinking Water Loan Program subsidies set for 2013-15 fiscal biennium [Sec. 479, 2093-2096; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 478v, 2096c] - AB40

Clean Water Fund Program and Safe Drinking Water Loan Program revisions re providing financial assistance [S.Amdt.1: federal grants provision added] - SB10

Contaminated sediment removal from Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, or certain tributaries: general obligation bonding authority increased [Sec. 482] - AB40

Environmental repair tipping fee use for nonpoint water pollution abatement [Sec. 521, 9332 (2); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 9132 (1c), deletes 521, 9332 (2)] - AB40

Erosion control laws for construction sites with a land disturbance area of one or more acres transferred to DNR from DSPS; storm water discharge permit provision [Sec. 574, 575, 1245-1247, 1252-1257, 1259-1261, 1628, 1711, 1712, 2088-2092, 2097-2102, 9138 (2); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, statewide uniform standard required, 575ag-ar, 1568m, 2090c-j, 2091c-j, 2092d, deletes 2099; A.Amdt.3: further revisions, enforcement of ordinances stricter than the uniform standards allowed under certain conditions, 2092e] - AB40

Ferrous metallic mining regulations and permit process created; nonferrous metallic mining regulations and permit process revised; DNR, wetlands, water, mining waste, fees, occupational tax, utility facility approvals, and local impact committee provisions - AB1

Ferrous metallic mining regulations and permit process created; nonferrous metallic mining regulations and permit process revised; DNR, wetlands, water, mining waste, fees, occupational tax, utility facility approvals, and local impact committee provisions [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions] - SB1

Local regulation of nonmetallic mining, water quality and quantity, air quality, and the use of explosives; nonmetallic mining reclamation; damage to highways and highway use contracts; borrow sites and material disposal sites for DOT projects - AB476

Local regulation of nonmetallic mining, water quality and quantity, air quality, and the use of explosives; nonmetallic mining reclamation; damage to highways and highway use contracts; borrow sites and material disposal sites for DOT projects - SB349

Metallic mining regulation revisions and occupation tax modified; DNR and WEDC duties - AB46

Metallic mining regulation revisions and occupation tax modified; DNR and WEDC duties - SB3

Nonpoint source water pollution abatement projects: general obligation bonding authority increased [Sec. 480] - AB40

Phosphorus in state waters: statewide variance to water quality rules for certain dischargers and conditions specified, DOA and DNR duties; adaptive management to achieve compliance with water quality standard permitted - AB680

Phosphorus in state waters: statewide variance to water quality rules for certain dischargers and conditions specified, DOA and DNR duties; adaptive management to achieve compliance with water quality standard permitted [S.Amdt.1: further revisions] - SB547

Transportation general permit from DNR required that authorizes DOT to discharge storm water from a transportation activity site; new point source and modified point source pollution revisions re effluent limitations - AB836

Urban nonpoint source water pollution abatement, storm water management, and municipal flood control and riparian restoration projects: general obligation bonding authority increased [Sec. 481] - AB40

Wastewater discharge permit for a publicly owned sewage treatment or collection system: prohibition on DNR requiring more than one eliminated - AB215

Wastewater discharge permit for a publicly owned sewage treatment or collection system: prohibition on DNR requiring more than one eliminated - SB190

water park Water park, see Recreation

water supply Water supply, see also Wells

Clean Water Fund Program and Safe Drinking Water Loan Program revisions re providing financial assistance - AB13

Clean Water Fund Program and Safe Drinking Water Loan Program subsidies set for 2013-15 fiscal biennium [Sec. 479, 2093-2096; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 478v, 2096c] - AB40

Clean Water Fund Program and Safe Drinking Water Loan Program revisions re providing financial assistance [S.Amdt.1: federal grants provision added] - SB10

Continuous disinfection of municipal water supply required - AB545

Continuous disinfection of municipal water supply required - SB417

Joint local water authority: eligibility in the safe drinking water loan program and utility facilities owned by to be included in municipal utility facilities subject to cost sharing when relocation or replacement is required due to freeway construction - AB64

Joint local water authority: eligibility in the safe drinking water loan program and utility facilities owned by to be included in municipal utility facilities subject to cost sharing when relocation or replacement is required due to freeway construction - SB55

Soil and Water Resource Management Program bonding authority increased [Sec. 488] - AB40

Tax credits sunsetted re relocated business, community development finance, biodiesel fuel, dairy and livestock farm, dairy manufacturing, meat processing, woody biomass, food processing plant, Internet equipment, film production, HIRSP assessment, fuel pumps, postsecondary education, water consumption, beginning farmer, research facilities, and qualified research [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1304d-f, 1331d, 1338b-u, 1344b-d, em-g, 1345b-e, 1347b-f, 1348d, e, 1383j, 1390b-u, 1395b-e, f-h, 1396b-1398f, i-L, 1419h, 1426b-u, 1431b-e, es-h, 1432b-1434f, i-L] - AB40

waterways and water power Waterways and water power, see also Harbor; Lakes; Shoreland zoning; Wetland

Dam ownership: disclosure to prospective buyers on real estate condition report or vacant land disclosure report required; underground storage tank regulation transferred to DATCP updated on the reports - AB430

Dam ownership: disclosure to prospective buyers on real estate condition report or vacant land disclosure report required; underground storage tank regulation transferred to DATCP updated on the reports - SB344

Dam safety programs: DNR bonding authority increased [Sec. 483] - AB40

Erosion control laws for construction sites with a land disturbance area of one or more acres transferred to DNR from DSPS; storm water discharge permit provision [Sec. 574, 575, 1245-1247, 1252-1257, 1259-1261, 1628, 1711, 1712, 2088-2092, 2097-2102, 9138 (2); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, statewide uniform standard required, 575ag-ar, 1568m, 2090c-j, 2091c-j, 2092d, deletes 2099; A.Amdt.3: further revisions, enforcement of ordinances stricter than the uniform standards allowed under certain conditions, 2092e] - AB40

Ferrous metallic mining regulations and permit process created; nonferrous metallic mining regulations and permit process revised; DNR, wetlands, water, mining waste, fees, occupational tax, utility facility approvals, and local impact committee provisions - AB1

Ferrous metallic mining regulations and permit process created; nonferrous metallic mining regulations and permit process revised; DNR, wetlands, water, mining waste, fees, occupational tax, utility facility approvals, and local impact committee provisions [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions] - SB1

``Land surveying" replaced with ``practice of professional land surveying" and definition revised; license replaces certificate of registration; examining board and section names changed; apprenticeship path to licensure eliminated; certain registration exemptions eliminated; other revisions re town survey to erect monuments, cemetery authority plat or map, ordinary high water mark included on certain maps or plats, subdivision plats, certified survey maps, and recording certain plats [A.Amdts.2, 3, and 4: further revisions; A.Amdt.5: exceptions and exempt persons modified] - AB506

``Land surveying" replaced with ``practice of professional land surveying" and definition revised; license replaces certificate of registration; examining board and section names changed; apprenticeship path to licensure eliminated; certain registration exemptions eliminated; other revisions re town survey to erect monuments, cemetery authority plat or map, ordinary high water mark included on certain maps or plats, subdivision plats, certified survey maps, and recording certain plats - SB394

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 - AB778

Net pens placed in navigable waters: DNR to issue statewide general permit under certain conditions; fish farm provisions [A.Amdt.1: Great Lakes water body or tributary specified] - AB352

Net pens placed in navigable waters: DNR to issue statewide general permit under certain conditions; fish farm provisions - SB287

Rafting outfitters who provide inflatable rafts for travel through Big Smokey Falls: regulations established - AB591

Replacing or maintaining an exisiting culvert that is not authorized by DNR's individual or general permitting requirements: additional exemptions created; DNR is responsible for design and engineering costs - SB664

Replacing or maintaining an existing culvert that is not authorized by DNR's individual or general permitting requirements: additional exemptions created; DNR is responsible for design and engineering costs - AB859

``Rock River Trail Scenic and Historic Route": DOT to designate and mark highway route in specified counties; contributions from interested parties required - SB41

``Rock River Trail Scenic and Historic Route": DOT to designate and mark highway route in specified counties; contributions from interested parties required - AB55

Sea lamprey control activities: DNR spending authorized - AB155

Sea lamprey control activities: DNR spending authorized [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, appropriation added] - SB134

Shoreline maintenance activities conducted in a shoreline area: exemption from permitting requirement created - AB804

Southeastern Wisconsin Fox River Commission: funding from recreational boating aids [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 286p, r, 9132 (4u), 9432 (1u)] - AB40

State trail system to include water trails; list of specific persons who may use state trails eliminated - AB793

State trail system to include water trails; list of specific persons who may use state trails eliminated [S.Amdt.1: inspection of trail signs provision] - SB596

Transportation general permit from DNR required that authorizes DOT to discharge storm water from a transportation activity site; new point source and modified point source pollution revisions re effluent limitations - AB836

Urban nonpoint source water pollution abatement, storm water management, and municipal flood control and riparian restoration projects: general obligation bonding authority increased [Sec. 481] - AB40

Utility facilities that undertake construction activities affecting navigable waters: DNR permit procedures modified, deadlines and PSC duties; exemptions to DNR structure permit and removal permit requirements re certain electric utilities; shoreland zoning ordinance provisions - AB774

Utility facilities that undertake construction activities affecting navigable waters: DNR permit procedures modified, deadlines and PSC duties; exemptions to DNR structure permit and removal permit requirements re certain electric utilities; shoreland zoning ordinance provisions - SB625

Wisconsin River monitoring and nutrient study modified [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 284d, 2087v] - AB40

waterworks Waterworks

Continuous disinfection of municipal water supply required - AB545

Continuous disinfection of municipal water supply required - SB417

Joint local water authority: eligibility in the safe drinking water loan program and utility facilities owned by to be included in municipal utility facilities subject to cost sharing when relocation or replacement is required due to freeway construction - AB64

Joint local water authority: eligibility in the safe drinking water loan program and utility facilities owned by to be included in municipal utility facilities subject to cost sharing when relocation or replacement is required due to freeway construction - SB55

``Smart meter": public utilities and cooperative associations prohibited from installing if customer objects; public utilities required to file tariffs with PSC re customer objection procedure and charges; definition provision - AB345

waukesha, city of Waukesha, City of

LaPorte, Joseph Charles: life and public service to the people of the City of Waukesha commended - AJR15

LaPorte, Joseph Charles: life and public service to the people of the City of Waukesha commended - SJR25

waukesha county Waukesha County

Brookfield, Town of, authorized to create TIDs in the same way and under the same conditions as a city or village - Oc3 AB2

Brookfield, Town of, authorized to create TIDs in the same way and under the same conditions as a city or village - Oc3 SB2

Jeskewitz, James: life and commitment to the Menomonee Falls community commended upon his death - SJR63

TID number 1 in the Village of Wales: expenditure period and allocation period extended - AB255

TID number 1 in the Village of Wales: expenditure period and allocation period extended - SB220

wausau, city of Wausau, City of, see Marathon County

wc WC, see Worker's compensation

wca _wisconsin consumer act_ WCA (Wisconsin Consumer Act), see Consumer protection

wcca _wisconsin circuit court access_ WCCA (Wisconsin Circuit Court Access), see State Courts, Director of

weapon Weapon, see Firearms and dangerous weapons

weather Weather

Motor vehicles operating on highways when weather conditions limit visibility: required headlamps, tail lamps, and clearance lamps must be lighted, penalty provision - AB847

wedc WEDC, see Economic Development Corporation, Wisconsin

weeds Weeds