Rule-Making Notices (Hearing Notices)

(DNR # FH-34-13)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT pursuant to ss. 227.16 and 227.17, Stats, the Department of Natural Resources, hereinafter the Department, will hold a public hearing on Board Order FH-34-13 affecting Chapters NR 20 and 23, relating to trolling regulations on inland and boundary waters of Wisconsin on the date and at the time and locations listed below.

Hearing Date and Locations

Date and time

April 14, 2014, at 7:00 p.m.

Locations (listed by county)

Adams	Adams County Courthouse County Board Room	400 Main Street, Friendship, WI 53934
Ashland	Ashland County Court House 3rd Floor Court Room	201 Main Street West, Ashland, WI 54806
Barron	Barron County Government Center Auditorium	335 E Monroe Avenue, Barron, WI 54812
Bayfield	Drummond Civic Center	52540 Front Avenue, Drummond, WI 54832
Brown	NWTC Corporate Conference Center Room CC210	2740 W Mason St., Green Bay, WI 54307
Buffalo	Alma High School Gymnasium	S1618 State Road 35, Alma, WI 54610
Burnett	Burnett County Government Center Room 165	7410 County Road K, Siren, WI 54872
Calumet	Calumet County Courthouse Room B025	206 Court Street, Chilton, WI 53014
Chippewa	Chippewa Falls Middle School	750 Tropicana Boulevard, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Clark	Greenwood High School Cafetorium	306 W Central Avenue, Greenwood, WI 54437
Columbia	Poynette Village Hall	106 S Main Street, Poynette, WI 53955
Crawford	Prairie du Chien High School	800 E Crawford Street, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
Dane	Middleton High School Performing Arts Center	2100 Bristol Street, Middleton, WI 53562
Dodge	Horicon Marsh International Ed. Center Lower Auditorium	N7725 STH 28, Horicon, WI 53032
Door	Sturgeon Bay High School Commons	1230 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Douglas	Solon Springs High School	8993 E Baldwin Avenue, Solon Springs, WI 54873
Dunn	Dunn County Fish and Game Club	1600 Pine Avenue, Menomonie, WI 54751
Eau Claire	CVTC Business Ed. Center Room 103	620 W Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701
Florence	Florence Natural Resources Center	5631 Forestry Drive, Florence, WI 54121
Fond du Lac	Theisen Middle School	525 E Pioneer Road, Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Forest	Crandon High School	9750 US Highway 8 West, Crandon, WI 54520
Grant	Lancaster High School Auditorium	806 E Elm Street, Lancaster, WI 53813
Green	Monroe Middle School	1510 13th Street, Monroe, WI 53566
Green Lake	Green Lake High School Small Gymnasium	612 Mill Street, Green Lake, WI 54941
Iowa	Dodgeville High School Gymnasium	912 Chapel Street, Dodgeville, WI 53533
Iron	Mercer Community Center	2648 W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI 54547
Jackson	Black River Falls Middle School LGI Room	1202 Pierce Street, Black River Falls, WI 54615
Jefferson	Jefferson County Fair Park Activity Center	503 N Jackson Avenue, Jefferson, WI 53549
Juneau	Olson Middle School Auditorium	508 Grayside Avenue, Mauston, WI 53958
Kenosha	Bristol School District #1 Gymnasium	20121 83rd Street, Bristol, WI 53104
Kewaunee	Kewaunee High School Little Theater	911 3rd Street, Kewaunee, WI 54216
La Crosse	Onalaska High School Performing Arts Center	700 Hilltopper Place, Onalaska, WI 54650
Lafayette	Darlington Elementary School Lg. Group Room	11630 Center Hill Rd., Darlington, WI 53530
Langlade	Antigo High School Volm Theater	1900 10th Avenue, Antigo, WI 54409
Lincoln	Merrill High School Auditorium	1201 N Sales Street, Merrill, WI 54452
Manitowoc	UW-Manitowoc Theatre	705 Viebahn Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Marathon	D.C. Everest Middle School Auditorium	9302 Schofield Avenue, Weston, WI 54476
Marinette	Wausaukee High School Auditorium	N11941 Highway 141, Wausaukee, WI 54177
Marquette	Montello High School Community Room	222 Forest Lane, Montello, WI 53949
Menominee	Menominee County Courthouse	W3269 Courthouse Lane, Keshena, WI 54135
Milwaukee	Nathan Hale High School Auditorium	11601 W Lincoln Avenue, West Allis, WI 53227
Monroe	Meadowview School Cafetorium	1225 N Water Street, Sparta, WI 54656
Oconto	Suring High School Cafeteria	411 E Algoma Street, Suring, WI 54174
Oneida	James William Middle School	915 Acacia Lane, Rhinelander, WI 54501
Outagamie	Riverview Middle School Auditorium	101 Oak Street, Kaukauna, WI 54130
Ozaukee	Webster Middle School Commons	W75 N624 Wauwatosa Road, Cedarburg, WI 53012
Pepin	Pepin County Government Center County Board Room	740 7th Avenue West, Durand, WI 54736
Pierce	Ellsworth High School Auditorium	323 Hillcrest Street, Ellsworth, WI 54011
Polk	Unity High School Auditorium	1908 State Hwy 46, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Portage	Ben Franklin Junior High School Auditorium	2000 Polk Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Price	Price County Courthouse Boardroom	126 Cherry Street, Phillips, WI 54555
Racine	Union Grove High School	3433 S Colony Avenue, Union Grove, WI 53182
Richland	Richland County Courthouse	181 W Seminary Street, Richland Center, WI 53581
Rock	Milton High School Auditorium	114 W High Street, Milton, WI 53563
Rusk	Ladysmith High School Auditorium	1700 Edgewood Avenue East, Ladysmith, WI 54848
Saint Croix	St. Croix Central High School Commons	1751 Broadway Street, Hammond, WI 54015
Sauk	UW-Baraboo Campus, Lecture Hall A-4	1006 Connie Road, Baraboo, WI 53913
Sawyer	Winter High School Auditorium	6585 Grove Street, Winter, WI 54896
Shawano	Shawano Middle School Room LGI	1050 S Union Street, Shawano, WI 54166
Sheboygan	Plymouth High School Auditorium	125 Highland Avenue, Plymouth, WI 53073
Taylor	Taylor County Multipurpose Meeting Room	Hwy 64/Hwy 13, Medford, WI 54451
Trempealeau	Whitehall City Center Gymnasium	18620 Hobson Street, Whitehall, WI 54773
Vernon	Viroqua High School Commons	100 Blackhawk Drive, Viroqua, WI 54665
Vilas	St. Germain Elementary School Gymnasium	8234 Hwy 70 West, St. Germain, WI 54558
Walworth	Delavan-Darien High School LGR Room 124/125	150 Cummings Street, Delavan, WI 53115
Washburn	Spooner High School Auditorium	801 County Highway A, Spooner, WI 54801
Washington	Washington County Fair Park	3000 Hwy PV, West Bend, WI 53095
Waukesha	Waukesha Co. Tech. Coll., Richard Anderson Center	800 Main Street, Pewaukee, WI 53072
Waupaca	Waupaca High School Performing Arts Center	E2325 King Road, Waupaca, WI 54981
Waushara	Waushara Co. Court House Board Room 265	209 S Saint Marie St., Wautoma, WI 54982
Winnebago	Webster Stanley Middle School Auditorium	915 Hazel Street, Oshkosh, WI 54901
Wood	Pittsville School District Admin. Building Auditorium	5459 Elementary Ave., Pittsville, WI 54466

Reasonable accommodations, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Contact Kari Lee-Zimmerman by email [e-mail] or by calling [phone]. A request must include specific information and be received at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.

Availability of the proposed rules and fiscal estimate

The proposed rule and supporting documents, including the fiscal estimate, may be viewed and downloaded from the Administrative Rules System Web site which can be accessed through the link https://health.wisconsin.gov/admrules/public/Home. If you do not have Internet access, a printed copy of the proposed rule and supporting documents, including the fiscal estimate, may be obtained free of charge by contacting Tim Simonson, Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Fisheries Management 101 S. Webster St, Madison, WI, 53703, or by calling [phone].

Submitting Comments and Deadline for Submission

Comments on the proposed rule must be received on or before April 14, 2014. Written comments may be submitted by U.S. mail, fax, email, or through the Internet and will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the public hearing. Written comments and any questions on the proposed rules should be submitted to:

Tim Simonson

Department of Natural Resources

Bureau of Fisheries Management

101 S Webster St, Madison, WI 53703

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Internet: Use the Administrative Rules System website accessible through the link provided above.

Analysis Prepared by the Department of Natural Resources

Statutory authority

Sections 29.014 (1) and 29.041, Stats., have been interpreted as giving the department the authority to make changes to fishing regulations on inland, outlying, and boundary waters of Wisconsin.

Plain language analysis of the proposed rule

The proposed rule would make modifications to portions of chs. NR 20 and 23, pertaining to trolling fishing regulations on inland and boundary waters of Wisconsin.

This rule would allow some form of trolling on all inland waters in Wisconsin, which would simplify current regulations and reduce confusion between trolling and position fishing. Trolling means fishing by trailing any lure, bait, or similar device that may be used to attract or catch fish from a boat propelled by a means other than drifting or rowing. Drifting or “row trolling" is allowed in all waters statewide. Position fishing means fishing from a boat in a manner where the fishing line extends vertically into the water while the boat is maneuvered by the use of a motor. Position fishing could be a musky angler fishing with a sucker as bait while maneuvering the boat, but the fishing line would have to remain vertical. If it is trailed out behind the boat or fished under a bobber, then a significant part of the fishing line is no longer vertical in the water and the person is then motor trolling, which is prohibited on many waters. Many anglers want the option to trail a fishing line behind their boat while maneuvering the boat and not need to worry whether the line is staying completely vertical in the water. Allowing trolling in all inland waters may remove the need to define position fishing and allow anglers to trail bait behind their boats as well as do other forms of trolling, such as using planar boards that extend fishing lines far from the boat while motoring through the water.

Allowing trolling statewide would:

1) simplify regulations by eliminating confusion about where trolling is or is not allowed;

2) allow moving boats to trail behind suckers or other minnows while occupants are casting on all waters;

3) eliminate the need for disabled anglers to have to apply for trolling permits; and

4) provide additional fishing opportunities for anglers who may have difficulty fishing by other methods.

The rule allows fishing by the method of trolling on all inland waters with one hook, bait, or lure and — depending on location — up to three hooks, baits, or lures. Trolling means trailing a lure or bait from a boat propelled by a means other than drifting or rowing, and Section 1 will also include means other than pedaling or paddling.

Section 2 (amending s. NR 20.06 (1)) allows trolling with one hook, bait, or lure statewide and applies county-wide to Iron, Menominee, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, and Vilas counties. It also applies county-wide to Fond du Lac and Waushara counties, with the exception of Lake Winnebago system waters in those counties that allow 3 hooks, baits, or lures when trolling.

Exceptions to the one hook, bait, or lure rule are listed in Section 3 (creating s NR 20.15 (4), covering 55 counties) and Sections 16, 20, 25, 32, 33, 35, 37, 48, 50, 55, 60, and 61 (amendments throughout s. NR 20.20 and ch. NR 23). All other sections repeal existing rule language for counties that will now be governed by Section 3, which allows trolling with up to three hooks, baits, or lures per person. Door, Florence, Jackson, Lincoln, Marathon, Marquette, Oneida, Sawyer, Sheboygan, and Washington counties will allow trolling with 3 hooks, baits, or lures on waters where it is currently allowed and trolling with 1 hook, bait, or lure on all other waters in the county. The number of hooks, baits, or lures allowed on Lake Michigan and Green Bay tributaries will match the number allowed in their respective counties. All Lake Winnebago system waters will allow trolling with up to 3 hooks, baits, or lures. There is no change to trolling rules on outlying waters and WI-MN, WI-IA, and WI-MI boundary waters, which already allow trolling with up to three hooks, baits, or lures except on WI-MI boundary waters of Vilas County which will allow trolling with only 1 hook, bait, or lure.

Summary of and comparison with existing or proposed federal statutes and regulations

Authority to promulgate fishing regulations is granted to states. None of the proposed changes violate or conflict with federal regulations.

Comparison with rules in adjacent states

Motor trolling has been allowed for decades in Michigan (3 lines) and Minnesota (1 line). Trolling is allowed in Illinois provided the angler has not more than three poles and lines with not more than two hooks or lures on each. Iowa anglers may not use more than two lines or more than two hooks on each line when still fishing or trolling; if trolling and bait casting, one cannot use more than two trolling spoons or artificial baits on one line. A third line may be used when possessing a valid third line fishing permit.

Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies

Restrictions on motor trolling are inconsistently applied across the inland waters of Wisconsin. There is no biological justification for this inconsistency from lake-to-lake or county-to-county; angling success (catch rates) and harvest of muskellunge, walleye, or northern pike do not differ between casting and trolling. Also, a variety of interpretations still exist among anglers regarding the differences between “motor trolling" and “position fishing." For example, the practice of drifting with live bait and occasionally repositioning the boat, usually with an electric motor (often while also casting and retrieving an artificial lure), is specifically prohibited, yet many anglers believe this method is consistent with the definition of “position fishing." There are two primary concerns related to motor trolling: first, that trolling will result in more conflicts among anglers on small lakes, and second, that trolling negatively impacts the size-structure of fish populations (mainly muskellunge). However, the department has had no reports of user conflicts from the considerable number of waters already open to motor trolling, even though most are less than 400 acres in size.

In 2012, attendees of the statewide Spring Fish and Wildlife Hearings voted in favor of a Conservation Congress advisory question to allow motor trolling statewide, with 1,928 people in favor and 1,576 people opposed. In a 2010-11 statewide mail survey, 64% of musky anglers reported doing some amount of trolling for muskellunge in Wisconsin during 2010, and 91% indicated they would do some amount of trolling if it were legalized statewide.

A 2013 rule (FH-18-12) proposed by the department originally included a trolling proposal that would have allowed trolling on all inland waters statewide with up to three hooks, baits, or lures per angler (three is the maximum number of hooks, baits, or lures that a person may use while hook and line fishing). After public hearings in each county and discussions with Wisconsin Conservation Congress delegates, the rule was modified to allow trolling on all inland waters statewide with one hook, bait, or lure per angler, and allowing trolling with up to three hooks, baits, or lures in most counties of the State and some individual waters. However, after submitting the rule to the Governor's Office of Regulatory Compliance, it requested that the department remove all trolling elements from the rule and obtain additional public input on a trolling proposal.

Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of an economic impact analysis

It is not expected that there will be any economic impact directly related to these rule changes. The proposed rule does not apply directly to businesses, but to sport anglers. The department will conduct an economic impact analysis to determine if any individuals, businesses, local governments, or other entities expect to be affected economically.

Effects on Small Business

The rule is not expected to have an effect on small businesses. The proposed rule does not impose any compliance or reporting requirements on small businesses nor are any design or operational standards contained in the rule.

The Small Business Regulatory Coordinator may be contacted at [e-mail], or by calling [phone].

Environmental Analysis

The Department has made a preliminary determination that adoption of the proposed rules would not involve significant adverse environmental effects and would not need an environmental analysis under ch. NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code. However, based on comments received, an environmental analysis may be prepared before proceeding. This analysis would summarize the Department's consideration of the impacts of the proposal and any reasonable alternatives.

Fiscal Estimate Summary

It is not expected that there will be any economic impact directly related to these rule changes. The proposed rule does not apply directly to businesses, but to sport anglers. The rule is not expected to have an effect on small businesses. The proposed rule does not impose any compliance or reporting requirements on small businesses nor are any design or operational standards contained in the rule.

Agency Contact Person

Tim simonson

Department of Natural Resources

P.O. Box 7921

Madison, WI 53707-7921

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION DOA-2049 (R03/2012)	Division of Executive Budget and Finance 101 East Wilson Street, 10th Floor P.O. Box 7864 Madison, WI 53707-7864 FAX: [phone]
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES Fiscal Estimate & Economic Impact Analysis

1. Type of Estimate and Analysis
X Original   ⍽ Updated   ⍽ Corrected
2. Administrative Rule Chapter, Title and Number
NR 20, Fishing: Inland Waters; Outlying Waters and NR 23, Wisconsin-Michigan Boundary Waters
3. Subject
Trolling regulations on inland and boundary waters of Wisconsin
4. Fund Sources Affected			5. Chapter 20, Stats. Appropriations Affected
⍽ GPR   ⍽ FED   ⍽ PRO   ⍽ PRS   ⍽ SEG   ⍽ SEG-S
6. Fiscal Effect of Implementing the Rule
X No Fiscal Effect ⍽ Indeterminate	⍽ Increase Existing Revenues ⍽ Decrease Existing Revenues		⍽ Increase Costs ⍽ Could Absorb Within Agency's Budget ⍽ Decrease Cost
7. The Rule Will Impact the Following (Check All That Apply)
⍽ State's Economy ⍽ Local Government Units		⍽ Specific Businesses/Sectors ⍽ Public Utility Rate Payers ⍽ Small Businesses (if checked, complete Attachment A)
8. Would Implementation and Compliance Costs Be Greater Than $20 million? ⍽ Yes   X No
9. Policy Problem Addressed by the Rule
This rule is being pursued in order to allow some form of trolling on all inland waters in Wisconsin, which would simplify current regulations and reduce angler confusion between trolling and position fishing.
10. Summary of the businesses, business sectors, associations representing business, local governmental units, and individuals that may be affected by the proposed rule that were contacted for comments.
For comments on the economic impact of the rule, the department will be contacting the Wisconsin Conservation Congress, the Wisconsin Counties Association, League of Wisconsin Municipalities, tribal entities, and many other angling associations throughout the state.
11. Identify the local governmental units that participated in the development of this EIA.
If any local governmental units request to coordinate with the department on preparation of the EIA they will be listed here.
12. Summary of Rule's Economic and Fiscal Impact on Specific Businesses, Business Sectors, Public Utility Rate Payers, Local Governmental Units and the State's Economy as a Whole (Include Implementation and Compliance Costs Expected to be Incurred)
It is not expected that there will be any economic impact directly related to these rule changes. The proposed rule does not apply directly to businesses, but to sport anglers. The rule is not expected to have an effect on small businesses. The proposed rule does not impose any compliance or reporting requirements on small businesses nor are any design or operational standards contained in the rule.
13. Benefits of Implementing the Rule and Alternative(s) to Implementing the Rule
Restrictions on motor trolling are inconsistently applied across the inland waters of Wisconsin. There is no biological justification for this inconsistency from lake-to-lake or county-to-county; angling success (catch rates) and harvest of muskellunge, walleye, or northern pike do not differ between casting and trolling. Also, a variety of interpretations still exist among anglers regarding the differences between “motor trolling" and “position fishing." For example, the practice of drifting with live bait and occasionally repositioning the boat, usually with an electric motor (often while also casting and retrieving an artificial lure), is specifically prohibited, yet many anglers believe this method is consistent with the definition of “position fishing." There are two primary concerns related to motor trolling: first, that trolling will result in more conflicts among anglers on small lakes, and second, that trolling negatively impacts the size-structure of fish populations (mainly muskellunge). However, the department has had no reports of user conflicts from the considerable number of waters already open to motor trolling, even though most are less than 400 acres in size.
14. Long Range Implications of Implementing the Rule
No state fiscal impact is expected. Allowing trolling statewide would: 1) simplify regulations by eliminating confusion about where trolling is or is not allowed; 2) allow moving boats to trail behind suckers or other minnows while occupants are casting on all waters; 3) eliminate the need for disabled anglers to have to apply for trolling permits; and 4) provide additional fishing opportunities for anglers who may have difficulty fishing by other methods.
15. Compare With Approaches Being Used by Federal Government
Authority to promulgate fishing regulations is granted to states. None of the proposed changes violate or conflict with federal regulations.
16. Compare With Approaches Being Used by Neighboring States (Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Minnesota)
Motor trolling has been allowed for decades in Michigan (3 lines) and Minnesota (1 line). Trolling is allowed in Illinois provided the angler has not more than three poles and lines with not more than two hooks or lures on each. Iowa anglers may not use more than two lines or more than two hooks on each line when still fishing or trolling; if trolling and bait casting, one cannot use more than two trolling spoons or artificial baits on one line. A third line may be used when possessing a valid third line fishing permit. A 2013 department rule (FH-18-12) originally included a trolling proposal that would have allowed trolling on all inland waters statewide with up to three hooks, baits, or lures per angler (three is the maximum number of hooks, baits, or lures that a person may use while hook and line fishing). After public hearings in each county and discussions with Wisconsin Conservation Congress delegates, the rule was modified to allow trolling on all inland waters statewide with one hook, bait, or lure per angler, and allowing trolling with up to three hooks, baits, or lures in most counties of the State and some individual waters. However, after submitting the rule to the Governor's Office of Regulatory Compliance, it requested that the department remove all trolling elements from the rule and obtain additional public input on a trolling proposal.
17. Contact Name				18. Contact Phone Number
Tim Simonson				608-266-5222

This document can be made available in alternate formats to individuals with disabilities upon request.

Notice of Hearing

Natural Resources

Environmental Protection — WPDES, Chs. 200—

rulemaking_notices CR 14-027 CR 14-027

(DNR # WT-13-12)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT pursuant to ss. 227.16 and 227.17, Stats, the Department of Natural Resources, hereinafter the Department, will hold a public hearing on proposed revisions to Chapters NR 200, 201, 203, and 205, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) wastewater permit program regarding permit processing and permit issuance procedures, on the date and at the time and location listed below.

Hearing Date and Location

Date:   Thursday, May 1, 2014
Time:   10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location:   Department of Natural Resources
  Natural Resources Building
  Room 313
  101 South Webster Street
  Madison, WI 53703

Reasonable accommodations, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Contact Paul Luebke using the contact information below. A request must include specific information and be received at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.

Availability of the proposed rules and fiscal estimate

The proposed rule and supporting documents, including the fiscal estimate, may be viewed and downloaded from the Administrative Rules System Web site which can be accessed through the link https://health.wisconsin.gov/admrules/public/Home. If you do not have Internet access, a printed copy of the proposed rule and supporting documents, including the fiscal estimate, may be obtained free of charge by contacting Paul Luebke using the contact information below.

Submitting Comments

Comments on the proposed rule must be received on or before May 12, 2014. Written comments may be submitted by U.S. mail, fax, E-mail, or through the Internet and will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the public hearing. Written comments and any questions on the proposed rules should be submitted to:

Paul Luebke, WQ/3

Department of Natural Resources

Bureau of Water Quality

101 S Webster St

PO Box 7921

Madison, WI 53707-7921

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Internet: Use the Administrative Rules System Web site accessible through the link provided above.

Analysis Prepared by the Department of Natural Resources

Statutes interpreted

Sections 283.31, 283.33, 283.35, 283.37, 283.39, 283.41, 283.45, 283.49, 283.53, 283.63, 285.61, and 285.62, Stats.

Statutory authority

Sections 227.11, 283.11, 283.31, 283.37, 283.39, and 283.41, Stats.

Explanation of agency authority

Chapter 283, Stats., grants authority to the Department to establish, administer and maintain a Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES). More specifically, ss. 283.11 and 283.31, Stats., provide authority to promulgate rules to administer the WPDES permit program consistent with federal requirements. The Department has general authority to promulgate rules under s. 227.11 (2) (a), Stats., that interpret the specific statutory authority granted in ch. 283, Stats.

Related statute or rule

These rules relate directly to the WPDES permit program that regulates wastewater discharges. Chapters NR 200, 201, and 203, Wis. Adm. Code relate to permit processing and permit issuance procedures. Chapter NR 205, Wis. Adm. Code, contains general provisions applicable to the WPDES permit program.