CR 22-068 Hearing Information

Notice of Hearing

The Department of Natural Resources announces that it will hold a public hearing on a permanent rule to revise ch. NR 166, relating to the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program, at the time and place shown below.

Hearing Information

Date:   November 9, 2022

Time:   10:30 a.m.

Virtual Location

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Meeting URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86548207656

Meeting ID: 865 4820 7656

Rule Information

Revisions to ch. NR 166, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program, bring the code in line with statutory changes that occurred after the current version became effective, clarify eligibility criteria, streamline processes, revise the scoring system, and update implementation issues since the rule was last revised. No new significant changes to the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program result from the rule revisions.

Accessibility

For the hearing or visually impaired, non-English speakers, or those with other personal circumstances which might make communication at the hearing difficult, DNR will, to the maximum extent possible and with reasonable advance notice, provide aids including an interpreter, or a non-English, large-print, or recorded version of hearing documents. To access these resources, please contact the email address or phone number listed below as soon as possible.

Appearances at the Hearing and Submittal of Written Comments

The public has the opportunity to testify at the hearing. Registration will take place at the hearing by completing a Hearing Appearance form, which is available here: https://dnr.wi.gov/files/pdf/forms/8300/8300-014.pdf.

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To pre-register, please download and complete the fillable Hearing Appearance form and send it to [e-mail].

Comments on the proposed rule must be received on or before November 9, 2022. Written comments may be submitted by U.S. mail, 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:  

Department of Natural Resources

Attn: Jeanne H. Cargill

P.O. Box 7921

101 South Webster Street

Madison, WI 53707-7921

The rule may be viewed at: https://dnr.wi.gov/news/input/ProposedPermanent.html

Comments can be made at: [e-mail]

The rule may be reviewed, and comments made at: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/chr/hearings.

Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis: Revisions to ch. NR 166 would likely have a minor positive impact on small businesses. Some revisions will help streamline processes and enhance the efficiency of funding municipal infrastructure projects, which will allow engineering firms to spend less time preparing documents for project funding.

Agency Small Business Regulatory Coordinator:

Emma Esch [phone]

[e-mail]