Notice of Hearing
The Department of Natural Resources will hold a public hearing on a permanent rule to revise chs. NR 660 to 679, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to technical corrections and clarifications of state hazardous waste regulations, at the time and virtual location shown below. This hearing will also address:
— A permanent rule to revise chs. NR 600-679, Wis. Adm. Code, to update test methods for ignitability determinations, clarify the definition of aqueous solutions, and correct cross-referencing language to align with the Department of Transportation. — A permanent rule to revise chs. NR 600, 66, 664, 665, 668, 670 and 673, Wis. Adm. Code, to modify and expand universal waste management regulations, and to clarify destination facility requirements, and management requirements for intentionally broken or crushed lamps. Hearing Information
Date: May 8, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Join by phone: 888-475-4499
Meeting ID 85407372739
Registration will be required to participate. You may register as you join using the link above or register ahead of time:
Rule Information:
This rule incorporates technical corrections and clarifications in Wisconsin code. Corrections consist of missing words and text in the code, typos and spelling misprints, and citation errors. Clarifications of existing rules will align Wisconsin language with federal code.
Accessibility
For the hearing or visually impaired, non-English speakers, or those with other personal circumstances which might make communication at the meeting/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. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To pre-register, either use the Zoom link above prior to the day of the hearing or download and complete the fillable hearing appearance form and send it to Catherine.Baerwald@wisconsin.gov. Comments on the proposed rule must be received on or before May 15, 2024. 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: Cathy Baerwald
Department of Natural Resources
Southeastern Region Headquarters
1027 W. St. Paul Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53233-2641
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:
The economic impact is expected to be minimal (less than $50,000). Most of the corrections are minor in nature and should not result in major changes to current practices. The adoption of the technical corrections and clarifications will likely affect all regulated classes of generators, transfer, storage and disposal facilities, and universal waste and used oil managers.
Agency Small Business Regulatory Coordinator:
Emma Esch (608) 266-1959
