Date of enactment: February 29, 2012
2011 Senate Bill 368 Date of publication*: March 14, 2012
* Section 991.11, Wisconsin Statutes 2009-10 : Effective date of acts. "Every act and every portion of an act enacted by the legislature over the governor's partial veto which does not expressly prescribe the time when it takes effect shall take effect on the day after its date of publication as designated" by the secretary of state [the date of publication may not be more than 10 working days after the date of enactment].
2011 WISCONSIN ACT 118
An Act to repeal 23.321 (2) (a), 23.321 (3) (a), 23.321 (4) (a) 1., 30.28 (2) (title), 30.28 (2) (a) (intro.), 30.28 (2) (a) 1., 30.28 (2) (a) 2., 30.28 (2) (a) 3., 30.28 (2m) (c), 31.39 (2m) (c), 281.22 (1), 281.22 (2) (c), 281.22 (4), 281.36 (1) (am), 281.36 (1) (bg), 281.36 (1) (c) and (cm), 281.36 (1) (cr), 281.36 (1m), 281.36 (2) (title), 281.36 (2) (b), 281.36 (7), 281.36 (8) (title), 281.36 (8) (a), 281.36 (8) (b), 281.36 (8) (bn) 2., 281.36 (8) (c), 281.36 (8) (d), 281.36 (8) (e), 281.36 (9) (am) to (c), 281.36 (10) (b), 281.37 (title), 281.37 (1) (intro.), 281.37 (1) (a), 281.37 (1) (e), 281.37 (1) (f), 281.37 (2), 281.37 (3) (g), 281.37 (3) (j), 281.37 (3m) and 281.37 (4); to renumber 30.28 (2) (b) 1., 30.28 (2) (b) 2., 281.22 (2) (title), 281.22 (2m) (title) and 281.22 (2m) (a) 2.; to renumber and amend 30.28 (1), 281.22 (title), 281.22 (2) (a), 281.22 (2) (b), 281.22 (2) (d), 281.22 (2m) (a) (intro.), 281.22 (2m) (a) 1., 281.22 (2m) (b), 281.22 (3), 281.36 (2) (a), 281.36 (3), 281.36 (8) (bn) 1., 281.37 (1) (b), 281.37 (1) (d), 281.37 (2m), 281.37 (3) (intro.), 281.37 (3) (a), 281.37 (3) (b), 281.37 (3) (c), 281.37 (3) (d), 281.37 (3) (e), 281.37 (3) (f), 281.37 (3) (h), 281.37 (3) (i) and 281.37 (5); to consolidate, renumber and amend 281.36 (10) (intro.) and (a); to amend 20.370 (4) (bi), 23.321 (title), 23.321 (4) (a) 2. and 3., 30.025 (1b) (b), 30.03 (4) (a), 30.2022 (2), 30.207 (7) (a), 30.28 (title), 30.28 (2m) (a), 30.28 (2m) (am), 30.28 (2m) (b), 30.28 (2m) (d), 30.28 (2r) (a) (intro.), 30.28 (2r) (a) 1., 30.28 (2r) (b), 281.165 (4) (a) 1m., 281.36 (4) (intro.), 281.36 (4) (b), 281.36 (4) (e) 1., 281.36 (4) (e) 2., 281.36 (4) (e) 3., 281.36 (5) (intro.), 281.36 (5) (a), 281.36 (5) (b), 281.36 (6) (a) 1., 281.36 (9) (a) (intro.), 281.36 (9) (a) 1., 281.36 (9) (a) 2., 281.36 (9) (a) 3., 281.98 (1) and 814.04 (intro.); to repeal and recreate 281.36 (title); and to create 20.370 (4) (bm), 23.321 (1) (title), 23.321 (2) (title), 23.321 (2m) (title), 23.321 (3) (title), 23.321 (3m), 23.321 (4) (title), 23.321 (5) (title), 23.321 (6) (title), 30.28 (1) (a), 30.28 (1) (b), 30.28 (1m), 227.01 (13) (ru), 281.17 (10) (c), 281.36 (1) (bd), 281.36 (1) (bj), 281.36 (1) (cp), 281.36 (3b) (title), 281.36 (3b) (a), 281.36 (3g) (title), 281.36 (3g) (a), 281.36 (3g) (c), 281.36 (3g) (d), 281.36 (3g) (e), 281.36 (3g) (f), 281.36 (3g) (fg), 281.36 (3g) (fm), 281.36 (3g) (fr), 281.36 (3g) (g), 281.36 (3g) (h), 281.36 (3g) (i), 281.36 (3m), 281.36 (3n), 281.36 (3p), 281.36 (3q), 281.36 (3r), 281.36 (9) (d) and (e), 281.36 (11), 281.36 (12) (a), 281.36 (12) (b), 281.36 (13) and 281.36 (14) of the statutes; relating to: permits for discharges into wetlands; wetland mitigation; wetland mapping and delineation; fees for permits and other authorizations or determinations by the Department of Natural Resources relating to structures, deposits, and other activities in or near navigable waters; making appropriations; and providing penalties.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
118,1 Section 1. 20.370 (4) (bi) of the statutes is amended to read:
20.370 (4) (bi) Water regulation and zoning — fees. From the general fund, all moneys received under ss. 23.32 (3), 23.321, 30.28, 31.39, and 281.22 281.36 (12) for activities relating to permits, contracts, authorizations, and other approvals issued under s. 281.36 and chs. 30 and 31, for activities relating to water quality standards under subch. II of ch. 281, and for wetland mapping under s. 23.32 and wetlands services under s. 23.321.
118,2 Section 2. 20.370 (4) (bm) of the statutes is created to read:
20.370 (4) (bm) Wetland restoration — fees; payments. From the general fund, all moneys received as surcharge fees under s. 281.36 (11) and all moneys received under the in lieu fee subprogram under s. 281.36 (3r) (e) for the restoration or creation of wetlands and for any other activities authorized under the in lieu fee subprogram.
118,3 Section 3. 23.321 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.321 (title) Wetland map review, identification, and confirmation.
118,4 Section 4. 23.321 (1) (title) of the statutes is created to read:
23.321 (1) (title) Definition.
118,5 Section 5. 23.321 (2) (title) of the statutes is created to read:
23.321 (2) (title) Types of services.
118,6 Section 6. 23.321 (2) (a) of the statutes is repealed.
118,7 Section 7. 23.321 (2m) (title) of the statutes is created to read:
23.321 (2m) (title) Memorandum of agreement.
118,8 Section 8. 23.321 (3) (title) of the statutes is created to read:
23.321 (3) (title) Fees; generally.
118,9 Section 9. 23.321 (3) (a) of the statutes is repealed.
118,10 Section 10. 23.321 (3m) of the statutes is created to read:
23.321 (3m) Fees; expedited service. The department may charge a supplemental fee for a type of service under sub. (2) that is in addition to the fee charged under sub. (3) if all of the following apply:
(a) The applicant requests in writing that the service be provided within a time period that is shorter than the time limit specified under sub. (4) for that type of service.
(b) The department verifies that it will be able to comply with the request.
118,11 Section 11. 23.321 (4) (title) of the statutes is created to read:
23.321 (4) (title) Time limits.
118,12 Section 12. 23.321 (4) (a) 1. of the statutes is repealed.
118,12m Section 12m. 23.321 (4) (a) 2. and 3. of the statutes are amended to read:
23.321 (4) (a) 2. Provide a wetland identification not later than 30 60 days after a person files a request, in the manner and form required by the department, for a wetland identification.
3. Provide a wetland confirmation not later than 30 60 days after a person files a request, in the manner and form required by the department, for a wetland confirmation.
118,13 Section 13. 23.321 (5) (title) of the statutes is created to read:
23.321 (5) (title) Length of validity.
118,14 Section 14. 23.321 (6) (title) of the statutes is created to read:
23.321 (6) (title) Included on maps.
118,15 Section 15. 30.025 (1b) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.025 (1b) (b) "Permit" means an individual permit, a general permit, an approval, or a contract required under this subchapter or subch. II, a permit or an approval required under ch. 31, a storm water discharge permit required under s. 283.33 (1) (a), or a water quality certification wetland general permit or wetland individual permit required under s. 281.36 or under rules promulgated under subch. II of ch. 281 to implement 33 USC 1341 (a).
118,16 Section 16. 30.03 (4) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.03 (4) (a) If the department learns of a possible violation of s. 281.36 or of the statutes relating to navigable waters or a possible infringement of the public rights relating to navigable waters, and the department determines that the public interest may not be adequately served by imposition of a penalty or forfeiture, the department may proceed as provided in this paragraph, either in lieu of or in addition to any other relief provided by law. The department may order a hearing under ch. 227 concerning the possible violation or infringement, and may request the hearing examiner to issue an order directing the responsible parties to perform or refrain from performing acts in order to comply with s. 281.36 or to fully protect the interests of the public in the navigable waters. If any person fails or neglects to obey an order, the department may request the attorney general to institute proceedings for the enforcement of the department's order in the name of the state. The proceedings shall be brought in the manner and with the effect of proceedings under s. 111.07 (7).
118,17 Section 17. 30.2022 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.2022 (2) The exemption under sub. (1) does not apply unless the activity is accomplished in accordance with interdepartmental liaison procedures established by the department and the department of transportation for the purpose of minimizing the adverse environmental impact, if any, of the activity. If the activity affects a wetland, as defined in s. 23.32 (1), the department of transportation shall conduct any required mitigation either by complying with the interdepartmental liaison procedures and any applicable interagency agreement on mitigation banks that is approved by the department of natural resources or by using any of the methods specified in s. 281.36 (3r) (a) 1. to 3.
118,18 Section 18. 30.207 (7) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.207 (7) (a) At least 15 days before beginning the activity that is authorized by a general permit under this section the person who wishes to conduct the activity shall submit a notice to the department and shall pay the fee specified in s. 30.28 (2) (b) 2 (1) (d). The notice shall describe the activity, state the name of the person that will be conducting the activity and state the site where the activity will be conducted. The notice shall also contain a statement signed by the person conducting the activity that the person will act in conformance with the standards contained in the general permit.
118,19 Section 19. 30.28 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.28 (title) Fees for permits, other approvals, and determinations and hearings.
118,20 Section 20. 30.28 (1) of the statutes is renumbered 30.28 (1) (intro.) and amended to read:
30.28 (1) (intro.) The department shall charge a permit or approval fee for carrying out its duties and responsibilities under ss. 30.10 to 30.205, 30.207 and 30.21 to 30.27 reviewing, investigating, and making decisions on determinations and on whether to issue or grant permits, contracts, authorizations, or other approvals under this subchapter. The permit or approval required fee shall accompany the permit application, notice or request for approval or other submitted documentation. The department shall set each type of fee in the amount that is necessary to meet the costs incurred by the department except as follows:
118,21 Section 21. 30.28 (1) (a) of the statutes is created to read:
30.28 (1) (a) For an individual permit issued under s. 30.208, the application fee shall be $600.
118,22 Section 22. 30.28 (1) (b) of the statutes is created to read:
30.28 (1) (b) For authorization to proceed under a general permit issued under s. 30.206, the application fee shall be $300.
118,23 Section 23. 30.28 (1m) of the statutes is created to read:
30.28 (1m) Additional fees. (a) In addition to the fees required under sub. (1), the department may set and charge fees for making any of the following determinations:
1. An identification of an ordinary high-water mark.
2. A determination of navigability.
3. Any other determination that is necessary for reviewing, investigating, or making a decision on applications for permits, contracts, authorizations, or other approvals under this chapter.
(b) The department shall set each fee authorized under this subsection in the amount that is necessary to meet the costs incurred by the department.
118,24 Section 24. 30.28 (2) (title) of the statutes is repealed.
118,25 Section 25. 30.28 (2) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is repealed.
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