Hearings and Meetings Calendar
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please call the contact person listed for the meeting or hearing with specific information on your request before the date of the scheduled hearing.
Note: Actual end times may be earlier or later than scheduled. Hearing dates and times are subject to change. Please verify meeting dates and times prior to attendance.
May 2024
Wednesday
May
29
Furbearer Advisory Committee Meeting (Day 1)
Date: 05/29/2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Shawn Rossler, Shawn.Rossler@wisconsin.gov or 608-225-2663
Details
The Furbearer Advisory Committee will address policy and technical topics relevant to the Wisconsin DNR furbearer program.
A virtual option will be available prior to the meeting. Please contact Shawn Rossler to receive the Microsoft Teams login/registration information.
Join in-person:
Kemp Natural Resources Station
Connor Classroom
9161 Kemp Rd.
Woodruff, WI 54568
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2024-05-29T12:00:00 - 2024-05-29T17:00:00
Wednesday
May
29
Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group - Vapor Intrusion Subgroup
Date: 05/29/2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Jody Irland, Jody.Irland@wisconsin.gov or 608-982-1780
Details
The DNR’s RR Program oversees the investigation and cleanup of environmental contamination and the redevelopment of contaminated properties. The DNR has a business need to receive constructive and practical input from, and provide information to, interested parties on a wide variety of regulatory and policy issues.
The RR EAG was formed to address a broad range of issues encompassing both technical and policy topics related to encouraging the investigation, cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites.
Visit the DNR's RR EAG webpage for meeting agendas, materials and additional information. Subscribe for updates on future meetings.
Join in-person:
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Room G-09
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI
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2024-05-29T14:00:00 - 2024-05-29T15:30:00
Wednesday
May
29
Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group - Environmental Justice Subgroup
Date: 05/29/2024
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Jody Irland, Jody.Irland@wisconsin.gov or 608-982-1780
Details
The DNR’s RR Program oversees the investigation and cleanup of environmental contamination and the redevelopment of contaminated properties. The DNR has a business need to receive constructive and practical input from, and provide information to, interested parties on a wide variety of regulatory and policy issues.
The RR EAG was formed to address a broad range of issues encompassing both technical and policy topics related to encouraging the investigation, cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites.
Visit the DNR's RR EAG webpage for meeting agendas, materials and additional information. Subscribe for updates on future meetings.
Join in-person:
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Room G-09
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI
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2024-05-29T16:00:00 - 2024-05-29T17:30:00
Thursday
May
30
Furbearer Advisory Committee Meeting (Day 2)
Date: 05/30/2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Shawn Rossler, Shawn.Rossler@wisconsin.gov or 608-225-2663
Details
The Furbearer Advisory Committee will address policy and technical topics relevant to the Wisconsin DNR furbearer program.
A virtual option will be available prior to the meeting. Please contact Shawn Rossler to receive the Microsoft Teams login/registration information.
Join in-person:
Kemp Natural Resources Station
Connor Classroom
9161 Kemp Rd.
Woodruff, WI 54568
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2024-05-30T08:00:00 - 2024-05-30T17:00:00
Thursday
May
30
Contested Case Hearing To Dredge Materials From Lake Beulah in the town of East Troy
Date: 05/30/2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Waukesha DNR Service Center, Lee Sherman Dreyfus State Office Building - Room 153
Contact
Susan Burns, Susan.Burns2@wisconsin.gov
Details
On Aug. 15, 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (Department) issued Permit #IP-SE-2022-65-00919 to Susan Guthart to dredge materials from Lake Beulah located in the SW 1/4, NE 1/4., Section 08, Township 04, Range 18E, in the Town of East Troy, Walworth County. On or about Sept. 14, 2023, RE3 Legal, LLC (Petitioner) filed for a Petition for a Contested Case Hearing with the department pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 30.209.
By letter dated Oct. 16, 2023, the department granted the Petitioner’s request for a contested case hearing on the following issues: (1) whether the department complied with the procedural requirements specified in Wis. Stat. §§ 30.208(3)-(5) prior to issuing the dredging permit; and (2) whether the issuance of the dredging permit was consistent with the public interest in Lake Beulah and therefore met the standard in Wis. Stat. § 30.20(2)(c).
On November 7, 2023, the Division of Hearings and Appeals received, for filing, an original request for hearing from the Department. The hearing was originally scheduled for April 22, 2024. Based on the agreement of the parties, the contested case hearing has been rescheduled.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the State of Wisconsin Division of Hearings and Appeals will hold a contested case hearing on the above-captioned matter pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 227.44, Wis. Admin. Code § NR 2.13 and Wis. Admin. Code § HA 1.12 at the Lee Sherman Dreyfus State Office Building, 141 NW Barstow St., Waukesha, Wisconsin on May 30, 2024, in Room 153, and continuing if necessary on May 31, 2024, and June 3, 2024, in Room 151, commencing at 9 a.m. each day. Members of the public desiring to participate in this hearing pursuant to Wis. Admin. Code § NR 2.08 will be allowed the opportunity to do so at the end of the presentation of evidence. Such interested persons must enter an appearance either prior to or at the commencement of the contested case hearing. Information about the hearing may be found at the Department Website (https://dnr.wi.gov/Calendar/Hearings/) and can also be requested from Susan Burns at (608) 266-3865. Please monitor the Department website for updates.
The hearing is a Class 1 contested case pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 227.01(3)(a), and the provisions of Wis. Stat. ch. 227 will apply. The procedures relating to contested cases set forth in Wis. Admin. Code ch. NR 2 will be followed. Said procedures will closely resemble those that are normally followed at a trial in State circuit court. All parties are advised that they have the right to seek the aid and assistance of legal counsel and to be represented by legal counsel at the contested case hearing.
The permit application and other information relating to this matter are on file and may be inspected and copied at the offices of the Department of Natural Resources, 101 South Webster Street, Madison, Wisconsin, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, holidays excepted. Copies of documents on file may be obtained by writing to the Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, Wisconsin, 53707-7921. Reasonable costs will be charged for copies of all information excluding public notices and fact sheets.
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be made to any qualified individual upon request. Please call the Division of Hearings and Appeals at 608-266-3865 with specific information on your request prior to the date of the scheduled prehearing or hearing.
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2024-05-30T09:00:00 - 2024-05-30T11:00:00
Thursday
May
30
Remediation And Redevelopment Rule Advisory Committee
Date: 05/30/2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Molly Schmidt, MollyE.Schmidt@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-2153
Details
The Rule Advisory Committee is advising DNR Remediation and Redevelopment Program staff in developing administrative rule changes affecting Wis. Admin. Code chs. NR 700-799.
The DNR and the Rule Advisory Committee will discuss rule changes relating to continuing obligations under the Scope Statement for Board Order RR-14-23, which proposes developing administrative rules that affect chapters NR 700, 708, 714, 722, 724, 725, 726, 727 and 749 related to definitions, notifications, fees, agreements, reports and procedures for interim action and remedial action continuing obligations for environmental contamination.
Join in-person:
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Room G09
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI
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2024-05-30T09:00:00 - 2024-05-30T12:00:00
June 2024
Wednesday
June
12
Lower Fox Total Maximum Daily Load Agricultural Implementation Committee
Date: 06/12/2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Keith Marquardt, KeithA.Marquardt@Wisconsin.gov
Details
The Lower Fox River Basin TMDL Agriculture Implementation Committee is a stakeholder group that addresses agricultural implementation of the Lower Fox Total Maximum Daily Load. This meeting will take place virtually via Teams and will consist of representatives from cooperating agencies and organizations who are involved with the Lower Fox TMDL.
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; 123063963#
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2024-06-12T09:00:00 - 2024-06-12T10:30:00
Wednesday
June
12
SOC Team Meeting - DNR 1013 Enhanced Settling And Phosphorus Removal
Date: 06/12/2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Amy Minser, Amy.Minser@wisconsin.gov or 920-360-0913
Details
This is a routine meeting of the work team developing the DNR Technical Standard 1013 for Enhanced Settling and Phosphorus Removal and 1014 Episodic Additive Dosing. For the meeting agenda and details on this process, see the team website.
Join in-person:
3911 Fish Hatchery Road
Glacier’s Edge Room
Fitchburg, WI
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2024-06-12T09:00:00 - 2024-06-12T14:30:00
Monday
June
17
Contested Case Hearing On construction of pier on Nagawicka Lake in Delafield
RESCHEDULED TO
Date: 06/17/2024
Time: 10:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Waukesha
Contact
Susan Burns, Susan.Burns2@wisconsin.gov
Details
On April 24, 2023, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) approved an application and Permit IP-SE-2022-68-02139 to allow the City of Delafield to place a pier on Nagawicka Lake located in the SW 1/4, SW 1/4, Section 17, Township 07, Range 18E, City of Delafield, Waukesha County. The Board of Directors of the Waukesha County Environmental Action League (WEAL) and the Defenders of St. Johns Bay, an unincorporated association, Scott Botcher, Jim Nelson, Mary Nelson, Tim Holt, Kim Holt, Chris Pitzo, Suzie Pitzo, C. Michael Hausman, Jane Hausman, and Julie Hollingsworth (collectively “the petitioners”) filed separate petitions for a contested case hearing with the DNR to review the decision to issue the permit to the City of Delafield pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 30.209 and 227.42. By letter dated June 21, 2023, the DNR granted a contested case hearing and limited the hearing to the following issues:
- Whether Permit Application IP-SE-2022-68-02139 met the standards set forth in Wis. Stat. § 30.12(3m), or whether any additional permit conditions are necessary to protect the public interest in Nagawicka Lake.
- Whether the proposed pier and boat slips constitute a reasonable use of the riparian property.
- Whether the City of Delafield has granted any riparian right in land to St. John’s Northwestern Academy contrary to Wis. Stat. § 30.133.
On Nov. 7, 2023, the DNR submitted a request for hearing to the Division of Hearings and Appeals. A prehearing conference was conducted on Dec. 21, 2023 via remote video conferencing at which time the named parties were identified and certified and a hearing date scheduled.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the State of Wisconsin Division of Hearings and Appeals will conduct a contested case hearing in the above-captioned matter pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 227.44 - 227.46 and Wis. Admin. Code §§ NR 2.08 and NR 2.13, beginning on Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1 p.m. and continuing on Tuesday, June 18 through Friday, June 21, 2024, as needed, in Room 151 at the Lee Sherman Dreyfus State Office Building, 141 NW Barstow Street (west building entrance) in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Members of the public will be allowed to offer sworn comments on the record at the outset of the hearing on Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1 p.m. Public comments will be limited in time and limited in scope to the issues identified above.
Pursuant to the Americans With Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be made to any qualified individual upon request. Please contact the Division of Hearings and Appeals at 608-266-7709 with specific information on your request at least five business days prior to the date of the scheduled hearing.
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2024-06-17T22:00:00 - 2024-06-21T17:00:00
July 2024
Wednesday
July
10
SOC Team Meeting - DNR 1013 Enhanced Settling And Phosphorus Removal
Date: 07/10/2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Amy Minser, Amy.Minser@wisconsin.gov or 920-360-0913
Details
This is a routine meeting of the work team developing the DNR Technical Standard 1013 for Enhanced Settling and Phosphorus Removal and 1014 Episodic Additive Dosing. For the meeting agenda and details on this process, see the team website.
Join in-person:
3911 Fish Hatchery Road
Glacier’s Edge Room
Fitchburg, WI
Published on
2024-07-10T09:00:00 - 2024-07-10T14:30:00
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