Wisconsin NRB Meeting Oct. 23
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the October meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents.
The public is encouraged to watch the October meeting on the DNR’s YouTube channel.
The deadline to register for public appearance requests and to submit written comments is 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. Remote testimony from the public via Zoom may be accepted. In-person public appearances are also welcome.
During the October meeting, the Board will be considering:
- Request that the Board adopt Emergency Board Order WA-07-24(E), proposed rules affecting ch. NR 520 to provide an alternative method for a municipality to establish proof of financial responsibility required for a solid waste disposal facility.
- Request that the Board adopt WM-18-23, proposed rules affecting chapter NR 10 related to the deer management assistance program (DMAP).
- Request adoption of Emergency Board Order FH-16-24(E), proposed rules affecting chapters NR 20 and 25 related to Lake Superior cisco and lake trout regulations.
- Request that the Board approve the Statement of Scope for Board Order FH-10-24, and conditionally approve the public hearing notice for Board Order number FH-10-24 and notice of submittal of proposed rules to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse for proposed rules affecting chapters NR 19-26 related to changes to fishing regulations on inland, outlying and boundary waters (the 2025 Fisheries Management Spring Hearings rule).
- Request that the Board approve the statement of scope for Board Order DG-01-24, and conditionally approve the public hearing notice for Board Order number DG-01-24 and notice of submittal of proposed rules to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse for proposed rules affecting chapter NR 809, related to drinking water standards for PFAS.
- Request that the Board approve the statement of scope for Board Order DG-02-24, and conditionally approve the public hearing notice for Board Order number DG-02-24 and notice of submittal of proposed rules to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse for proposed rules providing technical corrections to chapter NR 809 to clarify and correct existing language and revise Consumer Confidence Report requirements.
- Request that the Board approve the Statement of Scope for Board Order WY-20-23 and conditionally approve the public hearing notice and notice of submittal of proposed rules to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse, for proposed rules repealing chs. NR 107 and 109 and creating ch. NR 107, related to aquatic plant management, manual removal and mechanical control regulations, and aquatic habitat protection, and revision of ch. NR 193 related to surface water grants.
The complete October NRB meeting agenda is available on the DNR website.
In addition to being encouraged to watch the upcoming meeting, there are opportunities for the public to testify and to submit written comments about issues that come before the NRB. More information regarding public participation at Board meetings is available on the DNR website.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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