Wisconsin Administrative Code

NR 449.08 Equivalent equipment and procedures. Upon written application from an owner or operator, the department may approve use of equipment or procedures which have been demonstrated to the department[s satisfaction to be equivalent in terms of reducing vinyl chloride emission…

NR 449.09 Emission tests. (1) Unless a waiver of emission testing is obtained from the department, each owner or operator of a source to which this section applies on which construction or modification commenced after February 1, 1984 shall test emissions from the source within 9…

NR 449.10 Emission monitoring. (1) A vinyl chloride monitoring system shall be used to monitor on a continuous basis the emissions from the sources for which emission limits are prescribed in ss. NR 449.04 (1) and (2), 449.05 (1) and 449.06 (1) (a), (2) to (4), and for any contro…

NR 449.11 Initial report. (1) The owner or operator of any source to which this chapter applies and on which construction or modification is commenced after February 1, 1984 shall notify the department in writing that the equipment and procedural specifications in s. NR 449.07 (2…

NR 449.12 Semiannual report. (1) The owner or operator of any source subject to this chapter shall submit to the department on September 15 and March 15 of each year a report in writing containing the information required by this section. (2) The first semiannual report shall be …

NR 449.13 Recordkeeping. The owner or operator of any source subject to this chapter shall retain the information specified in this section at the source and make it available for inspection by a department representative for a minimum of 2 years. (1) A record of the leaks detect…

NR 45.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to govern the conduct of visitors to state lands and to provide for the protection of the natural resources. History: Cr. Register, December, 1983, No. 336, eff. 1-1-84.

NR 45.02 Applicability. (1) Except when the context provides otherwise, this chapter applies to any of the following: (a) All lands, structures and property owned by the department. (b) Lands owned by the state of Wisconsin which are under the management, supervision and control …

NR 45.03 Definitions. In this chapter, the following definitions apply: (1) XAdult groupY means a group made up of persons who are 18 years of age and older. (1m) XAir boatY means a motorboat that is powered, wholly or in part, by a propeller projecting above the hull of the moto…

NR 45.04 General rules. (1) STATE PROPERTY. (a) No person may damage, destroy, molest, deface, remove, or attempt to remove any natural growth or natural or archaeological feature except as provided in sub. (1s). (b) 1. In this paragraph, Xgravel pitY has the meaning given in s. …

NR 45.045 Firewood. (1) In this section, XfirewoodY includes limbs, branches, roots, unprocessed logs, slabs with bark, cut firewood and chips. (2) No person may possess firewood that originates from any of the following: (a) An area more than 10 miles from the campground, or the…

NR 45.046 Firewood collection for personal use at home. (1) In this section, XfirewoodY includes limbs, branches, roots, unprocessed logs, slabs with bark, cut firewood, and chips. (2) No person may cut, gather, buy, sell, use, transfer, or possess firewood, from any property for…

NR 45.05 Vehicles. (1) TRAFFIC AND PARKING. (a) 1. ZGenerally.[ No person may operate any vehicle contrary to any posted traffic sign, traffic control device, or the direction of a traffic control officer. 2. ZSpeed limit.[ No person may operate any vehicle contrary to any posted…

NR 45.055 Golf carts. (1) In this section, Xgolf cartY means, except as provided in this section, a properly maintained unmodified manufacturer specification vehicle whose speed attainable in one mile does not exceed 20 miles per hour on a paved, level surface, and that is design…

NR 45.06 Animals. (1) (a) No person may allow that person[s dog, cat or other pet, or a pet under that person[s supervision, to unreasonably interfere with the enjoyment of the area by others. (b) No person may allow a dog, cat, or other pet in any building, yurt, observation tow…

NR 45.07 Fires. (1) No person may start, tend or maintain any fire on the ground or burn any refuse except in designated fireplaces or fire rings, except for small cooking and warming fires at the following locations: (a) Sandbars on the Lower Wisconsin state riverway. (b) On the…

NR 45.075 Natural emergencies. (1) The chief state forester may declare, and shall manage, emergencies that threaten forested lands owned by the state and under the jurisdiction of the department. When declaring and responding to an emergency, the chief state forester shall consi…

NR 45.08 Beaches. (1) No person may possess or consume any food or beverage, or use any soap, detergent or shampoo on any swimming beach or in the water adjacent to any swimming beach in any state park, state recreation area or state forest. (2) No person may swim beyond or distu…

NR 45.085 Shoreline zones. (1) No person may possess any glass beverage container or other glass product on any Great Lakes shoreline zone. (2) No person may use any soap, detergent or shampoo in waters adjacent to any Great Lakes shoreline zone. (3) No person may light a fire or…

NR 45.09 Firearms and hunting. (1) No person may take, catch, kill, hunt, trap, or pursue any wild animal or bird in any fish hatchery, state campground, picnic area, or other area not open to hunting or trapping. Note: State park hunting and trapping closures authorized under s.…

NR 45.10 Camping. (1) GENERAL. (a) Camping is prohibited except as follows: 1. Within designated camping areas. 2. On state-owned islands in the Mississippi river. 3. On state-owned islands and sandbars in the Lower Wisconsin state riverway. 4. On other state-owned islands outsid…

NR 45.11 Boats. (1) No person may operate a boat within a water area marked by buoys or other approved regulatory devices as a swimming beach; or operate a boat in a restricted use area contrary to regulatory notice marked on buoys or other approved regulatory devices. This subse…

NR 45.12 Fees and charges. (1) ADMISSION FEES. (a) No person may operate or park any motor vehicle or trailer or semitrailer in any property listed in pars. (b) and (bm) unless the vehicle displays a vehicle admission receipt in the manner specified in s. 27.01 (7) (e), Stats., e…

NR 45.13 Specific property rules. (1) STATE NATURAL AREAS — GENERAL. Within the boundaries of state natural areas posted with appropriate signs: (a) No person may take, catch, kill, trap, pursue or remove any wild animal, without written permission from the department. Unless oth…

NR 45.14 Exceptions. (1) Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit or hinder the department, its supervisors, managers, foresters, wardens, rangers or other duly authorized agents, or any peace officer from performing their official duties. the chapter was last published. NR 45.14 W…

NR 46.01 Purpose. It is the purpose of this chapter to interpret, enforce and administer the provisions of the Wisconsin statutes pertaining to the forest croplands program, the managed forest land program, and any other tax programs concerning private forest lands. History: Cr. …

NR 46.02 Definitions. For the terms used in subch. I, the following definitions apply: (1) XBurningY means the presence of fire on forest land, except when used as a prescribed tool in the practice of sound forestry. (2) XCommercial forest landY means forest land capable of produ…

NR 46.03 Petitions or applications. (1) The forest cropland program is no longer open for enrollment or renewal. 10.6D History: Cr. Register, January, 1980, No. 289, eff. 2-1-80; CR 18-086: r. and 9.6D 8C (except walnut and cherry, which are 4C) 1 /2 of diameter small end for eac…

NR 46.04 Requests or petitions for hearing. (1) Requests for hearing on forest croplands petitions shall include the basis or reasons for the request. Note: Entry criteria contained in s. NR 46.06. (2) Requests or petitions for hearings on the continued eligibility of lands enter…

NR 46.05 Forms. All notices, reports, plans, petitions and applications required or filed under the forest croplands or woodland tax law shall be on forms prepared and provided by the department. History: Cr. Register, January, 1980, No. 289, eff. 2-1-80. Subchapter I — Forest Cr…

NR 46.06 Determination on petition. (1) Lands upon which a petition has been filed shall be entered as forest croplands upon a finding by the department that: (a) The lands considered for entry comprise an entire quarter-quarter section, fractional lot or government lot as determ…

NR 46.07 Ineligible lands. (1) The following lands are ineligible for entry, continuation or renewal as forest croplands: (a) Lands within the incorporated limits of cities or registered plats. (b) A quarter-quarter section, fractional or government lot upon which is located a do…

NR 46.09 Forest croplands withdrawals. A completed declaration of withdrawal on a department form shall be filed with the department. Requests received by the department no later than October 1 on department forms will be eligible to be effective the following January 1. Forms re…

NR 46.10 Forestry practices. (1) INCOMPLETE CUTTING NOTICES. Incomplete cutting notices shall be returned. (2) CUTTING NOTICES THAT REQUIRE DEPARTMENT AP- NR 46.15 PROVAL. Department approval of a submitted complete cutting notice is required prior to harvest if any of the follow…

NR 46.15 Definitions. For terms used in this subchapter, the following definitions apply: (1) XApplicantY means any person who has an ownership interest either in fee or equity or established by statute. (1m) XBuildingY means any structure that is used for or able to be used for …

NR 46.16 Managed forest land application. (1) APPLICATION DEADLINES. An application for a new designation or a renewal of land as managed forest land shall be signed by all owners on forms provided by the department and filed as follows: (a) Applications shall be received by the …

NR 46.165 Certified plan writer. (1) PURPOSE. The purpose of this section is to establish a program to identify and qualify non-department individuals to become certified to prepare management plans for the department under the managed forest land program. (2) TRAINING MATERIALS …

NR 46.18 Management plan. (2) MANDATORY The management plan shall be prepared on forms provided through the Wisconsin Forest Inventory and Reporting System (WisFIRS), signed by all owners and shall include a list PRACTICES. the chapter was last published. NR 46.18 WISCONSIN ADMIN…

NR 46.19 Closed area. (1) CLOSED ACREAGE LIMIT. An owner of land designated as managed forest land may designate a maximum of 320 acres in the municipality as closed to public access in accordance with sub. (3). the chapter was last published. NR 46.19 WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CO…

NR 46.20 Public access. (1) PUBLIC ACCESS REQUIREMENTS. The owner of managed forest land shall provide public access on foot to land designated as open to public access for activities authorized in s. 77.83 (2) (a), Stats., unless it has been designated closed under s. 77.83 (1) …

NR 46.21 Posting standards. (1) SIGN STANDARDS. Signs designating open and closed managed forest lands shall meet all of the following requirements: (a) Are a minimum size of 11 inches by 11 inches. (b) Are in conspicuous view. (c) Are a minimum of 4 feet above the ground. (d) Ar…

NR 46.215 Productivity. (1) The department may require that an owner of managed forest land attempt to restore non-productive lands if it determines that all of the following conditions are met: (a) The managed forest land parcel is not 80% productive as provided for in s. 77.82 …

NR 46.22 Withdrawal. (1) WITHDRAWAL BY DEPARTMENT ORDER. (a) The department may conduct any investigation necessary on managed forest land for purposes of ensuring compliance with program provisions provided in this chapter and subch. VI of ch. 77, Stats. (b) The department may o…

NR 46.23 Sale or transfer. (1) DEPARTMENT ORUpon conveyance of managed forest land, the new owner of managed forest land shall file a transfer form or voluntarily withdraw all of the land conveyed within 30 days of the change in ownership. Failure to file a transfer form may rend…

NR 46.24 Alternative withdrawal tax. (1) ESTIMATE. If calculated by the department, the determination of the withdrawal tax under s. 77.88 (5) (af) 2., Stats., shall be based on merchantable timber volume estimated from department forest cover type maps indicating timber size and…

NR 46.25 Information on location of managed forest land. Information listing the location of open and closed managed forest law land shall be in the form of annually updated reports and an online map that describes the location of land designated as open managed forest land. Note…

NR 46.27 Department orders. (1) CHANGING ORIn addition to orders established in subch. VI of ch. 77, Stats., the department may issue any of the following orders altering existing managed forest land orders: (a) Correction and amendment orders. Correction and amendment orders may…

NR 46.28 Landowner contact information. (1) Owners of land designated as managed forest land shall notify the department of a change in mailing address and other contact information. (2) Mail returned to the department because it is undeliverable due to an incorrect address or ot…

NR 460.01 Applicability; purpose. (1) APPLICABILITY. (a) This chapter applies to the owner or operator of any facility affected by a standard promulgated by EPA under section 112 of the act (42 USC 7412), except as otherwise specified in the appendices of this chapter and as prov…

NR 460.02 Definitions. For terms not defined in this section, the definitions contained in ch. NR 400 apply to the terms used in this chapter. In addition, the definitions in this section apply to the terms used in this chapter and, for terms not defined in chs. NR 462 to 464 and…