Wisconsin Administrative Code

NR 490.05 Written comments. Any person may submit written comments on the permit application or permit review to the department during the public comment period provided for in the public notice or at any public hearing held. All written comments submitted to the department durin…

NR 492.01 Applicability; purpose. (1) APPLICABILThis chapter applies to the department when acting on requests for a permit or departmental approval submitted by any person pursuant to ss. 285.60 to 285.87, Stats. (2) PURPOSE. This chapter is adopted under ss. 227.116 and 285.11 …

NR 492.02 Definitions. The definitions contained in ch. NR 400 apply to the terms used in this chapter. History: Cr. Register, September, 1986, No. 369, eff. 10-1-86. the chapter was last published.

NR 492.03 Review times. Unless another time period is specified by law, the department shall complete its review and make a determination on all applications for permits and approvals listed under this section within the number of business days indicated, based on the date of rec…

NR 493.01 Applicability; purpose. (1) APPLICABILThis chapter applies to all air contaminant sources and to their owners and operators. (2) PURPOSE. This chapter is adopted under ss. 285.11, 285.13 and 285.85, Stats., to establish emergency episode level criteria and to establish …

NR 493.02 Definitions. The definitions contained in ch. NR 400 apply to the terms used in this chapter. In addition, the following definitions apply to the terms used in this chapter: (1) XAir pollution episode levelsY means levels of air quality which are so degraded as to pose …

NR 493.03 Episode levels. (1) AIR EPISODE ADVISORY. The department may issue an Air Pollution Episode advisory to the general public if any air contaminant or combination of air contaminants reaches the respective level of concentration specified in Table 1 at any monitoring site…

NR 493.04 Emission control action programs. (1) Any person responsible for the operation of a direct source which emits 0.25 tons or more per day of any air contaminant for which air standards have been adopted shall prepare emission control action programs, consistent with good …

NR 493.05 Episode orders. The following are orders which may be appropriate for use by the secretary under s. 285.85, Stats., upon declaration under s. NR 493.03 (2) that an air pollution episode exists for any air contaminant for which an air standard has been adopted or for any…

NR 494.01 Applicability; purpose. (1) APPLICABILITY. This chapter applies to all air contaminant sources governed by ch. 285, Stats., or s. 299.15, Stats., or by chs. NR 400 to 499, and to their owners and operators. (2) PURPOSE. This chapter is adopted under ss. 285.11, 285.13, …

NR 494.02 Definitions. The definitions contained in ch. NR 400 apply to the terms used in this chapter. History: Cr. Register, September, 1986, No. 369, eff. 10-1-86. NR 494.03 NR 494.05 Procedure. Penalties.

NR 494.03 Procedure. If the department has reason to believe that a violation of ch. 285 or s. 299.15, Stats., chs. NR 400 to 499, or of a permit, plan approval or special order issued by the department under ch. 285 or s. 299.15, Stats., has occurred, the department may proceed …

NR 494.05 Penalties. Any person who violates any provision of ch. 285, Stats., or s. 299.15, Stats., chs. NR 400 to 499 or a permit or special order issued by the department under ch. 285, Stats., or s. 299.15, Stats., is subject to the penalties provided under s. 285.87, Stats. …

NR 499.01 Applicability; purpose. (1) APPLICABILITY. This chapter applies to any person participating in or responsible for the operation of a solid waste treatment facility that burns solid waste, to owners of solid waste treatment facilities and to any person who offers trainin…

NR 499.02 Definitions. The definitions contained in ch. NR 400 apply to the terms used in this chapter. In addition, the following definitions apply to the terms used in this chapter: (1) XApproved training programY means a curriculum developed by a facility or an independent spo…

NR 499.03 Exemptions. The following solid waste treatment facilities are exempt from the requirements of this chapter: (1) Facilities described in s. 287.07 (7) (bg), Stats. (2) Facilities for the treatment of hazardous waste. (3) Solid waste treatment facilities for high-volume …

NR 499.04 Solid waste treatment facilities. (1) APThis section applies to any owner or operator of a PLICABILITY. the chapter was last published. NR 499.04 WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE solid waste treatment facility that is not exempt under s. NR 499.03. (2) OPERATIONAL REQUIREM…

NR 499.05 Identification of persons or positions involved in the operation of a solid waste treatment facility. Any person who operates a solid waste treatment facility that burns solid waste and is not exempt under s. NR 499.03 shall obtain certification at the appropriate level…

NR 499.06 Certification levels. There are 2 different certification levels established under this chapter, namely chief facility operator and shift operator. The duties and responsibilities of these persons or positions for the purpose of determining the level of certification re…

NR 499.07 Solid waste treatment facility operator initial training program requirements. (1) APPLICABILITY. This section applies to any person who submits a training program, other than refresher training, for solid waste treatment facility operators to the department for approva…

NR 499.08 Review and approval of training programs. (1) APPLICABILITY. This section applies to any owner of a solid waste treatment facility and to any independent sponsor who submits a training program to the department for approval under this chapter. (2) DEPARTMENT APPROVAL. T…

NR 499.09 Solid waste treatment facility operator examination and certification. (1) EXAMINATION APPLICATION. (a) Any person who wishes to become a certified operator shall take and pass an examination administered by the department under this chapter. Any person applying to the …

NR 499.10 Solid waste treatment facility operator refresher training, certification renewal and expiration. (1) APPLICABILITY. This section applies to any chief facility operator or shift operator. (2) REFRESHER TRAINING. (a) Any chief facility operator or shift operator shall an…

NR 499.11 Fees. (1) Fees for examination and training program approval shall be as follows: (a) Written examination and application fee. . . . . . . . . $50.00 (b) Approval of training program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500.00 (2) No fees may be refunded. History: Cr. Regi…

NR 499.12 Suspension and revocation of certifications. (1) The department may suspend or revoke any operator[s certificate if the department finds that the operator failed to comply with any of the following: the chapter was last published. NR 499.12 WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE…

NR 5.001 Definitions. (1) XAccompaniedY, for the purposes of s. 30.68 (3), Stats., means in the same boat. (1m) XBoatY, for the purposes of s. 30.51, Stats., includes the definition of XboatY under s. 30.50 (2), Stats., and also includes fishing rafts which are equipped with prop…

NR 5.01 Application for boat certificate of number or registration. (1) An application for a certificate of number must contain the following information: (a) Name of each owner. (b) Address of each owner, including ZIP code. (c) Date of birth of each owner. (cm) Identification i…

NR 5.02 Application for transfer. An application for a transfer certificate of number in addition to furnishing the information required by s. NR 5.01 shall include a statement by the applicant listing the name and address of the previous owner, his or her certificate number, and…

NR 5.03 Application for duplicate. An applicant for a duplicate certificate of number in addition to furnishing the information required by s. NR 5.01 shall complete and sign a statement that the original certificate has been either destroyed or lost and that the application bein…

NR 5.04 Certificate of number. (1) The boat certificate of number issued in accordance with s. 30.52, Stats., except as allowed in subs. (2), (3) and (4), must contain the following information: (a) Number issued. (b) Expiration date. (c) State of principal operation. (d) Name of…

NR 5.05 Numbering pattern to be used. The boat certificate of number issued pursuant to s. 30.52, Stats., shall be in accordance with the pattern described as follows: (1) The number shall be divided into parts. The first part of the number shall be an abbreviation in capital let…

NR 5.06 Display of numbers or decals on boats. (1) The assigned number shall be painted on, or attached to, each side of the forward half of the boat for which it was issued. The numbers shall be placed on the hull of the boat in such position as to provide clear legibility for i…

NR 5.07 Transfer of ownership of numbered boat. Whenever the owner of a boat covered by a valid or expired certificate of number issued by this state transfers all or any part of interest in such boat, other than by the creation of a security interest, shall notify the department…

NR 5.08 Accident reports. (1) Written reports of boating accidents required by s. 30.67, Stats., shall be submitted to the Department of Natural Resources, Box 7921, Madison, Wisconsin 53707, on forms provided by the department, postmarked within 10 days after the date of the acc…

NR 5.09 Uniform aids to navigation. (2) WATERWAY MARKERS USED ON THE WATERS OF THIS STATE. (a) State aids to navigation. 1. A red buoy or sign shall indicate that side of a channel to be kept to the right of a vessel when entering the channel from the main water body or when proc…

NR 5.10 Carburetor flame arrestors. Every motorboat equipped with an inboard motor using gasoline as a fuel shall have the carburetors of every such motor fitted with an efficient device for arresting backfire of a type approved by the U. S. coast guard. History: Cr. Register, Ma…

NR 5.11 Fire extinguishers. (1) Fire extinguishers required by s. 30.62 (4), Stats., shall comply with the following minimum specifications: the chapter was last published. WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE NR 5.11 (a) Type. Capable of promptly and effectively extinguishing burning g…

NR 5.12 Specifications for determination of horsepower and weight capacity and recommended number of persons. (1) DETERMINATION OF WEIGHT CAPACITY OF THOSE VESSELS COVERED BY S. 30.501, STATS., DESIGNED FOR OR REPRESENTED BY THE MANUFACTURER AS BEING SUITABLE FOR USE WITH OUTBOAR…

NR 5.125 Noise level standards for motor boats. (1) TESTING REQUIREMENTS. (a) The operator of any boat, when requested by a law enforcement officer who reasonably suspects a violation of s. 30.62 (2), Stats., shall operate his or her boat in a manner prescribed by the officer, to…

NR 5.13 Personal flotation and life saving device requirements. (1) This section applies to all boats that are propelled or controlled by machinery, sails, oars, paddles or poles or another vessel including inflatables, used on waters subject to the jurisdiction of this state exc…

NR 5.14 Jurisdiction of municipal water safety patrols. The Wisconsin department of natural resources hereby defines by rule, pursuant to s. 30.79 (4), Stats., the following waters which may be patrolled by the respective water safety patrol units mentioned: (1) The waters of Wal…

NR 5.15 Posting requirements. The posting requirements for local authorities under s. 30.77 (4), Stats., shall be a sign with a minimum of 3 inch lettering stating XLocal OrdinanceY posted at each public landing. The sign shall list, in letters with a minimum height of one inch, …

NR 5.16 Instruction for rental or leased personal watercraft. Instruction for the purpose of s. 30.625 (1) (a), Stats., shall include the following: (1) The display of a personal watercraft decal in a location as specified by the department on the decal, by the owner or lessor of…

NR 5.17 Lighting requirements. (1) In addition to the lighting requirements specified in s. 30.61, Stats., operators of boats in the state of Wisconsin shall also comply with all federal lighting requirements. (2) No vessel may be equipped with or display any blue colored light o…

NR 5.18 Boating education certification program fee. (1) TEMPORARY BOATING EDUCATION CERTIFICATES. (a) Eligibility. Only individuals who meet all of the following are eligible to receive a temporary boating education certificate: 1. A person who is or will be renting or leasing a…

NR 5.19 Exemptions for water exhibitions and races. (1) Exemptions to s. 30.61 (1) or (10), 30.62 (2), 30.66, 12 30.68 (4m), or 30.69 (1) (c) or (3) (a) to (c), Stats., are granted to persons participating in water exhibitions or races provided the water exhibition or race is con…

NR 5.20 Modification or waiver of slow-no-wake speed restriction on certain lakes. Section 30.635, Stats., provides that the department may modify or waive the slow-nowake speed restriction on lakes 50 acres or less in size having public access. The following procedure is establi…

NR 5.21 Lakes upon which the slow-no-wake speed restriction is modified or waived. The Wisconsin department of natural resources hereby defines by rule, pursuant to s. 30.635, Stats., the following waters upon which the slow-nowake speed restriction is modified or waived: (1) The…

NR 5.22 Refusal hearings. Issues raised pursuant to s. 30.684 (5) (a) or (b), Stats., shall be raised by the defendant as a motion before trial contesting the validity of the arrest in the same manner as motions in misdemeanor actions filed under s. 971.31, Stats. History: Cr. Re…

NR 5.30 Lower St. Croix river preservation, purpose. These rules are adopted to promote full use by all of the people, now and in the future, of the water surface of the lower St. Croix river in a manner consistent with safety for persons and property and with the enjoyment of th…