Wisconsin Administrative Code

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…

NR 5.31 Applicability. These rules apply to the waters of the lower St. Croix river from the dam at St. Croix Falls to its confluence with the Mississippi river. NR 5.36 (b) Between the coast guard navigational buoys designating location of the navigational channel from the railr…

NR 5.32 Definitions. (1) XMileY means distance in miles above the confluence of the St. Croix river with the Mississippi river. (2) XMotorboatY as defined in s. 30.50 (2), Stats. (3) XSlow-no-wakeY means operation of a motorboat at the slowest possible speed necessary to maintain…

NR 5.33 Restricted speed zones. (1) No motorboat shall be operated in excess of a slow speed from the dam at St. Croix Falls to the sandbars located at mile 31.0. (a) From May 15 through September 15, after 6:00 pm on Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays until sunrise of the nex…

NR 5.34 Water skiing. (1) No motorboat towing a person on water skis, aquaplane or similar device shall be operated between sunset and sunrise on the St. Croix river from the dam at St. Croix Falls to its confluence with the Mississippi river. (2) No motorboat towing a person on …

NR 5.36 Effective date. These rules shall be effective upon the adoption of laws, rules or regulations providing for similar limitations or prohibitions on the operation and use of motorboats on the same segments of the lower St. Croix river by the state of Minnesota. History: Cr…

NR 50.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish procedures for implementation of various recreational aids programs under ss. 20.370 (5) (cy), 23.09 (11), (12), (17m), (19), (20) and (26), 23.094, 23.195, 23.30 (3) (h), 30.275, 30.277, 30.79 and 350.12 (4), Stats., …

NR 50.02 Applicability. The provisions of this chapter are applicable to all sponsors of recreational aid programs under ss. 20.370 (5) (cy), 23.09 (11), (12), (17m), (19), (20) and (26), 23.094, 23.195, 23.30 (3) (h), 30.275, 30.277, 30.79 and 350.12 (4), Stats., and 16 USC 460d…

NR 50.03 Definitions. (1) (a) XAcquisition projectY includes the acquisition of land or rights thereto for a well defined outdoor recreation area or purpose. (b) XDevelopment projectY includes the development of structures, utilities, facilities or landscaping necessary for outdo…

NR 50.05 General provisions. (1) This section applies to all grant programs governed by this chapter. (2) Environmental quality is essential and shall be preserved and enhanced. (3) Local governments shall agree to operate and provide adequate maintenance of recreational areas or…

NR 50.06 LAWCON program. (1) PURPOSE. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for the administration of the land and water conservation fund act of 1965 (LAWCON) under ss. 20.370 (5) (cy) and 23.30 (3) (h), Stats. (2) APPLICABILITY. The provisions of this section ar…

NR 50.09 County snowmobile aids. (1) PURPOSE. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for the implementation of the snowmobile aids program under ss. 23.09 (11) and (26) and 350.12 (4), Stats. (2) APPLICABILITY. The provisions of this section are applicable to all c…

NR 50.10 Aids to cities, villages or towns for route signs. (1) PURPOSE. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for the posting of route signs and directional arrows and for the implementation of an aids program for cities, villages or towns for the initial purchas…

NR 50.11 Aids to snowmobile clubs. (1) PURPOSE. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for the implementation of the cooperative sign program under to ss. 23.09 (26) and 350.12 (4), Stats. (2) APPLICABILITY. The provisions of this section are applicable to all snow…

NR 50.12 Law enforcement aids to counties (ch. 350, Stats.). (1) Counties may receive up to 100 percent reimbursement of monies spent on the enforcement of ch. 350, Stats. (2) Claim forms shall be filed with the bureau of law enforcement, department of natural resources, on or be…

NR 50.125 Law enforcement aids to counties (s. 23.33, Stats.). (1) Counties may receive up to 100 percent reimbursement of monies spent on the enforcement of s. 23.33, Stats. Officers involved in the enforcement of s. 23.33, Stats., must have authority pursuant to s. 23.33 (12), …

NR 50.13 Law enforcement aids to municipalities. (1) Municipalities may receive law enforcement aids for up to 75 percent of the net costs (determined by deducting all fines and forfeitures imposed upon persons convicted of violations of ordinances enacted pursuant to s. 30.77, S…

NR 50.14 County fish and wildlife aid. (1) PURPOSE. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for the implementation of a grant-in-aid program for county fish and wildlife projects under s. 23.09 (12), Stats. (2) APPLICABILITY. Provisions of this section are applicabl…

NR 50.15 Wildlife habitat development on county forests. (1) PURPOSE. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for the implementation of a grant-in-aid program for forest wildlife habitat improvement on county forest lands entered under s. 28.11, Stats., pursuant to …

NR 50.17 Shooting range development. (1) PURPOSE. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for the implementation of a grant-in-aid program for development of shooting ranges under 16 USC 669, et seq. (2) APPLICABILITY. The provisions of this section are applicable t…

NR 50.19 Scenic urban waterways grant program. (1) PURPOSE. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for the implementation and administration of the scenic urban waterways grant program under s. 30.275, Stats. (2) APPLICABILITY. The provisions of this section are ap…

NR 50.21 National recreational trails program. (1) PURPOSE. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for the administration of the Symms national recreational trails fund act of 1991, 16 USC 1261, 1262 and 26 USC 9503 (6), 9511. (2) APPLICABILITY. The provisions of t…

NR 50.23 Wildlife damage control grants for urban areas. (1) APPLICABILITY. This section is applicable to municipalities in urban areas applying for grants under s. 29.887, Stats. (2) DEFINITIONS. In this section: (a) XMunicipalityY means a town, city, village, county or tribal g…

NR 500.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide definitions, submittal requirements, exemptions and other general information relating to solid waste facilities. This chapter is adopted pursuant to s. 227.11, Stats., and ch. 289, Stats. History: Cr. Register, January…

NR 500.02 Applicability. (1) (a) Except as provided under par. (b) and except as otherwise provided, this chapter governs all solid waste facilities as defined under s. 289.01 (35), Stats., including all CCR landfills and expansions. (b) This chapter does not govern any of the fo…

NR 500.03 Definitions. The following definitions as well as the definitions in chs. 289 and 299, Stats., are applicable to the terms used in chs. NR 500 to 538 unless the context requires otherwise. (1) XACLY means alternative concentration limit. (2) XActive facility lifeY means…

NR 500.035 CCR landfill requirements. (1) The CCR landfill requirements included in chs. NR 500 to 538 apply to an owner or operator of a new or existing CCR landfill, including any lateral expansion of a new or existing CCR landfill that disposes or otherwise engages in solid wa…

NR 500.04 Initial site inspection. Any person intending to establish a new solid waste facility or expand an existing solid waste facility shall contact the department[s district or area office as appropriate to arrange for an initial site inspection in accordance with ch. NR 509…

NR 500.05 General submittal requirements. Unless otherwise specified, all submittals for review and approval of any initial site report, feasibility report, plan of operation, site investigation report, remedial action options report, construction documentation report, or closure…