Wisconsin Administrative Code

NR 512.06 Procedural requirements. An applicant shall comply with all applicable procedural requirements of ss. 289.21 to 289.32, Stats. (1) LOCAL APPROVALS. An applicant shall submit a written request including the standard notice developed under s. 289.22 (2), Stats., to each a…

NR 512.07 General facility information. The feasibility report shall identify the project title; name, address and phone number of the primary contacts including the proposed landfill[s owner, operator and any consultants; present property owner; proposed landfill location by qua…

NR 512.08 Land use information. The feasibility report shall include a discussion of land uses at the proposed landfill location and surrounding area. Relevant land use information 2 contained in the initial site report may be referenced in the feasibility report. However, a thor…

NR 512.085 Site-specific geotechnical investigation. (1) The applicant shall perform laboratory and field investigations to define the physical characteristics of the proposed landfill[s location. The applicant shall obtain sufficient site-specific geotechnical information to def…

NR 512.09 Minimum site-specific information. At a minimum, the site-specific geotechnical investigation shall include all of the following specified requirements, unless an alternative geotechnical investigation proposed under s. NR 512.085 (4) has been completed and has met all …

NR 512.10 Subsurface data analysis. (1) DATA REAt a minimum, the data on subsurface investigations shall be presented in the narrative section of the report and shall include the following specified requirements unless an alternative geotechnical investigation program under s. NR…

NR 512.11 Data presentation. The results from the subsurface investigations shall be presented on 24 inch x 36 inch plan sheets, unless an alternative size is approved by the department in writing, as follows: (1) EXISTING CONDITIONS. A detailed topographic survey of the proposed…

NR 512.12 Waste and leachate characterization. (1) INDUSTRIAL WASTES. Unless otherwise approved, the physical and chemical characteristics of any high volume industrial waste such as a foundry process waste, papermill sludge, utility coal-ash waste, and other non-municipal waste …

NR 512.13 Constraints on landfill development. The feasibility report shall contain a discussion of constraints for the development of the proposed landfill. This shall include: (1) LOCATIONAL CRITERIA AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. A demonstration that the proposed landfill will mee…

NR 512.14 Proposed preliminary design. The feasibility report shall contain a proposed preliminary design based on conclusions outlined in the design constraints section of the feasibility report and in accordance with ch. NR 504. Applicants proposing an alternative design to the…

NR 512.15 Identification of soil borrow sources. (1) The feasibility report shall include a copy of the department[s initial site inspection evaluation for the proposed soil borrow sources designated to be used in the construction, operation or closure of the first phase of the l…

NR 512.16 Environmental review. To aid the department in complying with ch. NR 150, and in determining the need for an environmental impact report, the feasibility report shall include an environmental analysis section. This analysis shall include the following items: (1) PROJECT…

NR 512.17 Need and design capacity. Unless the landfill is exempt under s. 289.28 (2), Stats., the feasibility report shall contain an evaluation to justify the need for the proposed landfill in accordance with s. 289.28 (1), Stats., and the design capacity for the proposed landf…

NR 512.18 Evaluation of alternatives to land disposal. The feasibility report shall include an analysis of the alternatives to the land disposal of waste, including potential and existing waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting and energy recovery initiatives and services. …

NR 512.19 Noncompliance with plans or orders. The feasibility report shall identify all persons owning a 10% or greater legal or equitable interest in the applicant or in the assets of the applicant, including shareholders of a corporation which is an applicant and partners of a …

NR 514.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to help ensure that efficient, nuisance-free and environmentally acceptable solid waste management procedures are practiced in this state and to outline the requirements for preparation of plans of operation and closure plans for …

NR 514.02 Applicability. (1) (a) Except as provided in par. (b) and except as otherwise provided, this chapter governs all landfills as defined under s. 289.01 (20), Stats., including all CCR landfills and expansions. (b) This chapter does not govern any of the following: 1. Smal…

NR 514.03 Definitions. The terms used in this chapter are defined in s. NR 500.03. History: Cr. Register, January, 1988, No. 385, eff. 2-6-88.

NR 514.04 Procedural requirements. (1) GENERAL. No person may establish or construct a landfill or expand a landfill until a plan of operation has been submitted in accordance with ss. NR 500.05 and 500.058 and this chapter and has been approved in writing by the department. No p…

NR 514.045 Procedural requirements for initial permitting of CCR landfills. (1) GENERAL. An owner or operator of a new or existing CCR landfill that is licensed or constructed prior to August 1, 2022, shall submit a plan of operation modification to the department no later than F…

NR 514.05 Engineering plans. The plan of operation for all new landfills and expansions of existing landfills shall contain a set of engineering plans which are drawn in accordance with ss. NR 500.05 and 504.07 to 504.12, and the following requirements. Engineering plans shall be…

NR 514.06 Operations manual and design report. The plan of operation for all new landfills and expansions of existing landfills shall contain an operations manual and design report which shall comply with ss. NR 500.05, 504.05 to 504.12 and, at a minimum, shall contain the follow…

NR 514.07 Miscellaneous requirements for plans of operation. The plan of operation for all new landfills and expansions of existing landfills shall include the following information where applicable: (1) GEOSYNTHETICS REQUIREMENTS. The plan of operation for any landfill which inc…

NR 514.08 Closure plans. Closure plans may be required by the department for solid waste disposal facilities which do not have an approved plan of operation under s. 289.30, Stats., or which are required by order or approval to develop a closure plan, as remediation for groundwat…

NR 514.09 Expedited plan modifications. (1) AP(a) If an expedited plan modification is requested by an owner or operator, this section applies to all proposals that can be determined by the department to be low risk to modify provisions in approved plans of operation or closure p…

NR 514.10 Research, development and demonstration plan. The plan of operation for any landfill which proposes a research, development and demonstration program shall include the items specified in this subsection. (1) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND DEMONSTRATI…

NR 516.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to help ensure that efficient, nuisance-free and environmentally acceptable solid waste management procedures are practiced in this state and to outline the requirements regarding testing and construction documentation for solid w…

NR 516.02 Applicability. (1) (a) Except as provided in par. (b) and except as otherwise provided, this chapter governs all landfills as defined under s. 289.01 (20), Stats., including all CCR landfills and expansions as defined under s. NR 500.03 (26k) and (121m). (b) This chapte…

NR 516.03 Definitions. The terms used in this chapter are defined in s. NR 500.03. History: Cr. Register, January, 1988, No. 385, eff. 2-6-88.

NR 516.04 General requirements. (1) REPORT The landfill owner or operator shall prepare and submit a report documenting all aspects of construction for the initial construction of the landfill; the construction of all subsequent phases or portions thereof; the construction of any…

NR 516.05 Construction of landfill areas. In addition to the general information specified in s. NR 516.04 (3) (d), reports documenting the construction of all new landfill areas shall be submitted to the department within 90 days of construction completion and contain all of the…

NR 516.06 Closure of landfill areas. In addition to the requirements of s. NR 516.04 (3), all construction documentation reports for the closure of landfill areas shall be submitted to the department within 90 days of the completion of construction and contain all of the followin…

NR 516.07 Soil and geomembrane testing requirements. Testing shall be performed during the construction and closure of any landfill areas. At a minimum, this testing shall include: (1) LINER SYSTEM AND FINAL COVER SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION. For all recompacted clay soil construction, t…

NR 516.08 Testing requirements for landfills with extended collection lines. (1) REQUIREMENTS. Landfills shall meet the requirements of subs. (2) and (3) where they will accept municipal solid waste and contain leachate collection lines that exceed 1,200 feet from the end of each…

NR 518.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to help ensure that efficient, nuisance-free and environmentally acceptable solid waste management procedures are practiced in this state and to outline the requirements regarding landspreading of solid waste. This chapter is adop…

NR 518.02 Applicability. (1) Except as otherwise provided, this chapter governs all solid waste landspreading facilities, except hazardous waste facilities as defined in s. 291.01 (8), Stats., and regulated under chs. NR 660 to 679; metallic mining operations for nonferrous miner…

NR 518.03 Definitions. The terms used in this chapter are defined in s. NR 500.03. History: Cr. Register, January, 1988, No. 385, eff. 2-6-88.

NR 518.04 Exemptions. No person may operate or maintain a solid waste landspreading facility unless the person has obtained written approval from the department under s. NR 518.06, except as otherwise provided in this section. (1) GENERAL. The following landspreading facilities a…

NR 518.05 Location and performance standards. (1) GENERAL. An applicant submitting a landspreading plan shall demonstrate to the department that the proposed facility will comply with all of the location and performance standards of this section unless an exemption is granted. (2…

NR 518.06 Solid waste landspreading plan. No person may establish, construct, operate or maintain a solid waste landspreading facility or expand an existing facility without first obtaining written department approval of a solid waste landspreading plan as provided in this sectio…

NR 518.07 Landspreading operation and monitoring. (1) OPERATING REQUIREMENTS. No person may operate or maintain a solid waste landspreading facility except in accordance with any solid waste landspreading plan approval issued by the department and the following minimum requiremen…

NR 518.08 Closure of landspreading facilities. The owner or operator of a landspreading facility, or any person who permits the use of property for such purpose, shall accomplish closure, maintenance and long-term care of the facility in accordance with any solid waste landspread…

NR 518.09 Licensing. Landspreading facilities which are approved under this chapter or s. NR 718.09 (8) are exempt from the licensing requirements of s. 289.31, Stats. History: Cr. Register, January, 1988, No. 385, eff. 2-6-88, am., Register, June, 1996, No. 486, eff. 7-1-96; am.…

NR 518.10 Proof of facility registry. Unless the department grants an exemption in writing, the owner or operator shall submit proof that a notation of the existence of the facility has been recorded in the office of the register of deeds in each county in which a portion of the …

NR 52.01 Purpose and applicability. (1) Pursuant to s. 23.0916, Stats., lands acquired in whole or in part with funding from the stewardship program are open for public hunting, trapping, hiking, fishing and cross country skiing unless public access is prohibited pursuant to this…

NR 52.02 Definitions. In this chapter (1) XAccommodate usership patternsY means to consider the factors found in s. NR 52.05 (1) (c) when making a determination to prohibit an NBOA. (2) XDepartmentY means the Wisconsin department of natural resources (3) XDepartment landY means l…

NR 52.03 General provisions. (1) DEPARTMENT LAND. (a) All department land transactions are subject to s. NR 1.41. (b) The department shall incorporate an evaluation of the requirements of s. 23.0916 (3), Stats., in master plans under ch. NR 44, feasibility studies and other plann…