Wisconsin Administrative Code

NR 544.10 Annual program report. (1) REPORT. A responsible unit with an approved effective recycling program shall submit a report to the department under this section by April 30 of each year documenting program activity for the prior calendar year. For all measurements, a respo…

NR 544.11 Annual program report review process. (1) The department shall review the annual program report of the responsible unit for the following: (a) Compliance with the conditions of effective recycling program approval. (b) Compliance with the requirements of this chapter. (…

NR 544.12 Programs under probation. (1) A responsible unit that has been placed on probation under s. NR 544.11 (2) (b) has an effective recycling program for the purposes of ss. 287.07 (7) and 287.23, Stats. (2) A responsible unit that has been placed on probation under s. NR 54…

NR 544.13 Responsible units located in current service areas of facilities exempt under s. 287.07 (7) (b), Stats. A responsible unit that is located in the current service area of an operating solid waste treatment facility which is exempt under s. 287.07 (7) (b), Stats., and tha…

NR 544.14 Variances and exemptions. (1) GENA responsible unit with an effective recycling program may request in writing a variance or the department may on its own initiative grant a variance to the requirements of s. 287.11 (2) (b) and (er), Stats., for up to one year. (2) VARI…

NR 544.16 Materials recovery facilities used as part of an effective recycling program. (1) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. The owner or operator of a materials recovery facility that serves as a component of a responsible unit[s effective recycling program shall do all of the following: (…

NR 55.01 Purpose and applicability. The provisions of this subchapter apply to towns, cities and villages and establish the procedure for the allocation of federal payments in lieu of taxes (PILT) for national forest lands under the federal payment for entitlement land program (3…

NR 55.02 Definitions. For the purpose of this subchapter: (1) XEntitlement forest landY means national forest land owned by the United States which was subject to state or local property tax prior to acquisition or ownership by the United States. (2) XMunicipalityY means town, ci…

NR 55.03 Eligibility. A municipality shall be eligible to receive PILT payments generated by national forest lands if: (1) The municipality is located within a county determined under 31 USC chapter 69 to be eligible for PILT payments; and (2) Entitlement forest land is located w…

NR 55.04 Determination of municipal PILT payments. (1) CALCULATION METHOD. The department shall calculate PILT payments to municipalities for each acre of national forest land in the same manner as used under 31 USC 6903 to de- History: Cr. Register, August, 1985, No. 356, eff. 9…

NR 55.10 Purpose and applicability. The provisions of this subchapter apply to counties and establish the procedure for the allocation of federal payment in lieu of taxes (PILT) for other than national forest lands under the federal payment for entitlement land program (31 USC 69…

NR 55.11 Definitions. For the purpose of this subchapter: (1) XPILTY has the same meaning as s. NR 55.02 (4). (2) XQualifying municipalitiesY means all municipalities eligible to receive PILT payments generated by national forest lands under s. NR 55.03. History: Cr. Register, Se…

NR 55.12 Minimum payments to counties. Payment to a county for other than national forest lands resulting from the calculation of municipal payments under s. NR 55.04 (3) which total less than $15.00 will not be issued to the county but redistributed to all qualifying municipalit…

NR 58.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish rules for the implementation and administration of grant programs to fund research, protection, management and educational activities pertaining to Wisconsin[s natural communities and rare flora and fauna. History: Cr.…

NR 58.02 Applicability. This chapter applies to all endangered resources grant programs under this chapter. History: Cr. Register, September, 1994, No. 465, eff. 10-1-94; CR 05-071: r. and

NR 58.03 Definitions. In this chapter: (1) XApplicantY means an individual or organization that submits an application for funding under this chapter. (2) XBureauY means bureau of endangered resources. (3) XDepartmentY means the department of natural resources. (4) XGrant agreeme…

NR 58.05 Eligible and ineligible costs. (1) ELIGIBLE Those project costs which are consistent with the approved project scope, reasonable and necessary, and incurred during the grant period are eligible for grant funding. Eligible costs may include, but are not limited to any of …

NR 58.06 Grant conditions. (1) DURATION. The grantee may not begin work described under the grant agreement until the grant agreement has been signed by the department and the grantee. (2) PERMISSION FROM PROPERTY OWNERS AND MANAGERS. The grant agreement shall contain provisions …

NR 58.07 Grant application. (1) APPLICATION AVAILApplicants shall obtain application forms and instruc- ABILITY. the chapter was last published. NR 58.07 WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE tions from the Bureau of Endangered Resources, Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 7921, M…

NR 58.08 Grant selection criteria. Factors considered in awarding grants shall include but are not limited to the following: (1) The applicant[s ability to carry out the project using sound scientific, management or educational practices as evidenced by credentials, experience an…

NR 58.09 Grant payment. (1) INITIAL PAYMENTS. Upon acceptance of the grant offer, the grantee may request up to 50% of the total amount of the grant by submitting an advance payment request. (2) INTERIM PAYMENTS. Interim payments shall be paid to the grantee based on the payment …

NR 58.10 Grant agreements. (1) The grantee and the department shall develop and approve a grant agreement which shall specify terms for all conditions listed under s. NR 58.06 and all of the following: (a) Cancellation of agreement; (b) Project objectives, methods and budget; (c)…

NR 58.11 Reports. (1) INTERIM REPORTS. The department may require one or more interim reports. As requested by the department, each grant recipient shall submit to the department one or more interim reports which contain details of progress, findings, problems and other informati…

NR 58.12 Grantee accountability. (1) RECORDS MANAGEMENT. The grantee shall maintain an accounting system that accurately reflects all fiscal transactions, incorporates appropriate controls and safeguards, and provides clear references, particularly to source or original documents…

NR 58.13 Grant variances. The department may approve in writing variances from non-statutory requirements of this chapter upon request of the grantee when it is determined that variances are essential to effect necessary actions or department objectives, and where special circums…

NR 58.14 Grant termination. (1) GENERAL. The department and a grantee may enter into an agreement to terminate the award at any time. (2) JUSTIFICATION. The department may terminate the grant in whole or in part and the grantee shall repay the department any grant money that was …

NR 58.15 Enforcement. The following sanctions may be imposed for noncompliance with any of the provisions of this chapter or the grant agreement: (1) The grant may be terminated under s. NR 58.14. (2) Program costs directly related to the noncompliance may be declared ineligible.…

NR 58.20 Purpose. The purpose of this subchapter is to establish rules for the implementation and administration of the small grants program to fund research, management and educational activities pertaining to Wisconsin[s natural communities and rare flora and fauna.

NR 58.21 Applicability. This subchapter applies to all applicants for, and recipients of, grant awards made pursuant to s. 20.370 (1) (fe), Stats.

NR 58.22 Eligibility for grant assistance. (1) ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS. All of the following applicants are eligible for a grant: (a) County, city, village, town and tribal governmental agencies. (b) Individuals. (c) Nonprofit organizations. (d) Educational institutions. (2) ELIGIBLE…

NR 58.23 Grant conditions. In addition to the conditions listed in s. NR 58.06, all of the following grant conditions apply to the small grants program: (1) DURATION. The grant period may not exceed 3 years. (2) PUBLICATIONS. The grantee shall: (a) Provide the department with one…

NR 58.24 Grant awards. No award may exceed $10,000.

NR 58.25 Grant selection criteria. In addition to the factors listed in s. NR 58.08, factors considered in awarding grants shall include but are not limited to the following: (1) The extent the project will lead to increased useful, scientific knowledge based upon existing and an…

NR 58.26 Final report. In addition to the items listed in s. NR 58.11 (2), the final report shall include all of the following: (1) Documentation of all public information and educational activities which were conducted throughout the project. (2) Conclusions reached or products …

NR 58.30 Purpose. The purpose of this subchapter is to establish rules for the implementation and administration of grant programs to fund management, restoration and protection activities pertaining to Wisconsin[s natural communities and rare flora and fauna on private land, or …

NR 58.31 Applicability. (1) This subchapter applies to all applicants for, and recipients of, grant awards made under the landowner incentive program and the state wildlife grants program. These programs were established through the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies…

NR 58.32 Definitions. In addition to the definitions in s. NR 58.03, the following definitions apply to this subchapter: (1) XAdvisory teamY refers to the state wildlife grant program advisory team created in s. NR 58.33 (3). (2) XAt-risk speciesY means any flora or fauna species…

NR 58.33 Program guidance/advisory team. (1) CREATION; COMPOSITION. For each grant program, department staff shall assemble a guidance or advisory team which may include representatives of the following groups: (a) Department of Natural Resources. (b) Natural Resources Conservati…

NR 58.34 Eligibility for grant assistance; preference. (1) LIP ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS. Private landowners and organizations interested in managing and restoring habitat on private land for at-risk species are eligible to apply for an LIP grant under this subchapter. Proposals that e…

NR 58.35 Grant selection process. (1) The grant program guidance team, or a subcommittee of the grant program guidance team, shall rank the grants according to criteria specified in the grant application materials. (2) In addition to the grant selection criteria in s. NR 58.08, f…

NR 58.36 Grant calculation. The LIP grant under this subchapter shall be 75% or less of the actual eligible costs as provided in s. NR 58.05. NR 58.37 $25,000. Grant awards. No LIP award may exceed

NR 58.38 Grant conditions. In addition to the conditions listed in s. NR 58.06, all of the following grant conditions apply to program grants: (1) DURATION. The grant period may not exceed 3 years. NR 58.38 (2) PUBLICATIONS. The grantee shall do all of the following: (a) Provide …

NR 6.01 Purpose. The purpose of this subchapter is to establish procedures for certification of snowmobile equipment standards pursuant to s. 350.09, Stats., and establishes requirements for snowmobile races and derbies. History: Cr. Register, February, 1977, No. 254, eff. 3-1-77…

NR 6.02 Applicability. The provisions of this subchapter are applicable to all snowmobiles which are manufactured, sold or offered for sale within the state of Wisconsin. History: Cr. Register, February, 1977, No. 254, eff. 3-1-77; am. Register, May, 1995, No. 473, eff. 6-1-95.

NR 6.03 Definitions. In this subchapter and in ch. 350, Stats., these definitions shall apply. (1) XDepartmentY means the department of natural resources. (2) XHeadlampY has the meaning designated in s. 340.01 (21), Stats. (3) XRaceway facilityY means an area, including a marked …

NR 6.05 Department approval. (1) No snowmobile manufactured after January 1, 1977 may be sold or offered for sale by any manufacturer, distributor or dealer in the state of Wisconsin unless such snowmobile is constructed so as to meet the requirements of s. 350.09, Stats. Proof o…

NR 6.06 Modification. No manufacturer shall modify a snowmobile on which approval has been issued so as to change its conformance with the requirements of s. 350.09, Stats., without resubmission of the modified snowmobile for approval in the same manner as required for the origin…

NR 6.07 Inspection. The department may, in order to insure compliance with the requirements contained in s. 350.09, Stats., and s. NR 6.08 inspect during normal business hours any snowmobile manufacturing plants and any snowmobile being offered for sale in the state of Wisconsin …

NR 6.08 Testing criteria. Testing criteria are as follows: (1) SOUND LEVEL LIMIT. (a) The total vehicle noise produced by every snowmobile manufactured after July 1, 1972 and offered for sale or sold in the state of Wisconsin shall not exceed 82 dB on an A weighted network at 50 …

NR 6.09 Races and derbies. The sponsor conducting a sanctioned race or derby when on the frozen surfaces of public waters shall: (1) Make provisions to keep spectators from within 100 feet of a race or derby. (2) Give prior notice of the race or derby to the local conservation wa…