Wisconsin Administrative Code

NR 542.02 Applicability and cross referencing. This chapter applies to all applicants and recipients of funding under s. 287.23, Stats., for planning, constructing, or operating a recycling program. History: Cr. Register, July, 1991, No. 427, eff. 8-1-91; CR 23-065: am. Register …

NR 542.03 Definitions. In this chapter: (1) XAvoided disposal costsY has the meaning specified in s. 287.23 (1) (ar), Stats. (2) XCapital expensesY means construction or acquisition costs including improvements or equipment costing $1,000.00 or more and with an expected life of 3…

NR 542.05 Eligible and ineligible costs. (1) ELIGIThe grantee[s effective recycling program costs, net of the sale of recovered materials, that are reasonable and necessary for planning, constructing, or operating an effective recycling program during a grant year are eligible fo…

NR 542.06 Distribution of grant assistance. The department shall award a grant to each eligible responsible unit that submits a complete application for allowable expenses. The amount of the grant shall be distributed as described under s. 287.23 (5b) and (5p), Stats.

NR 542.07 Grant assistance application. (1) PROA completed application shall be submitted to the department by October 1 in the year preceding the year for which the assistance is sought. An application shall be made on forms provided by the department and submitted in accordance…

NR 542.09 Grant payments. The department shall disburse all grant payments no later than June 1 of the year for which the grant is made. Note: Forms may be obtained, at no charge, from the Bureau of Community Financial Assistance, Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 7921, M…

NR 542.10 Grantee accountability. (1) RECORDS MANAGEMENT. Each responsible unit shall maintain an accounting system that accurately reflects all fiscal transactions, incorporates appropriate controls and safeguards, and provides clear references to source or original documents. (…

NR 542.11 Grant variances. The department may approve variances from nonstatutory 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 circumstances make…

NR 542.13 Repayment of awards. The department may request repayment of all or part of a grant award if it determines at least one of the following has occurred: (1) The responsible unit spent grant funds on activities not eligible for assistance under s. NR 542.05. History: Cr. R…

NR 542.14 Enforcement. The following sanctions may be imposed for noncompliance with s. 287.11, Stats., the provisions of this chapter, or any award made under this chapter: (2) Program costs directly related to the noncompliance may be declared ineligible. (3) Payment otherwise …

NR 544.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish criteria under s. 287.11, Stats., for determining whether a responsible unit[s program is an effective recycling program. In conjunction with s. 287.09 (2) (a), Stats., this chapter will guide the development of effec…

NR 544.02 Applicability. The provisions of this chapter apply to all the following: (1) Responsible units seeking approval of an effective recycling program under s. 287.11, Stats. (2) Responsible units that have been approved or are on probation. (3) Materials recovery facilitie…

NR 544.03 Definitions. In this chapter: (1) XBi-metal containerY means a container for beverages that is made primarily of a combination of steel and aluminum. (4) XCurbside collectionY means a system for collecting recyclable materials from residential properties, including from…

NR 544.04 Required components of an effective recycling program. The effective recycling program of a responsible unit shall include all of the following components: (1) A public information and education program that is reviewed by the responsible unit at least annually to confi…

NR 544.05 Collection and processing systems. (1) COLLECTION SYSTEMS. (a) General requirements. Except as provided under sub. (3), systems for collecting the materials specified under s. 287.07 (3) and (4), Stats., from single family and 2 to 4 unit residences shall meet all of th…

NR 544.06 Components of a recycling ordinance. (1) A responsible unit seeking approval under this chapter shall adopt and enforce a recycling ordinance meeting the requirements of this section, except that a multiple-municipality responsible unit is not required to adopt an ordin…

NR 544.07 Record-keeping requirements. A responsible unit subject to this chapter shall maintain records supporting its application and documenting its compliance with this chapter. The records shall be available for department review. The responsible unit shall retain its record…

NR 544.08 Application for initial program or alternative collection or processing system approval. (1) APPLICATION. A responsible unit seeking an initial determination that its program is an effective recycling program or the approval of an alternative collection or processing sy…

NR 544.09 Initial program or alternative collection or processing system approval process. Upon receipt of a complete application, the department shall either approve or NR 544.10 disapprove the application in writing within 90 days. The determination of the department shall be b…

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.