Wisconsin Administrative Code

NR 216.54 Transfers. A landowner who has submitted a completed notice of intent and does not intend to control the permitted activities on the construction site may transfer authorization of construction site storm water discharge permit coverage to the person who will control th…

NR 216.55 Notice of termination. (1) WHEN TO FILE. When a construction site has undergone final stabilization, tem- the chapter was last published. 31 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES porary erosion control best management practices have been removed and all storm water discharges…

NR 217.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to reduce the amount of phosphorus discharged to surface waters by establishing effluent standards and limitations, including water quality based effluent limitations, for phosphorus in effluent discharged to surface waters of the…

NR 217.02 Applicability. This subchapter is applicable to point sources which discharge phosphorus to the surface waters of the state. History: Cr. Register, November, 1992, No. 443, eff. 12-1-92; CR 10-035: am.

NR 217.03 Definitions. Definitions of terms and the meaning of abbreviations used in this subchapter are as defined in ss. NR 102.03, 106.03, 205.03, 210.03, and 243.03. In addition: Xeffluent standardY means any requirement for phosphorus established pursuant to s. 283.11 (3), S…

NR 217.04 Effluent standards and limitations for phosphorus. (1) GENERAL. Effluent limitations for total phosphorus shall be imposed in WPDES permits for wastewaters discharged to surface waters as specified in this section. (a) An effluent standard for total phosphorus shall app…

NR 217.10 Applicability. This subchapter applies to discharges of phosphorus to surface waters of the state from the following point sources: (1) Publicly and privately owned wastewater facilities or treatment works; (2) Noncontact cooling water discharges which contain phosphoru…

NR 217.11 Definitions. Definitions of terms and the meaning of abbreviations used in this subchapter are as defined in ss. NR 102.03, 106.03, 205.03, 210.03, and 243.03. In addition, for purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions apply: (1) X303 (d) listY means a list…

NR 217.12 General. (1) Water quality based effluent limitations for phosphorus shall be included in a permit whenever the department determines: (a) The discharge from a point source contains phosphorus at concentrations or loadings which will cause, has the reasonable potential …

NR 217.13 Calculation of water quality based effluent limitations for phosphorus. (1) BASIS FOR LIMITATIONS. (a) The department shall calculate potential water quality based effluent limitations for point source dischargers of phosphorus using the procedures in this section. (b) …

NR 217.14 Expression of limitations. (1) GENERAL. (a) Water quality based effluent limitations, when required pursuant to s. NR 217.15, shall be expressed in a discharge permit as a concentration. A mass limit shall also be included in a permit the chapter was last published. 5 D…

NR 217.15 Determination of necessity for water quality based effluent limitations for phosphorus. (1) (a) General. The department shall include a water quality based effluent limitation for phosphorus in a permit whenever the discharge or discharges from a point source or point s…

NR 217.16 Relationship of WQBELs and TMDL based limitations. (1) In addition to a water quality based effluent limitation calculated pursuant to s. NR 217.13, the department may derive a water quality based effluent limitation for phosphorus consistent with the wasteload allocati…

NR 217.17 Schedules of compliance. (1) GENERAL. (a) Except as provided in sub. (4), the department may provide a schedule of compliance for a water quality based phosphorus limitation in a WPDES permit, where based on available information the department finds that: 1. The schedu…

NR 217.18 Watershed adaptive management option. (1) GENERAL. The adaptive management option is a strategy to achieve the phosphorus water quality criteria in s. NR 102.06 in the most economically efficient manner, and as soon as possible, taking into consideration the contributio…

NR 217.19 Variances for stabilization ponds and lagoon systems. (1) GENERAL. (a) An owner or operator of a permitted wastewater treatment system that consists primarily of a stabilization pond system or a lagoon system may apply for a variance to the phosphorus water quality base…

NR 218.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to prescribe the appropriate method and manner of obtaining samples of effluents discharged from point sources in compliance with the monitoring requirements of ch. 283, Stats., and Wisconsin pollutant discharge elimination system…

NR 218.03 Applicability. This chapter is applicable to and provides more explicit specification of the sampling and monitoring provisions of permits issued pursuant to ch. 283, Stats. It is also applicable, unless otherwise specifically indicated by the department, to the monitor…

NR 218.04 Definitions. The definitions of ch. NR 205 apply to terms used in this chapter and in WPDES permits not otherwise defined in this section. (1) XProcess wasteY means any water which, during manufacturing or processing, comes into direct contact with or results from the p…

NR 218.05 Methods for measuring flow. (1) For process waste and for municipal waste at a treatment works, including any bypass, methods of flow measurement shall include continuous recording devices, preferably with integrating capabilities, and shall be one of the following: (a)…

NR 218.06 Calibration of flow measuring devices. (1) Devices used for measuring flows by the methods specified in s. NR 218.05 (1) shall be calibrated and the calibration rechecked at least annually using one of the following methods: (a) A method specified by the manufacturer of…

NR 218.07 Location of sampling points. The location of sampling points shall be as specified in an applicable permit or, in the absence of such specification, at a point that is representative of the discharge. In the case of process waste effluents samples shall be taken prior t…

NR 218.08 Size of samples. The samples shall be large enough to allow for the required analysis for pollutant or toxic parameters, other than pH and temperature, using the methods of analysis specified in ch. NR 219, or an alternate method specified in an applicable permit. Histo…

NR 218.09 Storage of samples. Methods for preserving samples in storage prior to analysis and the limits on such storage are set forth in ch. NR 219. History: Cr. Register, June, 1976, No. 246, eff. 7-1-76; r. and recr. Register, June, 1986, No. 366, eff. 7-1-86.

NR 218.10 Frequency of sampling. Samples shall be taken at the frequencies specified in the WPDES permit authorizing discharge or as specified by the department where no permit has been issued or is required. History: Cr. Register, June, 1976, No. 246, eff. 7-1-76.

NR 218.11 Method of sampling. The method of sampling shall be that specified in the WPDES permit, or by the department where no permit has been issued or is required, as defined in s. NR 218.04 (11) through (15). History: Cr. Register, June, 1976, No. 246, eff. 7-1-76. the chapte…

NR 219.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish analytical test methods, preservation procedures, requirements for laboratories, and procedures applicable to effluent limitations for discharges from point sources as authorized by ss. 299.11 and 283.55 (1), Stats. H…

NR 219.02 Applicability. (1) The procedures prescribed herein shall, except as provided in s. NR 219.037, be used in the determination of concentrations and quantities of pollutant parameters as required for: (a) An application submitted to the department for a permit under ch. 2…

NR 219.03 Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) XEPAY means the U.S. environmental protection agency. (2) XDepartmentY means the department of natural resources. (3) XSludgeY is defined in ss. NR 204.03 (55) and 214.03 (34). History: Cr. Register, August, 1976, No. 248, eff. …

NR 219.033 Alternate test procedures. Approvals of alternate test procedures for nationwide use and specific discharges are granted by EPA. The department may approve the use of an alternate test procedure on a case-by-case basis if the criteria for approval of the alternate proc…

NR 219.04 Identification of test procedures. (1) ANALYTICAL TEST PROCEDURES. Parameters or pollutants, for which wastewater analytical methods are approved, are listed together with test procedure descriptions and references in tables A to H. Parameters or pollutants, for which s…

NR 22.01 Purpose. (1) This chapter, along with other applicable rules and statutes, regulates fishing in the WisconsinIowa boundary waters. (2) The rules contained in this chapter are not intended, nor do they authorize introducing into interstate commerce for purposes of human c…

NR 22.015 License waiver. (1) On the first Saturday and consecutive Sunday in June and the third Saturday and consecutive Sunday of January each year, no fishing license is required to fish the Wisconsin-Iowa boundary waters. (2) The license waiver of sub. (1) does not apply to c…

NR 22.02 Definitions. Except as otherwise specifically defined in the statutes, the following terms, for the purpose of this chapter, are defined as follows: (1) XBait netY means a hoop net that uses bait and does not include a lead or leads. (2) XBank poleY means a set or bank p…

NR 22.03 Reciprocity: sport fishing or spearing and dip netting. All residents of Wisconsin and Iowa holding a resident fishing license from their respective states or residents other than Wisconsin and Iowa holding an angling license or sport fishing license issued by either sta…

NR 22.04 Sport fishing: seasons and limits. All regulations applicable to sport fishing are as follows unless expressly provided elsewhere in this chapter. Open season (both dates inclusive) Daily bag limit Minimum length (inches) Continuous 5 in aggregate 14 (a) Mississippi rive…

NR 22.05 Sale of fish. (1) Only rough fish legally taken during the open season by hook and line, spear, bow and arrow or crossbow or by hand may be sold, purchased, bartered, offered for sale, or under the control or possession of any person for the purpose of sale or barter. (2…

NR 22.06 Sport fishing. (1) Except as otherwise expressly provided, only the following methods or manners of fishing shall be lawful. Any person may: (a) Fish for fish with no more than 3 hooks, baits or lures. (b) Use landing nets and a gaff only for the purpose of landing a fis…

NR 22.065 Fishing near dams. Except as otherwise provided by ss. NR 22.11 and 22.15, no person may fish within 200 feet of any fishway, lock or dam by any means other than hook and line.

NR 22.066 Bank poles. Bank poles may be used year round by persons holding a license issued under s. 29.531, Stats., for sport fishing purposes only and only for the taking rough fish, catfish and turtles in accordance with bag limits, size limits and seasons established under ss…

NR 22.07 Ice fishing shelters. Buildings, vehicles, tents, fish shanties or similar enclosures may be used on the ice for fishing purposes on the Mississippi river from the time the ice forms; provided, however, that all such enclosures or shelters shall be removed from the ice o…

NR 22.08 Minnow nets and traps. Only those minnow seines, minnow dip nets, cast nets, minnow traps or crayfish scoops described below and operated in the manner specified may be used for taking of minnows. Type of gear Period may be used Specifications Restrictions (1) Seine All …

NR 22.09 Carp as bait. Live carp taken and possessed for the purpose of bait shall only be transported live by boat or other floating conveyance while in possession on WisconsinIowa boundary waters. Subchapter III — Commercial Fishing

NR 22.10 Boundary water, commercial fishing restriction. For the purpose of fishing under a commercial fishing license or the taking of turtles, licensed commercial fishers and agents of the licensees are restricted to the state boundaries of the state they are licensed under. No…

NR 22.11 Commercial fishing. All commercial fishing in the Wisconsin-Iowa boundary waters shall be conducted in accordance with this chapter, all other applicable statutes and rules, including the following: (1) All game fish that are not commercial fish and all fish that are lis…

NR 22.12 Commercial fishing gear. Only commercial fishing gear as described and operated in the manner prescribed below may be used by commercial fishers in the Wisconsin-Iowa boundary waters. the chapter was last published. WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE NR 22.12 Type of gear Per…

NR 22.13 Turtles. (1) APPLICABILITY. This section applies to the taking and possession of turtles in the WisconsinIowa boundary waters. (2) SEASONS; POSSESSION AND DAILY BAG LIMITS. No person may take turtles on the Wisconsin-Iowa boundary waters except during the open season est…

NR 22.14 Transportation. Any properly licensed resident or nonresident holder of an angling or commercial fishing license from the state of Iowa having lawfully taken fish or turtles in the boundary waters described in this chapter during the open season may land on the Wisconsin…

NR 22.15 Taking of fish by and for the department. Nothing in this chapter prohibits the department by contract or otherwise from carrying out its management of the boundary waters as required by the law or department policy. History: Cr. Register, March, 1982, No. 315, eff. 4-1-…

NR 22.16 Conflicting rules. Where there are differences in elements of the boundary waters regulations of Iowa and Wisconsin, anglers, commercial fishers, and persons taking turtles shall comply with the regulations of the state in whose territorial waters they are fishing or tak…