Local approval

Wis. Stat. § 289.22 — under FACILITIES; SITING.

Wis. Stat. § 289.22

289.22 Local approval. (1) DEFINITION. In this section, “local approval” has the meaning specified under s. 289.33 (3) (d). (1m) APPLICATION FOR LOCAL APPROVALS REQUIRED. Prior to constructing a solid waste disposal facility or hazardous waste facility, the applicant shall submit a written request for the specification of all applicable local approvals to each affected municipality. Within 15 days after the receipt of a written request from the applicant, a municipality shall specify all local approvals for which applications are required or issue a statement that there are no applicable local approvals. Prior to constructing a solid waste disposal facility or a hazardous waste facility, the applicant shall apply for each local approval required to construct the waste handling portion of the facility. (2) STANDARD NOTICE. The waste facility siting board shall develop and print a standard notice designed to inform an affected municipality of the time limits and requirements for participation in the negotiation and arbitration process under s. 289.33. An applicant shall submit a copy of this standard notice, if it has been printed, with any written request submitted under sub. (1m). (3) ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN LOCAL APPROVALS REQUIRED. Following applications for local approvals under sub. (1m) and prior to submitting a feasibility report, any applicant subject to s.