On March 19, 2025, Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules held a public hearing and an executive session on the following: EmR 2413 [Extension Request] Related to: Bilingual-bicultural supplemental licenses (DPI) EmR 2414 [Extension Request] Related to: Innovation grant programs pursuant to 2023 Wisconsin Act 12 (DOR) EmR 2415 [Extension Request] Related to: Lake […]
On March 4, 2025, the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage held a public hearing on the following: Clearinghouse Rule 24-045 Relating to elk management Clearinghouse Rule 23-047 Relating to gray wolf harvest regulations
On March 4, 2025, lawmakers and leading social justice and environmental groups unveiled new legislation to hold the Legislature accountable for meeting international greenhouse gas reduction targets. Speakers include: Rep. Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) Sen. Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison) Robert Kraig, Executive Director, Citizen Action of Wisconsin Lee Shaver, Senior Energy Analyst, […]
On March 4, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) held a public hearing to share information on proposed rules related to chapter NR 809 PFAS rule revisions, CCR revisions and some technical edits. The scope statements were recently approved. Details will be provided on the economic impact analysis, requirements and additional technical edits […]
On February 26, 2025, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) met for the February meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. 1. ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS A. Calling the roll B. Secretary’s Remarks C. Approval of agenda for Feb. 26, 2025 2. CONSENT A. Approval of brief of action of Jan. 22, 2024 B. Acknowledgement […]
On February 21, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources PFAS External Advisory Group met on the following agenda: 11-11:05 a.m. Welcome and Introductions 11:05-11:50 a.m. Considerations and Challenges in Setting Fish Consumption Advisories for PFAS Dr. Jonathan Petali, Battelle Guest Presenter 11:50 a.m.-12 p.m. Updates and Anticipated Actions 12-1 p.m. EAG Members – Working […]
On February 6, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Drinking Water and Groundwater Study Group met on the following agenda: 9:30 a.m. Welcome 10:35 a.m. Imagining the Next 50 Years of Safe Drinking Water in Wisconsin – Steve Elmore, DNR DG Program Director, Kyle Burton, DNR DG Field Operations Director 10:05 a.m. Member […]
On January 28, 2025, the University of Wisconsin Energy Institute hosted a forum to explore the potential demands that the growth of AI and data centers may place on the grid and what can be done to mitigate its environmental impact (e.g. improving energy efficiency of computing, or locating and operating data centers in ways […]
On January 28, 2025, the Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Veteran and Military Affairs held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 2 Relating to: expanding veterans benefits to individuals who served in Laos in support of the United States during the Vietnam War Clearinghouse Rule 24-030 Relating to simplifying, reducing, modernizing, and making […]
On January 23, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group met on the following agenda: DNR Updates Update on lab method for PFAS Public input opportunities Action Items Approval: 2025 EAG Meeting Strategy Approval to finalize: White Paper: RR Program Fees and Funding Sustainability Approval to finalize: White Paper: […]
On January 22, 2025, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will met in-person for the January meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. Agenda includes the following: Organizational Matters: Calling the roll; Secretary’s remarks; Approval of agenda for Jan. 22, 2025 Consent: Approval of brief of action from Dec. 11, 2024; Natural Resources […]