DNR is planning to develop regulations implementing Wisconsin’s electronic recycling law (2009 Wisconsin Act 50; now contained in WIs. Stats. 287.17)) that established a stewardship program known as “E-Cycle Wisconsin” for the collection and recycling of specified electronic devices from the state’s households and schools. To date, the department has not promulgated any rules...
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EPA has proposed a rule In the August 9th edition of the Federal Register to revise certain New Source Review (NSR) applicability regulations to clarify the requirements that apply to major sources proposing to undertake a physical or operational change (i.e., a project) under its preconstruction permitting program. Under the NSR program, an existing...
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FET is hosting Water Regulation – 2019: Emerging Issues and Regulatory Update half-day seminar on Thursday, September 26th in Eau Claire, WI.  This program is designed to provide attendees a water-related regulatory update and overview of current water issues impacting Western WI and to provide assistance to persons with questions regarding potential water-related permitting...
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By Jeff Ramey, Senior Project Manager, TRC Companies On June 21, 2019, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) provided recommendations for groundwater enforcement standards (ES) (https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/water/gws.htm) and preventive action limits (PAL) as requested by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for 27 groundwater contaminants (referred to as Cycle 10). This is the...
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The DNR announced streamlined regulations for lithographic printers and a new online webpage to help the printing industry better navigate air pollution controls in Wisconsin. The rule revisions, effective July 1, clarify and simplify the Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) rules for lithographic printing. The RACT rules are required by the Clean Air Act...
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