NR 113.03(53)
(53) “Seepage pit" means an underground receptacle so constructed as to allow disposal of effluent by soil absorption through its floor and walls.
NR 113.03(54)
(54) “Seepage trench" means an area excavated one to 5 feet in width which contains a bedding of aggregate and a single distribution line so constructed as to allow disposal of effluent by soil absorption.
NR 113.03(55)
(55) “Septage” means the scum, liquid, sludge, or other waste in any of the following:
NR 113.03(55)(a)
(a) A septic or holding tank, dosing chamber, grease interceptor, seepage bed, seepage pit, seepage trench, distribution cell, or other component of private onsite wastewater treatment systems.
NR 113.03(56)
(56) “Septic tank" means a tank which receives and partially treats sewage through processes of sedimentation, oxidation, flotation and bacterial action so as to separate solids from the liquid in the sewage and discharges the liquid to a soil absorption system.
NR 113.03(56m)
(56m) “Service shop” means a shop from which septage servicing is dispatched.
NR 113.03(57)
(57) “Service” or “servicing” means removing the scum, liquid, sludge, or other wastes from a private sewage system such as septic or holding tanks, dosing chambers, grease interceptors, seepage beds, seepage pits, seepage trenches, distribution cells, privies, or portable restrooms and properly disposing or recycling of the contents as provided in this chapter.
NR 113.03(58)
(58) “Site" means property consisting of one or more fields used for the recycling, disposal, or storage of septage.
NR 113.03(58m)
(58m) “Site evaluation” means an evaluation of land slope, topographic or other features, or other limiting characteristics.
NR 113.03(59)
(59) “Site management" means the physical manipulation of site characteristics to minimize the potential of septage runoff during the spring thaw or rainfall events.
NR 113.03(60)
(60) “Soil” means the naturally occurring pedogenically developed and undeveloped regolith overlying unconsolidated material that overlies bedrock.
NR 113.03(61m)
(61m) “Soil evaluation” means a field observation and report of soil morphology including a map showing locations of each soil evaluation.
NR 113.03(62m)
(62m) “Soil morphology” means the physical or structural characteristics of a soil profile, particularly as related to the arrangement of soil horizons based on color, texture, structure, consistence, and porosity.
NR 113.03(63)
(63) “Soil profile" means the vertical arrangement of unconsolidated materials into distinct layers or horizons which overlie the bedrock.
NR 113.03(64)
(64) “Soil saturation" means that the soil pore space is filled with water.
NR 113.03(64m)
(64m) “Soil scientist” means a person that meets any of the following criteria:
NR 113.03(64m)(c)
(c) Holds a bachelor of science degree in soil science from a 4-year accredited college.
NR 113.03(64m)(d)
(d) Is a certified professional soil scientist in good standing with the American society of agronomy.
NR 113.03(65)
(65) “Spill” means the uncontrolled discharge, dumping, or leaking of any septage or any of its constituents that may be emitted into the air, be discharged into any waters of the state, or otherwise enter the environment.
NR 113.03(65m)
(65m) “Standard operating procedure” or “SOP” means a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by a business to help workers carry out complex routine operations.
NR 113.03 Note
Note: SOPs aim to achieve efficiency, quality output, and uniformity of performance, while reducing miscommunication and non-compliance with industry regulations. SOPs may be part of a land management plan.
NR 113.03(66)
(66) “Surface application" means spreading septage on the surface of the land without mixing the septage with the soil.
NR 113.03(67)
(67) “Surface water" means those portions of Lake Michigan and Lake Superior within the boundaries of Wisconsin, all lakes, bays, rivers, streams, springs, ponds, impounding reservoirs, marshes, water courses, drainage systems and other surface water, natural or artificial, public or private within the state or under its jurisdiction, except those waters which are entirely confined and completely retained upon the property of a facility.
NR 113.03(68)
(68) “Threatened or endangered species" are those species defined under ch.
NR 27.
NR 113.03(68m)
(68m) “Uniform application” means evenly spreading septage over a site through the use of a splash plate, injector, or other department approved spreading method.
NR 113.03(69)
(69) “Vector attraction" means the characteristics of septage that attract rodents, flies, mosquitos, or other organisms capable of transporting infectious agents.
NR 113.03(70)
(70) “Violation" means a failure to comply with any provision of this chapter.
NR 113.03(71)
(71) “Wetlands" means those areas where water is at, near, or above the land surface long enough to be capable of supporting aquatic or hydrophytic vegetation, and which have soils or vegetation indicative of wet conditions.
NR 113.03(72)
(72) “Wisconsin pollutant discharge elimination system permit" or “WPDES permit" or “permit" means a permit issued by the department under ch.
283, Stats., for the discharge of pollutants.
NR 113.03(73)
(73) “Wisconsin soil testing program" means the soil analysis and fertilizer recommendation program established by the university of Wisconsin-extension through the soil science department.
NR 113.03(74)
(74) “Wisconsin sanitary license” means a license to service private sewage systems, such as septic and holding tanks, dosing chambers, grease interceptors, seepage beds, seepage pits, seepage trenches, distribution cells, privies, or portable restrooms, issued by the department under s.
281.48 (3), Stats.
NR 113.03 History
History: Cr.
Register, September, 1996, No. 489, eff. 1-1-97; correction in (29) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register February 2010 No. 650;
CR 20-046: am. (6) Table, renum. (7) to (7) (intro.) and am., cr. (7) (a), (b), (8m), am. (9), r. (11), cr. (13m), am. (15), cr. (16m), am. (24), (25), cr. (26m), r. (29), am. (31), cr. (31m), am. (32), cr. (33m), am. (34), cr. (34d) to (34t), (35g), (35r), am. (38), cr. (39m), (42m), r. and recr. (43), r. (49), renum. (55) to (55) (intro.) and am., cr. (55) (a), (b), (56m), am. (57), cr. (57m), (58m), am. (60), r. (61), cr. (61m), r. (62), cr. (62m), (64m), am. (65), cr. (65m), (68m), am. (74) Register September 2021 No. 789, eff. 10-1-21; correction in (1), (2), (8), (37), (42), (44), (51), (55) (intro.), (57), (69), (71) made under s. 35.17, Stats., and correction in (4m) (b) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 12., Stats., Register September 2021 No. 789. NR 113.04(1)(1)
License requirements. No business, unless exempted by statute, may engage in servicing unless the vehicle and equipment used have been initially inspected by the department and issued a license indicating conformity with all requirements of this chapter. A business license fee is based on the number of vehicles used by the business. A business shall adhere to all of the following:
NR 113.04(1)(a)
(a) A valid business license is required for a business to continue septage servicing operations.
NR 113.04(1)(b)
(b) For a business to continue servicing, the designated operator-in-charge shall possess a valid master operator certification otherwise the business shall designate a replacement operator-in-charge with a valid master operator certification.
NR 113.04(1)(c)
(c) A vehicle used by different businesses, under a single owner or separate owners, shall be registered under each business license and each business license number shall be displayed on the vehicle.
NR 113.04(1)(d)
(d) A business license is not transferable between businesses. A business license may remain with a business or business entity when the business or business entity transfers ownership. If only assets of the business entity are transferred, a new business license is required.
NR 113.04(1)(e)
(e) Each business shall have a unique business license issued under s.
NR 113.05 for any service shop that is more than 25 miles from another service shop owned by that business.
NR 113.04(2)
(2)
Changes. Every business required to be licensed by this chapter shall notify the department in writing within 15 days of any change in address, change of servicing vehicle, change of owner, or change of operator-in-charge.
NR 113.04(3)
(3)
Disposal. No vehicle operator or person may dispose of or recycle septage unless done in accordance with this chapter or under county authority approved by the department under s.
281.48 (5m), Stats.
NR 113.04 History
History: Cr.
Register, September, 1996, No. 489, eff. 1-1-97;
CR 20-046: renum. (1) to (1) (intro.) and am., cr. (1) (a) to (e), am. (2) Register September 2021 No. 789, eff. 10-1-21. NR 113.05(1)(1)
Initial licensure; applicant requirements. Applicants for licensure shall meet all of the following requirements:
NR 113.05(1)(a)
(a) Every business, before engaging in servicing in this state, shall submit an application on forms prepared by the department. The application shall clearly denote the owner and legal entity applying for the business license. The application shall designate an operator-in-charge for the business in accordance with ch.
NR 114 and that operator-in-charge shall possess a valid master operator certification for the duration of the business license period. License fees under par.
(b) shall accompany each application.
NR 113.05 Note
Note: Application forms are available at department offices.
NR 113.05(1)(b)
(b) All licenses issued under this section for a period beginning before July 1, 1997, are issued on an annual basis and shall expire June 30 each year. All licenses issued under this section for a period beginning after June 30, 1997, are issued on a biennial basis and shall expire June 30 in every odd-numbered year. For a license to a state resident, for each vehicle used for servicing, the fee is $25 if the license period begins before July 1, 1997, and $50 if the license period begins after June 30, 1997. For a license to a nonresident, for each vehicle used for servicing, the fee is $50 if the license period begins before July 1, 1997, and $100 if the license period begins after June 30, 1997. In addition to the initial license fee, a groundwater fee of $50 for each business for a period beginning before July 1, 1997, or $100 for a period beginning after June 30, 1997, shall be submitted for credit to the groundwater fund. The fee schedule is as follows:
NR 113.05(1)(c)1.1. The department shall request a non-delinquency certificate from the departments of children and families, revenue, and workforce development under ss.
49.857,
73.0301, and
108.227, Stats., prior to issuing a license, renewing a license, or allowing a business to designate a master operator as the operator-in-charge.
NR 113.05(1)(c)2.
2. If the department receives notice that a non-delinquency certificate cannot be issued from the department of children and families, the department of revenue, or the department of workforce development, the application shall be denied.
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NR 113.05(2)
(2)
Initial licensure; department requirements. Prior to issuance of a license, the department shall ensure that all of the following requirements are met:
NR 113.05(2)(a)
(a) The department shall inspect the servicing equipment and operating procedures. The vehicle business license sticker may not be issued if the equipment is not in compliance with this chapter.
NR 113.05(2)(b)
(b) Each designated operator-in-charge shall obtain a master operator certification as required under ch.
NR 114.
NR 113.05(2)(c)
(c) Businesses using more than one vehicle shall be issued the same license number and a business license sticker for each vehicle.
NR 113.05(2)(d)
(d) Within 30 working days of receipt of a complete business license application, the department shall take action by either approving or denying the license application.
NR 113.05(3)
(3)
License renewal. All licenses expire on June 30 on a biennial basis. Businesses seeking license renewal shall meet all of the following renewal requirements:
NR 113.05(3)(a)
(a) Application for renewal shall be filed with the department on or before June 1, at least one month prior to expiration, and if filed after that date, a late fee of $25 shall be charged in addition to the renewal fee. Anyone servicing systems without a current business license under this section, unless exempt by statute, is subject to the penalties in s.
NR 113.14 and s.
281.48, Stats. Payment of a late fee does not relieve a violator from being subject to penalties. The renewal application shall designate an operator-in-charge for the business who is properly certified under ch.
NR 114.
NR 113.05(3)(b)
(b) The renewal fee and the groundwater fee shall accompany the renewal application. The renewal fee and groundwater fee are the same as for initial licensure in accordance with sub.
(1) (b).
NR 113.05(3)(c)
(c) Prior to renewal, servicing equipment shall be made available at least once every 2 years for an inspection by the department or by a department approved inspector. A vehicle sticker may not be issued if the equipment is found to be unsatisfactory or is not in compliance with this chapter. The department may not renew a business license for a business that does not have at least one vehicle meeting these requirements.
NR 113.05(3)(d)
(d) The department may not issue or renew a license for a business that has accumulated violations, as summarized in the following table, for the following: ss.
NR 113.04,
113.05,
113.06,
113.07,
113.09,
113.11, and
113.12, and s.
29.601, Stats., during the last license period. The department may not reissue a license for a period of at least one year after revocation under s.
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(dg) The business owner shall designate an operator-in-charge for the business. The designated operator-in-charge shall possess a valid master operator certification. The business shall employ an operator-in-charge with a valid master operator certification for the duration of the business license period.
NR 113.05(3)(dr)1.1. The department shall request a non-delinquency certification from the departments of children and families, revenue, and workforce development under ss.
49.857,
73.0301, and
108.227, Stats., prior to issuing a license, renewing a license, or allowing a business to designate a master operator as the operator-in-charge.
NR 113.05(3)(dr)2.
2. If the department receives notice that a non-delinquency certification cannot be issued from the departments of children and families, revenue, or workforce development, the department shall deny the application.
NR 113.05(3)(e)
(e) Within 30 working days of the receipt of a completed license renewal application, the department shall take action by either approving or denying the license renewal application.
NR 113.05(3m)
(3m)
Wastewater generated at campgrounds and from recreational vehicles. NR 113.05(3m)(a)
(a) Except as required under par.
(b), wastewaters generated at campgrounds and from recreational vehicles are not subject to the requirements of this chapter if, under s.
ATCP 79.15, all of the following apply:
NR 113.05(3m)(a)2.
2. The POWTS and sanitary dump stations are serviced according to this chapter.
NR 113.05(3m)(b)
(b) Septage generated from portable restrooms at campgrounds shall be serviced according to this chapter.
NR 113.05(4)(a)(a) A farmer who disposes of septage on land owned or leased by the farmer is exempt from the licensing requirement under s.
281.48 (3) (d), Stats., if all of the following conditions apply:
NR 113.05(4)(a)1.
1. The septage is removed from a septic tank that is located on the same parcel of land where the septage is disposed.
NR 113.05(4)(a)2.
2. The farmer complies with all applicable statutes and rules for servicing and land application of the septage.
NR 113.05(4)(e)1.1. If a farmer is exempt under par.
(a), the department may require the farmer to provide the department with information that shows that sufficient land area is available for disposal. Land area shall meet the requirements under s.
NR 113.07 (3) (b).
NR 113.05(4)(e)2.
2. The department may provide a non-commercial registration number to allow the farmer to report POWTS servicing events required under s.
SPS 383.55 to governmental units under s.
145.01 (5), Stats., or to designated agents.
NR 113.05(4)(f)
(f) While a person may be exempted from business licensing requirements by s.
281.48, Stats., servicing shall be in conformity with this chapter.
NR 113.05(4)(g)
(g) A person that fails to comply with the requirements of this chapter is subject to enforcement under s.
NR 113.14.
NR 113.05 History
History: Cr.
Register, September, 1996, No. 489, eff. 1-1-97; am. (3) (d),
Register, January, 1999, No. 517, eff. 2-1-99;
CR 20-046: am. (1) (intro.), (a), cr. (1) (c), am. (2) (intro.), (b), (3) (intro.), (d), cr. (3) (dg), (dr), (3m), renum. (4) (intro.), (a) to (4) (a) (intro.), 1. and am., r. (4) (b), renum. (4) (c) to (4) (a) 2. and am., r. (4) (d), cr. (4) (e) to (g) Register September 2021 No. 789, eff. 10-1-21; correction in (3) (dr) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register September 2021 No. 789. NR 113.06
NR 113.06 Vehicle inspections and servicing. NR 113.06(1)(1)
Inspection. Any business engaged in servicing shall allow the equipment to be used for servicing to be inspected upon request and at any reasonable time and place, as may be designated by the department.
