NR 329.04(1)(c)5.a.a. Inspect all equipment used for constructing, operating, or maintaining the project and remove all plants and animals, and other mud, debris, etc. NR 329.04 NoteNote: This does not apply to water in closed engine cooling systems or water tanks, or containers of potable drinking water or other beverages meant for human consumption. If a tanker truck discharges water collected from navigable waters in upland areas, the tank does not require disinfection.
NR 329.04(1)(c)5.c.c. Dispose of plants and animals in the trash. An operator may not transfer plants or animals or water from one navigable waterway to another. NR 329.04(1)(c)5.d.d. Wash equipment at a temperature of not less than 212 degrees Fahrenheit water (steam clean). NR 329.04(1)(c)5.e.e. Wash equipment with soap and water or high pressure water of not less than 2000 pounds per square inch. NR 329.04 NoteNote: Additional drying techniques including drying through natural or mechanical means or changes in drying duration may be submitted to the department for review and approval.
NR 329.04(1)(c)5.g.g. Disinfect equipment with 200 parts per million (0.5 ounces per gallon) chlorine for not less than 10 minute contact time. Every effort should be made to keep the disinfection solution and rinse water out of surface waters. NR 329.04 NoteNote: Chlorine refers to either household bleach solution (5.25% chlorine) or granular chlorine (70% calcium hypochlorite).
NR 329.04(1)(c)5.h.h. Follow the most recent department approved disinfection protocols or department approved best management practices for infested waters. The department shall maintain on its website and make available at its offices a list of the most recent disinfection protocols or department approved best management practices for invasive species and viruses. NR 329.04 NoteNote: See the department’s website at http://dnr.wi.gov under the topic “Waterway and Wetlands”. Recommendations for additional disinfection or decontamination protocols or department approved best management practices may be submitted to the department for review and approval to be added to this list. NR 329.04(1)(d)1.1. A dry fire hydrant may be placed and maintained only by a riparian, or by a municipality with the permission of the riparian. NR 329.04(1)(d)2.2. A dry fire hydrant shall be placed entirely within the riparian’s zone of interest, as determined by one of the methods outlined in ch. NR 326. NR 329.04(1)(d)3.3. A dry fire hydrant may not be placed in a wetland or in a manner that adversely impedes surface or subsurface flow into or out of any wetland. NR 329.04(1)(d)4.4. A dry fire hydrant shall have a perforated inlet screen with cap on the inlet end. NR 329.04(1)(d)5.5. A dry fire hydrant shall be installed with the riser landward of the ordinary high water mark except where installed on a bridge or culvert. NR 329.04(1)(d)6.6. A dry fire hydrant located in a lake, pond or flowage shall be installed so that the inlet pipe is at least 3 feet below the surface water level during normal low water level conditions. A dry fire hydrant in rivers and streams shall be installed so that the inlet pipe is at least one foot below the surface water level during normal low water flow conditions. NR 329.04(1)(d)7.7. A dry fire hydrant may not result in the permanent or temporary deposition of fill in any floodway or wetland. NR 329.04 NoteNote: Installation of a dry fire hydrant does not authorize the placement of any fill material to access the hydrant.
NR 329.04(1)(d)8.8. A dry fire hydrant may not result in the waterward extension of the upland. NR 329.04(1)(d)9.9. Any grading, excavation and land disturbance shall be confined to the minimum area necessary for the construction and may not exceed 10,000 square feet. NR 329.04(1)(d)10.10. All equipment used for the project shall be designed and properly sized to minimize the amount of sediment that can escape into the water. NR 329.04(1)(d)11.11. A deposit of sand, gravel or stone under s. 30.12 (1g) (a), Stats., may be associated with the placement of a dry fire hydrant provided the deposit is limited to the area underneath the structure and is less than 2 cubic yards. NR 329.04(1)(d)12.12. Dredging under s. 30.20 (1g) (b) 1., Stats., may be associated with the placement of a dry fire hydrant provided the dredging does not exceed 2 cubic yards. NR 329.04(1)(e)1.1. An intake or outfall structure may be placed and maintained only by a riparian, or by a municipality with the permission of the riparian. NR 329.04(1)(e)2.2. An intake or outfall structure shall be placed entirely within the riparian’s zone of interest, as determined by one of the methods outlined in ch. NR 326. NR 329.04(1)(e)3.3. An intake or outfall structure, including any wingwalls and rock riprap, shall be less than 6 feet from the water side of the ordinary high water mark and less than 25% of the width of the channel in which it is placed. NR 329.04(1)(e)4.4. An intake or outfall structure may not be placed in a manner that adversely impedes surface or subsurface flow into or out of any wetland. NR 329.04(1)(e)5.5. An intake or outfall structure may not result in the permanent or temporary deposition of fill in any floodway or wetland. NR 329.04(1)(e)6.6. An intake or outfall structure may not result in the waterward extension of the upland. NR 329.04(1)(e)7.7. Any grading, excavation and land disturbance shall be confined to the minimum area necessary for the construction and may not exceed 10,000 square feet. NR 329.04(1)(e)8.8. All equipment used for the project shall be designed and properly sized to minimize the amount of sediment that can escape into the water. NR 329.04(1)(e)9.9. A deposit of sand, gravel or stone under s. 30.12 (1g) (a), Stats., may be associated with the placement of an intake or outfall structure provided the deposit is limited to the area underneath or within 4 feet of the structure and is less than 2 cubic yards. NR 329.04(1)(e)10.10. Dredging under s. 30.20 (1g) (b) 1., Stats., may be associated with the placement of an intake or outfall structure provided the dredging does not exceed 2 cubic yards. NR 329.04(1)(e)11.11. Outfall structures may not exceed 24 inches in diameter, and in streams, may not result in a discharge of more than 50% of the stream’s base flow (80% exceedence flow) at any given time. NR 329.04(1)(e)12.12. Intake structures may not exceed 12 inches in diameter and the invert of the culvert shall be located above the public rights stage elevation as determined by the department under s. 31.02, Stats. NR 329.04(1)(f)2.2. A piling shall be placed entirely within the riparian’s zone of interest, as determined by one of the methods outlined in ch. NR 326. NR 329.04(1)(f)3.3. A piling may not be placed in a manner that adversely impedes surface or subsurface flow into or out of any wetland. NR 329.04(1)(f)4.4. A piling may not result in the permanent or temporary deposition of fill in any floodway or wetland. NR 329.04(1)(f)5.5. A piling shall be placed only for the purposes of deflecting ice to protecting an existing or proposed structure, or providing a pivot point for turning watercraft. NR 329.04 NoteNote: A piling as described in this rule may not be used for the purpose of constructing, repairing or maintaining a retaining wall, seawall or similar structure, or for any purpose other than described above.
NR 329.04(1)(f)6.6. A piling may not be placed or used for mooring a water craft, except in Lake Michigan, Lake Superior or on the Mississippi River. NR 329.04(1)(f)7.7. A piling may consist of a group of not more than 5 individual piles placed adjacent to each other and firmly bound together. NR 329.04(1)(f)8.8. Any grading, excavation and land disturbance shall be confined to the minimum area necessary for the construction and may not exceed 10,000 square feet. NR 329.04(1)(f)9.9. All equipment used for the project shall be designed and properly sized to minimize the amount of sediment that can escape into the water. NR 329.04(1)(f)10.10. A deposit of sand, gravel or stone under s. 30.12 (1g) (a), Stats., may be associated with the placement of piling provided the deposit is limited to the area underneath the piling and is less than 2 cubic yards. NR 329.04(1)(f)12.12. Pilings shall have a minimum side setback of 10 feet from the riparian zone. NR 329.04(1)(g)1.1. Activities which do not meet the standards in par. (c) and either par. (d), (e) or (f) or are otherwise determined ineligible for an exemption by the department under s. 30.12 (2m), Stats., shall require a general permit or individual permit. NR 329.04(2)(a)2.2. If the department determines that a proposal submitted under this section has the potential to impact an endangered or threatened species in accordance with s. 29.604, Stats., the application shall be deemed incomplete. The department may not consider the application complete or issue a general permit until the applicant submits documentation to demonstrate one of the following: NR 329.04(2)(a)2.a.a. The project avoids impacts to the endangered or threatened species in accordance with s. 29.604, Stats. NR 329.04(2)(a)3.3. If the applicant modifies the project plans to meet the requirements of subd. 2., the modified plans shall be submitted before the department can consider the application complete or issue a general permit. NR 329.04(2)(b)(b) Applicable activities. A ford that meets the standards in pars. (c) and (d) shall be eligible for a general permit under ss. 30.12 (3) (a) 4. and 30.206, Stats. A boat landing that meets the standards in pars. (c) and (e) shall be eligible for a general permit under ss. 30.12 (3) (a) 5. and 30.206, Stats. A pea gravel blanket that meets the standards in pars. (c) and (j) shall be eligible for a general permit under ss. 30.12 (3) (a) 1. and 30.206, Stats. A structure that meets the standards in pars. (c) and either (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j) shall be eligible for a general permit under ss. 30.12 (3) (d) and 30.206, Stats. NR 329.04 NoteNote: Eligibility for an exemption or general permit does not automatically result in a federal permit or state water quality certification for fill in wetlands. Some projects involving minimal wetland fill may be eligible for authorization under a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers general permit which has already been granted state water quality certification or a general permit under s. 281.36 (3g) (b), Stats. (under development) All other projects affecting wetlands will require individual water quality certification including public notice as required by s. 401, Federal Clean Water Act, and s. 281.36 (3b) (b), Stats., and carried out under chs. NR 103 and 299. For further instructions, see the department’s website at http://dnr.wi.gov under the topic “Waterway and Wetland Permits.” NR 329.04(2)(c)1.1. Erosion control measures shall meet or exceed the technical standards for erosion control approved by the department under subch. V of ch. NR 151. Any area where topsoil is exposed during construction shall be immediately seeded and mulched or riprapped to stabilize disturbed areas and prevent soils from being eroded and washed into the waterway. NR 329.04(2)(c)2.2. Unless part of a permanent stormwater management system, all temporary erosion and sediment control practices shall be removed upon final site stabilization. Areas disturbed during construction or installation shall be restored. NR 329.04(2)(c)3.3. To protect fish habitat during spawning seasons, no general permit activity shall take place during the time period specified: NR 329.04(2)(c)3.a.a. For trout streams identified under s. NR 1.02 (7) and perennial tributaries to those trout streams, September 15 through May 15. NR 329.04(2)(c)3.b.b. For all waters not identified under subd. 3. a. and located south of state highway 29, March 15 through May 15. NR 329.04(2)(c)3.c.c. For all waters not identified under subd. 3. a. and located north of state highway 29, April 1 through June 1. NR 329.04(2)(c)3.d.d. The applicant may request that the requirements in subd. 3. a., b. or c. be waived by the department on a case-by-case basis, by submitting a written statement signed by the local department fisheries biologist, documenting consultation about the proposed project, and that the local department fisheries biologist has determined that the requirements of this paragraph are not necessary to protect fish spawning for the proposed project. NR 329.04(2)(c)4.4. To stop the spread of invasive species and viruses from one navigable waterway to another navigable waterway, all equipment or portions of equipment used for constructing, operating, or maintaining the project, including tracked vehicles, barges, boats, silt or turbidity curtains, hoses, sheet piles, and pumps, shall be decontaminated for invasive species and viruses before and after use or prior to use within another navigable waterway. Decontamination activities shall be performed by taking actions specified in subd. 4. a. to c. or h. Decontamination shall include either subd. 4. d., e., f., g., or h. for any equipment, or portions of equipment, that is used in non-frozen navigable waters when the air temperature is above 19 degrees Fahrenheit at the time the decontamination procedures take place. NR 329.04(2)(c)4.a.a. Inspect all equipment used for constructing, operating, or maintaining the project and remove all plants and animals, and other mud, debris, etc. NR 329.04 NoteNote: This does not apply to water in closed engine cooling systems or water tanks, or containers of potable drinking water or other beverages meant for human consumption. If a tanker truck discharges water collected from navigable waters in upland areas, the tank does not require disinfection.
NR 329.04(2)(c)4.c.c. Dispose of plants and animals in the trash. An operator may not transfer plants or animals or water from one navigable waterway to another. NR 329.04(2)(c)4.d.d. Wash equipment at a temperature of not less than 212 degrees Fahrenheit water (steam clean). NR 329.04(2)(c)4.e.e. Wash equipment with soap and water or high pressure water of not less than 2000 pounds per square inch. NR 329.04 NoteNote: Additional drying techniques including drying through natural or mechanical means or changes in drying duration may be submitted to the department for review and approval.
NR 329.04(2)(c)4.g.g. Disinfect equipment with 200 parts per million (0.5 ounces per gallon) chlorine for not less than 10 minute contact time. Every effort should be made to keep the disinfection solution and rinse water out of surface waters. NR 329.04 NoteNote: Chlorine refers to either household bleach solution (5.25% chlorine) or granular chlorine (70% calcium hypochlorite).
NR 329.04(2)(c)4.h.h. Follow the most recent department approved disinfection protocols or department approved best management practices for infested waters. The department shall maintain on its website and make available at its offices a list of the most recent disinfection protocols or department approved best management practices for invasive species and viruses. NR 329.04 NoteNote: See the department’s website at http://dnr.wi.gov under the topic “Waterway and Wetlands”. Recommendations for additional disinfection or decontamination protocols or department approved best management practices may be submitted to the department for review and approval to be added to this list. NR 329.04(2)(d)1.1. A ford may not be located in an area of special natural resource interest except for fords constructed for an agricultural use as defined in s. 30.40 (1), Stats. However, no ford may be placed within a public rights feature as described in s. NR 1.06.
