Notice of Hearing
The Department of Natural Resources announces that it will hold a public hearing on a permanent rule to revise ch. NR 812, relating to well construction and pump installation, at the time and place shown below. Hearing Information
Date: January 15, 2019
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: The hearing will be held by videoconference at the following four locations:
- Madison - UW Extension The Pyle Center, Room DE 235, 702 Langdon Street
- Eau Claire - UW Eau Claire Centennial Hall, 1698 Park Avenue
- Green Bay - UW Green Bay Instructional Services Building, Room IS 1034, 2420 Nicolet Drive
- Wausau - Northcentral Technical College, Center for Business & Industry, Room CBI 127, 1000 W. Campus Drive
Rule Information
NR 812 establishes construction, pump installation, inspection, and filling and sealing standards for private and noncommunity water systems and heat exchange systems. The primary objectives of the rule revision are to correct and clarify language, streamline processes, update well construction standards and be consistent with federal and state law.
Accessibility
1. Hearing impaired persons may request an interpreter for this hearing. Please make reservations for a hearing interpreter at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing, by writing to e-mail Liesa.LehmannKerler@wisconsin.gov. 2. Alternatively, you may contact the Department of Natural Resources TDD at (608) 267-6897. The hearing facility is accessible to disabled users.
3. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, including the provision of information material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please call with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.
4. Handicap access is available at the hearing location.
Appearances at the Hearing and Submittal of Written Comments
The public has the opportunity to testify at the hearing. Registration will take place at the hearing by completing a Hearing Appearance form, which will be provided. Comments on the proposed rule must be received on or before January 28, 2019. The Hearing Appearance form also can be used for submitting a written comment at the hearing. Written comments may be submitted by U.S. mail, E-mail, or through the internet and will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the public hearing. Written comments and any questions on the proposed rules should be submitted to:
NR 812 Comments
c/o Liesa Lehmann – DG/5
Bureau of Drinking and Groundwater
Department of Natural Resources
101 S. Webster Street
Madison, WI 53707
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The total economic impact is estimated to be $ 698,926 per year (Level 2 Moderate). This includes an annual cost increase to certain drilling businesses resulting from drilling requirements specified in this rule, and an annual rule cost decrease for certain pump installing businesses due to reduced water testing requirements for arsenic and nitrate.
Agency Small Business Regulatory Coordinator:
Linda Haddix (608) 266-1959
