NR 154.04(16)(a)(a) Definitions. In this subsection, “lake sediment treatment” is defined as a chemical, physical or biological treatment of polluted lake sediments for purposes of minimizing potential adverse impacts from the pollutants.
NR 154.04(16)(b)(b) Eligible costs. A cost-share grant may reimburse the following:
NR 154.04(16)(b)1.1. Costs for the design and treatment of lake sediments with chemical compounds, including aluminum sulfate, sodium aluminate, ferric chloride, calcium hydroxide and calcium carbonate.
NR 154.04(16)(b)2.2. Costs for treatment of lake sediments with physical or biological methods, including the aeration of water overlaying lake sediments and the biological manipulation of organisms which exacerbate sediment contamination of overlaying lake water.
NR 154.04(16)(c)(c) Ineligible costs. Costs for the dredging of sediments are ineligible for reimbursement.
NR 154.04(16)(d)(d) Design, construction and maintenance. A cost-share grant under ch. NR 153 or 155 may not reimburse any costs related to lake sediment treatment unless all the following conditions are met:
NR 154.04(16)(d)1.1. Water quality objectives are achieved through the control of polluted lake sediments.
NR 154.04(16)(d)2.2. Significant nonpoint sources of the pollution to the lake are controlled prior to treatment of lake sediments.
NR 154.04(16)(d)3.3. The department approves the engineering design for the lake sediment treatment plan prior to implementation of the plan.
NR 154.04(16)(d)4.4. All necessary and required federal, state and local permits are obtained prior to construction.
NR 154.04(16)(d)5.5. The design and implementation of lake sediment treatment plans are conducted in accordance with standards and best management practices approved on a case-by-case basis by the department.
NR 154.04(17)(17)Livestock fencing.
NR 154.04(17)(a)(a) The department may provide cost-share grants to implement livestock fencing.
NR 154.04(17)(b)(b) The provisions for livestock fencing included in s. ATCP 50.75 shall apply.
NR 154.04(18)(18)Livestock watering facilities.
NR 154.04(18)(a)(a) The department may provide cost-share grants to implement livestock watering facilities.
NR 154.04(18)(b)(b) The provisions for livestock watering facilities included in s. ATCP 50.76 shall apply.
NR 154.04(19)(19)Milking center waste control systems.
NR 154.04(19)(a)(a) The department may provide cost-share grants to implement milking center waste control systems.
NR 154.04(19)(b)(b) The provisions for milking center waste control included in s. ATCP 50.77 shall apply.
NR 154.04(20)(20)Nutrient management.
NR 154.04(20)(a)(a) The department may provide cost-share grants to implement nutrient management.
NR 154.04(20)(b)(b) Except as provided under par. (c), the provisions for nutrient management included in s. ATCP 50.78 shall apply.
NR 154.04(20)(c)(c)
NR 154.04(20)(c)1.1. Costs for soil and plant nutrient testing, including residual nitrogen analysis, and costs for nutrient analysis of manure and other organic wastes are eligible for cost-sharing to implement nutrient management provided that testing and analysis are conducted by a laboratory certified under s. ATCP 50.50.
NR 154.04(20)(c)2.2. A cost-share grant under ch. NR 153 may not reimburse nutrient management costs under this subsection unless the landowner or land operator agrees in writing to maintain a minimum horizontal separation distance of 100 feet in all directions from any potable well, non-potable well, reservoir or spring when spreading manure, injecting manure or applying manure by other means.
NR 154.04(21)(21)Pesticide management.
NR 154.04(21)(a)(a) The department may provide cost-share grants to implement pesticide management.
NR 154.04(21)(b)(b) The provisions for pesticide management included in s. ATCP 50.79 shall apply.