NR 121.05(1)(i)1. 1. The best management practices needed to produce a basic level of control of nonpoint source of pollutants throughout the planning area shall be identified and evaluated. Watersheds will be identified in the plan and the general water quality problems for each assessed.

NR 121.05(1)(i)2. 2. Priority watershed plans shall be prepared for [on] a priority basis by the department and applicable designated agencies. The contents of priority watershed plans are described in s. NR 120.08.

NR 121.05 Note Note: Due to an apparent error “for” was substituted for “on” in Natural Resources Board Order No. WQ-55-80, which amended subd. 2.

NR 121.05(1)(j) (j) Residual waste control needs. An identification of the necessary controls to be established over the disposition of residual wastes.

NR 121.05(1)(k) (k) Land disposal needs. An identification of the necessary controls to be established for the disposal of pollutants on land or in a subsurface excavation site.

NR 121.05(1)(L) (L) Target abatement dates. Target abatement dates or schedules of compliance for all significant dischargers, nonpoint source control measures, residual and land disposal controls and stormwater system needs.

NR 121.05(1)(m) (m) Recommended regulatory programs. Recommended regulatory programs needed to implement the state water quality management plan.

NR 121.05(1)(n) (n) Designated management agencies. The identification of those agencies recommended for designation to carry out the provisions of the areawide plan.

NR 121.05(1)(o) (o) Environmental, social, economic impact. An assessment of the environmental, social and economic impacts of carrying out specific significant recommendations of the plan.

NR 121.05(2) (2) The department may waive inclusion of any of these elements upon a determination by the department that special conditions exist in the planning area which preclude their inclusion or that financial resources are not adequate to allow their inclusion.

NR 121.05 History History: Cr. Register, January, 1979, No. 271, eff. 2-1-79; am. (1) (intro.) (a), (c) 3.b, and 4., (e), (f), (i) 2., (n) and (2); r. and recr. (1) (g), Register, August, 1981, No. 308, eff. 9-1-81; correction in (1) (c) 3. b. made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register March 2011 No. 663.

NR 121.06 NR 121.06 Designation of areawide water quality planning areas and agencies.

NR 121.06(1) (1) As the need arises, the department shall recommend that the governor designate areawide planning areas which as a result of urban and industrial concentrations or other factors have substantial and complex water quality control problems.

NR 121.06(2) (2) Within each of these planning areas the department shall recommend to the governor for designation a single agency capable of developing effective areawide water quality management plans. Each recommended planning agency shall:

NR 121.06(2)(a) (a) Be either a regional planning commission established under s. 66.0309, Stats., or be a representative organization whose membership shall include elected officials of local governments or their designees, having jurisdiction in a designated areawide water quality management planning area.

NR 121.06(2)(b) (b) Demonstrate substantial local support for designation through resolutions from local units of government deemed by the department to be critical to the successful preparation and implementation of an areawide water quality management plan.

NR 121.06(2)(c) (c) Demonstrate the technical capability to complete the plan in a timely manner.

NR 121.06(3) (3) The department may recommend that the governor withdraw or modify the designation of a designated agency or designated area or both when a compelling need for such change has been demonstrated. Prior to making such a recommendation to the governor, the department shall, conduct a public participation process, including at a minimum a public hearing in the affected area.

NR 121.06 History History: Cr. Register, January, 1979, No. 277, eff. 2-1-79; am. (2) (intro.) and (a) and (3), Register, August, 1981, No. 308, eff. 9-1-81; correction in (2) (a) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register March 2011 No. 663.

NR 121.07 NR 121.07 Procedures for approval of areawide water quality management plans and plan revisions for designated areas of the state.

NR 121.07(1) (1) Review and approval of areawide water quality management plans for designated areas:

NR 121.07(1)(a) (a) The department shall review and approve or disapprove each areawide water quality management plan and shall make recommendations to the governor as to the certification of all or parts of each plan.

NR 121.07(1)(b) (b) To receive departmental approval areawide water quality management plans for designated areas must have been subject to a public participation process, approved by the department including at a minimum, a public hearing.

NR 121.07(2) (2) Review and approval of 5-year updates to areawide water quality management plans for designated areas:

NR 121.07(2)(a) (a) The department shall reevaluate the approval status of each areawide water quality management plan for designated areas at least every 5 years.

NR 121.07(2)(a)1. 1. The first such reevaluation will be completed no later than December 31, 1987.

NR 121.07(2)(a)2. 2. Continued or renewed approval shall be granted only to plans, or portions thereof, upon a determination by the department that the plan continues to meet the requirements of this chapter.

NR 121.07(2)(b) (b) Upon reevaluation of the approval status of the plans as described in par. (a), the department shall approve the plan subject to the approval procedures described in sub. (1) (a) and (b).

NR 121.07(3) (3) Review and approval of revisions to areawide water quality management plans for designated areas: