283.33 Cross-referenceCross-reference: See s. NR 216.41, Wis. adm. code. 283.35(1)(1) Authorization. Instead of issuing a separate permit to an individual point source, the department may issue a general permit applicable to a designated area of the state authorizing discharges from specified categories or classes of point sources located within that area. 283.35(1m)(a)(a) The department may issue a general permit authorizing a vessel that is 79 feet or greater in length to discharge ballast water into the waters of the state. A general permit issued under this subsection may contain effluent limitations. 283.35(1m)(b)(b) If the department issues a general permit under par. (a), the department shall charge the following fees: 283.35(1m)(b)1.1. An application fee of $1,200 to be paid by any person who applies for coverage under a general permit issued under this subsection. 283.35(1m)(b)2.2. An annual fee of $345 to be paid upon initial coverage under the permit and annually thereafter. 283.35(1m)(e)(e) Coverage under a general permit issued under this subsection is valid for a period of 5 years. The department may renew coverage under a general permit issued under this subsection upon application. 283.35(1m)(f)(f) The department shall credit the fees collected under this subsection to the appropriation account under s. 20.370 (4) (aj). 283.35(2)(2) Voluntary withdrawal. Upon the request of the owner or operator of a point source, the department shall withdraw the point source from the coverage of the general permit and issue a separate permit for that source. 283.35(3)(3) Withdrawal. The department may withdraw a point source from the coverage of a general permit and issue a separate permit for that source if: 283.35(3)(a)(a) The point source is a significant contributor of pollution; 283.35(3)(b)(b) The point source is not in compliance with the terms and conditions of the general permit; 283.35(3)(c)(c) A change occurs in the availability of demonstrated technology or practices for the control or abatement of pollutants from the point source; 283.35(3)(d)(d) Effluent limitations or standards are promulgated for a point source covered by the general permit after the issuance of that permit; or 283.35(3)(e)(e) A water quality management plan containing requirements applicable to the point source is approved. 283.35 HistoryHistory: 1979 c. 221; 1995 a. 227 s. 853; Stats. 1995 s. 283.35; 2009 a. 28; 2013 a. 20; 2015 a. 55. 283.37283.37 Applications for permit. 283.37(1)(1) The department shall promulgate rules relating to applications for permits under this chapter which shall require at a minimum that every owner or operator of a point source discharging pollutants into the waters of the state shall have on file either a completed permit application on forms provided by the department or a completed permit application under section 13 of the rivers and harbors act of 1899, 33 USC 407 or under the federal water pollution control act, as amended, 33 USC 1251 to 1376. The rules may specify different requirements for permits issued under s. 283.31 and for permits issued under s. 283.33. 283.37(2)(2) Any owner or operator of a point source for which a permit is required by s. 283.31 (1) wishing to commence discharging pollutants into state waters from a new source, the construction of which commenced after July 22, 1973, shall submit a completed application not later than 180 days prior to the date on which it is desired to commence discharges. 283.37(3)(3) The application form shall be signed as follows: 283.37(3)(a)(a) In the case of a corporation, by a principal executive officer of at least the level of vice president or by the principal executive officer’s authorized representative responsible for the overall operation of the point source for which a permit is sought. 283.37(3)(aL)(aL) In the case of a limited liability company, by a member or manager. 283.37(3)(b)(b) In the case of a partnership, by a general partner. 283.37(3)(c)(c) In the case of a sole proprietorship, by the proprietor. 283.37(3)(d)(d) In the case of publicly owned treatment works or a municipal separate storm sewer system by a principal executive officer, ranking elected official, or other duly authorized employee.