NR 329.04(1)(c)5. 5. 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. 5. a. to c. or h. Decontamination shall include either subd. 5. 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(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(1)(c)5.b. b. Drain all water from equipment used in navigable waters.

NR 329.04 Note Note: 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(1)(c)5.f. f. Allow equipment to dry thoroughly for not less than 5 days.

NR 329.04 Note Note: 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 Note Note: 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 Note Note: 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) (d) Dry fire hydrant standards.

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 Note Note: 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) (e) Intake or outfall structure standards.

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.