Wisconsin Administrative Code Department of Natural Resources
Here’s a clearer overview of the Wisconsin Administrative Code under the Department of Natural Resources (DNR):
🗂️ NR Chapters & Their Focus
Based on current source material, the DNR’s administrative code is organized into these chapter groups (regulations.justia.com):
| Chapter Range | Subject Area |
|---|---|
| NR 1–99 | Fish, Game & Enforcement; Forestry; Recreation |
| NR 100–199 | Environmental Protection – General |
| NR 200–299 | Environmental Protection – WPDES (Water Discharge Permits) |
| NR 300–399 | Environmental Protection – Water Regulation |
| NR 400–499 | Environmental Protection – Air Pollution Control |
| NR 500–599 | Environmental Protection – Solid Waste Management |
| NR 600–699 | Environmental Protection – Hazardous Waste Management |
| NR 700–799 | Environmental Protection – Contamination Investigation & Remediation |
| NR 800 | Environmental Protection – Water Supply |
🔍 Examples & Specific Provisions
NR 1.32 deals with Natural and Scientific Areas, outlining policies for identification, management, and board approval of such areas (law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com, docs.legis.wisconsin.gov).
NR 845.15 establishes an award—“certificate of outstanding contribution”—granted to counties for excellence in groundwater resource protection (law.cornell.edu).
Chapters like NR 162 and NR 166 govern specialized loan programs (Clean Water Fund Program and Safe Drinking Water Loan Program), with significant updates effective Nov 1, 2023 (dnr.wisconsin.gov).
Other chapters cover groundwater standards (NR 140), Clean Water Act implementation, dredge/fill permitting (NR 102–105), and more (apps.dnr.wi.gov).
✅ How to Access These Codes
Official Wisconsin Legislature site – up-to-date NR chapter texts.
Wisconsin DNR site – often links related statute tables for environmental programs.
Third‑party aggregator sites (e.g., Justia, Cornell LII) – helpful for searching but may lag behind official updates (mvp.usace.army.mil, regulations.justia.com).
🔧 What You Can Do Next
Need a specific chapter? I can link or summarize it (e.g., NR 200, NR 162, NR 140).
Interested in recent updates? I can check what changed in late 2023/2024.
Looking at applications (e.g., water discharge permits)? Let me know, and I can drill into relevant provisions.
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