On July 3, 2003, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse affecting ch. NR 116, relating to the exclusion of costs to elevate a nonconforming building or a building with a nonconforming use from the 50% provisions.

The Department will hold a public hearing on August 18, 2003.

Gary Heinrichs

Bureau of Watershed Management

(608) 266-3093

On July 3, 2003, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse affecting ch. NR 140, relating to groundwater quality standards for arsenic.

The Department will hold public hearings on August 12 and 13, 2003.

Bill Phelps

Bureau of Drinking Water and Groundwater

(608) 267-7619

On July 3, 2003, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse affecting chs. NR 404 and 484, relating to ambient air quality standards.

The Department will hold a public hearing on September 16, 2003.

Dennis Koepke

Bureau of Air Management

(608) 266-7718

On July 3, 2003, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse affecting ch. NR 809, relating to arsenic in public water systems.

The Department will hold a public hearing on August 13, 2003.

Carol Bentzler

Bureau of Drinking Water and Groundwater

(608) 267-2451