Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Public Hearing relating to the Identification, Classification and Control of Invasive Species

August 14, 15, 19, 20, 26 - Pursuant to ss. 23.09(2)(intro.), 23.091, 23.11(1), 23.22(2)(a) and (b)6., 23.28(3), 27.01(2)(j), 29.014(1), 29.039(1), 29.041 and 227.11(2)(a), Stats., interpreting s. 23.22(2)(a), Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold public hearings on the creation of ch. NR 40, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to the identification, classification and control of invasive species. The order creates rules for the identification, classification and control of invasive species, as part of the department’s statewide program to control invasive species required under s. 23.22 (2), Stats. Section 23.22 (1) (c), Stats., defines “invasive species” to mean nonindigenous species whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. The proposed rule and fiscal estimate may be reviewed and comments electronically submitted at the following Internet site: http://adminrules.wisconsin.gov/. Written comments on the proposed rule may be submitted via U.S. mail to Ms. Kelly Kearns, Bureau of Endangered Resources, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707 or by email to DNRNR40Comments@wisconsin.gov. Written comments may be submitted until Sept. 5, 2008. Written comments, whether submitted electronically or by U.S. mail, will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the public hearings. A personal copy of the proposed rule and fiscal estimate may be obtained from Ms. Kearns. The public hearings will be held on:

August 14, Fitchburg - Gathering Waters/Glacier’s Edge conference room, DNR South Central Region Headquarters, 3911 Fish Hatchery Road at 10 a.m.

August 14, Milwaukee - Room 141, DNR Southeast Region Headquarters, 2300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive at 3pm.

August 15, Green Bay - Lake Michigan room, DNR Northeast Region Headquarters, 2984 Shawano Ave., at 1 p.m.

August 19, La Crosse - Room B19 & B20, State Office Building, 3550 Mormon Coulee Road, La Crosse at 1 p.m.

August 20, Spooner - Large conference room, DNR Northern Region Headquarters, 810 W. Maple Street at 2:30 p.m.

August 26, Wausau - Council Chambers, Wausau City Hall, 407 Grant Street, at 1 p.m.

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