Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 800 - Environmental Protection - Water Supply
Chapter NR 860 - Water Use Permitting
Subchapter I - General Provisions
Section NR 860.16 - Amendments and Transfers

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง NR 860.16

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) A permit amendment is required when changes or modifications are made to any of the following:

(a) Property boundaries.

(b) Property ownership or public water supply ownership of withdrawals covered by a general permit.

Note: Changes in property ownership or public water supply ownership for withdrawals authorized by an individual permit require an approved transfer meeting the requirements of sub. (4).

(c) The name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address of the owner and operator, if applicable.

(d) The locations and sources of the withdrawal.

(e) The daily withdrawal capacity of the water supply system or individual source or sources.

(f) The uses made of the water.

(g) The places at which the water is used.

(h) The places at which any of the water is discharged.

(2) The owner shall amend the permit using the method prescribed by the department by March 1 of the year following the change or modification.

Note: Permit amendments may be completed as part of the annual reporting process.

(3) An owner is not required to amend a permit when replacing equipment with equipment of the same capacity and operating parameters.

(4) Department approval is required for the transfer of an individual permit to a new property owner or public water supply owner. A person who proposes to assume responsibility for an individual permit for a permitted withdrawal, shall submit an application meeting the requirements of s. NR 860.31(3) (a) and a statement acknowledging acceptance of the terms of the current permit. The department shall review the request for a transfer and make a decision to either approve the transfer or require a new permit, following the requirements of s. NR 860.31(3).

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