The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Remediation and Redevelopment program finalized the hourly oversight and technical review fee for sites participating in the Voluntary Party Liability Exemption (VPLE) program. For state fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026), the rate is $125 per hour, remaining unchanged since July 2024.  

This hourly fee is calculated annually in accordance with Wis. Admin. § NR 750.07, based on current wages, fringe, and indirect costs.   

The VPLE program is a voluntary, fee-based option for those who want to investigate and remediate a property, providing them with a transferable exemption from future environmental liability. The fee supports the DNR staff’s technical oversight throughout the remediation process.  

For more information about VPLE:
https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Brownfields/vple.html