Public Input Opportunity: PECFA Usual and Customary Cost Schedule #27

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Mick

The Remediation and Redevelopment (RR) Program seeks your input on the Usual and Customary (U&C) Task Reference Guide #27 (Publication RR 0113-E) and U&C Cost Schedule #27 (Publication RR 0113a-E). Both documents are available for review on the Wisconsin DNR’s proposed program guidance web page.

Comments on these documents are due by January 6, 2020, and may be submitted to DNRRRGuidance@wisconsin.gov. Please use the subject line: RR-19-0113-D.

Document updates include a number of items related to the investigation and mitigation of vapor intrusion, such as the reimbursement of initial installation and vapor sampling, separating out costs associated with equipment needed to install vapor sampling points, and a new subtask for subsequent vapor sampling events after initial installation and sampling.

NR 700 Rules Meeting on January 9, 2020

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Mick

On January 9, 2019, the Remediation and Redevelopment (RR) Program will host a meeting to provide information and seek input on the development of revisions to select provisions of Wis. Admin. Code chs. NR 700–799, Environmental Protection – Investigation and Remediation of Environmental Contamination.

The meeting is part of a series of rule development meetings that the RR program is hosting to facilitate input as it develops proposed rule revisions.

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RR Program Seeks Hydrogeologists in Milwaukee, Waukesha and Fitchburg Offices

Posted on December 9, 2019December 16, 2019 by Mick

The Department of Natural Resources is hiring three Hydrogeologists – entry level or senior – to grow the Remediation and Redevelopment Program staff in the Fitchburg, Waukesha and Milwaukee offices.

The application deadline to apply for these positions is January 1, 2020.

Position descriptions for either the entry level position or senior position are available.

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Reminder: Required Form for Soil Boring Logs

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Mick

The Remediation and Redevelopment (RR) Program reminds environmental consultants to use DNR’s soil boring log (DNR Form 4400-122) to document drilling performed at remediation sites.

Use of the agency’s soil boring log form is required in Wis. Admin. Code § NR 141.23(3) and NR 716.15(4)(g). You can download the form and instructions at the link above.

If you have questions, please contact your Project Manager.

Site Investigation “Toolkit” Now Available Online

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Mick

The Remediation and Redevelopment Program recently developed a web page called the “SI Toolkit” to provide environmental consultants and others with a framework for site investigation (SI) work plans and reports.

The new web page makes documents pertaining to site investigation (guidance, checklists, forms and rules) easy to find in one place. New SI-related guidance and factsheets will be added to this web page as they are developed.

Contact Jane Lemcke if you have questions or suggestions regarding the new SI Toolkit.

DNR Awards $336,000 in WAM Funds to Nine Wisconsin Communities

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Mick

Brownfields cleanup projects in nine communities across the state have gained momentum in recent weeks with the granting of awards worth a total of $336,000 from the Department of Natural Resources. The help comes from the DNR’s Wisconsin Assessment Monies (WAM) program, which provides grants to eligible recipients in the form of contractor services to investigate potential soil or groundwater contamination at the site.

The communities that have received recent awards include Allouez, Appleton, Eleva, Janesville, Marinette, Prairie du Chien, Stoughton, Watertown and Winneconne.

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Snapshot: November PECFA Financials

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Mick

The Remediation and Redevelopment Program provides monthly updates on the status of the Petroleum Environmental Cleanup Funds Award (PECFA) program claims and the overall PECFA budget.

Below are the updated PECFA numbers for November 2019.

	Number	Value
Claims Received	73	$594,250
Claims Paid	85	$645,145
Claims in audit line (as of November 30, 2019)	4	$103,975
Total Paid FY20		$2,829,087

Wisconsin PFAS Action Council (WisPAC) to meet November 14, 2019 in Madison

Posted on November 7, 2019November 13, 2019 by Mick

The first meeting of the Wisconsin PFAS Action Council (WisPAC) will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2019 ,from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The meeting will be held at the State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2) in Madison, Wisconsin, located at 101 S. Webster St. in Room G-09.

WisPAC is composed of state agencies charged with developing and coordinating statewide initiatives to address the growing PFAS health and environmental concern. It was established via Governor Evers’ Executive Order #40.

A public webpage for the Council contains a variety of meeting materials, along with Skype and WisLine options to participate remotely. There will be a set amount of time at the end of the meeting for questions or input from the public.

If attending in person, please RSVP to Ashley Hoekstra.

Questions about WisPAC? Please contact Bridget Kelly.

DNR Seeks Hydrogeologist for Northern Region

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Mick

The Wisconsin DNR’s Remediation and Redevelopment Program seeks a Hydrogeologist to fill an open position with its Northern Region team as either an entry level Hydrogeologist or a senior level Hydrogeologist.

The position will be based in the following locations: the Ladysmith office (Rusk County), the Spooner office (Washburn County) or the Superior office (Douglas County).

The deadline to apply for the position is Tuesday, November 12, 2019.

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Snapshot: October PECFA Financials