291.05 Required rules. (1) The department shall promulgate by rule criteria identical to those promulgated by the U.S. environmental protection agency under section 6921 (a) of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act for identifying the characteristics of hazardous waste. The rules shall require that any person generating or transporting, or owning or operating a facility […]
291.07 Authorized rules. (1) The department may, by rule, prohibit particular methods of treatment or disposal of particular hazardous wastes, upon a finding that restrictions on treatment or disposal methods are necessary to protect public health and safety or the environment. (2) The department may exempt by rule any person who generates, transports, treats, stores […]
291.09 Department duties. (1) The department, in cooperation with the University of Wisconsin-Extension and other interested parties, shall develop educational programs and offer technical assistance to persons interested in hazardous waste management. (2) If facilities or equipment subject to this chapter are also subject to regulation by the department under other statutes or rules, the […]
291.11 Department powers. (1) The department may hold hearings relating to any aspect of the administration of this chapter and, in connection with those hearings, compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence. (2) The department may waive compliance with any requirement under this chapter or shorten the time periods under this chapter […]
291.13 Capacity assurance plan revision and review. (1) In this section, “capacity assurance plan” means the plan submitted under 42 USC 9604 (c) (9) for the management of hazardous waste generated in this state. (2) The department shall do all of the following: (a) Monitor changes in the generation of hazardous waste in this state […]
291.15 Confidentiality of records. (1) Records. Except as provided under sub. (2), any records or other information furnished to or obtained by the department in the administration of this chapter are public records subject to s. 19.21. (2) Confidential records. (a) Application. An owner or operator of a hazardous waste facility may seek confidential treatment […]
