299.53 Used oil fuel. (1) Definitions. In this section: (a) “Used oil” means any petroleum-derived or synthetic oil which, as a result of use or management, is contaminated. “Used oil” includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Engine, turbine and gear lubricants. 2. Hydraulic fluid, including transmission fluid. 3. Metalworking fluid, including cutting, […]
299.55 Confidentiality of records; used oil collection facilities and used oil fuel facilities. (1) Records. Except as provided under sub. (2), records and other information furnished to or obtained by the department in the administration of ss. 287.15 and 299.53 are public records subject to s. 19.21. (2) Confidential records. (a) Application. Any person subject […]
299.62 Environmental protection requirements for tank vessels. (1) Definitions. In this section: (a) “Bulk” means an undivided quantity of a substance that is loaded directly into a vessel and is not divided into individual containers. (am) “Discharge” has the meaning given in s. 292.01 (3). (b) “Double hull” has the meaning given in 33 CFR […]
299.64 Open burning on commercial vessels. (1) Definitions. In this section: (a) “Commercial vessel” means a vessel that is operated to transport property or passengers for hire or used by its operator or owner to earn a livelihood. (b) “Open burning” has the meaning given in s. 289.51 (1) (b). (2) Prohibition. No person may […]
299.66 Inspecting vessels. An employee or agent of the department may board and inspect any vessel that is subject to s. 299.62 or 299.64 to determine the state of compliance with those provisions. History: 1995 a. 290 s. 13; 1997 a. 35 s. 331.
299.80 Environmental cooperation pilot program. (1) Definitions. In this section: (a) “Approval” means a permit, license or other approval issued by the department under chs. 280 to 295. (b) “Cooperative agreement” means an agreement entered into under sub. (6). (c) “Environmental management system” means an organized set of procedures implemented by the owner or operator […]
299.83 Green Tier Program. (1) Definitions. In this section: (a) “Covered facility or activity” means a facility or activity that is included, or intended to be included, in the program. (b) “Environmental management system” means an organized set of procedures to evaluate environmental performance and to achieve measurable or noticeable improvements in that environmental performance […]
299.85 Environmental Compliance Audit Program. (1) Definitions. In this section: (a) “Environmental compliance audit” means a systematic, documented, and objective review, conducted by or on behalf of the owner or operator of a facility, of the environmental performance of the facility, including an evaluation of compliance with one or more environmental requirements. (am) “Environmental performance” […]
299.91 Hearings; procedure; review. The department shall hold a public hearing relating to alleged or potential environmental pollution upon the verified complaint of 6 or more citizens filed with the department. The complaint shall state the name and address of a person within the state authorized to receive service of answer and other papers in […]
299.93 Environmental surcharge. (1) If a court imposes a fine or forfeiture for a violation of a provision of this chapter or chs. 280 to 285 or 289 to 295 or a rule or order issued under this chapter or chs. 280 to 285 or 289 to 295, the court shall impose an environmental surcharge […]
299.95 Enforcement; duty of department of justice; expenses. The attorney general shall enforce chs. 281 to 285 and 289 to 295 and this chapter, except ss. 285.57, 285.59, and 299.64, and all rules, special orders, licenses, plan approvals, permits, and water quality certifications of the department, except those promulgated or issued under ss. 285.57, 285.59, […]
299.97 Penalties and remedies. (1) Any person who violates this chapter, except s. 299.15 (1), 299.47 (2), 299.50 (2), 299.51 (4) (b), 299.53 (2) (a) or (3), 299.62 (2) or 299.64 (2), or any rule promulgated or any plan approval, license or special order issued under this chapter, except under those sections, shall forfeit not […]
