Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Natural Resources › NR 1-99 - Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation › Chapter NR 19 - Miscellaneous Fur, Fish, Game And Outdoor Recreation › Subchapter I - Miscellaneous › Section NR 19.01 - Approval deadlines

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) GENERAL. Upon receipt of an application
				  for an approval required to conduct business activities under ch. 29, Stats.,
				  ss.
				  30.50 to
				  30.54,
				  350.12
				  and
				  350.125,
				  Stats., the department shall review and issue a decision on the application
				  within 10 business days unless a different period is otherwise provided in
				  subs. (2) to (6) or other statutes or rules.
(2) SPECIFIC APPROVAL DEADLINES. The
				  following approvals will be acted on as follows:
APPROVALS
BUSINESS DAYS
(a)
Commercial fishing licenses issued under s.
								  29.519,
								  Stats.
50
(b)
Approvals for falconry, wildlife rehabilitation
								  and chemical control of birds and animals under ss.
								  23.09,
								  29.053,
								  29.088
								  and
								  29.601,
								  Stats.
30
(c)
Boat certificates of number and registration
								  under s.
								  30.52,
								  Stats.
30
(d)
Snowmobile registrations under ss.
								  350.12
								  and
								  350.125,
								  Stats.
30
(2m) APPROVAL TO REMOVE WILD ANIMALS CAUSING
				  DAMAGE. Permits to remove wild animals causing damage shall be issued within 48
				  hours of receipt of a written complaint. Permits may be granted orally, but
				  shall be confirmed in writing by the department.
(3) STANDARDS AND CONDITIONS. If the
				  department requires standards or conditions to be met or complied with prior to
				  issuance of an approval, the time periods for issuing an approval do not begin
				  to run until the applicant has met such standards or conditions as determined
				  by the department.
Example: An applicant for a wildlife exhibit, game, bird
					 and animal farm, or deer farm license is required to meet pen specifications or
					 fencing requirements before the time system for issuance of approvals begins to
					 apply.
(4) WILDLIFE
				  SURVEYS. If a survey of wildlife on the property is required, the time periods
				  for issuing an approval do not apply until completion of that survey. The
				  survey shall be completed within 30 business days from the time of year that,
				  in the opinion of a professional department wildlife manager, is optimum for
				  determining accurate wildlife populations. At the time the application is
				  received, the department shall inform the applicant of the date by which the
				  survey will be completed.
(5)
				  ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. If an environmental analysis, environmental impact report
				  or environmental impact statement is required under ss.
				  1.11
				  and
				  23.11(5),
				  Stats., and ch. NR 150, the time periods for issuing an approval do not apply
				  until ss.
				  1.11
				  and
				  23.11(5),
				  Stats., and ch. NR 150 have been complied with.
(6) OTHER APPROVALS. The time for an approval
				  for an activity under sub. (1) will not begin to run until other approvals for
				  that activity are obtained.