Section NR 700.01 - Purpose(1)The purpose of this chapter is to provide definitions of terms used in chs. NR 700 to 754, to incorporate by reference specified regulations or materials, and to grant confidential status for records, reports and other information furnished to or obtained by the department for use in the administration of chs. NR 700 to 754.(2)The purpose of chs. NR 700 to 754 is to establish consistent, uniform standards and procedures that allow for site-specific flexibility, pertaining to the identification, investigation and remediation of sites and facilities which are subject to regulation under chs. 289 and 292, Stats. The department intends that responsible parties and other interested persons should be able to efficiently move through the process set forth in chs. NR 700 to 754 with minimal department oversight, except where the department has specified that more in-depth oversight is needed such as under s. 292.15 or s. 292.65, Stats., or through an enforceable order or agreement. These rules are adopted pursuant to ch. 160, Stats., ss. 227.11(2), 281.19(1), 287.03(1) (a), 289.05(1), 289.06, 289.31(7), 289.43(8), 291.05(6), Stats., and ch. 292, Stats.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 700.01
Cr. Register, April, 1994, No. 460, eff. 5-1-94; am. Register, February, 1996, No. 482, eff. 3-1-96; CR 12-023: am. (1), (2) Register October 2013 No. 694, eff. 11-1-13.