Section NR 7.085 - Application for the acquisition of capital equipment to cut and remove aquatic plants(1) Applications from governmental units and qualified lake associations for funding the acquisition of capital equipment to cut and remove aquatic plants on inland waters shall be made to the department for presentation to the commission.(2) The application shall be made on forms provided by the department at its district offices and at a minimum contain the following information: Note: Application forms are available at any department regional office.
(a) A resolution officially adopted by the governmental unit or qualified lake association authorizing a representative to act as agent for the governmental unit or lake association to sign forms or claims and verifying that sufficient funds are available to complete the acquisition of the equipment.(b) A statement supported by appropriate documents that the acquisition of the capital equipment is feasible from economic and environmental viewpoints.(3) Prior to the proposed acquisition project being presented to the commission, the governmental unit or qualified lake association shall have obtained approval from the department of a management plan to cut and remove aquatic plants from the waterbody.(4) The department may fund acquisition of capital equipment for cutting and removal of aquatic plants at a rate determined by the commission subject to the limitations of s. 30.92(4), Stats. The actual rates of funding may vary from project to project and will be based on consideration of the factors contained in s. 30.92(3) (b), Stats., and the principles expressed in s. NR 7.09(1).Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 7.085
Cr. Register, January, 1993, No. 445, eff. 2-1-93.The amount eligible for reimbursement for the purchase of capital equipment will be up to 50% of the actual cash payment for the equipment. In the case of a trade, the amount eligible for reimbursement will be 50% of the difference between the price of a new unit and the cash value allowed for the equipment being traded.