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Wisconsin Statutes Environmental Regulation (Ch. 280 to 299) § 281.94. Investigation of alleged water withdrawal violations

Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(1) Any 6 or more residents of this state may petition for an investigation of a withdrawal alleged to be in violation of s. 281.35, 281.344(3)(a), or 281.346(3)(a), in violation of a condition, limitation or restriction of a permit or approval issued in conformance with s. 281.35(6)(a) or in violation of any rule promulgated under s. 281.35 (4) to (6), 281.344(3)(a), or 281.346(3)(a) by submitting to the department a petition identifying the alleged violator and setting forth in detail the reasons for believing a violation occurred. The petition shall state the name and address of a person in this state authorized to receive service of answer and other papers on behalf of the petitioners and the name and address of a person authorized to appear at a hearing on behalf of the petitioners.

(2) Upon receipt of a petition, the department shall do one of the following:

(a) If the department determines that the allegations are true, order the alleged violator to take whatever action is necessary to achieve compliance with the statute, rule, condition, limitation or restriction.

(b) Conduct a contested case hearing on the allegations of the petition. Within 60 days after the hearing, the department shall either dismiss the petition or notify the alleged violator of its finding that the allegations are true and order the alleged violator to take whatever action is necessary to achieve compliance with the statute, rule, condition, limitation or restriction.

(d) If the department determines that the allegations are untrue or that the petition was filed maliciously or in bad faith, dismiss the petition without holding a hearing.

(3) Any person who maliciously or in bad faith files a petition under sub. (1) is liable for attorney fees and damages or other appropriate relief to the person that is the subject of the petition.

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