Wisconsin Administrative Code Waste Facility Siting Board
Wisconsin Administrative Code
Waste Facility Siting Board
The Waste Facility Siting Board is responsible for overseeing the location, design, construction, and operation of certain solid and hazardous waste facilities in Wisconsin. The Board’s authority comes from Wisconsin Statutes ch. 289 (Solid Waste Management) and ch. 289.31–289.55 (site approval procedures). Its administrative rules are codified under the “WFS” chapters of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.
Key Administrative Code Chapters
WFS 1 – General Provisions
Defines terms such as “waste facility,” “applicant,” and “municipality.”
Describes the purpose of the Board: to protect public health, safety, and the environment while allowing proper waste management.
WFS 2 – Board Organization and Procedures
Establishes Board composition, appointment, and terms of members.
Governs Board meetings, rule-making, and decision-making processes.
Specifies procedures for hearings, public participation, and official records.
WFS 3 – Site Application and Approval
Provides requirements for submitting waste facility site applications.
Specifies environmental, engineering, and technical standards for proposed facilities.
Outlines timelines for review, public notice, and Board decisions.
WFS 4 – Public Involvement
Details procedures for public hearings and comment periods.
Requires notification to affected municipalities and citizens.
Includes procedures for appeal and reconsideration of Board decisions.
WFS 5 – Monitoring, Compliance, and Enforcement
Establishes rules for facility operation monitoring, reporting, and inspections.
Provides procedures for handling violations or noncompliance.
Sets standards for corrective actions and penalties if necessary.
WFS 6 – Emergency and Contingency Planning
Requires facilities to maintain emergency response and contingency plans.
Ensures coordination with local and state agencies in case of accidents or environmental hazards.
Authority
The Board derives authority from Wis. Stat. §§ 289.31–289.55.
Administrative rules ensure the proper siting of waste facilities to protect public health, environmental quality, and community welfare.
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