Municipal Environmental Group - Wastewater Division
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
MEG is a coalition of 90 Wisconsin communities. Its wastewater division comprises communities that operate wastewater treatment plants. Its interests are legislative and rulemaking matters affecting environmental compliance issues.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues associated with watershed management in Wisconsin including regulatory limits on point and nonpoint discharges, regulation of publicly owned treatment works and other regulations potentially affecting the ability of publicly owned treatment works to provide low cost effective wastewater treatment services to the public.
MEG is a coalition of 90 Wisconsin communities. Its wastewater division comprises communities that operate wastewater treatment plants. Its interests are legislative and rulemaking matters affecting environmental compliance issues.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues associated with watershed management in Wisconsin including regulatory limits on point and nonpoint discharges, regulation of publicly owned treatment works and other regulations potentially affecting the ability of publicly owned treatment works to provide low cost effective wastewater treatment services to the public.
Contact
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Wally Thom
320 W Coleman St
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-7004
(715) 236-7934
wallyt@ricelakeutilities.com
320 W Coleman St
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-7004
(715) 236-7934
wallyt@ricelakeutilities.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Kent | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2009 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Julie Baldwin | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2009 | Withdrawn On 9/17/2010 |
| Elizabeth Howard | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 7/26/2010 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 281
Relating to: the restriction on the amount of phosphorus in certain cleaning agents.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 63
6/1/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: the restriction on the amount of phosphorus in certain cleaning agents.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 63
For
Notification Date6/1/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 299
Relating to: products containing mercury and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
7/27/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: products containing mercury and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/27/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 404
Relating to: prohibiting municipal electric or water utilities from collecting certain utility arrearages from owners of rental properties as property liens.
Bill Text and History
9/1/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: prohibiting municipal electric or water utilities from collecting certain utility arrearages from owners of rental properties as property liens.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/1/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 200
Relating to: products containing mercury and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 44
7/27/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: products containing mercury and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 44
For
Notification Date7/27/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Water Quality
Natural Resources: Water Quality
Notification Date
4/1/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
4/1/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 207, water quality antidegradation.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 648 (12/15/2009)
1/26/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 207, water quality antidegradation.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 648 (12/15/2009)
Other
Notification Date1/26/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
NR 500, Wis. Adm. Code to better manage accumulated sediment in detention structures required by the Clean Water Act (CWA).
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 500, Wis. Adm. Code to better manage accumulated sediment in detention structures required by the Clean Water Act (CWA).
Scope Statement
Register Number: 617 (5/15/2007)
1/1/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 500, Wis. Adm. Code to better manage accumulated sediment in detention structures required by the Clean Water Act (CWA).
Scope Statement
Register Number: 617 (5/15/2007)
Other
Notification Date1/1/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
relating to thermal standards for Wisconsin surface waters
Scope Statement
Register Number: 0 (12/12/2007)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-111
1/1/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Natural Resources
Subject
relating to thermal standards for Wisconsin surface waters
Scope Statement
Register Number: 0 (12/12/2007)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-111
Other
Notification Date1/1/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
NR 102, 103, 105, 106, 108, 110, 114, 150, 200, 203, 205, 210, 212, 213, 214, 299, 328, and 341, the Watershed Management Bureau administrative rule “clean-up” package.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 102, 103, 105, 106, 108, 110, 114, 150, 200, 203, 205, 210, 212, 213, 214, 299, 328, and 341, the Watershed Management Bureau administrative rule “clean-up” package.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 640 (4/15/2009)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 09-123
1/26/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 102, 103, 105, 106, 108, 110, 114, 150, 200, 203, 205, 210, 212, 213, 214, 299, 328, and 341, the Watershed Management Bureau administrative rule “clean-up” package.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 640 (4/15/2009)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 09-123
Other
Notification Date1/26/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
"Thermal Water Quality Standards." The DNR is in the process of developing a standard with regard to thermal water quality.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
"Thermal Water Quality Standards." The DNR is in the process of developing a standard with regard to thermal water quality.
"Thermal Water Quality Standards." The DNR is in the process of developing a standard with regard to thermal water quality.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
CSO/SSO Advisory Committee; SSO Policy Development and Administrative Code Revisions
CSO/SSO Advisory Committee; SSO Policy Development and Administrative Code Revisions
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Municipal Environmental Group - Wastewater Division
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Municipal Environmental Group - Wastewater Division
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of wastewater discharge bacteria water quality standards
Development of wastewater discharge bacteria water quality standards
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to phosphorus
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to phosphorus
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Thermal water quality standards for wastewater discharges
Thermal water quality standards for wastewater discharges
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2009 January - June $27,580.00 |
2009 July - December $22,371.50 |
2010 January - June $41,069.00 |
2010 July - December $8,198.50 |
Total $99,219.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2009 January - June 30.90 |
2009 July - December 17.90 |
2010 January - June 15.90 |
2010 July - December 5.10 |
Total 69.80 |
| Total Hours Other | 2009 January - June 123.30 |
2009 July - December 103.00 |
2010 January - June 215.30 |
2010 July - December 39.60 |
Total 481.20 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: the restriction on the amount of phosphorus in certain cleaning agents.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 1% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: products containing mercury and granting rule-making authority.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 4% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 8% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 2% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
NR 500, Wis. Adm. Code to better manage accumulated sediment in detention structures required by the Clean Water Act (CWA).
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 9% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 30% |
2009 July - December 11% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 11% |
NR 102, 103, 105, 106, 108, 110, 114, 150, 200, 203, 205, 210, 212, 213, 214, 299, 328, and 341, the Watershed Management Bureau administrative rule “clean-up” package.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 5% |
2010 July - December |
Total 2% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 82% |
2010 January - June 87% |
2010 July - December 92% |
Total 62% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December 8% |
Total < 1% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.