Municipal Environmental Group - Wastewater Division
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
MEG is a coalition of 95 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 95 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
WT
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| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |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| Paul Kent | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/25/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Margaret Hoefer | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 11/1/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 165
Relating to: the display of turf fertilizer containing phosphorus.
Bill Text and History
1/18/2012
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 display of turf fertilizer containing phosphorus.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/18/2012
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 182
Relating to: assignment of income, prizes, and earnings to pay a municipal court judgment and prohibiting municipal electric or water utilities from collecting certain utility arrearages from owners of rental properties as property liens.
Bill Text and History
6/14/2011
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: assignment of income, prizes, and earnings to pay a municipal court judgment and 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 Date6/14/2011
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 627
Relating to: trading of water pollution credits, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
3/3/2012
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: trading of water pollution credits, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/3/2012
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 58
Relating to: liability of public utility customers for unbilled utility service.
Bill Text and History
5/14/2011
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: liability of public utility customers for unbilled utility service.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/14/2011
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 557
Relating to: trading of water pollution credits, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 151
3/14/2012
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: trading of water pollution credits, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 151
For
Notification Date3/14/2012
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: Departmentwide
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Notification Date
3/4/2011
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
Phosphorus efflluent limits
3/4/2011
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
Phosphorus efflluent limits
Notification Date
3/4/2011
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
Clean Water Fund changes
3/4/2011
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
Clean Water Fund changes
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Water Quality
Natural Resources: Water Quality
Notification Date
3/4/2011
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
Clean Water Fund changes
3/4/2011
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
Clean Water Fund changes
Notification Date
3/4/2011
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
Phosphorus effluent limits
3/4/2011
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
Phosphorus effluent limits
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 207, water quality antidegradation.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 648 (12/15/2009)
1/1/2011
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 Date1/1/2011
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)
1/1/2011
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 Date1/1/2011
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
Wisconsin Administrative Register
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-111
1/1/2011
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
Wisconsin Administrative Register
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-111
Other
Notification Date1/1/2011
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
1/1/2011
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 Date1/1/2011
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development and drafting of issues related to the 2011-2013 executive budget bill
Development and drafting of issues related to the 2011-2013 executive budget bill
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/4/2012
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/4/2012
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 and drafting of issues related to the 2011-2013 executive budget bill
Development and drafting of issues related to the 2011-2013 executive budget bill
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
8/3/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
8/3/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WPDES authority
WPDES authority
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
3/15/2012
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
3/15/2012
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.
Monitoring, development, modification, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to water quality trading
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Monitoring, development, modification, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to water quality trading
Monitoring, development, modification, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to water quality trading
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/31/2012
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/31/2012
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
Landlord utility bill
Landlord utility bill
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
5/14/2011
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
5/14/2011
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
Revisions to Wis. Admin. Code sec. 283.84
Revisions to Wis. Admin. Code sec. 283.84
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
5/14/2011
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
5/14/2011
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.
Monitoring, development, modification, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Wis. Admin. Code NR 210
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Monitoring, development, modification, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Wis. Admin. Code NR 210
Monitoring, development, modification, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Wis. Admin. Code NR 210
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/7/2011
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
2/7/2011
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
1/1/2011
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
1/1/2011
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, 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
1/1/2011
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
1/1/2011
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
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2011 January - June $5,226.00 |
2011 July - December $1,296.50 |
2012 January - June $4,854.50 |
2012 July - December $1,501.50 |
Total $12,878.50 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2011 January - June 4.10 |
2011 July - December 2.80 |
2012 January - June 4.90 |
2012 July - December 1.60 |
Total 13.40 |
| Total Hours Other | 2011 January - June 22.70 |
2011 July - December 4.10 |
2012 January - June 21.00 |
2012 July - December 6.10 |
Total 53.90 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: assignment of income, prizes, and earnings to pay a municipal court judgment and prohibiting municipal electric or water utilities from collecting certain utility arrearages from owners of rental properties as property liens.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 25 % |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 3 % |
Relating to: the display of turf fertilizer containing phosphorus.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June 15 % |
2012 July - December |
Total 6 % |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 33 % |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December 38 % |
Total 18 % |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 36 % |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 15 % |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 4 % |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June 17 % |
2012 July - December 62 % |
Total 15 % |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 27 % |
2011 July - December 75 % |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 18 % |
Monitoring, development, modification, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to water quality trading
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June 68 % |
2012 July - December |
Total 26 % |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.