Municipal Environmental Group - Wastewater Division
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Its interests are legislative and rulemaking matters affecting environmental 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.
Its interests are legislative and rulemaking matters affecting environmental 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
PC
Paul Christensen
101 North Main Street
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7766 x105
pchristensen@fortatkinsonwi.net
101 North Main Street
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7766 x105
pchristensen@fortatkinsonwi.net
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul G Kent | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/5/2015 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Elizabeth Stephens | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/5/2015 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Margaret I Hoefer | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/13/2015 | Withdrawn On 2/23/2015 |
| Vanessa D Wishart | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 10/7/2015 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 554
Relating to: out-of-state sewer and water affiliates of public utility holding companies and the sale or lease of municipal water or sewer public utilities to investor-owned public utilities.
Bill Text and History
12/4/2015
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.
Relating to: out-of-state sewer and water affiliates of public utility holding companies and the sale or lease of municipal water or sewer public utilities to investor-owned public utilities.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/4/2015
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.
Assembly Bill 735
Relating to: the review of water quality standards and variances to water quality standards by the Department of Natural Resources and exempting certain actions of the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Administration from the requiremen...
Bill Text and History
1/19/2016
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.
Relating to: the review of water quality standards and variances to water quality standards by the Department of Natural Resources and exempting certain actions of the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Administration from the requiremen...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/19/2016
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.
Senate Bill 432
Relating to: out-of-state sewer and water affiliates of public utility holding companies and the sale or lease of municipal water or sewer public utilities to investor-owned public utilities.
Bill Text and History
1/28/2016
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.
Relating to: out-of-state sewer and water affiliates of public utility holding companies and the sale or lease of municipal water or sewer public utilities to investor-owned public utilities.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/28/2016
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.
Senate Bill 567
Relating to: the review of water quality standards and variances to water quality standards by the Department of Natural Resources and exempting certain actions of the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Administration from the requiremen...
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 205
1/19/2016
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.
Relating to: the review of water quality standards and variances to water quality standards by the Department of Natural Resources and exempting certain actions of the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Administration from the requiremen...
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 205
For
Notification Date1/19/2016
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Environmental Improvement Fund
Environmental Improvement Fund
Notification Date
2/27/2015
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.
2/27/2015
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.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Create Chapter NR 119, relating to phosphorus site-specific water quality criteria methodology and procedures.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Create Chapter NR 119, relating to phosphorus site-specific water quality criteria methodology and procedures.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 679 (7/15/2012)
1/28/2015
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.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Create Chapter NR 119, relating to phosphorus site-specific water quality criteria methodology and procedures.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 679 (7/15/2012)
Other
Notification Date1/28/2015
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.
Environmental Protection — General, Chs. 100—
Revises Chapter NR 150, relating to environmental analysis and review procedures under. SS 051-14
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Environmental Protection — General, Chs. 100— Revises Chapter NR 150, relating to environmental analysis and review procedures under. SS 051-14
Scope Statement
Register Number: 701 (6/1/2014)
1/28/2015
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.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Environmental Protection — General, Chs. 100— Revises Chapter NR 150, relating to environmental analysis and review procedures under. SS 051-14
Scope Statement
Register Number: 701 (6/1/2014)
Other
Notification Date1/28/2015
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.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 149, laboratory certification program fee adjustments.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 552 (12/15/2001)
3/14/2016
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.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 149, laboratory certification program fee adjustments.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 552 (12/15/2001)
Other
Notification Date3/14/2016
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.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 207, water quality antidegradation.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 648 (12/15/2009)
8/8/2016
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.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 207, water quality antidegradation.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 648 (12/15/2009)
Other
Notification Date8/8/2016
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.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Phosphorous site-specific water quality criteria methodology and procedures.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 679 (7/14/2012)
1/28/2015
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.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Phosphorous site-specific water quality criteria methodology and procedures.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 679 (7/14/2012)
Other
Notification Date1/28/2015
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.
Revise Chapter NR 106, relating to the Wisconsin's Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (WPDES) Program for the purpose of making the rules consistent with federal regulations (Rule Package #4).
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Revise Chapter NR 106, relating to the Wisconsin's Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (WPDES) Program for the purpose of making the rules consistent with federal regulations (Rule Package #4).
Scope Statement
Register Number: 678 (6/15/2012)
1/28/2015
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.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Revise Chapter NR 106, relating to the Wisconsin's Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (WPDES) Program for the purpose of making the rules consistent with federal regulations (Rule Package #4).
Scope Statement
Register Number: 678 (6/15/2012)
Other
Notification Date1/28/2015
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.
Revise Chapter NR 219, relating to analytical test methods and procedures for analysis of wastewater samples.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Revise Chapter NR 219, relating to analytical test methods and procedures for analysis of wastewater samples.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 678 (6/15/2012)
1/28/2015
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.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Revise Chapter NR 219, relating to analytical test methods and procedures for analysis of wastewater samples.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 678 (6/15/2012)
Other
Notification Date1/28/2015
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.
Revise Chapters NR 106, 200, 205, 210, and 220 through 296, relating to rule revisions related to the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) Permit Program to ensure that permit limitations and requirements are consistent with federal reg...
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Revise Chapters NR 106, 200, 205, 210, and 220 through 296, relating to rule revisions related to the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) Permit Program to ensure that permit limitations and requirements are consistent with federal reg...
Scope Statement
Register Number: 678 (6/15/2012)
1/28/2015
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.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Revise Chapters NR 106, 200, 205, 210, and 220 through 296, relating to rule revisions related to the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) Permit Program to ensure that permit limitations and requirements are consistent with federal reg...
Scope Statement
Register Number: 678 (6/15/2012)
Other
Notification Date1/28/2015
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.
Revise Chapters NR 200, 201, 203, and 205, relating to the administration of the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit program to ensure consistency with federal regulations related to processing of permits and other related permi...
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Revise Chapters NR 200, 201, 203, and 205, relating to the administration of the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit program to ensure consistency with federal regulations related to processing of permits and other related permi...
Scope Statement
Register Number: 678 (6/15/2012)
1/28/2015
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.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Revise Chapters NR 200, 201, 203, and 205, relating to the administration of the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit program to ensure consistency with federal regulations related to processing of permits and other related permi...
Scope Statement
Register Number: 678 (6/15/2012)
Other
Notification Date1/28/2015
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal to improve the state nonpoint program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal to improve the state nonpoint program.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
8/8/2016
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
8/8/2016
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
surface water quality standards
surface water quality standards
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
3/14/2016
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
3/14/2016
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
Development of a rule about water quality and bacteria standards
Development of a rule about water quality and bacteria standards
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
10/1/2015
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
10/1/2015
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.
Monitoring, development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to the Clean Water Fund Program within the environmental improvement fund of the budget bill.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Monitoring, development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to the Clean Water Fund Program within the environmental improvement fund of the budget bill.
Monitoring, development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to the Clean Water Fund Program within the environmental improvement fund of the budget bill.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/5/2015
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
1/5/2015
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.
Monitoring development, modification, drafting or introduction of a proposal related to biocriteria and bioconfirmation of phosphorus impacts.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Monitoring development, modification, drafting or introduction of a proposal related to biocriteria and bioconfirmation of phosphorus impacts.
Monitoring development, modification, drafting or introduction of a proposal related to biocriteria and bioconfirmation of phosphorus impacts.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/5/2015
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/5/2015
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
Relating to municipal ordinances on stormwater management.
Relating to municipal ordinances on stormwater management.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/5/2015
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/5/2015
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2015 January - June $18,911.00 |
2015 July - December $11,835.00 |
2016 January - June $9,948.00 |
2016 July - December $19,105.50 |
Total $59,799.50 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2015 January - June 43.80 |
2015 July - December 21.00 |
2016 January - June 9.80 |
2016 July - December 21.40 |
Total 96.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2015 January - June 87.70 |
2015 July - December 46.90 |
2016 January - June 53.40 |
2016 July - December 97.00 |
Total 285.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: out-of-state sewer and water affiliates of public utility holding companies and the sale or lease of municipal water or sewer public utilities to investor-owned public utilities.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 10% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 64% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 22% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Revise Chapter NR 106, relating to the Wisconsin's Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (WPDES) Program for the purpose of making the rules consistent with federal regulations (Rule Package #4).
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 4% |
2015 July - December 18% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 4% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 66% |
2016 January - June 40% |
2016 July - December |
Total 18% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Monitoring development, modification, drafting or introduction of a proposal related to biocriteria and bioconfirmation of phosphorus impacts.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 32% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 46% |
Total 25% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 57% |
2016 July - December |
Total 9% |
Monitoring, development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to the Clean Water Fund Program within the environmental improvement fund of the budget bill.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 13% |
Total 4% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 29% |
Total 9% |
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.