Municipal Environmental Group - Wastewater Division
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Its interests are legislative and rulemaking matters related to municipal wastewater facilities.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues associated with watershed management in Wisconsin, 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 cost effective wastewater treatment services to the public.
Its interests are legislative and rulemaking matters related to municipal wastewater facilities.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues associated with watershed management in Wisconsin, 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 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
https://megwastewater.org
101 North Main Street
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7766 x105
pchristensen@fortatkinsonwi.net
https://megwastewater.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul G Kent | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/4/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Vanessa D Wishart | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/5/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Derek Punches | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/5/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Larry A Konopacki | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 2/14/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 61
Relating to: creating a deicer applicators certification program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/11/2023
First Communication Date
4/11/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: creating a deicer applicators certification program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/11/2023
First Communication Date
4/11/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 100
Relating to: funding for reduction of infiltration and inflow in connecting laterals and sewer lines. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/9/2023
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: funding for reduction of infiltration and inflow in connecting laterals and sewer lines. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/9/2023
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 312
Relating to: programs and requirements to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Bill Text and History
6/21/2023
First Communication Date
6/15/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: programs and requirements to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/21/2023
First Communication Date
6/15/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 457
Relating to: authorizing the Public Service Commission to regulate storm water utilities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/5/2023
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: authorizing the Public Service Commission to regulate storm water utilities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/5/2023
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 52
Relating to: creating a deicer applicators certification program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/7/2023
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: creating a deicer applicators certification program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/7/2023
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 99
Relating to: funding for reduction of infiltration and inflow in connecting laterals and sewer lines. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 106
3/6/2023
First Communication Date
3/3/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: funding for reduction of infiltration and inflow in connecting laterals and sewer lines. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 106
For
Notification Date3/6/2023
First Communication Date
3/3/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 312
Relating to: programs and requirements to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Bill Text and History
5/30/2023
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: programs and requirements to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/30/2023
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 455
Relating to: authorizing the Public Service Commission to regulate storm water utilities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/5/2023
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: authorizing the Public Service Commission to regulate storm water utilities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/5/2023
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 691
Relating to: water and sewerage system connections and annexation of territory and extraterritorial zoning in certain towns. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/30/2023
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: water and sewerage system connections and annexation of territory and extraterritorial zoning in certain towns. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/30/2023
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
Scope Statement WY-09-24 revising NR 108, 110 and 150 relating to approval requirements for sewerage projects and facilities
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Scope Statement WY-09-24 revising NR 108, 110 and 150 relating to approval requirements for sewerage projects and facilities
Scope Statement WY-09-24 revising NR 108, 110 and 150 relating to approval requirements for sewerage projects and facilities
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/16/2024
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
12/16/2024
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.
LRB-4336/1 relating to water and sewerage system connections and annexation of territory and extraterritorial zoning in certain towns ("urban towns")
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-4336/1 relating to water and sewerage system connections and annexation of territory and extraterritorial zoning in certain towns ("urban towns")
LRB-4336/1 relating to water and sewerage system connections and annexation of territory and extraterritorial zoning in certain towns ("urban towns")
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
9/21/2023
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
9/21/2023
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.
DG-25-20 Amendments to ch. NR 140 to set numerical standards to minimize the concentration of polluting substances in groundwater
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DG-25-20 Amendments to ch. NR 140 to set numerical standards to minimize the concentration of polluting substances in groundwater
DG-25-20 Amendments to ch. NR 140 to set numerical standards to minimize the concentration of polluting substances in groundwater
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
7/31/2023
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
7/31/2023
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
CF-12-19 Clean Water Fund Program, Ch. NR 162, Wis. Adm. Code
CF-12-19 Clean Water Fund Program, Ch. NR 162, Wis. Adm. Code
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
7/31/2023
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
7/31/2023
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.
DG-31-20 Revisions to ch. NR 809 related to the promulgation of new drinking water maximum contaminant levels for 12 additional Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and combined standards for 4 PFAS.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DG-31-20 Revisions to ch. NR 809 related to the promulgation of new drinking water maximum contaminant levels for 12 additional Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and combined standards for 4 PFAS.
DG-31-20 Revisions to ch. NR 809 related to the promulgation of new drinking water maximum contaminant levels for 12 additional Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and combined standards for 4 PFAS.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
7/31/2023
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
7/31/2023
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.
DG-17-22 Amendments to ch. NR 140 to set numerical standards to minimize the concentration of polluting substances for certain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in groundwater
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DG-17-22 Amendments to ch. NR 140 to set numerical standards to minimize the concentration of polluting substances for certain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in groundwater
DG-17-22 Amendments to ch. NR 140 to set numerical standards to minimize the concentration of polluting substances for certain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in groundwater
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
7/31/2023
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
7/31/2023
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.
LRB 2936/1 relating to programs and requirements to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 2936/1 relating to programs and requirements to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances
LRB 2936/1 relating to programs and requirements to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
5/16/2023
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
5/16/2023
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
LRB 1576/1 Authorizing the Public Service Commission to Regulate Storm Water Utilities
LRB 1576/1 Authorizing the Public Service Commission to Regulate Storm Water Utilities
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/14/2023
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
3/14/2023
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
Clean Water Fund Bill (LRB 1932/1)
Clean Water Fund Bill (LRB 1932/1)
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/7/2023
First Communication Date
2/2/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/7/2023
First Communication Date
2/2/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
antidegradation standards Rule Number WY-13-20
antidegradation standards Rule Number WY-13-20
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/3/2023
First Communication Date
1/25/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/3/2023
First Communication Date
1/25/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Clean Water Rule (CR-22-045)
Clean Water Rule (CR-22-045)
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2023
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
1/3/2023
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
Improvements to municipality WPDES permits.
Improvements to municipality WPDES permits.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/3/2023
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
1/3/2023
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
Potential action associated with PFAS and related compounds.
Potential action associated with PFAS and related compounds.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2023
First Communication Date
1/25/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2023
First Communication Date
1/25/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $45,032.50 |
2023 July - December $0.00 |
2024 January - June $16,803.00 |
Total $61,835.50 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 20.80 |
2023 July - December 11.30 |
2024 January - June 10.00 |
Total 42.10 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 145.30 |
2023 July - December 35.00 |
2024 January - June 56.50 |
Total 236.80 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: creating a deicer applicators certification program and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 2% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: programs and requirements to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 2% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 8% |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: funding for reduction of infiltration and inflow in connecting laterals and sewer lines. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 4% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: creating a deicer applicators certification program and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 4% |
2023 July - December 1% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: funding for reduction of infiltration and inflow in connecting laterals and sewer lines. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 7% |
2023 July - December 3% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: programs and requirements to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 13% |
2023 July - December 33% |
2024 January - June 4% |
2024 July - December |
Total 14% |
Relating to: water and sewerage system connections and annexation of territory and extraterritorial zoning in certain towns. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 11% |
2024 January - June 31% |
2024 July - December |
Total 9% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 1% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 24% |
2023 July - December 51% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 23% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 35% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 38% |
2024 July - December |
Total 30% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 15% |
2024 July - December |
Total 4% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication