Wisconsin Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Agency NR. Department of Natural Resources |
Chapters 700-799. Environmental Protection – Investigation and Remediation of Environmental Contamination |
Chapter 720. Soil Cleanup Standards |
Section 720.01. Purpose.
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- The purpose of this chapter is to establish soil cleanup standards, for the remediation of soil contamination, which result in restoration of the environment to the extent practicable, minimize harmful effects to the air, lands and waters of the state and are protective of public health, safety, and welfare and the environment as required by ch. 292 , Stats. , and which are consistent with ch. 160 , Stats. , and ch. NR 140 . This chapter is adopted pursuant to ss. 227.11 (2) and 289.06 (1) and (2) , Stats., and ch. 292 , Stats.