A.
Delegation of authority. Green Lake County hereby designates the
Green Lake County Land Conservation Department to administer and enforce
this chapter.
B.
Administrative duties. In the administration and enforcement of this
chapter, the LCD shall:
(1)
Keep an accurate record of all permit applications, animal waste
storage facility construction and abandonment plans, permits issued,
inspections made, and other official actions.
(2)
Review permit applications, construction plans, as-built plans and
issue permits in accordance with this chapter.
(3)
Inspect manure storage facility construction to ensure the facility
is being constructed according to plan specifications.
(4)
Inspect manure storage facility closure to ensure the facility is
being closed according to plans and specifications.
(5)
Investigate complaints relating to compliance with this chapter.
(6)
Perform other duties as specified in this chapter.
(7)
Provide technical services to the applicant to the extent resources
are available.
(8)
Monitor and inspect a minimum of every three years the adequacy of
manure storage systems, including compliance with nutrient management
plans.
C.
Inspection authority.
(1)
The Green Lake County LCC and its agents being the LCD are authorized
to enter upon any lands affected by this chapter to inspect the land
prior to or after permit issuance to determine compliance with this
chapter. If permission cannot be received from the landowner or his
or her authorized representative, entry by the Green Lake County LCD
shall be according to § 92.07(14) (Land conservation committee,
powers), Wis. Stats.
(2)
Entry by the County Conservationist or a designated representative
may also be according to § 66.0119, (Special inspection
warrants), Wis. Stats. Refusal to grant permission to enter lands
affected by this chapter for purposes of inspection may be grounds
for denial of the permit or revocation thereof.
A.
Enforcement authority.
(1)
The County Conservationist, or that person's representative,
is authorized to post an order stopping work upon land which has had
a permit revoked or is currently undergoing activity in violation
of this chapter. Notice shall be given by both posting, upon the land
where the violation occurs, one or more copies of a poster stating
the violation; and, by mailing a copy of the order by certified mail
to the landowner and/or his or her authorized representative whose
activity is in violation of this chapter. The order shall specify
that the activity shall cease and/or be brought into compliance within
a specified time period.
(2)
Any permit revocation or order stopping work shall remain in effect
unless retracted by the LCC, the County Conservationist or a designated
representative, or by a court of general jurisdiction; or until the
activity is brought into compliance with this chapter. The County
Conservationist is authorized to refer any violation of this chapter
or of an order stopping work issued pursuant to this chapter to the
Corporation Counsel for commencement of legal proceedings.
