This chapter shall be known as the "Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation
Ordinance for the Town of Genesee."
The purpose of this chapter is to establish a local program
to ensure the effective reclamation of nonmetallic mining sites on
which nonmetallic mining takes place in the Town of Genesee after
the effective date of this chapter, in compliance with Ch. NR 135,
Wis. Adm. Code, and Subchapter I of Ch. 295, Wis. Stats.
This chapter is adopted under authority of § 295.14(1),
Wis. Stats., § NR 135.32, Wis. Adm. Code, and § 60.22,
Wis. Stats.
The purpose of this chapter is to adopt and implement the uniform
statewide standards for nonmetallic mining required by § 295.12(1)(a),
Wis. Stats., and contained in Ch. NR 135, Wis. Adm. Code. It is not
intended that this chapter repeal, abrogate, annual, impair or interfere
with any existing rules, regulations, ordinances or permits not concerning
nonmetallic mining reclamation previously adopted pursuant to other
Wisconsin law.
In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this
chapter shall be held to be the applicable requirements for nonmetallic
mining reclamation and shall not be deemed a limitation or repeal
of any other power granted by the Wisconsin Statutes outside the reclamation
requirements for nonmetallic mining sites required by Subchapter I
of Ch. 295, Wis. Stats., and Ch. NR 135, Wis. Adm. Code. Where any
terms or requirements of this chapter may be inconsistent or conflicting,
the more restrictive requirements or interpretation shall apply. Where
a provision of this chapter is required by Wisconsin Statutes, or
by a standard in Ch. NR 135, Wis. Adm. Code, and where the provision
is unclear, the provision shall be interpreted to be consistent with
the Wisconsin Statutes and the provisions of Ch. NR 135, Wis. Adm.
Code.
The provisions of this chapter shall be administered by the
Town of Genesee Town Board or its designee.
All definitions for the purposes of this chapter are those contained
in § NR 135.03, Wis. Adm. Code.