Rules: State Statutes and Administrative Code

In addition to the provisions of the U.S. and Wisconsin Constitutions, the citizens of this state are governed by the wide-ranging laws contained in more than 6,000 pages of the Wisconsin Statutes. Even this body of law is not detailed enough. The Wisconsin Legislature has found that some areas are so technically complex that implementation of legislative policy must be left to certain state agencies with the power to issue administrative rules that have the effect of state law.

In a nutshell, statutes outline the letter of the law, and administrative code is the legal mechanism by which agencies carry out the statutory provisions.

Administrative Rules Associated with Laboratory Certification

NR 149

• Lab certification and registration
• Contact: David Webb 608-266-0245

NR 219

• Analytical Test Methods and Procedures [for wastewater monitoring]
• Contact: Diane Drinkman 608-264-8950

Other Administrative Rules Related to
Laboratory Certification and Registration

NR 140

Groundwater quality

Section NR 140.16 contains monitoring and laboratory data requirements. Table 1 lists health based groundwater quality standards, applicable to all groundwater analysis in Wisconsin.

NR 141

Groundwater monitoring well requirements

NR 157

Management of PCBs and products containing PCBs

Section 157.20 describes the required analytical procedures for PCB analysis for a variety of environmental programs.

NR 219

Analytical test methods and procedures for Wastewater

This chapter contains lists of approved methods for wastewater testing. Also contains information about holding times and data reporting requirements for wastewater samples.

NR 347

Sediment sampling and analysis, monitoring protocol and disposal criteria for dredging projects

Section 347.06 contains sample preservation and method requirements for sediment samples.

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NR 507

Environmental monitoring for landfills and groundwater

Section 507.17 contains sampling, analysis and laboratory requirements for groundwater monitoring at solid waste facilities.

NR 605

Identification and listing of hazardous waste

Sections 605.08 and 605.09 list the appropriate procedures for characterizing hazardous wastes. Sections 610.05 and 615.06 list procedures generators must follow for hazardous waste determinations.

NR 635

Groundwater and leachate monitoring standards and corrective action requirements

Appendix I contains lists of approved methods for groundwater monitoring.

NR 700

Investigation & Remediation - General requirements

The 700 series contains the rules for site investigation and remediation. Section 700.13 contains specific requirements for sample preservation and analysis for petroleum products and volatile organics.

NR 716

Site investigations - oils, groundwater, sediments and sludges

Section 716.13 contains requirements for sampling and analysis required as part of a remedial response at a site.

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NR 718

Management of solid wastes excavated during response actions

NR 720

Soil cleanup standards

NR 722

Standards for selecting remedial actions

NR 734

Selecting and contracting environmental services

NR 736

Advertising, bidding & award of environmental construction contracts

NR 809

Safe drinking water

Section 809.725 lists the approved methods for analysis of drinking water samples. This chapter also contains information pertaining to health-based standards, general sampling requirements, sample preservation and sample holding times.

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Download Key Wisconsin Administrative Rule

• Download Wisconsin Administrative Rules (NR 100-199) (exit DNR)
• Download Wisconsin Administrative Rules (NR 200-299) (exit DNR)
• Download Wisconsin Administrative Rules (NR 700-799) (exit DNR)
• Download Wisconsin Administrative Rules (NR 800-899) (exit DNR)

Statute Related to Laboratory Certification & Registration

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