Purpose

Purpose. Purpose. This chapter establishes criteria for emergency and non–emergency immediate actions and interim actions to be taken by responsible parties, or interim actions taken by local governmental units or economic development corporations when directed by the department, to protect public health, safety, or welfare or the environment; and establishes the documentation requirements associated with these response actions. This chapter is adopted pursuant to ss. 227.11 (2) , 287.03 (1) (a) , 289.06 , Stats., and ch. 292 , Stats.