(1)

Delegation of Authority. Portage County hereby designates the LWCD to administer and enforce this section.

(2)

Administrative Duties. In the administration and enforcement of this section, the Portage County LWCD will:

(a)

Keep an accurate record of all permit applications, animal manure facility plans, permits issued, inspections made, and other official actions.

(b)

Review permit applications and issue permits in accordance with this section.

(c)

Inspect any animal manure facility during construction or installation to insure the facility is being constructed according to plan specifications.

(d)

Inspect any animal manure facility to document if it poses an imminent threat to public health or fish and aquatic life or is causing a violation of groundwater standards.

(e)

Investigate complaints relating to compliance with the section.

(f)

Perform other duties as specified in this section.

(3)

Inspection Authority. The Portage County LWCD is authorized to enter upon any lands affected by this section to inspect the land prior to or after permit issuance to determine compliance with this section. If permission cannot be received from the landowner, entry by the Portage County LWCD and LWCC shall be according to Wis. Stats. § 92.07(14).

(4)

Enforcement Authority. The LWCD is authorized to post an order stopping use of a storage facility or work upon land which has had a permit revoked or as to land on which an activity is taking place in violation of this section. Notice is given by posting upon the land where the violation occurs one or more copies of a poster stating violation, by mailing a copy of the order by certified mail to the person whose activity is in violation of this section, or by personally serving said person. The order shall specify that the activity must cease or be brought into compliance. Any permit revocation or order stopping work shall remain in effect unless retracted by the Portage County LWCD or by a court of general jurisdiction. The LWCD is authorized to refer any violation of this section or of an order stopping work issued pursuant to this section to the District Attorney for commencement of further legal proceedings.