Section Trans 55.07 - Compliance assistanceIf the department becomes aware of an instance where an airport owner is not in compliance with this chapter, the following steps shall be taken:
(1) The department shall initiate an informal meeting with the airport owner to clarify the compliance issue and recommend corrective action, if required.(2) If the informal meeting fails to resolve compliance disputes, the secretary shall issue a notice to the airport owner detailing such alleged disputes and requesting corrective action.(3) An airport owner shall have 45 days to resolve discrepancies or reply in writing explaining a proposed course of action to resolve the discrepancy in a timely fashion.(4) If an airport owner's response does not resolve the issue, the secretary shall then make a compliance determination and issue an appropriate order. The department may pursue appropriate administrative or legal action including suspension from state airport aid eligibility and the recovery of state funds invested in the airport.(5) Airport owners in disagreement with the secretary's order may request an administrative hearing in accordance with ch. 227, Stats.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Transportation Trans 55.07
Cr. Register, May, 1997, No. 497, eff. 6-1-97.