Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 123.27
The department may authorize expenditures before a claim is submitted, if the department determines that an emergency situation exists. An emergency determination and expenditure authorization prior to submitting a claim does not waive the department's authority to evaluate and approve or deny the claim for other than the authorized emergency expenditures. An emergency determination only assures the claimant that their claim will not be denied due to incurring costs prior to claim submission. A claimant seeking to qualify for emergency status and approval to incur costs, shall contact the department to explain the situation and describe a proposed replacement water supply. The claimant's well shall be determined to be contaminated under s. NR 123.04 prior to incurring costs other than those allowed under s. NR 123.21(1) (d) 3. The department shall confirm authorization to incur expenditures in writing. A completed claim shall be submitted to the department within 30 days of such written authorization.
Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 123.27