Expiration Date:
May 5, 1996
Hearing Date:
January 25, 1996
EMERGENCY RULES NOW IN EFFECT (2)
Department of Transportation
1. Rules were adopted revising ch. Trans 131, relating to the Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program.
FINDING OF EMERGENCY
The Department of Transportation finds that an emergency exists and a rule is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety and welfare. A statement of the facts constituting the emergency is that Southeastern Wisconsin is currently unable to meet federal air quality standards. Southeastern Wisconsin is one of nine regions in the United States designated as areas with “severe” air pollution problems. This air quality problem results in all area residents breathing air that is not healthy.
Since motor vehicles are the largest contributor to the area's air quality problem, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation finds that an emergency exists regarding the public health. The enhanced I/M program resulting from the proposed rule is a necessary part of the state's plan to achieve the volatile organic compound (VOC) emission reductions required by the Clean Air Act. The program will account for over one-third of the VOC reductions required by Wisconsin's 15% VOC Reduction Plan. By implementing the changes proposed in the rule, the air quality in Southeastern Wisconsin area can be improved. If such improvement does not occur, other more costly controls on small business and industry would be required. By taking action at this time, the major and most cost effective measure is utilized to meet Wisconsin's clean air goal.
Publication Date:
December 4, 1995
Effective Date:
December 4, 1995
Expiration Date:
May 3, 1996
Hearing Date:
January 11, 1996
2. Rule was adopted amending s. Trans 6.04 (1) (e), relating to the administration of the federal section 18 program.
FINDING OF EMERGENCY
The Department of Transportation finds that an emergency exists and that a rule is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public welfare. A statement of the facts constituting the emergency is that without a Governor's certification that the intercity bus service needs of the state are being adequately met, many small urban and rural transit systems will see sharp, unplanned reductions in the amount of financial assistance they receive in 1996. These cuts may result in service reductions, fare increases and the need for local governments to cover a higher share of operating losses than has been budgeted.
Publication Date:
March 13, 1996
Effective Date:
March 13, 1996
Expiration Date:
August 10, 1996
Hearing Date:
April 17, 1996
Notice of Submission of Proposed Rules to the Presiding Officer of each House of the Legislature, Under S. 227.19, Stats.
Please check the Bulletin of Proceedings for further information on a particular rule.
Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection
(CR 95-14):
Ch. ATCP 123 - Relating to telecommunications services and cable television services.
SS. DOC 328.03, 328.04, 328.043 to 328.495 and 328.05 - Relating to supervision fee charged to probationers and parolees.
SS. DE 2.03 and 5.02 - Relating to the statutory renewal dates for licenses, and to provide the correct citation relating to records which must be kept by dentists for controlled substances.
Ch. HSS 94 and s. HSS 96.04 - Relating to the rights of patients receiving treatment for mental illness, a developmental disability, alcohol abuse or dependency or other drug abuse or dependency standards for grievance procedures for these patients.
Industry, Labor & Human Relations
(CR 96-24):
S. Ind 80.15 - Relating to payment after an order.
Insurance, Office of the Commissioner of
(CR 95-204):
SS. Ins 3.455 and 3.46 and Appendices 2, 3 and 4 - Relating to the requirements for long-term care insurance sold in Wisconsin.
Railroads, Office of the Commissioner of
(CR 96-25):
Chs. OCT 1 to 7 - Relating to the name and subject jurisdiction of the Office of the Commissioner of Railroads.
Transportation, Dept. of
(CR 96-4):
Ch. Trans 112 - Relating to medical standards for driver licensing.
Administrative Rules Filed With The
Revisor Of Statutes Bureau
The following administrative rules have been filed with the Revisor of Statutes Bureau and are in the process of being published. The date assigned to each rule is the projected effective date. It is possible that the publication of these rules could be delayed. Contact the Revisor of Statutes Bureau at (608) 266-7275 for updated information on the effective dates for the listed rules.
Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection
(CR 95-147):
An order affecting ch. ATCP 30, Appendix A, relating to atrazine use restrictions.
Effective 05-01-96.
Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection
(CR 95-167):
An order affecting ch. ATCP 70, relating to food processing plants.
Effective 05-01-96.
An order affecting ch. DOD 6, relating to the Community Block Grant portion of the Wisconsin Development Fund.
Effective 05-01-96.
An order affecting ss. HSS 108.02, 152.065, 153.07 and 154.07, relating to recovery of the cost of benefits:
1) From the estate of:
A) A person who was a client of the Community Options Program (COP); or
B) A participant in:
i) The aid program for persons with chronic renal disease;
ii) The aid program for persons with hemophilia; or
iii) The aid program for adults with cystic fibrosis; or
2) From the estate of the surviving spouse of that person.
Effective 05-01-96.
An order creating ch. HSS 86, relating to appeal by a county of an independent professional review determination that a resident of a state center for the developmentally disabled from that county is appropriate for community care.
Effective 05-01-96.
An order repealing and recreating ch. HSS 230, relating to county relief programs funded by block grants.
Effective 06-01-96.
An order affecting chs. Opt 3 and 4 and ss. Opt 5.08, 6.04, 6.05 and 7.05, relating to examinations, continuing education and late renewal.
Effective 05-01-96.
An order affecting ss. PC 1.01, 3.02, 3.03 and 3.04, relating to fee payments for appeals.
Effective 06-01-96.
An order affecting chs. PC 1 and 2 and ss. PC 3.01, 4.02, 4.05 and 5.05, relating to updated information about the Commission's jurisdiction over appeals and complaints, and the procedures followed by the Commission.
Effective 06-01-96.
An order amending ss. PC 1.01 and 1.07 and affecting ch. PC 6, relating to appeals held by arbritration hearing.
Effective 06-01-96.
An order creating ch. PSC 160, relating to the provision of universal telecommunications service and the establishment of a universal service fund.
Effective 05-01-96.
Railroads, Office of the Commissioner of
(CR 95-118):
An order affecting ss. OCT 5.02, 5.03, 5.04, 5.07 and 5.10, relating to adequate revenue, rate effectiveness, early implementation of tariffs and agency procedures.
Effective 06-01-96.
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