Notice is hereby given that pursuant to s. 343.055(5), Stats., and interpreting s.343.16(2)(e), Stats., the Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing in Room 115-B of the Hill Farms State Transportation Building, 4802 Sheboygan Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin on the 2nd day of December, 1998, at 9:00 AM, to consider the amendment of ch. Trans 102, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to Operator's Licenses and Identification Cards.
An interpreter for the hearing impaired will be available on request for this hearing. Please make reservations for a hearing interpreter at least 10 days prior to the hearing.
The public record on this proposed rule making will be held open until close of business on December 2, 1998, to permit the submission of written comments from persons unable to attend the public hearing or who wish to supplement testimony offered at the hearing. Any such comments should be submitted to Karen Schwartz, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Services, Room 351, P. O. Box 7993, Madison, WI 53707-7993.
Parking for persons with disabilities and an accessible entrance are available on the north and south sides of the Hill Farms State Transportation Building.
Analysis Prepared by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: s. 343.055(5)
STATUTES INTERPRETED: ss. 343.055(5) and 343.16(2)(e)
General Summary of Proposed Rule. This proposed rulemaking proposes to make routine updates to the driver licensing provisions of the administrative code. The changes are as follows:
• Update references to licenses and restriction cards to reflect the fact that the Division of Motor Vehicles is now producing driver licenses in a new manner that contain digital images of drivers. For example, provisions related to restriction cards are repealed because the Department no longer issues restriction cards under the new system.
• Update provisions, where appropriate, to reflect the fact that this new technology will allow the Department to issue photo licenses by mail in appropriate situations, such as to annually update farm service restrictions on a license. Provides authority for the Department to cancel licenses issued by mail if the driver does not surrender his or her prior license.
• Prohibits the Department from issuing a person a first regular driver license in Wisconsin if the Department's computer database is not operational and the person's driver record cannot be checked.
• Reflects the fact that driver licenses are now issued for 8 years rather than for 4 years.
• Modifies the lists of acceptable identification documents.
Fiscal Effect
The Department anticipates no fiscal effect from this proposed rulemaking.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
This proposed rulemaking will have no effect on small businesses.
Preparation and Copies of Proposed Rule
Preparation of this proposed rule was done by Karen Schwartz. Copies of the rule may be obtained upon request, without cost, by writing to Karen Schwartz or by calling (608) 266-0054. Hearing-impaired individuals may contact the Department using TDD (608) 266-3096. Alternate formats of the proposed rule will be provided to individuals at their request.
Notice of Proposed Rule
Transportation
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the authority of 1997 Wis. Act 277, section 8m, and s. 227.11, Stats., and according to the procedure set forth in s. 227.16(2)(e), Stats., the Wisconsin Department of Transportation will adopt the following rule creating s. Trans 200.055 without public hearing unless, within 30 days after publication of this notice , on November 15, 1998, the Department of Transportation is petitioned for a public hearing by 25 natural persons who will be affected by the rule; a municipality which will be affected by the rule; or an association which is representative of a farm, labor, business or professional group which will be affected by the rule.
Questions about this rule and any petition for public hearing may be addressed to Bob Fasick, Division of Infrastructure Development, Room 501, P. O. Box 7986, Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7986, telephone (608) 266-3438.
Analysis Prepared by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 1997 Wis. Act 277, Section 8m
STATUTE INTERPRETED: s. 340.01(73m), Stats.
General Summary of Proposed Rule. 1997 Wis. Act 277, Section 8m, mandates the Department to establish by administrative rule the specifications for the locations for placement of signs indicating the beginning and ending of a utility work area for the purposes of enforcing the “double fines" law. This rule making will create s. Trans 200.055 to specify the locations for the placement of these warning signs.
Section 1 of the Act states that a “utility work area" means the entire section of roadway between the first advance warning sign of work on a utility facility ... and an `END UTILITY WORK' sign. Advance warning signs are diamond shaped (square with one diagonal vertical) having a black symbol or message on an orange background. The proper location of a warning sign depends on all of the following:
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Posted speed limit and traffic volume.
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Character of the highway (freeway, expressway, 2-lane highway, or local collector or arterial).
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Topography and layout of the road and hazard.
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Weather and light conditions.
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Available sight distance.
Distances may be shown on the sign itself; for example, “UTILITY WORK 1500 FT."
Therefore, this proposed rule states that uniform guidance for the placement of warning signs is contained in the Wisconsin Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), as required by s. 84.02(4)(e), Stats. These advance warning and end utility signs shall be placed in accordance with the Wisconsin MUTCD. The Department has also developed specific work zone traffic control diagrams in its Utility Accommodation Policy that are derived from the Wisconsin MUTCD. Local highway agencies may also have specific work zone traffic control diagrams derived from the Wisconsin MUTCD for use on their own highways.
Fiscal Effect
The Department estimates that there will be no fiscal impact on the liabilities or revenues of any county, city, village, town, school district, technical college system district or sewerage district. The Department estimates that there will be no fiscal impact on state revenues or liabilities.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
This proposed rule will have no adverse impact on small businesses.
Copies of Rule
Copies of this proposed rule can be obtained upon request, free of charge, by writing to Bob Fasick, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Division of Transportation Infrastructure Development, P. O. Box 7986, Room 501, Madison, WI 53707-7986, or by calling (608) 266-3438.
Text of Proposed Rule
Under the authority vested in the state of Wisconsin, department of transportation, by 1997 Wis. Act 277, section 8m, the department of transportation hereby proposes to amend a rule interpreting s. 340.01(73m), Stats., relating to the location for placement of utility work signs.
SECTION 1. Trans 200.01 is amended to read:
TRANS 200.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to interpret and implement ss. 86.19, 86.191, 86.195, 86.196, 340.01(73m), 346.41, and 346.503, Stats., relating to erection and maintenance of signs on public highways and signs related to reserved parking spaces for handicapped persons. This chapter does not apply to signs erected and maintained on property beyond the limits of a public highway, except signs related to reserved parking spaces for handicapped persons.
SECTION 2. Trans 200.055 is created to read:
TRANS 200.055 Warning signs for utility work areas. The first advance warning sign and the "END UTILITY WORK" sign shall be placed in accordance with the Wisconsin manual on uniform traffic control devices, the department's utility accommodation policy, or any other work zone traffic control guidance that has been accepted for regular use by the department with respect to the state trunk highway system, or a county, town, or municipality with respect to highways under their jurisdiction.
NOTE: Authority for the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices is found at s. 84.02(4)(e), Stats. Section 227.01(13)(d), Stats., also states that the Department is exempt from rulemaking with regard to use of highways that is made known to the public by means of signs or signals. A copy of the Department's Utility Accommodation Policy may be obtained, without cost, by writing to the Division of Transportation Infrastructure Development, Bureau of Highway Operations, P. O. Box 7986, Room 501, Madison, WI 53707-7986.
Notice of Submission of Proposed Rules to the Presiding Officer of each House of the Legislature, Under S. 227.19, Stats.
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Hearing and Speech Examining Board
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Subch. VII of ch. NR 47 - Relating to the administration of the private forest landowner grant program.
Ch. NR 749 - Relating to the assessment and collection of fees providing assistance on the remediation and redevelopment of contaminated lands.
S. NR 20.08 (10) - Relating to fishing tournament permitting.
Ch. PI 35 - Relating to the Milwaukee parental school choice program.
Ch. PI 38 - Relating to grants for peer review and mentoring.
Ch. RL 8 and Appendix I of ch. RL 8 - Relating to issuance and use of administrative warnings.
Chs. RL 90 to 94 - Relating to the practice of massage therapy and bodywork.
Chs. RL 80, 81 and 83 to 87 - Relating to real estate appraisers.
