S. HFS 94.24 - Searches of the persons and of the rooms and personal belongings of patients residing in a secure mental health unit under s. 980.065, Stats., or the maximum security facility at the Mendota mental health institute.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:
The amendments to s. HFS 94.24 (2) apply to the Department, to the management and staff of the Wisconsin Resources Center and the Mendota Mental Health Institute and to the affected patients at the two facilities. The rules do not directly apply to small businesses as “small business” is defined in s. 227.114 (1) (a), Stats.
Ch. NR 16, Subch. 2 - Natural waters as fish farms.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:
At present, there are 40-50 natural water bodies that are being used as fish farms. In order to continue this use, the fish farmers will need to obtain a permit from the Department. There is no reporting requirement for this permit. The information requested of the applicant is minimal and will be used by the Department in combination with on-site visits to make a determination regarding adverse impacts to public or private rights in the natural body of water. Small businesses cannot be exempt from this rule; however, natural waters that are currently being used as fish farms do not need an initial determination by the Department. This saves the fish farmer $450, since the Department already permitted the use under the 1997 private fish hatchery license.
Summary of Comments of Legislative Review Committees:
The rules were originally reviewed by the Senate Committee on Environment and Energy and the Assembly Committee on Agriculture. The Assembly Committee extended their review period to meet with the Department. No further action was taken. On November 9, 1 998, the Senate Committee on Environment and Energy requested the Department to modify the rule by reducing the fee for applications for the use of freeze-out ponds as fish farms, requiring the Department to issue a notice of its intent to use a natural pond for a hatchery, to hold a public hearing if any substantive objection was raised to the Department's notice and that the Department use be reviewed on a 10-year basis.
The Natural Resources Board adopted modifications regarding the Department's use of natural bodies of water for fish rearing. The Board declined to lower the fee for applications for the use of freeze-out ponds as fish farms.
The modifications were submitted to the Assembly Committee on Agriculture and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Environmental Resources and Campaign Finance Reform. The Committees did not comment on the proposed modifications.
S. NR 25.06 (2)(e)2. - Commercial fishing for whitefish in Green Bay and Lake Michigan.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:
The proposed rule will affect commercial fishers for whitefish. No additional reporting monitoring requirements are imposed. The allowable commercial harvest is increased. The maximum depth at which pound nets and trap nets may be set is also increased.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees:
The rule was reviewed by the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Agricultural, Environmental Resources and Campaign Finance Reform. There were no comments.
Chs. RL 140-142 - Registration of music, art and dance therapists.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:
The proposed rules will have no significant economic impact on small business, as defined in s. 227.114 (1)(a), Stats.
Summary of Comments:
No comments were reported.
7.
Technical College System Board
(CR 98-104)
Chs. TCS 6 to 9 - Procurement policies and procedures; district budget, audit and finance; contracts for services; and district reporting of student participation in compulsory school attendance, post-secondary options and technical preparation programs.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:
The proposed rules will have no significant economic impact on small businesses.
Summary of Comments:
No comments were reported.
S. Trans 510.05 - Eligibility of TEA projects.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:
This proposed rule will benefit many small businesses eligible under the TEA grant program. Small businesses such as manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, etc., will be eligible to apply for needed infrastructure projects which promote better traffic circulation, improve accessibility to highway, rail, harbor and airport facilities and help to improve the overall transportation efficiency for the business and the local community.
Summary of Comments:
No comments were reported.
S. Trans 305.27 (3)(a) - Vehicle restraining devices.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:
This proposed rule will have no adverse impact on small businesses.
Summary of Comments:
No comments were reported.
Ch. Trans 300 - School bus equipment standards.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:
This proposed rule will have no adverse impact on small businesses.
Summary of Comments:
No comments were reported.
E x e c u t i v e O r d e r s
The following is a listing of recent Executive Orders issued by the Governor.
Executive Order 365. Relating to the Creation of the Governor's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Passenger Rail Service.
Executive Order 366. Relating to Issuance of General Obligation Bonds for the Veterans Home Loan Program and Appointment of Hearing Officer.
Executive Order 367. Relating to the Amendment of Executive Order No. 365.
P u b l i c N o t i c e
Public Notice
Workforce Development
On the next page see a revised Child Care Co-Payment Schedule authorized under s. DWD 56.08, Wis. Adm. Code. The rule provides that adjustments to the Co-Payment Schedule shall be published in the Administrative Register. The newest adjustments to the schedule reflect changes in the Federal Poverty Guidelines. The new copay schedule will be effective on May 2, 1999.
