Natural Resources
(Fish, Game, etc., Chs. NR 1-)
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to ss. 29.014(1) and 227.11(2)(a), Stats., interpreting ss. 29.011(1) and 29.014(1), Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold public hearings the amendment of s. NR 20.12(1), Wis. Adm. Code, relating to the marking and tagging of set or bank poles in inland waters. Current law does not require the marking of any inland set or bank poles. The Department proposes to require each set and bank pole to be marked with a marker staff banded horizontally with alternating black and white markings identical to the way setlines currently must be marked.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Notice is hereby further given that pursuant to s. 227.114, Stats., the proposed rule may have an impact on small businesses. The initial regulatory flexibility analysis is as follows:
a. Types of small businesses affected: Commercial fishers who use set and bank poles.
b. Description of reporting and bookkeeping procedures required: None
c. Description of professional skills required: None
Notice is hereby further given that the Department has made a preliminary determination that this action does not involve significant adverse environmental effects and does not need an environmental analysis under ch. NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code. However, based on the comments received, the Department may prepare an environmental analysis before proceeding with the proposal. This environmental review documents would summarize the Department's consideration of the impacts of the proposal and reasonable alternatives.
Hearing Information
August 12, 1999 Washington Jr. High School
Thursday 500 W. Washington Street
7:00 p.m. New London
August 13, 1999 Room 365
Friday Southwest Technical Conference Center
at 1:00 p.m. 1800 Bronson Blvd.
Fennimore
Notice is hereby further given that pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, including the provision of information material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please call Gary R. Homuth at (608) 266-3244 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.
Fiscal Estimate
There is no fiscal effect.
Written Comments
Written comments may be submitted to Mr. Gary Homuth, Bureau of Law Enforcement, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707 no later than August 20, 1999. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the hearings. A copy of the proposed rule [LE-22-99] and fiscal estimate may be obtained from Mr. Homuth.
Notice of Hearings
Natural Resources
(Environmental Protection-
General, Chs. NR 100-)
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to ss. 281.12(1), 281.15, 281.19(1), 299.11 and ch. 160, Stats., interpreting ss. 281.12(1), 281.15, 281.19(1), 299.11 and ch. 160, Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold public hearings on revisions to ss. NR 140.10 Table 1 and 140.28(2), Wis. Adm. Code, relating to groundwater quality standards and preventive action limits for toluene and xylene. The proposed amendments would revise the enforcement standards to conform with federal drinking water standards and would revise the preventive action limits for these substances to account for taste and odor concerns. Changes are also proposed to clarify exemption criteria for health and welfare standard exceedances.
Notice is hereby further given that pursuant to s. 227.114, Stats., it is not anticipated that the proposed rule will have an economic impact on small businesses.
Notice is hereby further given that the Department has made a preliminary determination that this action does not involve significant adverse environmental effects and does not need an environmental analysis under ch. NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code. However, based on the comments received, the Department may prepare an environmental analysis before proceeding with the proposal. This environmental review documents would summarize the Department's consideration of the impacts of the proposal and reasonable alternatives.
Hearing Information
August 12, 1999 Room 207
Thursday Green Bay City Hall
at 9:00 a.m. 100 N. Jefferson
Green Bay
August 13, 1999 Public Library,
Friday 106 N. Stevens
at 9:00 a.m. Rhinelander
August 16, 1999 Room 185
Monday DNR West Central Region Hdqrs.
at 9:00 a.m. 1300 W. Clairmont, Eau Claire
August 17, 1999 Room 511
Tuesday GEF #2
at 12:00 noon 101 S. Webster St.
Madison
Notice is hereby further given that pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, including the provision of information material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please call Steve Karklins at (608) 266-5240 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.
Fiscal Estimate
There is no fiscal effect.
Written Comments
Written comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Mr. Steve Karklins, Bureau of Drinking Water and Groundwater, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707 no later than August 27, 1999. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the hearings. A copy of the proposed rule [DG-27-99] and fiscal estimate may be obtained from Mr. Karklins.
Notice of Hearing
Nursing Home Administrator
Examining Board
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to authority vested in the Nursing Home Administrator Examining Board in ss. 15.08 (5) (b), 227.11 (2), 456.02, 456.04 and 456.08, Stats., and interpreting ss. 456.04 and 456.08, Stats., the Nursing Home Administrator Examining Board will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider an order to renumber s. NHA 1.02 (1); to amend ss. NHA 4.01 (1) (c), 4.03 (intro.), (2), (3) and (4); to repeal and recreate s. NHA 4.03 (1); and to create s. NHA 1.02 (1), relating to experience and reciprocity.
Hearing Information
August 19, 1999 Room 180
Thursday 1400 East Washington Ave.
10:00 a.m. MADISON, WI
Written Comments
Interested persons are invited to present information at the hearing. Persons appearing may make an oral presentation but are urged to submit facts, opinions and argument in writing as well. Facts, opinions and argument may also be submitted in writing without a personal appearance by mail addressed to the Department of Regulation and Licensing, Office of Administrative Rules, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708. Written comments must be received by August 16, 1999 to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.
Analysis Prepared by the Dept. of Regulation and Licensing
Statutes authorizing promulgation: ss. 15.08 (5) (b), 227.11 (2), 456.02, 456.04 and 456.08
Statutes interpreted: ss. 456.04 and 456.08
In this proposed rule-making order the Nursing Home Administrator Examining Board amends s. NHA 4.01 (1) (c), to clarify that an individual who has completed a “program of study" or “specialized courses", as defined in s. NHA 1.02, is required to submit evidence of successful completion of one year of experience in the field of institutional administration; however, an individual who has completed a “regular course of study" is not required to submit evidence of successful completion of one year of experience in the field of institutional administration, because a regular course of study includes a supervised clinical practicum.
Section NHA 4.03 (1) is being repealed and recreated and s. NHA 4.03 (2), (3) and (4) are amended to state that individuals applying for reciprocity must have a bachelor's degree in any field or hold a current certification as a nursing home administrator granted by the American College of Health Care Administrators in order to qualify for a license.
Text of Rule
SECTION 1. NHA 1.02 (1) is renumbered NHA 1.02 (2).
SECTION 2. NHA 1.02 (1) is created to read:
NHA 1.02 (1) “Accredited college or university" means an educational institution that is accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. department of education.
SECTION 3. NHA 4.01 (1) (c) is amended to read:
NHA 4.01 (1) (c) Submit If the applicant has completed a program of study or specialized courses, submit evidence of successful completion of one year of experience in the field of institutional administration.
SECTION 4. NHA 4.03 (intro.) is amended to read:
NHA 4.03 Reciprocity. The board at its discretion and otherwise subject to laws pertaining to licensure of nursing home administrators may grant a license as a nursing home administrator to an applicant who holds a current license issued by the proper authorities in any other jurisdiction, which has not been revoked or suspended, upon payment of the fee required under s. 440.05 (2), Stats., and submission of evidence satisfactory to the board that
the applicant has satisfied all of the following:
SECTION 5. NHA 4.03 (1) is repealed and recreated to read:
NHA 4.03 (1) Has a bachelor's degree in any field that was obtained from an accredited college or university or holds a current certification as a nursing home administrator granted by the American college of health care administrators.
Note: The American College of Health Care Administrators may be contacted at 325 South Patrick Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
SECTION 6. NHA 4.03 (2), (3) and (4) are amended to read:
NHA 4.03 (2) The applicant has been engaged in practice Has practiced as a nursing home administrator for fewer than at least 2,000 hours in any consecutive 36 month 3-year period within the 5-year period immediately preceding the date of application for licensure; and,.
