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,.
(3) The applicant has Has passed the state law examination on Wisconsin law governing nursing homes required for licensure under s. NHA 2.01 (3) (b).
(4) The applicant does Does not have an arrest or conviction record, subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322 and 111.335, Stats. An applicant who has a pending criminal charge or has a conviction record shall provide the board with all related information necessary for the board to determine whether the circumstances of the pending charge or conviction substantially relate to the practice of nursing home administration.
Fiscal Estimate
1. The anticipated fiscal effect on the fiscal liability and revenues of any local unit of government of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
2. The projected anticipated state fiscal effect during the current biennium of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
3. The projected net annualized fiscal impact on state funds of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The proposed rules will be reviewed by the Department through its Small Business Review Advisory Committee to determine whether there will be an economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1) (a), Stats.
Copies of Rule and Contact Information
Copies of this proposed rule are available without cost upon request to: Pamela Haack, Department of Regulation and Licensing, Office of Administrative Rules, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 171, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708 Telephone (608) 266-0495.
Notice of Hearing
Transportation
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to s. 341.14 (6r) (fm) 6., Stats., as created by 1997 Wis. Act 255, and interpreting ss. 341.14 (6r) and 341.145, Stats., the Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing to consider the creation of ch. Trans 134, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to authorized special groups.
Hearing Information
September 15, 1999 Room 451
Wednesday Hill Farms State Office Bldg.
1:00 p.m. 4802 Sheboygan Ave.
MADISON, WI
Parking for persons with disabilities and an accessible entrance are available on the north and south sides of the Hill Farms State Transportation Building.
Written Comments
The public record on this proposed rule-making will be held open until September 22, 1999, 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 Carson Frazier, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Vehicles Services, Room 253, P. O. Box 7909, Madison, WI 53707-7909.
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.
Analysis Prepared by the Dept. of Transportation
Statutory authority: s. 341.14 (6r) (fm) 6.
Statutes interpreted: ss. 341.14 (6r) and 341.145
General Summary of Proposed Rule. Ch. Trans 134 implements 1997 Wis. Act 255. Act 255 creates an administrative, instead of a legislative, procedure under which groups may apply to be recognized by a special group license plate. This rule-making will do the following:
• Outline the procedure that a group follows to apply for designation as an authorized group, including the statutorily-specified eligibility criteria and deposit required.
• Address the procedure that DOT follows to review the group's application.
