Notice of Hearing
Transportation
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to s. 348.25 (3), Stats., and interpreting s. 348.25 (3), Stats., the Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider the amendment of ch. Trans 252, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to escort vehicles.
Hearing Information
October 12, 1999 Room 551
Tuesday Hill Farms State Trans. 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.
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.
Written Comments
The public record on this proposed rule-making will be held open until close of business October 15, 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 Kathleen Nichols, Department of Transportation, Motor Carrier Services Section, Room 151, P. O. Box 7980, Madison, WI 53707-7980.
Analysis Prepared by the Wis. Dept. of Transportation
Statutory authority: s. 348.25 (3)
Statute interpreted: s. 348.25 (3)
General Summary of Proposed Rule. This proposed rule will amend ch. Trans 252, relating to escort vehicles, to update some requirements reflecting changes in vehicle manufacturing and industry practices. The rule is amended to expand vehicles which may be used as escort vehicles to include single-unit trucks up to 32,000 pounds actual gross vehicle weight, gross vehicle weight rating, or registered weight. The proposed amendment clarifies the reference to a Type 1 automobile as defined in state law, and clarifies that any escort vehicle must meet the “overhang" requirements of s. 348.09, Stats., when carrying the required sign. The rule allows either the current sign or a smaller (5' long) sign. Finally, the proposed rule amendment eliminates the requirement that escort vehicles display flags on the bumpers but, instead, requires flashing lights or strobe lights that are visible all around (360 degrees).
Fiscal Estimate
The proposed rule will have no fiscal impact on the State or local units of government.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The proposed rule amendment will benefit small businesses involved in oversize/overweight load transport. The amendment reflects changes in vehicle manufacturing and industry practices, and thus should reduce business costs in complying with escort vehicle requirements. Escort vehicle requirements are necessary to adequately protect safety of the traveling public which may encounter an oversize/overweight load in transit.
Copies of Proposed Rule and Contact Information
Copies of the proposed rule may be obtained upon request, without cost, by writing to Kathleen Nichols, Department of Transportation, Motor Carrier Services Section, Room 151, P. O. Box 7980, Madison, WI 53707-7980, or by calling (608) 266-6648. 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 Hearing
Veterinary Examining Board
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to authority vested in the Veterinary Examining Board in ss. 15.08 (5) (b), 227.11 (2) and 453.03 (1), Stats., and interpreting s. 453.065, Stats., the Veterinary Examining Board will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider an order to amend ss. VE 2.01 (2) and 3.03 (intro.), relating to computerized examinations.
Hearing Information
September 29, 1999 Room 179A
Wednesday 1400 East Washington Ave.
11:30 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 October 6, 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) and 453.03 (1)
Statute interpreted: s. 453.065
In this proposed rule-making order the Veterinary Examining Board amends its rules relating to the administration of the examinations, as well as changes to the application deadline date. The Professional Examination Service (PES) will computerize the national examinations in November 2000, and will require first, that an applicant may sit for the examinations not more than six months prior to graduation; and second, that an applicant may not apply for the examination less than 60 days prior to its administration. These proposed rules set forth the deadlines for eligibility to sit for the new computerized examination as well as the new application procedures.
Text of Rule
SECTION 1. VE 2.01 (2) is amended to read:
VE 2.01 (2) To be qualified to sit for the national board examination and clinical competency test, an applicant must have either have graduated from or be a last year student who is scheduled to graduate in not more than 6 months at a school of veterinary medicine approved by the board or a foreign school of veterinary medicine listed by the AVMA. To be qualified to sit for the examination on state laws and rules, an applicant must meet the requirements of s. VE 3.03.
SECTION 2. VE 3.03 (intro.) is amended to read:
VE 3.03 Application procedures for veterinary applicants to take board examinations. An applicant shall file a completed application with the board at least 30 60 prior to the date of the scheduled examination. All supporting documents shall be provided in English. An application is not complete until the board receives all of the following:
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
These 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, WI 53708
Telephone (608) 266-0495
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.
Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers and Land Surveyors Examining Board
(CR 99-102):
Chs. A-E 1, 2, 8 and 10 - Relating to professional geologist registration, and removal of all references to “professional geologists,” “professional geology” and “geological.”
SS. Ins 3.39, 3.48, 3.50, 3.52, 3.67, 6.11, 51.80 and ch. Ins 9 - Relating to revising requirements for managed care plans and limited service health organization plans to comply with recent changes in state laws.
Ch. Med 8 - Relating to licensure and regulation of physician assistants.
Chs. Med 6, 13 and 21 and ss. Med 10.02 and 17.02 - Relating to the repeal of rules relating to the practice of podiatry.
Ch. Trans 102 - Relating to operator's licenses and identification cards.
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.
