Transportation
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to ss. 85.51 and 348.25 (3), Stats., and interpreting ss. 85.51 and 348.26 (2), Stats., the Department of Transportation will hold public hearings at the following locations to consider the creation of ch. Trans 320, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to calculation of fees for special events, security, traffic enforcement and escort services.
Hearing Information
November 30, 1999 DSP Dist. 4 Headquarters
Tuesday 2805 Martin Ave.
1:30 P.M. Wausau, WI
December 1, 1999 Room 144-B
Wednesday Hill Farms State Trans. Bldg.
12:30 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.
Note: This hearing is being conducted at 2 locations in order to give the public greater opportunity to present its facts, arguments and opinions. The records from both locations will be combined into a single Hearing Record on which the Department will base its decisions. Individuals need only attend one of the public hearings for their testimony to be fully considered.
Written Comments and Contact Information
The public record on this proposed rule-making will be held open until close of business Wednesday, December 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:
Loralee Brumund
Department of Transportation
Division of State Patrol, Room 551
P. O. Box 7912
Madison, WI 53707-7912
Analysis Prepared by the Wis. Dept. of Transportation
Statutory authority: ss. 85.51 and 348.25 (3)
Statutes interpreted: ss. 85.51 and 348.26 (2)
General Summary of Proposed Rule. 1997 Wis. Act 27 created s. 85.51, Stats., which permits the Division of State Patrol to charge a fee for security and traffic enforcement services provided at any public event for which an admission fee is charged for spectators if the event is organized by a private organization. Act 27 also created ss. 25.40 (1) (a) 14 and 20.395 (5) (dg), Stats., which mandate that the fees for the events and for escort services be deposited in the general fund and credited to the appropriation account, and establishes that appropriation account in s. 20.395 (5) (dg), Stats.
This proposed rule-making creates ch. Trans 320, which establishes a uniform method for calculating fees charged to event organizers and motor carrier companies for traffic enforcement and escort services provided by the State Patrol beyond the normal traffic enforcement and safety tasks performed by State Patrol Troopers and Inspectors.
Fiscal Estimate
The rule will increase revenues for providing special event security and traffic enforcement services by about $35,000 per year. The Department already collects about $75,000 per year for providing escort services for oversize and overweight loads. Since the rule incorporates the Department's existing formula for calculating escort fees, escort fee revenues should remain the same.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
This proposed rule will have no adverse impact on small businesses.
Copies of Proposed Rule
Copies of the proposed rule may be obtained upon request, without cost, by writing to Loralee Brumund, Department of Transportation, Division of State Patrol, Room 551, P. O. Box 7912, Madison, WI 53707-7912, or by calling (608) 267-3622. Alternate formats of the proposed rule will be provided to individuals at their request.
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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SS. HFS 119.07 and 119.15 - Relating to operation of the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan (HIRSP).
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An order affecting ss. ER-MRS 1.02, 11.03, 16.025, 16.035, 16.04, 22.11 and 34.08, relating to reinstatement eligibility and employment register expiration for state employment and minor and technical rule changes.
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Professional Geologists, Hydrologists and Soil Scientists Examining Board
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An order creating chs. GHSS 1 to 5, relating to the licensure and regulation of professional geologists, hydrologists and soil scientists.
Effective 01-01-00.
An order affecting ch. Med 8, relating to licensure and regulation of physician assistants.
Effective 01-01-00.
An order affecting 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.
Effective 01-01-00.
An order affecting ch. NR 20 and ss. NR 21.04, 23.05, 26.26, relating to fishing regulations for inland, outlying and boundary waters and fish refuges.
Part effective 01-01-00.
Part effective 04-01-00.
An order affecting chs. NR 6, 8, 50 and 64 and s. NR 60.09, relating to snowmobiles.
Effective 01-01-00.
An order affecting s. NR 45.10, relating to camping and reservations on state parks, forests and other public lands and waters under the Department's jurisdiction.
Effective 01-01-00.
An order affecting ss. NR 10.01, 10.06, 10.12 and 10.31, relating to the 1999 migratory game bird season.
Effective 01-01-00.
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