Animals imported to Wisconsin from a tuberculosis non-modified accredited state may not be commingled with any other animals in this state, or removed from the premises at which they are first received in this state, until they test negative for tuberculosis or are shipped to slaughter.
Exception:
This emergency rule does not apply to animals that are imported directly to a slaughtering establishment for slaughter.
Fiscal Estimate
The Department anticipates costs to the Department of approximately $2000 as a result of this emergency rule. The Department can accommodate these costs in its current budget. The Department does not anticipate any additional costs to counties or other local governments.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
This emergency rule may have some financial impact on small business people who import bovine animals, goats or cervids. If these people import animals from states designated tuberculosis “non-modified" accredited, these people may incur additional costs associated with post-import testing of the animals. However, they may avoid additional testing costs by refraining from importing animals that originate from tuberculosis non-modified accredited states.
Despite the potential costs associated with testing, the rule is needed because the costs that would be incurred by small business people if bovine tuberculosis is imported to Wisconsin far exceeds any additional costs associated with testing animals that originate from tuberculosis non-modified accredited states.
Copies of the Emergency Rule
A copy of the emergency rule to be considered may be obtained free of charge from:
Animal Health Division
Telephone (608) 224-4883
Wis. Dept. of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection
P.O. Box 8911
Madison, WI 53708-8911
Notice of Hearing
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
(Reprinted from the August 31, 2000 Wis. Adm. Register)
The state of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection announces that it will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to ch. ATCP 30, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to the use of atrazine pesticides.
Written Comments
The hearing will be held at the time and place shown below. The public is invited to attend the hearing and comment on the proposed rule. The Department also invites comments on the draft environmental impact statement accompanying the rule. Following the public hearing, the hearing record will remain open until Thursday, September 21, 2000 for additional written comments.
Copies of Rule
A copy of this rule may be obtained, free of charge, from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Agricultural Resource Management Division, 2811 Agriculture Drive, P.O. Box 8911, Madison, WI 53708-8911, or by calling (608) 224-4502. Copies will also be available at the public hearing.
Contact Information
An interpreter for the hearing-impaired will be available on request for the hearing. Please make reservations for a hearing interpreter by Friday, September 8, 2000 either by writing to Bruce Rheineck, 2811 Agriculture Drive, P.O. Box 8911, Madison, WI 53708, (608/224-4502) or by contacting the message relay system (TTY) at 608/224-5058. Handicap access is available at the hearing.
Hearing Information
One hearing is scheduled:
Date & Time Location
September 13, 2000 Lodi City Hall
Wednesday 113 South Main St.
3:00 - 5:00 p.m. LODI, WI
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Handicap access is available at the hearing.
Telephone (608) 592-3247 for information on the scheduled hearing.
Written comments will be accepted until Thursday, September 21, 2000.
Analysis Prepared by Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Statutory authority: ss. 93.07 (1), 94.69 (9), 160.19 (2), and 160.21 (1)
Statutes interpreted: ss. 94.69, 160.19 (2) and 160.21 (1)
In order to protect Wisconsin groundwater, current rules under ch. ATCP 30, Wis. Adm. Code, restrict the statewide rate at which atrazine pesticides may be applied. Current rules also prohibit the use of atrazine in areas where groundwater contamination levels attain or exceed state enforcement standards.
Based on new groundwater test data, this rule expands an area in which atrazine use is prohibited.
Atrazine Prohibition Areas
Current rules prohibit the use of atrazine where atrazine contamination of groundwater equals or exceeds the current groundwater enforcement standard under ch. NR 140, Wis. Adm. Code. Current rules prohibit atrazine use in 103 designated areas, including major prohibition areas in the lower Wisconsin river valley and much of Dane and Columbia counties.
This rule enlarges one current prohibition area. This will increase the statewide acreage of atrazine prohibition areas by about 1,000 acres. This rule includes a map describing the expanded prohibition area.
Within every prohibition area, atrazine applications are prohibited. Atrazine mixing and loading operations are also prohibited unless conducted over a spill containment surface complying with s. ATCP 29.151 (2) to (4).
Fiscal Estimate
See page 19 of the August 31, 2000 Wisconsin Administrative Register.
The complete fiscal estimate is available upon request.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
See page 20 of the August 31, 2000 Wisconsin Administrative Register.
Notice to Department of Development
The Department has given notice of this proposed rule to the Wisconsin Department of Development, as required by s. 227.114 (5), Stats.
Draft Environmental Impact Statement
The Department has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for proposed 2001 amendment to rules on the use of pesticides containing atrazine. Copies are available from the Department on request and will be available at the public hearings. Comments on the EIS should be directed to the Agricultural Resource Management Division, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, P.O. Box 8911, Madison, WI 53708 in care of Jeff Postle. Phone 608/224-4503. Written comments on the EIS will be accepted until Thursday, September 21, 2000.
Notice of Hearing
Athletic Trainers Affiliated
Credentialing Board
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to authority vested in the Athletic Trainers Affiliated Credentialing Board in ss. 15.085 (5) (b) and 227.11 (2), Stats., and ss. 448.9525 (1) and (2), 448.954 (2), 448.955 and 448.957 (2), Stats., and interpreting ch. 448, Stats., the Athletic Trainers Affiliated Credentialing Board will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider an order to create chs. AT 1 to 5, relating to the licensure and regulation of athletic trainers.
Hearing Information
The public hearing will be held as follows:
Date & Time Location
September 29, 2000 Room 179A
Friday 1400 East Washington Ave.
9:15 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 Friday, October 13, 2000 to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.
Analysis Prepared by the Dept. of Regulation and Licensing
Statutes authorizing promulgation: ss. 15.085 (5) (b) and 227.11 (2), Stats., and ss. 448.9525 (1) and (2), 448.954 (2), 448.955 and 448.957 (2), Stats., as created by 1999 Wis. Act 9.
Statutes interpreted: Chapter 448, Subchapter VI, Stats.
In this proposed rule-making order, the Athletic Trainers Affiliated Credentialing Board creates rules relating to the licensure of athletic trainers. These rules are as a result of 1999 Wis. Act 9 which created the Athletic Trainers Affiliated Credentialing Board. Chapters AT 1 to 5 establish requirements and standards for licensure and the practice of licensed athletic trainers. The rules specify the educational, examination, experience and insurance requirements for licensure; minimum requirements for a protocol for the treatment of an athletic injury; approved continuing education; and rules of professional conduct.
Section AT 1.01 sets forth the statutory authority for the proposed rules. Section AT 1.02 creates the definitions for the rules. Section AT 1.03 sets forth the use of restricted title or designation. Section AT 1.04 sets forth the requirements for liability insurance coverage and surety bonds. Section AT 1.05 provides the examination provider.
Sections AT 2.01 and 2.02 outline the application process. Sections AT 2.03, 2.04 and 2.05 set forth the application process for a temporary license and a temporary license renewal.
Sections AT 3.01 and 3.02 set forth the continuing education requirements.
Section 448.9525 (2), Stats. requires that the Athletic Trainers Affiliated Credentialing Board and the Medical Examining Board jointly promulgate rules relating to the minimum requirements of an evaluation and treatment protocol for athletic trainers and their consulting physicians and a record on a protocol form. Section AT 4.01 describes the protocol evaluation and treatment procedures to be established by the licensee and approved by the consulting physician. Section AT 4.02 spells out the mandatory protocol requirements. The Medical Examining Board has reviewed proposed ch. AT 4 and found it acceptable. The Medical Examining Board will be involved in further review and final adoption of the rules under s. 448.9525 (2), Stats.
Section AT 5.01 defines unprofessional conduct as it applies to the profession.
Text of Rule
SECTION 1. Chapters AT 1 to 5 are created to read:
Chapter AT 1
