at (608) 266-0110
or at 121 East Wilson Street
P. O. Box 7873
Madison WI 53707-7873
Notice of Hearing
Natural Resources
(Fish, Game, etc., Chs. NR 1-)
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to ss. 29.014, 29.041, 29.197, 227.11(2)(a) and 227.24, Stats., interpreting ss. 29.014, 29.041 and 29.197, Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold a public hearing on Natural Resources Board Emergency Order No. WM-21-00(E) pertaining to the 2000 migratory game bird season. This emergency order took effect on September 1, 2000. The significant regulations are:
Ducks – The state is divided into two zones each with a 60-day season. The season in both duck zones begins at noon September 30 and continues through November 28. The daily bag limit in both zones is 6 ducks, including no more than 4 mallards of which only one may be a hen, one black duck, one pintail, one canvasback, 2 redheads, 2 wood ducks and 3 scaup.
Canada geese – The state is apportioned into three goose hunting zones: Horicon, Collins and Exterior. Other special goose management subzones within the Exterior Zone include Brown County, Burnett County, New Auburn, Rock Prairie and the Mississippi River.
The youth waterfowl hunt is established for two consecutive days and a daily bag and possession limit for geese is established.
The rule repeals and recreates baiting as it is defined under U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service migratory game bird hunting prohibited methods. The non-toxic shot requirements are also amended to be consistent with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rules.
The rule also allows Canada goose hunters to attach goose kill permits to the neck or leg of a harvested goose within the Horicon and Collins zones.
Hearing Information
October 16, 2000 Room 717, GEF #2
Thursday 101 South Webster Street
at 1:00 p.m. Madison
Notice is hereby further given that pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request, Please call Jon Bergquist at (608) 266-8841 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.
Written Comments and Contact Information
Written comments on the emergency rule may be submitted to Mr. Jon Bergquist, Bureau of Wildlife Management, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707 no later than October 16, 2000. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the hearing. A copy of the emergency rule [WM-21-00(E)]may be obtained from Mr. Bergquist.
Fiscal Estimate
There is no fiscal effect.
Notice of Hearings
Natural Resources
(Fish, Game, etc.,
Chs. NR 1-)
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to ss. 23.09(19), (20) and (20m), 23.0917, 23.092, 23.094, 23.096, 23.098, 23.17, 23,175, 23,197, 23,27, 23.20, 23,295, 30.24 and 30.277, Stats., interpreting ss. 23.09(19), (20) and (20m), 23.0917, 23.092, 23.094, 23.096, 23.098, 23.17, 23,175, 23,197, 23,27, 23.20, 23,295, 30.24 and 30.277, Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold public hearings on the creation of s. NR 1.445, the repeal of ss. NR 50.16, 50.165 and 50.22, and revisions to ch. NR 51, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to the stewardship program.
Section NR 1.445 is being created to implement the provisions of s. 23.091(8)(d), Stats., which requires county board approval if the department proposes to acquire land, using stewardship funds, in a county where 66% or more of the land is owned or under the jurisdiction of a governmental entity.
Three sections of ch. NR 50 pertaining to stewardship grants to local governments are being repealed and recreated in ch. NR 51. This will combine the rules for all stewardship grants into one chapter.
The key issues addressed by ch. NR 51 changes include: creation of programs for the acquisition of development rights, bluff protection, and the Baraboo Hills. Further, it limits grants for local governments to “nature-based outdoor recreation" purposes, makes shoreline enhancements eligible under the Urban Rivers program, and make protection of the Mid-Kettle Moraine and “wild lakes" a program priority. Nonprofit conservation organization eligibility has been expanded to all stewardship programs, including state park “friends" grants.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
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.
Environmental Assessment
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 document would summarize the Department's consideration of the impacts of the proposal and reasonable alternatives.
Notice is hereby further given that pursuant to ss. 23.09(19), (20) and (20m), 23.0917, 23.092, 23.094, 23.096, 23.098, 23.17, 23,175, 23,197, 23,27, 23.20, 23,295, 30.24, 30.277 and 227.24, Stats., interpreting ss. 23.09(19), (20) and (20m), 23.0917, 23.092, 23.094, 23.096, 23.098, 23.17, 23,175, 23,197, 23,27, 23.20, 23,295, 30.24 and 30.277, Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold public hearings on Natural Resources Board Emergency Order No. CF-35-00(E) relating to the stewardship program. This emergency order took effect on September 1, 2000. The emergency order is identical to the proposed permanent rule.
Hearing Information
November 1, 2000 Video conference participation
Wednesday will be available at the following
1:00 p.m. locations:
Room 021, GEF #2 Bldg.
101 S. Webster Street
Madison
Northern Region Office
107 Sutliff
Rhinelander
DNR Northern Region Office
810 W. Maple
Spooner
Room 220
Main Building
UW-Marathon County Campus
518 South 7th Avenue
Wausau
November 2, 2000 Video conference participation
Thursday will be available at the following
1:00 p.m. locations:
Room 021, GEF #2 Bldg.
101 S. Webster Street
Madison
Room C103, Commons Bldg.
UW-Waukesha
1500 University Drive
Waukesha
Room 618, State Office Bldg.
200 N. Jefferson Street
Green Bay
Notice is hereby further given that pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please call Ms. Janet Beach Hanson at (608) 266-0868 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.
Written Comments and Contact Information
Written comments on the proposed and emergency rules may be submitted to Ms. Janet Beach Hanson, Bureau of Community Financial Assistance, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707 no later than November 14, 2000. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the hearings. A copy of the proposed rule [CF-35-00(E) & CF-36-00] and fiscal estimate may be obtained from Ms. Hanson.
Fiscal Estimate
There is no fiscal effect.
Notice of Hearing
Natural Resources
(Environmental Protection-
Water Regulation,
Chs. NR 300-)
