Written Comments
Written comments on the proposed rules received at the above address no later than December 22, 2000 will be given the same consideration as testimony presented at the hearing.
Notice of Hearing
Dentistry Examining Board
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to authority vested in the Dentistry Examining Board in ss. 15.08 (5) (b), 227.11 (2) and 447.04 (1) (a) 6. and (2) (a) 6., Stats., and interpreting s. 447.04 (1) (a) 6. and (2) (a) 6., Stats., the Dentistry Examining Board will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider an order to amend s. DE 2.01 (1) (g); and to create s. DE 2.09, relating to a system of remediation for applicants who have failed the clinical and laboratory examinations more than three times.
Hearing Date, Time and Location
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January 3, 2001
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Time:
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9:00 A.M.
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Location:
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1400 East Washington Avenue
Room 179A
Madison, Wisconsin
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Appearances at the Hearing
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 January 17, 2001 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), 447.04 (1) (a) 6. and (2) (a) 6.
Statute interpreted: s. 447.04 (1) (a) 6. and (2) (a) 6.
This proposed rule-making order of the Dentistry Examining Board creates s. DE 2.09, relating to a system of remediation for applicants who have failed the clinical and laboratory examinations more than three times.
Currently, there is no system of remediation in place for those dental applicants who have failed the clinical and laboratory examinations more than three times. In order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public, a system of remediation is necessary to ensure that applicants who have deficiencies obtain the necessary training and education before being able to take further examinations.
Text of Rule
SECTION 1. DE 2.01 (1) (g) is amended to read:
DE 2.01 (1) (g) Verification from the central regional dental testing service or other board-approved testing services of successful completion of an examination in clinical and laboratory demonstrations taken within the 5-year period immediately preceding application. In this paragraph, “successful completion" means an applicant has passed all parts of the examination in no more than 3 attempts on any one part. If an applicant fails to successfully complete the examination, he or she reverts to the status of a new applicant for examination in clinical and laboratory demonstrations.
SECTION 2. DE 2.09 is created to read:
DE 2.09 Failure and reexamination. An applicant who fails to achieve a passing grade on the board-approved examination in clinical and laboratory demonstrations may apply for reexamination on forms provided by the board and pay the appropriate fee for each reexamination as required in s. 440.05, Stats. If the applicant fails to achieve a passing grade on the third reexamination, the applicant may not be admitted to any further examination until the applicant reapplies for licensure and presents evidence satisfactory to the board of further professional training or education as the board may prescribe following its evaluation of the applicant's specific case.
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 Person
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 (608) 266-0495
Notice of Hearing
Professional Geologists, Hydrologists and Soil Scientists Examining Board
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to authority vested in the Examining Board of Professional Geologists, Hydrologists and Soil Scientists in ss. 15.08 (5) (b), 15.405 (2m) and 227.11 (2), Stats., and interpreting s. 470.03, Stats., the Examining Board of Professional Geologists, Hydrologists and Soil Scientists will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider an order to create s. GHSS 1.07, relating to a rules committee.
Hearing Date, Time and Location
Date: December 12, 2000
Time: 9:45 A.M.
Location: 1400 East Washington Avenue
Room 180
Madison, Wisconsin
Appearances at the Hearing
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 November 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. 15.08 (5) (b), 15.405 (2m) and 227.11 (2)
Statute interpreted: s. 470.03
Current rules for the Examining Board of Professional Geologists, Hydrologists and Soil Scientists do not permit the formation of a rules committee to act for the board in rule-making proceedings. The objective of the rule is to authorize the board to form a rules committee. The board may currently approve and adopt rules proposed by any section of the board. A rules committee would better enable the board to develop and refine rules proposed by the sections or the board. This would meet the objective of standardizing the rules development process between the sections of the board and provide for greater efficiency.
The proposed rule would consist of two sections. The first section would permit the board to approve and adopt rules proposed by any section of the board. The second section would define the composition of a rules committee and provide that the rules committee shall act for the board in rule-making proceedings except for final rule adoption.
Text of Rule
SECTION 1. GHSS 1.07 is created to read:
GHSS 1.07 Rule-making. (1) Procedure. The board may approve and adopt rules proposed by any section of the board.
(2) Rules committee. (a) The rules committee is comprised of one professional member from each section and 2 public members. The board chair shall appoint the 2 public members from any of the 3 sections of the board.
(b) The rules committee shall act for the board in rule-making proceedings except for final approval as specified in sub. (1).
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 Person
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 (608) 266-0495
Notice of Hearings
Health and Family Services
(Community Services, Chs. HFS 30—)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to ss. 51.42 (7) (b), 51.421 (3) (a) and 227.11 (2) (a), Stats., the Department of Health and Family Services will hold public hearings to consider the proposed creation of ch. HFS 36, relating to standards for Community-Based Psychosocial Services for persons with mental illness and children with emotional disturbance.
Hearing Information
The public hearings will be held:
Date & Time
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Location
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December 11, 2000
Monday
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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Room 120
State Office Building
141 NW Barstow Street
Waukesha, WI
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December 12, 2000
Tuesday
10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
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Room 123
State Office Building
610 Gibson Street
Eau Claire, WI
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December 15, 2000
Friday
10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
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Room 152A
State Office Building
200 N. Jefferson Street
Green Bay, WI
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The hearings are accessible to people with disabilities.
Analysis prepared by the Dept. of Health and Family Services
The Department of Health and Family Services is holding public hearings to solicit public comment on proposed administrative rules establishing standards for the certification of programs to provide community-based psychosocial services for persons with mental disorders.
Section 49.45 (30e) (b), Stats., as created by 1997 Wisconsin Act 27, directs the Department to promulgate rules for community-based psychosocial service for the purpose of allowing a qualified service provider to be reimbursed through the Wisconsin Medical Assistance Program for psychosocial services provided to Medical Assistance recipients. These rules establish standards for determining program eligibility, identify the services that may be provided, and specify requirements for program certification. Section 49.46 (2) (b) 6. Lm., Stats., as created by 1997 Wisconsin Act 27, added psychosocial services provided by staff of a community-based psychosocial service to the list of covered benefits under the Wisconsin Medical Assistance Program.
Section 51.42 (7) (b), Stats., authorizes the Department to promulgate administrative rules necessary to administer mental health programs. Currently, no rules establish individuals' eligibility for psychosocial service benefits, nor specify the type, quantity and quality of psychosocial services. The specification of standards, structures and requirements for the Department to certify mental health programs is a responsibility of the Department. Therefore, the Department proposes these rules to permit Medical Assistance funding for psychosocial services as specified in s. 49.45 (30e) (b), Stats.
Contact Person
To find out more about the hearing or to request a copy of the rules, write, phone or e-mail:
Jan Devore
Bureau of Community Mental Health
P.O. Box 7851
Madison, WI 53704-7851
(608) 266-3249 or,
If you are hearing impaired, call (608) 267-9400 (TDD)
If you are hearing or visually impaired, do not speak English, or have circumstances which might make communications at a hearing difficult, therefore requiring an interpreter or a non-English large print or taped version of the hearing document, contact the Jan Devore at the address or phone number given above at least 10 days before the hearing. With less than 10 days notice, an interpreter may not be available.
Written comments received by e-mail or mail at the above address no later than 4:00 p.m. on December 19, 2000 will be given the same consideration as testimony presented at a hearing.
Fiscal Estimate
This proposed order creates a new mental health program pursuant to s. 49.45 (30e) (b), Stats., as created by 1997 Wisconsin Act 27. These rules will affect counties who elect to provide the Medicaid match funding to provide services to individuals with mental health problems that require more than outpatient services and less than Community Support Program services. These individuals are now being served by counties under case management services which provides limited reimbursement from MA and with the match provided by county and state aids. Many of the case management clients require treatment and rehabilitation services that are not covered under the targeted case management provisions of MA. This change would allow counties to receive reimbursement for these services for individuals who are eligible for MA.
Counties are presently providing the funding for these services from county tax revenue and state aids. This program will allow coverage by the Medical Assistance program if the county elects to provide the matching funds. The net effect should be an increase in revenue for providing services that are presently funded locally.
The Department would not have significant additional costs as we anticipate that the program certification of these providers will be conducted in conjunction with certifying other mental health programs like community support programs.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
These proposed administrative rules apply to county departments or agencies that contract with the county to provide comprehensive community services under this administrative code and to those that are certified to provide those services. The proposed rules do not apply to other mental health or human service programs. Consequently, the proposed rules will not have an effect on small businesses as defined under s. 227.114 (1) (a), Stats.
Notice of Hearing
Health and Family Services
(Community Services, Chs. HFS 30—)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to ss. 49.77 and 49.775, Stats., and ss. 227.11 (2) (a) and 227.24 (4), Stats., the Department of Health and Family Services will hold a public hearing to consider the creation of ch. HFS 79, relating to the recovery of incorrectly paid benefits under the Wisconsin Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program, and emergency rules published on September 15, 2000 on the same subject.
Hearing Information
The public hearing will be held:
Date & Time
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Location
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December 13, 2000
Wednesday
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Conference Room 950A
State Office Building
1 West Wilson Street
Madison, WI
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The hearing site is fully accessible to people with disabilities.
Parking for people with disabilities attending the hearing is available in the parking lot behind the building, in the Monona Terrace Convention Center Parking Ramp and in the Doty Street Parking Ramp. People with disabilities may enter the building directly from the parking lot at the west end of the building or from Wilson Street through the side entrance at the east end of the building.
