Natural Resources
Environmental Protection-Air Pollution Control
[CR 02-012]
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to ss.
227.11 (2) (a),
285.11 and
285.78, Stats., interpreting s.
285.11 (6), Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold a public hearing on the creation of ch.
NR 437 and revisions to ch.
NR 484, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to the establishment and operation of a voluntary multi-pollutant emission reduction registry. Proposed ch.
NR 437 specifies which greenhouse gases and air contaminants are included, which entities are eligible to participate, how baselines are determined, how emission reductions are quantified, and how to register reductions. The proposed rule will also incorporate by reference a number of new documents in ch.
NR 484.
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.
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 the hearing will be held on:
March 20, 2002 Room 511 GEF #2,
Wednesday 101 South Webster Street, Madison
at 10:00 a.m.
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 Eric Mosher at (608) 266-3010 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.
Fiscal Estimate
The emission reduction registry will require a startup period followed by routine operation of the system. Most of the initial cost of establishing the registry will be in developing the database, web page, and application forms. Some programming work will also be necessary to add a registry module to the Consolidated Reporting System.
Estimated startup cost = 1/2 FTE for one year = $30,000 + $5,000 outreach costs + $10,000 programming costs = $45,000.
This cost will be absorbed within the existing Air Program budget through reallocation and redirection of resources involving the existing climate change staff and possible one or more interns.
Estimated costs for ongoing operation of the registry = 1/4 FTE = $15,000 per year.
This cost will also be absorbed within the existing Air Program budget through reallocation of resources.
Assumptions:
1 FTE = $60,000 per year.
Estimated number of registry applications = 10 to 50 per year.
Air Management staff have the knowledge and skills needed to develop the registry database, web page, and application forms.
No outside contractor will need to be hired.
Written comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Mr. Eric Mosher, Bureau of Air Management, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707, no later than March 29, 2002. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the hearing.
A copy of proposed rule AM-3-02 and its fiscal estimate may be obtained from:
Proposed Rules
Bureau of Air Management
P.O. Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707
Phone: (608) 266-7718
FAX: (608) 267-0560
Notice of Hearings
Natural Resources
Environmental Protection-Water Supply
[CR 02-013]
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to ss.
160.19,
280.11 (1),
281.11,
281.12 (1),
281.13 (3),
281.17 (8) and
281.41, Stats., interpreting ss.
160.19 (2) and
(3),
280.11 (1),
281.17 (8) and
281.41, Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold public hearings on revisions to ss.
NR 811.02 and the creation of subch.
IX to ch.
NR 811, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to the development of an aquifer storage recovery well or the operation of an aquifer storage recovery system by a municipal water utility.
The proposed rules define terms and create regulatory requirements which are necessary to comply with existing federal regulations pertaining to the quality of drinking water provided by a public water system and the control of underground injection wells. The proposed rules describe the submittal requirements for Department review of a request by a municipal water utility to develop an aquifer storage recover well or operate an aquifer storage recovery system and identifies the minimum operational standards for ensuring that human health is maintained and that the groundwater resources of the state are adequately protected from contamination.
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.
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 the hearings will be held on:
March 12, 2002 3rd Floor Conference Room, GEF #2,
Tuesday 125 S. Webster, Madison
at 9:00 a.m.
March 13, 2002 Council Chambers, Oak Creek
Wednesday City Hall, 8640 S. Howell Ave.,
Oak Creek
at 1:00 p.m.
March 14, 2002 Room 310, Green Bay City Hall,
Thursday 100 N. Jefferson St., Green Bay
at 1:00 p.m.
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 Richard Roth at (608) 266-2438 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.
Fiscal Estimate
The Department of Natural Resources has estimated that adoption of these rules will not have any significant fiscal impact on either state or local government operations
The rules being proposed will provide municipal water utilities with additional flexibility in the design and operation of water treatment and distribution facilities.
Written comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Mr. Richard Roth, Bureau of Drinking Water and Groundwater, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707 no later than April 1, 2002. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the hearings. A copy of the proposed rule and fiscal estimate may be obtained from Mr. Roth.
Notice of Hearing
Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board
[CR 02-026]
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to authority vested in the Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board ss.
15.085 (5) (b) and
227.22 (2), Stats., and ss.
448.956,
448.961,
448.962,
448.963,
448.965,
448.966,
448.967,
448.968,
448.969 and
448.970, Stats., as created by
1999 Wisconsin Act 180, and interpreting ss.
448.956,
448.961,
448.962,
448.96,
448.963,
448.965,
448.966,
448.967,
448.968,
448.969 and
448.970, Stats., the Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider an order to create chapters OT 1 to 5, relating to the licensure and regulation of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants.
Hearing Date, Time and Location
Date: March 22, 2002
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: 1400 East Washington Avenue
Room 179A
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 April 19, 2002, to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.
Analysis prepared by the Department of Regulation and Licensing.
Statutes authorizing promulgation: ss.
15.085 (5) (b) and
227.11 (2), Stats., and ss.
448.956,
448.961,
448.962,
448.96,
448.963,
448.965,
448.966,
448.967,
448.968,
448.969 and
448.970, Stats., as created by
1999 Wis. Act 180.
Statutes interpreted: ss.
448.956,
448.961,
448.962,
448.96,
448.963,
448.965,
448.966,
448.967,
448.968,
448.969 and
448.970, Stats.
1999 Wis. Act 180, creates ch.
448, Subchapter VII, Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board. The board creates chs.
OT 1 to
5 relating to the licensure and regulation of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants.
Fiscal Estimate
The anticipated fiscal effect on the fiscal liability and revenues of any local units of government of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
The projected anticipated state fiscal effect during the current biennium of the proposed rule is $0.00.
The projected net annualized fiscal impact on state funds of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The 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, WI 53708 (608) 266-0495.
Notice of Hearing
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to authority vested in the Psychology Examining Board in ss.
15.08 (5) (b) and
227.11 (2), Stats., and interpreting s.
455.045, Stats., the Psychology Examining Board will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider an order to amend s.
Psy 2.02 (2) and
(3), relating to the scheduling of examinations.
Hearing Date, Time and Location
Date: March 27, 2002
Time: 9:15 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 April 12, 2002, to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.
Analysis prepared by the Department of Regulation and Licensing.
Statute interpreted: s.
455.045, Stats.
Currently, s.
Psy 2.02, Wis. Admin. Code, requires that the board schedule examinations on the professional practice of psychology at least twice a year. Examinations are now administered by computer. This proposed rule-making order will eliminate a lengthy lead time prior to the examination that was needed when the examination was administered and scored manually. The same rule requires an applicant to complete all application materials “before the first of the month immediately prior to" a board meeting before taking the examination on the elements of practice essential to the public health, safety or welfare. Since the board meets on a different date each month, another proposed rule change would make the lead time for this requirement easier to administer.
Fiscal Estimate
