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This rule adds a reporting requirement for mycoplasma meleagridis. Under this rule, a veterinarian who diagnoses this disease in poultry must report the disease to DATCP within one day after it is diagnosed.
Dogs and Cats
Under current rules, a dog or cat imported to Wisconsin must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection. The certificate must disclose the rabies vaccination status of the animal. If the dog or cat has never been vaccinated, or is due for re-vaccination, it must be vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian within 30 days after it enters the state or within 30 days after it reaches 4 months of age, whichever is later.
The Legislature recently modified the rabies vaccination statute. Under the new statute, a dog or cat may be vaccinated (with an appropriate vaccine) before the animal reaches 4 months of age, and must be vaccinated before the animal reaches 5 months of age. This rule modifies the current rules to conform to the new statute. Under this rule, if an imported dog or cat has never been vaccinated, or is due for re-vaccination, it must be vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian within 30 days after it enters the state or before it reaches 5 months of age, whichever is later.
Fiscal Estimate
The rule will not have a major impact on State or Local government resources. This rule integrates minor state law changes that have already been enacted into rule, and creates consistency within animal health rules, and with federal programs and with other states. Increases in workload will be absorbed by existing staff.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Rule Description
The rule modifies current animal health rules, including rules related to animal disease, animal movement and livestock markets. This rule updates a number of current rules. Among other things, this rule:
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Modifies current disease testing and reporting requirements to reflect the fact that DATCP no longer operates Wisconsin's animal health laboratories (the labs are currently operated by the University of Wisconsin).
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Modifies current import testing requirements for fish, eliminating a whirling testing requirement for salmonid eggs (because no reliable test exists). The testing requirement still applies to live fish.
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Updates bovine tuberculosis import requirements to reflect new federal terminology (no substantive change).
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Makes technical changes to current testing requirements for equine infectious anemia (EIA).
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Modifies current rules related to cervids (including deer and elk):
- Modifies pre-import brucellosis testing requirements to make them consistent with federal Uniform Methods and Rules.
- Modifies pre-import tuberculosis testing requirements to create an exemption for cervids originating from certified tuberculosis-free herds.
- Modifies current TB testing requirements for intrastate movement of captive deer. This rule extends the current testing requirement to white-tail deer (current rules exempt white-tails).
- Requires veterinarians and diagnostic laboratories to report any findings of chronic wasting disease within one day.
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Modifies current testing, identification and classification procedures under voluntary programs to certify poultry flocks fee of pullorum-typhoid and mycoplasma-gallisepticum.
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Modifies current rules related to poultry quarantines. Under this rule, a permit must accompany quarantined birds moved to slaughter. This rule repeals current requirements for quarantine release (2 negative flock tests at least 21 days apart). Instead, the quarantine order will spell out quarantine release terms, based on surrounding circumstances.
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Changes current poultry disease reporting requirements, consistent with the national poultry improvement plan:
- Under current rules, a veterinarian who diagnoses pullorum in poultry must report it to DATCP within 10 days. This rule shortens the reporting deadline from 10 days to one day.
- This rule adds a reporting requirement for mycoplasma meleagridis. A veterinarian who diagnoses this disease must report it to DATCP within one day.
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Modifies current rabies vaccination requirements for imported dogs and cats, based on recent statutory changes. Under this rule, if an imported dog or cat has never been vaccinated, or is due for re-vaccination, it must be vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian within 30 days after it enters the state or before it reaches 5 months of age, whichever is later.
Small Businesses Affected by this Rule
This rule affects livestock owners and veterinarians. Some of these persons are “small businesses" as defined in s.
227.114 (1) (a), Stats.
Effects on Small Business
This rule will have a slight impact on small business. This rule eliminates some unnecessary burdens by making Wisconsin rules more consistent with federal rules. In some cases, this rule imposes slight additional record keeping and reporting requirements on veterinarians, but these requirements are necessary to protect Wisconsin livestock.
Notice of Hearing
Barbering and Cosmetology Examining Board
[
CR 02-058]
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to authority vested in the Barbering and Cosmetology Examining Board in ss.
15.08 (5) (b) and
227.11 (2), Stats., and interpreting ss.
454.01,
454.04,
454.15 and
454.08, Stats., the Barbering and Cosmetology Examining Board will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider an order to revise chs.
BC 1 to
4 and
10, relating to, cutting, disinfectants, disinfection, massaging, delegated medical procedures, body piercing, tattooing, tanning booths, managers, relocation of establishments, sterilization and forfeitures.
Hearing Date, Time and Location
Date: June 3, 2002
Time: 10:00 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 June 25, 2002 to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.
Analysis prepared by the Department of Regulation and Licensing.
In this proposed rule-making order of the Barbering and Cosmetology Examining Board, the board makes changes relating to laser hair removal, microdermabrasion and chemical skin peels, tattooing, body piercing and tanning booths, limitations on the use of lancets, massages for cosmetic purposes, and non-evasive cutting.
The current law does not clearly address issues pertaining to laser hair removal, microdermabrasion and chemical skin peels. The law pertaining to body piercing, tattooing and tanning booths is clearly stated in statutes and rules enforced by the Department of Health and Family Services; therefore the board proposes to add these subjects to its rules. The rules permit the use of lancets; however, the rules do not adequately address the sterilization and disposal of lancets. The rules define “manicuring" to include “massaging" that is limited to the hands, feet or nails of the human body. The rules also define “manicuring" to include “cutting" that is limited to the hands, feet or nails of the human body.
The proposed rules will identify procedures, such as laser hair removal services, microdermabrasion and certain chemical skin peels that may only be done as directed, supervised and inspected by a physician who has the power to direct, decide and oversee the implementation of the client services provided. The proposes rules will prescribe formal written protocols.
In this proposed rule-making order the board clarifies the disinfection expectations for barbering and cosmetology, aesthetics, electrology and manicuring implements. These changes will provide a clearer explanation of what disinfection will protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizenry of Wisconsin. Refining the disinfection definition and the process of disinfection, can do this.
The Barbering and Cosmetology Examining Board's policy is to prohibit the use of methyl methacrylate monomer (MMA) in liquid form, or any cosmetic or nail service product formulated with MMA as one of its ingredients. It should not be used by any manicurist, nail technician, practitioner, manager or in any establishment in providing services or products to patrons. MMA, or any product containing MMA as an ingredient, should not be present on the premises of any establishment. Any use of MMA or any product containing MMA, as well as selling, stocking or storing such substance or product, may result in disciplinary action against all licensees involved. Increased reports and complaints concerning MMA have prompted the board to prohibit the use of MMA in the practice of barbering and cosmetology and manicuring.
Section
BC 3.02 currently requires a licensed manager to be identified for every establishment. A proposed rule change would allow an establishment to operate temporarily without a manager if a manger resigns and the owner actively seeks a replacement.
Section
BC 3.06 currently requires application for a new establishment license whenever an establishment changes ownership or location. Practitioners who rent a chair or booth and who relocates to a different chair or booth within the same establishment should not be required to obtain a new establishment license.
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
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to authority vested in the Medical Examining Board in ss.
15.08 (5) (b),
227.11 (2) and
448.40 (1), Stats., and interpreting ss.
448.015 (4) and
448.02 (3), Stats., the Medical Examining Board will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider an order to create s.
Med 10.02 (2) (zc), relating to defining failing to cooperate in a timely manner in an investigation as unprofessional conduct.
Hearing Date, Time and Location
Date: May 21, 2002
(rescheduled from April 24, 2002)
Time: 8:30 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 June 7, 2002 to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.
Analysis prepared by the Department of Regulation and Licensing.
The Medical Examining Board wants to include as unprofessional conduct the failure of a credential holder to cooperate in a timely manner with an investigation. The board wants it to be unprofessional conduct on the part of the credential holder for failing to cooperate by providing information the board has requested in a pending investigation within 30 days and be able to charge that credential holder with unprofessional conduct for failing to cooperate. The board has attempted on several occasions to obtain information from a credential holder on a complaint the board has received which they wish to investigate further but need information from the credential holder.
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
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to authority vested in the Medical Examining Board in ss.
15.08 (5) (b),
227.11 (2) and
448.40 (1), Wis. Stats., and interpreting s.
448.015 (4), Wis. Stats., the Medical Examining Board will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider an order to create s.
Med 10.02 (2) (zd), relating to sexual contact with a patient as unprofessional conduct.
Hearing Date, Time and Location
Date: June 19, 2002
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: 1400 East Washington Avenue
Room 179A
