Rule-making notices
Notice of Hearings
Natural Resources
Fish & Game, etc. Chs.
NR 1—
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to ss.
23.091,
23.09 (2) (intro.),
23.11 (1),
23.28 (3),
23.293,
27.01 (2) (j),
(10) (b) and
(f) and
227.11 (2) (a), Stats., interpreting ss.
23.091,
23.09 (2) (intro.),
23.11 (4),
23.17, 23,175,
23.28 (3),
23.293,
27.01 (2) (I) and (j) and (10) (f) and 28.04 (2), Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold public hearings on revisions to chs.
NR 1,
10,
45 and
51, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to use of Department properties. The proposed rules address issues that have arisen on Department properties since these rules were last revised in 2003. In addition revisions are included to clarify the purpose of the North Country Trail and Ice Age Trail areas and include an update to the list of state trails in ch.
NR 51. Other revisions include a number of fee increases and policy changes for camping and other uses on Department property.
Fees: Fee increases are being proposed for items such as picnic shelter rentals, camping at Devil's Lake, Kohler-Andrae, Mirror Lake, Peninsula, Big Bay, Willow River and Hartman Creek state parks and the Point Beach state forest, and for electrified group campsites.
Camping policies: Registrants without an advance registration must occupy the site with a camping unit the first night of the registration and every night thereafter. For reserved sites, the registrant must occupy the camping unit on the reserved site by 3:00 p.m. on the second day of the reservation. The maximum length of allowed camping stays will be reduced. Extending camping reservation end dates will be prohibited. Ice Age Trail areas are added to the list of property types or areas where camping may be permitted.
Turkey hunting in parks: Turkey hunting in state parks was previously permitted, but the regulations necessary for issuing the permits is being implemented.
Miscellaneous: A physically disabled person is defined for purposes of ch.
NR 45 to mean a person who has been determined by the Department of Transportation to have a permanent disability and has been issued a disabled registration plate or special identification card or who has been issued an approval under s.
29.193, Stats., for a permanent disability. A provision stating that no person may resist or obstruct a law enforcement officer when that officer is doing any act in an official capacity and with lawful authority allows minor obstructions to be charged as civil forfeitures. State natural areas are added to the list of areas and properties that do not allow airguns (paintball guns) due to the sensitive nature of these properties. All waters in Governor Tommy Thompson State Park do not allow motorboats except battery-powered electric motors at a slow-no-wake speed.
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. The Department's Small Business Regulatory Coordinator may be contacted at:
SmallBusinessReg.Coordinator@dnr.state.wi.us or by calling (608) 266-1959.
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:
Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at 1:30 p.m.
Room 409, GEF #3
125 South Webster Street
Madison
Thursday, September 30, 2004 at 1:00 p.m.
Wausau Room Marathon County Public Library
300 N. First St.
Wausau
Thursday, September 30, 2004 at 5:00 p.m.
Room 604, Green Bay City Hall
100 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 Kate Fitzgerald at (608) 267-2764 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.
Fiscal Estimate
This rule package amends Chapter NR45 (Natural Resources). NR45 contains the administrative regulations for the use of facilities and lands owned, acquired by easement, or leased by the Department. This chapter is reviewed and revisions proposed by Department staff on a regular basis. There are also changes as part of the rule package to NR 1, and NR 51 that have no fiscal impact.
Fee increases are being proposed for picnic shelter rentals within the Wisconsin State Park System and for camping at selected Wisconsin State Park campgrounds, based on local market conditions. The Wisconsin State Park System picnic shelters continue to generate strong demand and public use. A review of county and mid-west state park system 's current rate structure demonstrates state park shelter fees are comparatively low. This proposal includes a modest average $10 fee increase. In addition, a $5 fee is being added to the price of each shelter reservation to cover the administrative costs of processing, recording, notifying and managing the shelter reservations. The additional revenues generated by these fees will be used to support general park services consumed by visitors such as sewer, waste disposal, electricity and staff patrol.
This package also includes a request to increase camping fees at a select group of state parks. Wisconsin State Statute s.
27.01 (10) (h) states, "
… the Department shall determine which state campgrounds are located in areas where local market conditions justify the establishment of higher camping fees to be charged by the Department." After a review of local market conditions fee increases for Devil's Lake, Kohler-Andrae, Mirror Lake, Peninsula, Big Bay, Willow River, Hartman Creek State Parks and Point Beach Southern Forest are justified during the prime camping season. It has been twelve years since the last base camping fee increase. Local market conditions and high customer demand, indicate that moderate camping fee increases at these eight properties are supportable.
The increased fees are needed to address the continued rising costs of providing quality agency services. Without these increases the agency would be forced to reallocate resources away from core functions and will be forced to reduce recreational and customer services currently demanded by visitors.
1. Shelter Rental Fees NR 45.12 (4) (g) -This proposal increases shelter reservation fees by
Open Picnic Shelter Rental - Increase the base shelter rate, previously $25, by $10 and incorporate $5 reservation processing fee. Assumes 15 shelters x rental season includes 44 days x 45% occupancy x base rental increase = $4,455.
Open Picnic Shelter with Electricity -- Increase the base shelter rate, previously $25, by $10 and incorporate $5 reservation processing fee. Assumes 38 shelters x rental season (includes 44 days) x 45% occupancy x base rental increase = $11,300.
Enclosed Picnic Shelter -- Increase the base shelter rate, previously $25, by $15 and incorporate $5 reservation processing fee. Assumes 2 shelters x rental season (includes 44 days) x 45% occupancy x base rental increase = $800.
Enclosed Picnic Shelter w/o electricity (less than 50 people) -- Increase the base shelter rate, previously $25, by $20 and incorporate $5 reservation processing fee. Assumes 3 shelters x rental season (includes 44 days) x 45% occupancy x base rental increase = $1,485.
Enclosed Picnic Shelter w/o electricity (more than 50 people) -- Increase the base shelter rate, previously $25, by $40 and incorporate $5 reservation processing fee. Assumes 14 shelters x rental season (includes 44 days) x 45% occupancy x base rental increase = $12,500.
Total Increased Shelter Revenue = $30540
Park Account Revenue (80%) $24,432
Forestry Account Revenue (20%) $ 6,108
2. NR 45.12 (2) (b) to increase camping fees at Devil's Lake, Kohler-Andrae, Mirror Lake, Peninsula, Big Bay, Willow River, Hartman Creek State Parks and Point Beach Southern Forest by $3 per night Memorial Day through Labor Day and on Friday and Saturday nights through October.
Assumptions: A revenue increase of $411,683 is projected for this change. The increase revenue is based upon a calculation that includes the number of camping days per season (Memorial Day through Labor Day =101 plus 8 weekend nights in September and early October for a total of 109 camping nights). The number of camper nights is then multiplied by the total number of impacted campsites (1378 and 127 sites respectively) times the average seasonal occupancy per campground, multiplied by a $3 per night fee increase.
Park Account Revenue: $379,872
Forestry Account Revenue: $31,811
Total $411,683
The proposed rule may be reviewed and comments electronically submitted at the following Internet site:
http://adminrules.wisconsin.gov. Written comments on the proposed rule may be submitted via U.S. Mail to Ms. Kate Fitzgerald, Bureau of Parks and Recreation, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707. Comments may be submitted until October 15, 2004. Written comments whether submitted electronically or by U.S. mail will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the public hearings. A personal copy of the proposed rule and fiscal estimate may be obtained from Ms. Fitzgerald.
Notice of Hearings
Natural Resources
Fish & Game, etc. Chs.
NR 1—
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to ss.
29.014 and
227.11, Stats., interpreting s.
29.014, Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold public hearings on revisions to ch.
NR 10, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to deer management unit population goals and boundaries. The proposed rule would modify the boundaries of Deer Management Units 35, 38, 39, 75A and 76. In addition, the rule would modify the overwinter deer populations goals for Units 3, 4, 15, 28, 29A, 61 and 74A.
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. The Department's Small Business Regulatory Coordinator may be contacted at:
SmallBusinessReg.Coordinator@dnr.state.wi.us or by calling (608) 266-1959.
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 Department will hold an open house for one-half hour prior to each hearing. Department staff will be available to answer questions regarding the proposed rule.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the hearings will be held on:
Wednesday, September 22, 2004
Bill Lazansky Community Center
13412 Hwy. 32/64, Mountain at 6:30 p.m.
Iron River Community Center
East U.S. Highway 2, Iron River at 7:30 p.m.
