Environmental Analysis
Notice is hereby given that the Department has considered the environmental impact of the proposed rules. In accordance with chapter Comm 1, the proposed rules are a Type III action. A Type III action normally does not have the potential to cause significant environmental effects and normally does not involve unresolved conflicts in the use of available resources. The Department has reviewed these rules and finds no reason to believe that any unusual conditions exist. At this time, the Department has issued this notice to serve as a finding of no significant impact.
Fiscal Estimate
The Safety and Buildings Division is responsible for administering and enforcing rules relating to protecting public safety and health in public buildings, places of employment and one- and 2-family dwellings. The proposed rules do not contain any changes in the division's fees charged for administering and enforcing those rules, including the issuance of a stop work or stop use order. Also, the proposed rules will not create any additional workload costs for the department. Therefore, the proposed rules will not have any fiscal effect on the department.
The proposed rules will not have a significant fiscal effect on the private sector. Enforcement of the proposed stop work/stop use rules may result in increased costs for a specific construction project or activity if the construction or activity is ordered to stop for a significant length of time.
The small business regulatory coordinator for the Department of Commerce is Carol Dunn, who may be contacted at telephone (608) 267-0297, or Email at
cdunn@commerce.state.wi.us.
Notice of Hearing
Financial Institutions - Banking
Financial Institutions - Savings Banks
Financial Institutions - Savings and Loan
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That pursuant to 220.04 (8), 214.03 (2), 214.715 (1) (d), 215.02 (18) and 227.11 (2), Stats., and interpreting 220.04 (8), 214.03 (1) and 215.02 (18), Stats., the Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Banking will hold a public hearing at the Department of Financial Institutions, Office of the Secretary, 345 W. Washington Avenue, 5th Floor the city of Madison, Wisconsin, on the 27th day of June, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. to consider a rule to create ss. DFI—Bkg 3.08 and DFI—SB 16.04, and ch. DFI—SL 22 relating to debt cancellation contracts and debt suspension agreements.
Analysis Prepared by the Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Banking
Related statute or rule: None.
Explanation of agency authority: Pursuant to chs.
214,
215,
220 and
221, the department regulates Wisconsin-chartered savings banks, savings and loan associations, and banks.
Summary of proposed rule: The objective of the rule is to create ss. DFI—Bkg 3.08 and DFI—SB 16.04, and ch. DFI—SL 22 relating to debt cancellation contracts and debt suspension agreements. The purpose of this rule is to authorize Wisconsin-chartered banks, savings banks, and savings and loan associations to provide debt cancellation contracts and debt suspension agreements in the same manner that such products are provided by federally-chartered banks, savings banks, and savings and loan associations. The rule assists Wisconsin-chartered banks, savings banks, and savings and loan associations in remaining competitive with federally chartered banks, savings banks, and savings and loan associations regarding these products. The rule provides definitions; identifies prohibited practices; and sets forth certain requirements regarding fees, disclosures, and safety and soundness practices. The promulgation of this rule has been approved by the Banking Review Board and the Savings Institution Review Board.
Summary of and preliminary comparison with existing or proposed federal regulation:
12 CFR 37, Office of Thrift Supervision Opinion Letter 9/15/93 and Office of Thrift Supervision Opinion Letter 12/18/95 provide federal regulations and guidance similar to the proposed rule.
Comparison with rules in adjacent states: Illinois (Interpretative Letter 94-011), Michigan (Declaratory Ruling 04-053-N), Minnesota (wild card statute) and Iowa (incidental powers statute) all authorize the providing of debt cancellation contracts and debt suspension agreements.
Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies: The department reviewed federal regulations relating to debt cancellation contracts and debt suspension agreements, as well as rules adopted by other states regarding the same.
Analysis and supporting documentation used to determine effect on small business: State-chartered banks, savings banks, and savings and loan associations do not meet the criteria of a small business. The rule has, therefore, no effect on small business.
Fiscal Estimate
There is no state fiscal effect, and there are no local government costs. No funding sources or ch.
20 appropriations are affected. There are no long-range fiscal implications.
Contact Person
A copy of the proposed rule and fiscal estimate may be obtained at no charge from Mark Schlei, Deputy General Counsel, Department of Financial Institutions, Office of the Secretary, P.O. Box 8861, Madison, WI 53708-8861, tel. (608) 267-1705. A copy of the proposed rule may also be obtained and reviewed at the Department of Financial Institutions' website,
www.wdfi.org.
Written comments regarding the proposed rule may be submitted to Mark Schlei, Deputy General Counsel, Department of Financial Institutions, Office of the Secretary, P.O. Box 8861, Madison, WI 53708-8861, tel. (608) 267-1705, or via the department's website contact page, e-mail the secretary. Written comments must be received by the conclusion of the hearing.
Notice of Hearing
Financial Institutions - Credit Unions
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That pursuant to ss.
186.115(2),
186.235(8) and
227.11(2), Stats., and interpreting ss.
186.115(1) and
186.235(21), Stats., the Office of Credit Unions will hold a public hearing at the Department of Financial Institutions, Office of the Secretary, 345 W. Washington Avenue, 5
th Floor in the city of Madison, Wisconsin, on the
27th day of June, 2005, at 2:30 p.m. to consider a rule to create ch. DFI—CU 74, relating to incidental powers activity authority parity with federal credit unions.
Analysis Prepared by the Office of Credit Unions.
Related statute or rule: None.
Explanation of agency authority: Pursuant to ch.
186, Stats., the Wisconsin Office of Credit Unions regulates state-chartered credit unions.
Summary of proposed rule: The objective of the rule is to create ch. DFI—CU 74 relating to incidental powers activity authority parity with federal credit unions. The purpose of this rule is to permit Wisconsin-chartered credit unions to provide certain loan-related products in the same manner that such products are provided by federally-chartered credit unions. The promulgation of this rule has been approved by the Credit Union Review Board.
Summary of and preliminary comparison with existing or proposed federal regulation: NCUA Rules and Regulations Part 721 authorizes a federal credit union to engage in activities incidental to its business.
Comparison with rules in adjacent states: Illinois (Authorizing Letter 05/07/02), Michigan (Interpretive Memorandum 06/18/04 and Declaratory Ruling 04-053-M), Minnesota (parity statute) and Iowa (parity statute) all authorize the providing of debt cancellation contracts and debt suspension agreements.
Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies: No factual data or analytical methodologies were necessary for the rule.
Analysis and supporting documentation used to determine effect on small business: The rule does not have an effect on small business.
Fiscal Estimate
There is no state fiscal effect, and there are no local government costs. No funding sources or ch.
20 appropriations are affected. There are no long-range fiscal implications.
Contact Person
A copy of the proposed rule and fiscal estimate may be obtained at no charge from Mark Schlei, Deputy General Counsel, Department of Financial Institutions, Office of the Secretary, P.O. Box 8861, Madison, WI 53708-8861, tel. (608) 267-1705. A copy of the proposed rule may also be obtained and reviewed at the Department of Financial Institutions' website,
www.wdfi.org.
Written comments regarding the proposed rule may be submitted to Mark Schlei, Deputy General Counsel, Department of Financial Institutions, Office of the Secretary, P.O. Box 8861, Madison, WI 53708-8861, tel. (608) 267-1705, or via the department's website contact page, e-mail the secretary. Written comments must be received by the conclusion of the hearing.
Notice of Hearings
Health and Family Service
(Health, Chs.
110—)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That pursuant to ss.
146.50 (6g) (a),
(13) (a) and
(b), and
227.11 (2) (a), Stats., and interpreting s.
146.50 (6g),
(8),
(8m),
(9) and
(13), Stats., the Department of Health and Family Services will hold a public hearing, at the following time(s) and location(s), to consider emergency rules and proposed permanent rules repealing, renumbering, renumbering and amending, amending, and creating rules relating to relating to certification of first responders.
Hearing Dates and Locations
June 27, 2005
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
1 W. Wilson St., Rm. 751
Madison, WI
And
June 27, 2005
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Crowne Plaza
4402 E. Washington Ave
Meeting Rm. A
Madison, WI 53703
Written comments and materials may also be submitted to the Department using the Wisconsin Administrative Rules website at
http://adminrules.wisconsin.gov or to the contact person listed below. The deadline for submitting comments at the website and the contact person is
4:30 p.m., on July 5, 2005.
Analysis Prepared by the Department of Health and Family Services
Currently, first responders may provide the skills contained in the national standard curriculum and basic life support in accordance with skills and medications covered in the Wisconsin revision of the national standard curriculum for training first responders; application of backboard and cervical collar for purpose of spinal immobilization; administration of oxygen; and performance of defibrillation; and additional skills and medications approved by the department based on recommendations of the EMS physician advisory committee and the under s.
146.55 (2m), Stats., and the EMS board and state EMS medical director under s.
146.50 (13) (b), Stats.
This proposed order both generally updates ch.
HFS 113, and authorizes first responders to use the following 2 types of potentially life-saving skills:
1. Non-visualized airway, to treat patients who are either not breathing or their airway has been compromised due to trauma or other means; and
2. The administration of epinephrine, for patients who have suffered a severe allergic reaction.
A copy of the full text of the proposed rules can be obtained at no charge from the Wisconsin Administrative Rules website at
http://adminrules.wisconsin.gov or by contacting the contact person listed below.
Fiscal Estimate
This revised administrative rule will allow first responders to obtain certain skills in addition to those that are provided in the national standards curriculum. If first responders choose to acquire these skills, the purchase of a medical kit at a cost of approximately $150 would be required. The cost of this kit could be reimbursed by the ambulance service which works with the first responder, so there would be no net cost to the first responder for this kit. Since this provision is not mandatory, it is not known how many first responders would seek to obtain these skills. Therefore, it is not possible to estimate the fiscal effect of this provision on local emergency medical services providers. A copy of the full text of the fiscal estimate may be obtained at no charge at the Wisconsin Administrative Rules website at:
http://adminrules.wisconsin.gov or by contacting the contact person listed below.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The department does not currently certify first responder service providers other than first responders that are certified to defibrillate and does not believe that these proposed rules affect small businesses other than private business entities that provide first responder services. The department invites comments from members of the public, including private entities who are first responder service providers, and other small businesses who believe that these proposed rules will have a fiscal impact on their small business.
The proposed changes do not include reporting or bookkeeping requirements.
Contact Person
Dan Williams
Department of Health and Family Services
Division of Public Health - Emergency Medical Services
1 West Wilson Street Room 118
P.O. Box 2659
Madison, WI 53701-2659
608-261-6870
Fax: 608-261-6392
Small Business Regulatory Coordinator
Rosie Greer
Department of Health and Family Services
