Rules published with this register and final regulatory flexibility analyses
The following administrative rule orders have been adopted and published in the July 31, 2006, Wisconsin Administrative Register. Copies of these rules are sent to subscribers of the complete Wisconsin Administrative Code and also to the subscribers of the specific affected Code.
For subscription information, contact Document Sales at (608) 266-3358.
An order affecting ch.
Comm 3, relating to stop work, stop use and petition for variance procedures.
Effective 8-1-06.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Chapters
101 and
145 and section
167.10 (6m), Stats., grant the department the authority to protect health, safety and welfare and the waters of the state by establishing reasonable and effective safety standards for the construction, repair and maintenance of public buildings and places of employment. The proposed rules of Clearinghouse Rule No. 05-049 are minimum requirements to meet the directives of the statutes and any exceptions from compliance for small businesses would be contrary to the statutory objectives which are the basis for the rules.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were received.
An order affecting ch.
HFS 148, relating to the chronic disease drug repository program. Effective 8-1-06.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
the expansion of the drug repository program to include chronic diseases drugs and supplies and amendment of the handling fee provision prescribed under s.
HFS 148.08, will not have a significant economic impact on current or potential pharmacy or medical facility participants in the drug repository program, including those that meet the definition of small business under s.
227.114 (1), Stats.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were received.
Labor and Industry Review Commission
(
CR 05-092)
An order affecting chs.
LIRC 1 to
4, relating to the rules of practice and procedure. Effective 8-1-06.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
There is no effect on small business.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were received.
An order affecting chs.
NR 590,
600,
605,
610,
615,
620,
625,
630,
631,
632,
633,
635,
636,
640,
647,
677,
656,
660,
662,
663,
664,
665,
666,
670,
675,
668,
670,
673 and
679, relating to hazardous waste management.
Effective 8-1-06.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The department evaluated the impacts of the revised rules and the proposed fee increases on small businesses. Department staff also testified before the Small Business Regulatory Review Board and answered questions from the board during the meeting and in follow-up correspondence. Based on our evaluation, the department determined that the revised rules and fee increases will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
The proposed rules were referred to the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Transportation and the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources. The Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Transportation held a public hearing on January 5, 2006 and the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources held a public hearing on January 18, 2006. Both committees requested the department to consider modifications. At its March 22, 2006 meeting, the Natural Resources Board modified ch.
NR 670, Appendix
II to delete the addition of a fee of “$35 for each additional vehicle" from the existing hazardous waste transportation service annual license fee.
An order affecting chs.
NR 102 and
207, relating to the water quality classifications in the Lake Superior basin and the related anti-degradation procedures for WPDES permits.
Effective 8-1-06.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Within the outstanding resource water designations, applicants seeking permits under ch.
30, Stats., would likely not be eligible for exemptions nor for general permits. Instead individual permits may be needed. New wastewater dischargers to those areas would have to provide high levels of treatment to prevent lowering water quality. However, it is unlikely that new dischargers or ch.
30, Stats., permit applicants would be using some of these areas because of current ownership. As an example, the Apostle Island National Lakeshore is in federal ownership. Several of the river mouths are likewise properties managed by the department.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
The proposed rules were reviewed by the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Transportation and the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources. On May 24, 2006, the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources held a public hearing. The department did not receive any comments or requests for modification as a result of this hearing.
An order affecting ch.
NR 20, relating to hook and line walleye, sauger and hybrids fishing in Sherman Lake, Vilas Co.
Effective 8-1-06.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Small businesses in the vicinity of Sherman Lake will most likely benefit economically from the rule change. Sherman Lake will provide a fishing opportunity for anglers when other waters are closed to fishing, thus attracting anglers to the area to take advantage of this unique fishing opportunity.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
The proposed rules were reviewed by the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Transportation and the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources. On May 24, 2006, the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources held a public hearing. The department did not received any comments or requests for modification as a result of this hearing.
An order affecting chs.
NR 25 and
26, relating to allocation of lake trout and commercial fishing for lake trout in Lake Superior. Effective 8-1-06.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
No additional compliance or reporting requirements will be imposed on the Lake Superior commercial fishing licensees as a result of these rule changes. There should be a positive fiscal impact due to the increase in the quotas for each license holder.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
the proposed rules were reviewed by the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Transportation and the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources. On May 24, 2006, the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources held a public hearing. The department did not receive any comments or requests for modification as a result of this hearing.
Nursing Home Administrator Examining Board
(
CR 06-010)
An order affecting chs.
NHA 1 to
3, relating to continuing education. Effective 8-1-06.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The proposed rule would change the specific subject matter area requirements for continuing education for nursing home administrators licensed in Wisconsin. There are 3,124 nursing home administrators licensed in Wisconsin. Of the 3,124 nursing home administrators licensed in Wisconsin, a significant percentage of them probably work in small businesses.
In order for nursing home administrators to renew their license, continuing education courses would have to be completed. Currently, to obtain credit for coursework taken at a college or university, the course work must be approved by the National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long Term Care Administrators (NAB). The rule would allow certain course work offered at a college or university to be accepted for continuing education without obtaining approval from NAB. The rule would also limit the course work taken at colleges or universities to 18 of the 24 hours required. There will be no additional reporting requirements, bookkeeping requirements, or compliance costs. This rule would merely allow certain courses to be taken without obtaining approval from NAB. The same 24 hour requirement would be in place. This rule change will not have an effect on small business.
These proposed rules will have no significant economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s.
227.114 (1), Stats. The department's Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at
larry.martin@drl.state.wi.us, or by calling (608) 266-8608.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were reported.
An order affecting ch.
RL 87, Appendix
I, relating to the 2006 edition of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
Effective 8-1-06.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
These proposed rules will have no significant economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s.
227.114 (1), Stats. The department's Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at
larry.martin@drl.state.wi.us or by calling (608) 266-8608.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were received.
An order affecting ch.
VA 16, relating to the county transportation services grant program.
Effective 8-1-06.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Effect on small business: none.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were received.
