CR 16-035 Hearing Information

Notice of Hearings

The Department of Natural Resources announces that it will hold a public hearing on WM-04-13 related to rules relating to hunting, trapping, closed areas, nuisance wildlife management and captive wildlife. The rules would revise Ch.’s NR 10, 11 and 16 Wis. Admin. Code. The hearings will be held at the time and place shown below.

Hearing Information

Time:   11:00 a.m.

Date and location: June 29 in Room 608 of the Natural Resources State Office Building (GEF-2), 101 South Webster St., Madison, 53707.

Rule Information

WM-04-13 related to rules relating to hunting, trapping, closed areas, nuisance wildlife management and captive wildlife will update administrative code language to correct inconsistencies, update outdated language, and provide clarification when appropriate. This rule package will amend regulations for trapping, hunting, deer carcass transportation, and pen standards for certain captive wildlife.

Accessibility

1. Hearing impaired persons may request an interpreter for this hearing. Please make reservations for a hearing interpreter at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing, by writing to e-mail

2. Alternatively, you may contact the Department of Natural Resources TDD at [phone]. The hearing facility is accessible to disabled users.

3. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, including the provision of information material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please call with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.

4. Handicap access is available at the hearing location.

Appearances at the Hearing and Submittal of Written Comments

Comments on the proposed rule must be received on or before June 29, 2016. Written comments may be submitted by U.S. mail, fax, E-mail, or through the internet and will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the public hearing. Written comments and any questions on the proposed rules should be submitted to:

  Mr. Scott Loomans  

P.O. Box 7921

101 S. Webster Street,

Madison, WI 53707-7921

Or email Mr. Loomans at: [e-mail]

The rules may be reviewed and comments made at: https://health.wisconsin.gov/admrules/public/Home

Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

The proposed rule will not have an effect on small businesses, as defined under s. 227.114 (1).

Agency Small Business Regulatory Coordinator:

Linda Haddix [phone]

[e-mail]