Rules Published with this Register and Final Regulatory Flexibility Analyses
The following administrative rule orders have been adopted and published in the July 31, 2010, 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.
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Commerce
Financial Resources for Businesses and Communities, Chs.
Comm 100—
Creates Chapter
Comm 136, relating to Midwestern Disaster Area Bonds. Effective 8-1-10.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Less stringent requirements are not included for small businesses because the directive under which these rules are adopted, Executive Order #288, does not provide such flexibility.
No issues were raised by small businesses during the rulemaking process, and no substantive reporting will be imposed on small businesses.
The rules are not expected to impose significant costs on small businesses because the rules address submittal of documentation, and other activities, only by applicants that choose to benefit from tax-exempt private activity bonds.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were received.
Employee Trust Funds
Revises Chapters
ETF 10,
20,
40,
41, and
60, relating to domestic partner benefits and the expansion of health insurance coverage to adult dependents up to the age of 27 years. Effective 8-1-10.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
There is no effect on small business.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were reported.
Government Accountability Board
Revises section
GAB 1.28, relating to the definition of the term “political purpose." Effective 8-1-10.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The creation of this rule does not affect business.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were reported.
Natural Resources
Fish, Game, etc., Chs.
NR 1—
(DNR # LF-08-09)
Creates Chapter
NR 52, relating to ensuring that lands acquired with funding from the stewardship program under ss.
23.0915 and
23.0917, Stats., are open to public hunting, trapping, fishing, hiking and cross country skiing. Effective 8-1-10.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
No specific direct effect on small business is anticipated. This rule provides further guidance for the implementation of existing programs. No new funding or business activity will be created.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
The Senate Committee on the Environment and Assembly Natural Resources Committee both held hearings on the rule in March. Changes were recommended by both committees. Changes were made to the rule based on the recommendations made by the committees and as a result of discussions with stakeholder groups that participated in the hearings.
Natural Resources
Environmental Protection — General, Chs.
NR 100—
WPDES, Chs.
NR 200—
Water Regulation, Chs.
NR 300—
Water Supply, Chs.
NR 800—
Revises Chapters
NR 102,
103,
105,
106,
108,
110,
114,
200,
203,
205,
210,
214,
299,
328,
341 and
812, relating to minor modifications to rules affecting the Bureau of Watershed Management. Effective 8-1-10.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The rule changes are not expected to have a significant effect on small business. There are no significant changes to these rules that would affect small businesses.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were reported.
Public Defender Board
Creates Chapter
PD 8, relating to payments for copies of discovery material provided to staff and private attorneys appointed to represent state public defender clients in legal proceedings. Effective 8-1-10.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Small businesses are not affected by the rule.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were reported.
Revenue
Creates section
Tax 1.17, relating to the ambulatory surgical center assessment. Effective 8-1-10.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
This rule does not have a significant effect on small business.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
