Scope Statements
Natural Resources
Fish, Game, etc., Chs.
NR 1—
Subject
Revises Chapter
NR 10, related to the bobcat hunting and trapping season.
Policy Analysis
Through this rulemaking, the department will evaluate whether the bobcat hunting and trapping season should remain split into two separate time periods, if it should revert back to a single, straight season framework, or if the trial period should be extended in order to allow additional evaluation.
In 2010 and 2011, the bobcat season is split into two separate permit periods: the Saturday nearest Oct. 17 - Dec. 25 and Dec. 26 to Jan 31. Beginning in 2012, the season reverts back to a single permit period beginning on the Saturday nearest October 17 and continuing through December 31.
During this rule making process, impacts of the split bobcat season framework and public opinion will be evaluated. If there is support, this rule proposal would make the split season framework permanent. If a return to the single, straight season framework is desired, this proposal would make routine housekeeping changes to strike the 2010 and 2011 seasons from administrative code language. If there is not enough information for a complete evaluation, an extension of the trial season could be proposed.
Statutory Authority
Comparison with Federal Regulations
Federal regulations allow states to manage the wildlife resources located within their boundaries provided they do not conflict with regulations established in the Federal Register. None of these rule changes violate or conflict with the provisions established in the Federal Code of Regulations.
Entities Affected by the Rule
Groups likely to be impacted or interested in this rulemaking are bobcat hunters and trappers, including members of groups such as the Wisconsin Trappers Association, Bear Hunters Association, Wildlife Federation, and the Conservation Congress.
Estimate of Time Needed to Develop the Rule
144 hours.
Agency Contact
Regulation and Licensing —
Massage Therapy and Bodywork Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board
Subject
Revisions to Chapters
RL 90 to
94 necessary following
2009 Wisconsin Act 355, including the temporary permit issued by the Massage Therapy and Bodywork Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board.
Objective of the Rule
Make any necessary changes to the Massage Therapy and Bodywork Therapy rules as a result of
2009 Wisconsin Act 355. Establish the requirements to be satisfied by a person seeking a temporary license to practice massage therapy and bodywork therapy.
Policy Analysis
Wis. Stat. s.
460.04 (2) (f) requires the person to be a graduate of a massage therapy or bodywork therapy school or program and may require the holder of a temporary license to make disclosures to clients and to practice under the supervision of a licensed massage therapist or bodywork therapist. The temporary license period may not exceed 6 months.
Statutory Authority
Comparison with Federal Regulations
None.
Entities Affected by the Rule
Graduates of a massage therapy or bodywork therapy school, licensed massage therapists or bodywork therapist supervisors, massage therapy and bodywork therapy schools or programs, Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing.
Estimate of Time Needed to Develop the Rule
It is estimated that 200 hours will be needed to promulgate the rule.
