Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The proposed rule does not impose any additional compliance or reporting requirements on small businesses nor are any design or operational standards contained in the rule. The department has determined that this rule would not adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, jobs, or the overall economic competitiveness of this state.
This rule will have a positive economic effect. Snowmobile and ATV grants assist with the cost of construction, development, and maintenance of specific trails. Those trails draw riders and their disposable income. Small businesses located in the area of snowmobile and ATV trails benefit when trail users make the following purchases: fuel and other items at gas stations and convenience stores; retail items; accommodations or lodging; sales of replacement vehicle parts; repair or maintenance of snowmobiles or ATVs; rider clothing, protective gear, and accessories; food and drink at restaurants and other establishments. There would be no implementation or compliance costs expected to be incurred by the proposed rule.
No fiscal impacts are expected for public utility rate payers or local governmental units that receive grants for both the snowmobile and ATV programs. This determination was made after conducting an economic impact analysis. The department requested economic impact comments from 80 individuals, 48 of whom represented Wisconsin counties that contain active snowmobile and/or ATV trails. The remaining individuals contacted represented the following organizations: Governor's Snowmobile Advisory Council, Off Road Vehicle Advisory Council, Wisconsin All-Terrain Vehicle Association and the Wisconsin County Foresters Association. The department posted the proposed rule documents to the department website and the Wisconsin Administrative Rules website.
Summary of Comments of Legislative Standing Committees
No comments were reported.
Safety and Professional Services —
Board of Nursing
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
These proposed rules do not have an economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s.
227.114 (1), Stats.
Summary of Comments of Legislative Standing Committees
No comments were reported.
Public Service Commission
(PSC Docket # 1-AC-232)
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin proposes an order to repeal sections
PSC 185.815,
185.84 and
185.87; to renumber sections
PSC 185.21 (intro.) and
185.22 (5); to renumber and amend section
PSC 185.33 (2); to repeal and recreate Chapters
PSC 184 and
PSC 185.85; and to create sections
PSC 185.12 (3e),
(3m),
(3s),
(4m),
(10e),
(10m),
(10s),
(11m),
(12m),
(17m),
(20g),
(20r) and
(22),
185.21 (1) (title),
185.21 (2),
185.33 (1m),
185.89,
185.90 and subchapter IX of Chapter
PSC 185, relating to water conservation and construction by water utilities and municipal combined water and sewer utilities. Effective 8-1-12.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The final rule will not affect small businesses. Section
227.114 (1), Stats., defines a small business as: “a business entity, including its affiliates, which is independently owned and operated and not dominant in its field, and which employs 25 or fewer full-time employees or which has gross annual sales of less than $5,000,000." The vast majority of the 583 water public utilities in Wisconsin are municipally owned. There are six privately owned water utilities, of which only one (Superior Water and Light) had revenues in excess of $5 million in 2010. However, utilities operate as monopolies in their service territories, and therefore are dominant in their field. The final rule may have a beneficial impact on water utilities because it will streamline the process for approving construction projects, clarify water loss standards and reporting requirements, and provide flexibility in implementing water conservation programs. The Commission estimates that implementation of the final rules will not require additional funding for most utilities. As a result, small businesses that are customers of water utilities should not incur additional charges or rate increases because of these rules
Summary of Comments of Legislative Standing Committees
No comments were reported.
Revenue
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue adopts an order to: create section
Tax 11.10; relating to wind, solar, and certain gas powered products. Effective 8-1-12.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
This rule does not have a significant effect on small business.
Summary of Comments of Legislative Standing Committees
No comments were reported.
Revenue
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
This rule order does not affect small businesses.
Summary of Comments of Legislative Standing Committees
No comments were reported.
Revenue
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue adopts an order to: repeal sections
Tax 2.63 (4),
3.095 (4) (a) 9., and
8.24; amend sections
Tax 2.105 (1),
(3) (a) and
(b),
(4) (a) (intro.),
1. f.,
2., and
3. and
(b),
(5) (c) 2., and
(6) (a),
2.12 (1),
(3) (a),
(b),
(c), and
(e), and (Note), 2.32 (title), (1), (1) (Note), (2) (a) 1. and 7. (Note), (d) 1., 3., 4., 5., and 6., (e) 1., (g) 1. and 2., and (h) 1., (3), and (Note), 2.60 (2) (d), 2.65 (3) (c), 2.67 (2) (d) 3., 2.82 (1) (c), (6), and (Examples), 2.96 (2) (c) and (3) (a), (b), and (c), 2.99 (title), (1), and (2) (a), and 3.01 (4) (e) 4. b.; repeal and recreate section
Tax 1.11 (4) (e); and create sections
Tax 2.99 (Note) and 3.095 (4) (a) 12. to 20., relating to tax law changes made by
2011 Wisconsin Act 32 and other legislation. Effective 8-1-12.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
This rule order does not affect small businesses.
Summary of Comments of Legislative Standing Committees
No comments were reported.
Revenue
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue adopts an order to create section
Tax 2.985, relating to the electronic medical records credit. Effective 8-1-12.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
This rule order does not affect small businesses.
Summary of Comments of Legislative Standing Committees
No comments were reported.
Revenue
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue adopts an order to: renumber sections
Tax 7.23 (1) (a) to
(d); amend sections
Tax 7.23 (title),
(1) (intro.), and
(3) (intro.); and create sections
Tax 7.23 (1) (a),
(c),
(d),
(e), and
(f),
(2) (title),
(4), and
(5); relating to the activities of brewers, bottlers, out-of-state shippers, and wholesalers. Effective 8-1-12.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
This rule order does not affect small businesses.
Summary of Comments of Legislative Standing Committees
No comments were reported.
Revenue
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue adopts an order to: create section
Tax 11.20, relating to sales and use tax exemptions for biotechnology. Effective 8-1-12.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
This rule order does not affect small businesses.
Summary of Comments of Legislative Standing Committees
No comments were reported.
Safety and Professional Services
Safety, Buildings, and Environment, General Part I,
Chs.
SPS 301-
319
The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services proposes an order to repeal SPS 305.02 Table 305.02 lines 50r. to 50t., SPS 305.06 Table 305.06 lines 45r. to 45t., SPS 305.125 (3m), SPS 305.74 to 305.743, relating to thermal insulator credentials. Effective 8-1-12.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Originally, it was estimated that the credential rules implemented pursuant to
2009 Wisconsin Act 16 regarding thermal insulators would most likely affect HVAC contractors, plumbing contractors, and mechanical refrigeration contractors. Fees for the various credentials ranged from $15 for apprentices and helpers to $250 for mechanics. In light of the
2011 Wisconsin Act 32, the thermal insulator credentials were not implemented and the associated fees not collected.
Summary of Comments of Legislative Standing Committees
No comments were reported.
Technical College System Board
The Wisconsin Technical College System Board proposes an order to amend section
TCS 6.05, relating to procurement. Effective 8-1-12.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
None.
Summary of Comments of Legislative Standing Committees
No comments were reported.
