5) Printing, fulfillment and postage; and
6) Call center, (i.e., staff, telephones and services needed to process customer inquiries, orders and complaints).
Assumptions used to derive the annual cost of offering extended purchasing options in the 1995-97 biennium are itemized below for the deer gun, archery and hunter's choice project and for nonresident license and permit sales.
Deer Gun, Archery and Hunter's Choice Project
Based on anticipated sales volume for Fiscal Year (FY) 1995, the Department estimates that a total of 405,000 hunters will receive the initial mailing, and, as a result, 164,000 hunters will purchase their licenses and permits by mail using either a check or credit card.
400,000 residents with 40% response rate = 160,000
5,000 nonresidents with 80% response rate = 4,000
405,000 total 164,000
This fiscal note assumes the following:
1. Of the 164,000 respondents, 10% purchase all three approvals, 85% purchase a gun deer license and hunter's choice permit, and 5% purchase only one of the three approvals.
2. Of the 164,000 respondents, 60% use a credit card to pay for the approvals. Credit card transaction fees equal 2.62% of all revenues collected.
Cost of offering extended purchasing options to these 164,000 respondents is as follows:
Outbound renewal notification (incl. envelopes, inserts,
presort, printing, postage) $137,700
Inbound customer renewals (incl. lockbox charges,
sorting, data entry & processing, tape service
credit card transaction fees) $182,780
Mailing licenses and permits (incl. printing,
fulfillment charges, postage) $ 52,480
Administrative handling, (incl. reconciliation
design and procurement) $ 15,913
TOTAL $388,873
Avg. cost per applicant ($388,873/164,000) = $2.37
Nonresident Orders from DNR Central Office
In FY 95, a total of 2,424 licenses and permits were ordered by mail or phone from the Information Desk in the GEF 2 building. Total revenue from these sales equaled $259,840.
Cost of extended purchasing options:
Staff time for phone call & mailing $2,662
Credit card fees (assume
90% pay with credit card) 6,127
Envelopes & postage 800
TOTAL $9,588
Avg. cost per applicant ($9,588/2,424) = $3.96
Weighted Average of Gun, Archery & Hunter's Choice Project/Nonresident Sales
Total Costs
Deer gun, archery, hunter's choice $388,873
Nonresident sales $ 9,588
TOTAL $398,462
Total Participants
Deer gun, archery, hunter's choice 164,000
Nonresidents 2,424
TOTAL 166,424
Weighted average cost per applicant = $2.40
Therefore, the Department proposes a $2.40 handling fee for licenses and permits offered for sale under extended purchasing options for the first two years of implementation.
Long-Range Fiscal Implications
The Department plans to expand the types of licenses and permits that can be purchased in person or ordered by mail, telephone or electronic means; however, at this time it is too early to know which approvals will be affected and in what volume.
Natural Resources
(Fish, Game, etc., Chs. NR 1--)
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to s. 227.11 (2) (c), Stats., interpreting ss. 29.225 (1), 23.33 (4z), 30.74 (1) and 350.108 (1), Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold public hearings on the creation of s. NR 19.30, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to requiring criminal history checks on all volunteer all-terrain vehicle, boating, bowhunter, hunter education and snowmobile safety instructors.
Analysis
The Department for many years has utilized a computer system controlled by the Department of Justice for conducting criminal history checks. In a recent Department of Justice audit, it was determined that criminal history checks for safety program instructors can no longer be performed on the computer system unless a Wisconsin statute or administrative rule requires a criminal history checks for these positions. The proposed rule requires criminal history checks for all safety program volunteer instructors prior to certification to ensure no previous convictions of a significant nature exist.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Notice is hereby further given that pursuant to s. 227.114, Stats., it is not anticipated that the proposed rule will have an economic impact on small businesses.
Environmental Assessment
Notice is hereby further given that the Department has made a preliminary determination that this action does not involve significant adverse environmental effects and does not need an environmental analysis under ch. NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code; however, based on the comments received, the Department may prepare an environmental analysis before proceeding with the proposal. This environmental review document would summarize the Department's consideration of the impacts of the proposal and reasonable alternatives.
Hearing Information
Notice is hereby further given that the hearings will be held on:
January 12, 1996 Large Conference Room
Friday Lake Michigan Dist. Hdqrs.
At 11:30 a.m. 1125 North Military Ave.
GREEN BAY, WI
January 12, 1996 Room 611A, GEF #2
Friday 101 South Webster St.
At 11:30 a.m. MADISON, WI
Notice is hereby further given that pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please call Gary Homuth at (608) 266-3244 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.
Written Comments & Contact Information
Written comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to:
Mr. Gary Homuth
Bureau of Law Enforcement
P.O. Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707
Written comments must be received no later than January 19, 1996, and will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the hearing. A copy of the proposed rule [LE-36-95] and fiscal estimate may be obtained from Mr. Homuth.
Fiscal Estimate
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is presently conducting all criminal history checks for new outdoor safety education instructors at a cost of $2.00 per applicant. The Bureau of Law Enforcement certifies approximately 650 new instructors per year. The new instructors teach All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), Boating, Bow Hunter, Hunter Education and Snowmobile Safety courses.
This proposal will require a criminal history check of the new instructor. This rule would then allow the Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Law Enforcement, to conduct the check using the DOJ TIME system. DOJ will continue to charge a $2.00 fee per check of a new instructor. The Department can carry out this requirement within its current appropriation.
Natural Resources
(Fish, Game, etc., Chs. NR 1--)
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to ss. 29.174, 29.155 (1h) and 227.11 (2) (a), Stats., interpreting ss. 29.085 and 29.174 (2) (a), Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold a public hearing on revisions to chs. NR 20, 21, 22, 23 and 26, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to sport and commercial fishing and fish refuges.
Analysis
These proposals are minor corrections and housekeeping changes to the administrative code. The proposals are:
1. Change the wording for the opening day of the bass harvest fishing season in the northern zone from “Saturday nearest June 20” to “3rd Saturday in June” to make it consistent from year to year.
2. Delete Lowe Creek Pond from the trout table. This water no longer exists; the dam was removed.
3. Clarify the portions of the Pecatonica River that are open to fishing year around.
4. Allow the possession of certain exotic fishes, if dead, for transport to a Department office for verification.
5. Correct the “sorting” rule so that the wording is consistent in chs. NR 20, 21, 22 and 23.
6. Repeal a prohibition on release of rough fish to bring the rule into compliance with statutory changes.
