Statutory authority: s. 977.02 (2m) and (3)
Statute interpreted: s. 977.06 (1) (b)
The proposed amendment clarifies the administrative rule by deleting background information that explains the gross income eligibility table contained in the rule. The deleted information comprises a worksheet showing the disposable monthly income of a single person earning $7.50 per hour and a summary of the agency's cost-of-counsel table in non-felony cases. Although this part of the rule supports the income levels contained in the table, the worksheet and reference to the cost of counsel do not contribute to the substance of the rule, and their deletion will make the rule clearer.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
This rule would not have a regulatory effect on small businesses.
Fiscal Estimate
The proposed amendments to s. PD 3.039 will have no fiscal impact. The proposed amendment clarifies the administrative rule by deleting background information that explains the gross income eligibility table contained in the rule. The deleted information consists of a worksheet showing the disposable monthly income of a single person earning $7.50 per hour and a summary of the agency's cost-of-counsel table in non-felony cases. Deletion of the worksheet and reference to the cost of counsel has no fiscal effect.
Contact Person
For copies of the proposed rules, or if you have questions, please contact:
Ms. Gina Pruski
Deputy Legal Counsel
(608) 266-6782
315 North Henry Street
Madison, WI 53703-3233
Written Comments
Written comments regarding this rule may be submitted in addition to or instead of verbal testimony at the public hearing. Such comments should be addressed to the contact person at the address stated above, and must be received by July 26, 1996.
Notice of Hearing
Transportation
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to s. 343.055, Stats., and interpreting s. 343.055, Stats., the Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below, to consider the creation of s. Trans 102.22, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to CDL (commercial driver's license) waivers for snowplow operators employed by local units of government with populations of less than 3000.
Hearing Information
July 30, 1996 Room 144-B
Tuesday Hill Farms State Trans. Bldg.
1:30 p.m. 4802 Sheboygan Ave.
MADISON, WI
Parking for people with disabilities and an accessible entrance are available on the north and south sides of the Hill Farms State Transportation Building.
Written Comments and Contact Person
The public record on this proposed rule-making will be held open until close of business July 30, 1996, to permit the submission of written comments from people unable to attend the public hearing or who wish to supplement testimony offered at the hearing. Any such written comments should be submitted to:
Wes Geringer
Bureau of Driver Services, Room 351
Department of Transportation
P. O. Box 7920
MADISON, WI 53707-7920
Analysis Prepared by the Wis. Dept. of Transportation
Statutory Authority: s. 343.055
Statute Interpreted: s. 343.055
General Summary of Proposed Rule
Section 343.055 (5), Stats., directs the Secretary to incorporate federal waivers of commercial driver license requirements into state law by promulgation of administrative rules. On April 3, 1996, the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration published a limited waiver for backup snowplow drivers employed by local units of government. 61 Fed. Reg. 14677, April 3, 1996.
This proposed rulemaking extends the federal waiver to state drivers to the extent permitted under federal law. To be eligible for the waiver, the driver must be a backup driver that is employed by a local unit of government (contractors for government and their employes are not eligible.) The vehicle driven may only be operated within the confines of the political body's boundaries. The political subdivision may have a population of no more than 3000 people. All Wisconsin counties exceed this maximum population restriction, so only towns and municipal bodies will benefit from this legislation in Wisconsin. Finally, the driver may only operate under the waiver where the employe who ordinarily operates the vehicle is unavailable or in need of additional assistance due to a snow emergency. The customary operator of the vehicle is still required to hold a commercial driver license.
Fiscal Estimate
The Department anticipates no fiscal effect from this proposed rulemaking.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
This proposed rule will not impact small businesses.
Copies of Proposed Rule
Copies of this proposed rule can be obtained upon request, without cost, from the Division of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Driver Services, P.O. Box 7920, Madison, WI 53707-7920. For further information, contact Wes Geringer (608) 266-0614 or Gerry Bown (608) 266-0428.
Notice of Submission of Proposed Rules to the Presiding Officer of each House of the Legislature, Under S. 227.19, Stats.
Please check the Bulletin of Proceedings for further information on a particular rule.
Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection
(CR 96-9):
Ch. ATCP 100 - Relating to payroll statements to milk producers and price discrimination in milk procurement.
Barbering & Cosmetology Examining Board
(CR 96-1):
S. BC 3.03 (5) - Relating to booth rental arrangements.
S. HSS 55.90 - Relating to higher quality of care standards for child care providers and the administration of staff retention and quality improvement grants for providers who meet the higher quality of care standards.
Ch. HSS 275 - Relating to appeal procedures for persons applying for or receiving vocational rehabilitation services.
Ch. HSS 111 - Relating to licensing of emergency medical technicians-intermediate (EMT's-intermediate) and approval of operational plans for EMT's-intermediate.
Health & Social Services
(CR 96-3):
Ch. HSS 112 - Relating to licensing of emergency medical technicians-paramedic (EMT's-paramedic) and approval of operational plans for use of EMT's-paramedic.
Ch. Med 8 - Relating to physician assistants.
SS. NR 20.015, 20.02, 20.03, 20.037 and 21.04 - Relating to sport fishing.
Physicial Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board
(CR 96-52):
S. PT 3.01 (4) - Relating to temporary licenses to practice physical therapy.
S. Tax 2.47 - Relating to the apportionment of net business incomes of interstate motor carriers.
Ch. Trans 107 - Relating to driver licensing of people with chemical abuse or dependency problems.
Administrative Rules Filed With The
Revisor Of Statutes Bureau
The following administrative rules have been filed with the Revisor of Statutes Bureau and are in the process of being published. The date assigned to each rule is the projected effective date. It is possible that the publication of these rules could be delayed. Contact the Revisor of Statutes Bureau at (608) 266-7275 for updated information on the effective dates for the listed rules.
Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection
(CR 95-14):
An order creating ch. ATCP 123, relating to telecommunications and cable television service.
Effective 01-01-97.
An order amending ch. ERB 1, relating to temporary construction facility hazardous chemical inventory reporting.
