Effective 11-01-96.
An order repealing and recreating s. Tax 2.47, relating to the apportionment of net business incomes of interstate motor carriers.
Effective 01-01-97.
Savings Institutions, Division of (Financial Institutions)
(CR 96-64):
An order amending s. SB 3.06 (1) (e), relating to increasing the maximum commercial loan aggregate which is authorized for an outside director of a savings bank.
Effective 11-01-96.
Savings Institutions, Division of (Financial Institutions)
(CR 96-66):
An order amending s. SB 3.08 (4) (e), relating to the definition of “primary liquid assets” in the liquidity rule for savings banks.
Effective 11-01-96.
An order creating s. Trans 102.22, relating to commercial driver's license (CDL) waivers for snowplow operators employed by local units of government with populations of less than 3000.
Effective 11-01-96.
An order affecting chs. HSS 201 and 206, relating to participation of Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) applicants and recipients in the Pay for Performance (PFP) demonstration project.
Effective 11-01-96.
Final Regulatory Flexibility Analyses
1.
Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection
(CR 95-97)
Ch. ATCP 88 - Egg grading, handling and labeling.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:
This rule repeals and recreates rules under ch. ATCP 88, Wis. Adm. Code, related to egg grade and quality standards. Many of the requirements contained in the current rule are reorganized and updated. This rule also modifies and incorporates, into ch. ATCP 88, rules related to unfair trade practices in the egg industry currently under ch. ATCP 89.
New requirements for labeling egg cartons or containers by egg producers or packers with a “keep refrigerated” statement are expected to impose minimal one-time costs associated with plate changes. Many in the industry have already incorporated this statement on their packaging on a voluntary basis. Changes in equipment to print expiration dates or “use by” dates on individual cartons or containers may also be accomplished at minimal cost. Many in the industry are also including this information on their packaging at the current time.
The rule may impose some significant costs for small businesses such as egg producers, packers, and distributors to comply with the new temperature standards for the storage and transport of eggs. A used 8 ft. by 10 ft. insulated cooler/storage room with a cooling unit may start at approximately $3,500. Mechanical refrigeration is recommended for eggs that are in transport for more than 4 hours. If implemented, used cooling units for vehicles may start at approximately $1,100 for vans and $4,000 for small (15ft.) delivery trucks. Costs will be higher for the purchase of new or larger cooler/storage rooms and trucks.
The rule increases the retention time for copies of receipts by dealers, but does not require any additional reporting or record keeping by small businesses.
No additional knowledge or professional skills are needed to meet the requirements of this rule.
Summary of Comments from Legislative Committees:
The rule was referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Transportation, Utilities and Financial Institutions on August 7, 1996 and to the Assembly Committee on Agriculture on August 7, 1996. The department received no comments or request for hearing from either committee.
2.
Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Geologists, Professional Engineers, Designers and Land Surveyors
(CR 96-49)
Chs. A-E 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 and 10 - Examination reviews.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:
These proposed rules will have no significant economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1) (a), Stats.
Summary of Comments:
No comments were reported.
3.
Barbering and Cosmetology Examining Board
(CR 96-1)
S. BC 3.03 (5) - Booth rental arrangements.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:
These proposed rules clarify the requirement that rental chairs or booths to practitioners operating as a separate business are subject to licensing as a separate establishment. Each licensed establishment must employ a licensed manager. Those individuals who are renting individual chairs or booths will be required to obtain a manager's license or hire or retain a person with a manager's license, as well are obtain a separate license for the rented chair or booth as a separate establishment.
Summary of Comments:
No comments were reported.
Ch. Comm 5 - Credentials.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:
To enhance public health, safety and welfare, people and businesses are either mandated or permitted to obtain specific licenses, certifications or registrations under chs. 101, 145 and 167 of the Wisconsin State Statutes. The credentials related to activities associated with the construction of buildings, structures or their components. The proposed rules of ch. Comm 5 establish minimum requirements for the qualifications and responsibilities for the various credentials; exceptions from compliance with the rules would be contrary to the overall statutory objectives of public health, safety and welfare.
Summary of Comments of Legislative Standing Committees:
The rules were reviewed by the Assembly Committee on Labor and Employment and the Senate Committee on Human Resources, Labor, Tourism, Veterans and Military Affairs. No comments were received.
Ch. Med 8 - Relating to physician assistants.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:
These proposed rules will have no significant economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1) (a), Stats.
Summary of Comments:
No comments were reported.
Chs. NR 140, 722, 724, 726 - Closure of hazardous substance spill cases.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:
The Department does not expect any negative impact on small businesses as a result of this action. It is anticipated that this action will save money for many responsible parties who conduct remediation of groundwater.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees:
The rules were reviewed by the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Environmental Resources and Urban Affairs. There were no comments.
Ch. NR 46 - Administration of the forest crop law and the managed forest law.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:
This rule does affect small business. Small private forest landowners and forest industries enrolled under the Forest Crop Law and the Managed Forest Law are required to pay 10% and 5% respectively of the stumpage value adopted in the zone for the species and wood product volume cut from their land. Existing compliance and reporting procedures are defined by statute. No new compliance and/or reporting requirements are imposed on small businesses as a result of this rule.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees:
The rules were reviewed by the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Environmental Resources and Urban Affairs. There were no comments.
S. N 8.08 (1) - Requirements for malpractice insurance coverage for advanced practice nurse prescribers.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:
The proposed rules will have no significant economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1) (a), Stats.
Summary of Comments:
No comments were reported.
S. Tax 11.69 - Sales of personalized imprinted checks.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:
The proposed rule order does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses.
Summary of Comments:
No comments were reported.
S. Tax 2.47 - Apportionment of net business incomes of interstate motor carriers.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:
This proposed rule order does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses.
Summary of Comments:
No comments were reported.
11.
Division of Savings Institutions
(CR 96-64)
S. SB 3.06 (1) (e) - Increasing the maximum commercial loan aggregate which is authorized for an outside director of a savings bank.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:
This rule will provide all savings banks' outside directors -- including savings banks covered by the definition of “small business” under s. 227.114 (1) (a), Stats., -- with the maximum commercial loan authorization. Exempting small businesses from this rule would be contrary to the rule's objectives which are to encourage high calibre people to serve as outside directors of savings banks.
Summary of Comments:
