Fiscal Estimate
See page 21 of the October 31, 1996 Wis. Adm. Register.
Copies of Emergency Rule and Fiscal Estimate
A copy of this emergency rule and fiscal estimate can be obtained at no charge by making a request to:
Tom Stoebig, (608) 224-4944
Bureau of Consumer Protection
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection
2811 Agriculture Dr.
P.O. Box 8911
MADISON, WI 53708-8911
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
See page 21 of the October 31, 1996 Wis. Adm. Register.
Notice of Hearings
Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection
▶ (Reprinted from October 31, 1996 Wis. Adm. Register)
The state of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection announces that it will hold five public hearings on amending the Corn Marketing Order (ch. ATCP 143). The proposed amendment increases the assessment rate under the corn marketing order from one-tenth of one cent ($0.001) per bushel to one-half of one cent ($0.005) per bushel.
Written Comments
The hearings will be held at the dates and places indicated below. The public is invited to attend the hearings and comment on the proposed rule. Following the public hearings, the hearing record will remain open for additional written comments until December 20, 1996.
Copies of Rule and Contact Person
A copy of the rule may be obtained, free of charge, from:
Marketing Order Program
Telephone 1 (800) 462-2765
Wis. Dept. of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection
P.O. Box 8911
Madison, WI 53708-8911
Copies will also be available at the public hearings.
An interpreter for the hearing-impaired will be available upon request for these hearings. Please make reservations for a hearing interpreter by November 25, 1996 by contacting Margaret Fay at 1-800-462-2765 (Voice) or by contacting the Department at (608) 224-5058 (TDY Telephone).
Hearing Information
The hearings are scheduled as follows:
December 9, 1996 Room 106
Monday Wis. Dept. of Agriculture,
11:00 a.m. to Trade & Consumer Protection
2:00 p.m. Prairie Oak Office Bldg.
Handicapped 2811 Agriculture Dr.
Accessible MADISON, WI
December 10, 1996 Room UW-Cooperative Extension
Tuesday Demonstration Center--First Floor
11:00 a.m. to Rock Co. Courthouse
2:00 p.m. 51 South Main Street
Handicapped JANESVILLE, WI
Accessible
December 11, 1996 Large Conference Room
Wednesday DATCP--Eau Claire Regional Office
11:00 a.m. to 927 Loring St.
2:00 p.m. ALTOONA, WI
Handicapped
Accessible
December 12, 1996 Room 101 Classroom Bldg.
Thursday UW-Fond du Lac Center/
11:00 a.m. to UW-Cooperative Extension
2:00 p.m. Campus Drive
Handicapped FOND DU LAC, WI
Accessible
December 13, 1996 UW Cooperative Extension--
Friday Lower Level Conference Room
11:00 a.m. to Iowa Co.Courthouse(New Addition)
2:00 p.m. 222 North Iowa St.
Handicapped DODGEVILLE, WI
Accessible
Analysis
Statutory authority: ss. 96.05 and 96.08
Statute interpreted: s. 96.11
The proposed rule amends s. ATCP 143.06 (1) by increasing the assessment rate under the corn marketing order from one-tenth of one cent ($0.001) per bushel to one-half of one cent ($0.005) per bushel.
The proposed amendment must be approved by more than 50% of the affected corn producers voting in a referendum before the increased assessment rate becomes effective. If corn growers or affected producers approve the referendum, the Department intends to have the amended marketing order in effect in the fall of 1997 for the harvest and sale of corn grown in 1997 and subsequent years.
BACKGROUND
The corn marketing order (ch. ATCP 143, Wis. Adm. Code) was created in 1983 and requires all producers of corn sold into commercial channels to pay an assessment at the rate of one-tenth of one cent ($0.001) per bushel. The funds are used for financing research, market development, and educational programs related to corn sales.
Each producer selling corn into commercial channels is liable for payment of the assessment under the corn marketing order. Handlers and dealers taking title to corn sold to them by producers are responsible for collecting the assessment from amounts due the producers. Under the marketing order, a producer may request a refund of the assessment which the producer paid into the marketing order.
The rate of assessment has not changed since the marketing order became effective on February 1, 1983.
The Wisconsin Corn Growers Association has petitioned the Department Secretary to amend the marketing order to increase the assessment rate to one-half of one cent ($0.005) per bushel. The increase is projected to generate an additional $400,000 in assessment revenue annually.
Fiscal Estimate
The Department would incur one-time costs of $35,000 to cover administrative costs related to the rule amendment process. The Wisconsin Corn Growers Association has signed an agreement with the Department to fully reimburse the agency for the cost of adoption. There will be no net fiscal impact to the Department.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The proposed amendment will not have a significant economic impact on small businesses. The corn marketing order provides for a refund which enables a producer to receive a refund upon submitting proof satisfactory to the marketing board that the assessment for which the refund is requested has been paid.
Notice of Hearings
Department of Commerce
(Building & Heating, etc., Chs. ILHR 50-64)
(Multifamily Dwellings, Ch. ILHR 66)
(Barrier-Free Design, Ch. ILHR 69)
(Historic Buildings, Ch. ILHR 70)
Notice is given that pursuant to ss.101.02 (15) and 101.13, Stats., the Department of Commerce proposes to hold public hearings to consider the revision of rules under chs. ILHR 51, 52, 66, 69 and 70, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to Barrier-free Design.
Hearing Information
December 9, 1996 Wausau
Monday North Central Technical Institute
11:00 a.m. Room 450/451
1000 Campus Drive
December 10, 1996 Madison
Tuesday Room 103 Conf. Room
11:00 a.m. GEF-I, State Office Bldg.
