Mr. Karl Scheidegger
Bureau of Fisheries Management & Habitat Protection
P.O. Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707
Written comments will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the hearing. A copy of the proposed rule [FH-26-97] and fiscal estimate may be obtained from Mr. Scheidegger.
Fiscal Estimate
No fiscal effect is anticipated from the promulgation of this rule.
Notice of Hearings
Natural Resources
(Fish, Game, etc., Chs. NR 1--)
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to ss. 29.085, 29.174 (3), 29.33 (1) and 227.11 (2) (a), Stats., interpreting ss. 29.085, 29.174 (2) (a) and 29.33 (1), Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold public hearings on the repeal and recreation of s. NR 25.03 (2) (b) 3. and the creation of s. NR 25.03 (2) (b) 4. and 5., Wis. Adm. Code, relating to minimum catch requirements for the renewal of annual Lake Michigan commercial fishing licenses.
Agency Analysis
Under current rules, the minimum catch requirement is fixed for each commercial fishing zone. Under the proposed rule, the minimum catch requirement will be computed annually to reflect changes in the fishery. A specific provision will be made for years when commercial quotas are cut.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Notice is hereby further given that pursuant to s. 227.114, Stats., the proposed rule may have an impact on small businesses. The initial regulatory flexibility analysis is as follows:
a. Types of small businesses affected: Lake Michigan commercial fishers.
b. Description of reporting and bookkeeping procedures required: No new procedures.
c. Description of professional skills required: No new skills.
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:
October 20, 1997 Room 604
Monday Green Bay City Hall
at 5:00 p.m. 100 N. Jefferson St.
Green Bay
October 23, 1997 Room 141
Thursday DNR Southeast Region Hdqrs.
at 5:00 p.m. 2300 M. L. King, Jr. Dr.
Milwaukee
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 William Horns at (608) 266-8782 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.
Written Comments
Written comments on the proposed rule must be received no later than November 3, 1997 and may be submitted to:
Mr. William Horns
Bureau of Fisheries Management & Habitat Protection
P.O. Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707
Written comments will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the hearings. A copy of the proposed rule [FH-25-97] and fiscal estimate may be obtained from Mr. Horns.
Fiscal Estimate
There is no fiscal effect.
Notice of Hearings
Natural Resources
(Environmental Protection--General, Chs. NR 100--)
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to ss. 227.11 (2) (a) and 281.15, Stats., interpreting s. 281.15, Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold public hearings on revisions to s. NR 102.10 (1m), Wis. Adm. Code, relating to designating four flowages as outstanding resource waters.
Agency Analysis
Based on the criteria for classifying waters as outstanding resource waters, the Department is proposing to add the St. Croix Flowage in Douglas County, the Gile Flowage in Iron County, the Willow Flowage in Oneida County and the Caldron Falls Flowage in Marinette County to the list of outstanding resource waters.
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.
Hearings
Notice is hereby further given that the hearings will be held on:
October 28, 1997 Council Chambers
Tuesday City Hall
at 2:00 p.m. 1407 Hammond Ave.
Superior
October 28, 1997 County Board Room
Tuesday Iron Co. Courthouse
at 7:00 p.m. 300 Taconite St.
Hurley
October 29, 1997 Conference Room #1
Wednesday DNR Northern Region Hdqrs.
at 10:00 a.m. 107 Sutliff Ave.
Rhinelander
October 29, 1997 County Board Room
Wednesday Marinette Co. Courthouse
at 7:00 p.m. 1926 Hall Ave.
Marinette
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 Ron Martin at (608) 266-9270 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.
Written Comments
Written comments on the proposed rule must be received no later than November 10, 1997 and may be submitted to:
Mr. Ron Martin
Bureau of Watershed Management
P.O. Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707
