Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection
Rule Submittal Date
On September 15, 1997, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule-making order amends ch. ATCP 29, relating to pesticide use and control.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
Public hearings are required. Five hearings will be held after the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse completes its review of the proposed rule. The Division of Agricultural Resource Management is primarily responsible for promulgation of this rule.
Contact People
If you have questions regarding this rule, you may contact:
Ned Zuelsdorff
Division of Agricultural Resource Management
Telephone (608) 224-4550
Attorney Jim Matson
(608) 224-5022
Natural Resources
Rule Submittal Date
On September 10, 1997, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule [LE-23-97] to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule-making order affects s. NR 20.13 (2), relating to prohibiting ice fishing shelters on the Fox River in Brown County below the dam at DePere.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing will be held on October 20, 1997.
Contact People
Gary Homuth
Bureau of Law Enforcement
Telephone (608) 266-3244
Natural Resources
Rule Submittal Date
On September 10, 1997, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule [FH-26-97] to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule-making order affects s. NR 24.09, relating to closure of washboard mussel season on Wisconsin-Iowa boundary waters.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
Public hearings will be held on October 14 and 16, 1997.
Contact People
Karl Scheidegger
Bureau of Fisheries Management & Habitat Protection
Telephone (608) 267-9426
Natural Resources
Rule Submittal Date
On September 10, 1997, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule [FH-25-97] to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule-making order affects s. NR 25.03, relating to minimum catch requirements for the renewal of annual Lake Michigan commercial fishing licenses.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
Public hearings will be held on October 20 and 23, 1997.
Contact People
Bill Horns
Bureau of Fisheries Management & Habitat Protection
Telephone (608) 266-8782
Natural Resources
Rule Submittal Date
On September 10, 1997, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule [WT-24-97] to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule-making order affects s. NR 102.10 (1m), relating to outstanding resource waters.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
Public hearings will be held on October 28 and 29, 1997.
Contact People
Ron Martin
Bureau of Watershed Management
Telephone (608) 266-9270
Public Defender
Rule Submittal Date
Pursuant to s. 227.14 (4m), Stats., notice is hereby given that on September 11, 1997, the Office of the State Public Defender submitted a proposed rule order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule order amends s. PD 3.038 (2), relating to the calculation of indigency.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be scheduled at a later date. The organizational unit primarily responsible for promulgation of the rule is the SPD's Office of Legal Counsel.
Contact People
Gina Pruski, Deputy Legal Counsel
Telephone (608) 266-6782
Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Examining Board
Rule Submittal Date
On September 4, 1997, the Examining Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
Statutory authority:
Sections 15.08 (5) (b), 227.11 (2) and 457.03, Stats.
The proposed rule-making order relates to examination requirements and procedures, academic programs equivalent to master's and doctorate degrees in professional counseling, and temporary certificates for professional counselors.
