Note: 45-foot buses are allowed on the National Network and Interstate system by Federal law. Section 4006 (b) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991.
The effect of this proposed rule will be to extend the provisions of ss. 348.07 (2) (f), (fm), (gm) and (gr), and 348.08 (1) (e), Stats., to the highway segments listed above. As a result, vehicles which may legally operate on the federal National Network in Wisconsin will also be allowed to operate on the newly-designated highways. Specifically, this means there will be no overall length limitation for a tractor-semitrailer combination, a double bottom or an automobile haulaway on the affected highway segments. There also will be no length limitation for a truck tractor or road tractor when operated in a tractor-semitrailer combination or as part of a double bottom or an automobile haulaway. Double bottoms will be allowed to operate on the affected highway segments provided neither trailer is longer than 28 feet, 6 inches. Semitrailers up to 53 feet long may also be operated on these highway segments provided the kingpin-to-rear axle distance does not exceed 43 feet. This distance is measured from the kingpin to the center of the rear axle or, if the semitrailer has a tandem axle, to a point midway between the first and last axles of the tandem. Otherwise, semitrailers, including semitrailers which are part of an automobile haulaway, are limited to 48 feet in length.
These vehicles and combinations are also allowed to operate on undesignated highways for a distance of 5 miles or less from the designated highway in order to reach fuel, food, maintenance, repair, rest, staging, terminal or vehicle assembly or points of loading or unloading.
Fiscal Estimate
The Department estimates that there will be no fiscal impact on the liabilities or revenues of any county, city, village, town, school district, technical college district or sewerage district.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The provisions of this proposed rule adding highway segments to the designated system have no direct adverse effect on small businesses, and may have a favorable effect on those small businesses which are shippers or carriers using the newly-designated routes.
Copies of Rule
Copies of the proposed rule may be obtained upon request, without cost, by writing to:
State Traffic Engineer
Telephone (608) 266-1675
P. O. Box 7916
Madison, WI 53707
For questions about this rulemaking, please call Mark Morrison, Traffic & Safety Engineer, at (608) 266-1675. Alternate formats of the proposed rule will be provided to individuals at their request.
Notice of Hearing
Transportation
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to s. 194.43, Stats., and interpreting ss. 194.09 and 348.185, Stats., the Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below, to consider the amendment of ch. Trans 302, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to vehicle marking.
Hearing Information
The public hearing will be held:
Date & Time Location
December 17, 1997 Room 551
Wednesday Hill Farms State Trans. Bldg.
9:30 A.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.
An interpreter for the hearing-impaired will be available on request for this hearing. Please make reservations for a hearing interpreter at least 10 days prior to the hearing.
Written Comments and Contact Person
The public record on this proposed rulemaking will be held open until close of business on Friday, December 19, 1997, 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 comments should be submitted to:
Lt. Tim Carnahan
Division of State Patrol, Room 551
Dept. of Transportation
P. O. Box 7912
Madison, WI 53707-7912
Analysis Prepared by the Wis. Dept. of Transportation
Statutory authority: s. 194.43
Statutes interpreted: ss. 194.09 and 348.185
General Summary of Proposed Rule. The Division of State Patrol is aware that the current rule regulating vehicle markings is outdated and confusing to the motor carrier industry as well as to law enforcement officers. Many of the current terms and requirements found in the current rule are no longer relevant. The proposed rule changes will eliminate obsolete language currently found in the rule and also reflect current requirements found in the federal regulations. The Division does not intend to change the current requirements or introduce new regulations in the area of vehicle markings.
Fiscal Estimate
The Department estimates that there will be no fiscal impact on the liabilities or revenues of any county, city, village, town, school district, technical college district, sewerage district, or any federally-recognized American Indian tribes or bands.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
This proposed rule will have no adverse impact on small businesses.
Copies of Rule
Copies of the proposed rule may be obtained upon request, without cost, by writing to:
Frieda Andreas, (608) 266-6936
Division of State Patrol, Room 551
P. O. Box 7912
Madison, WI 53707-7912
Alternate formats of the proposed rule will be provided to individuals at their request.
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 97-86):
SS. ATCP 42.01 and 42.04 - Relating to commercial feed.
SS. HSS 157.16 (2) (a) and 157.165 - Relating to enforcement standards and preventive action limits for radioactive substances in groundwater.
SS. NR 103.02, 103.08, 299.05 and 504.04 - Relating to water quality standards for wetlands; water quality certification; and landfill location, performance and design criteria.
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.
An order affecting chs. ILHR 51, 54, 55, 56, 66, 69 and 70 and Comm 18, relating to the design and construction of public buildings and places of employment to provide accessibility for people with disabilities.
Effective 01-01-98.
An order affecting ch. Comm 27, relating to piers for new manufactured homes.
Effective 01-01-98.
An order affecting ss. NR 24.09 and 24.10, relating to commercial clamming on the Wisconsin-Minnesota and Wisconsin-Iowa boundary waters and clamming on all waters.
Effective 01-01-98.
An order affecting chs. NR 400, 406 and 407 and s. NR 439.03, relating to the air permit program.
Effective 01-01-98.
An order affecting s. Psy 4.02 (4) (c) and (6), relating to continuing education.
