(6) Must be willing to attend. Those who are unwilling or forced to attend, will not be accepted into the program.
DMA 1.05 Fees.
(1) The department may assess and collect a reasonable fee from persons participating in the Badger Challenge program as specified in s. 21.25 (2), Stats., for administering the Badger Challenge program.
(2) The department may assess a fee to the family of a participant.
(3) The department may ask the county of the participant to provide funding from their Youth Aids Grant Fund.
(4) The department may assess a fee from other related agencies or entities as appropriate.
(5) Fees collected under s. 21.25 (2), Stats., shall be credited to the appropriation under s.20.465 (4) (g), Stats.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The Badger Challenge administrative rule required under s. 21.25 (1), Stats., will not impact small business. The Badger Challenge is a program for disadvantaged youth. This rule allows the Badger Challenge program to assess fees, however, the program does not impose any fees or regulation on small business.
Fiscal Estimate
The Badger Challenge Program was created by 1997 Wis. Act 237, as codified in s. 21.25, Stats. As part of that legislation, the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs was required to promulgate an Administrative Rule for the administration of said program.
Section 21.25 (2), Stats., provides that the Department may assess and collect a reasonable fee from persons participating in the program. Said fees are to be credited to the appropriation created under s. 20.465 (4) (g), Stats.
Currently, the annual sum of $330,000 general purpose revenue is appropriated under s. 20.465 (4) (b), Stats., to operate the Badger Challenge Program.
Notice of Hearing
Department of Transportation
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to ss. 85.075, 85.08(2)(g) and 85.16(1), Stats., and interpreting ss. 85.08(2)(k) and 85.15, Stats., the Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing in Room 144-B of the Hill Farms State Transportation Building, 4802 Sheboygan Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin on the 27th day of October, 1998, at 10:00 AM, to consider the amendment of ch. Trans 31, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to Excursion Permits on State-Owned Rail Lines.
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.
The public record on this proposed rule making will be held open until close of business on November 6, 1998, to permit the submission of written comments from persons unable to attend the public hearing or who wish to supplement testimony offered at the hearing. Any such comments should be submitted to Ron Adams, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Railroads and Harbors, P.O. Box 7914, Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7914.
Parking for persons with disabilities and an accessible entrance are available on the north and south sides of the Hill Farms State Transportation Building.
Analysis Prepared by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Statutory authority: ss. 85.075, 85.08(2)(g) and 85.16(1)
Statutes interpreted: ss. 85.08(2)(k) and 85.15
General Summary of Rule. 1991 Wis. Act 269, ss. 548 and 551, effective May 1, 1992, authorized the Department to issue permits to operate rail passenger excursion trains on state-owned railroad lines. This proposed rule amends the Department's policies and procedures relating to the operation of excursion trains on state-owned railroad lines.
The Department promulgated a rule establishing requirements and procedures for applying for a permit to operate an excursion train on state-owned railroad lines, as well as application and inspection fees in 1995.
The existing rule ensures public safety by requiring operators and sponsors to provide safe equipment; to operate an excursion train on safe track, bridges, and grade crossings; to perform necessary inspections; and to develop plans to handle medical emergencies.
This proposed rule:
•Expands the definition of excursion trains to include a broader category of railroad recreational vehicles.
• Increases application and inspection fees for permits to operate on state-owned railroad lines.
• Alters the time limits for the Department to grant or deny applications for permits.
•Requires applicants to provide additional information when requesting permits, including plans for maintenance, environmental protection and cleanup, and control of vegetation.
Fiscal Impact
The rule will increase revenues for application and inspection fees by about $3,000 per year.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The rule will have an adverse effect on a limited number of small businesses. These businesses will be required to modify or operate equipment used to provide excursion trips so that human waste is not discharged onto the rail corridor. The rule will increase the application and inspection fee for a permit.
Copies of Rule
Copies of this rule may be obtained, free of charge, upon request to the Bureau of Railroads and Harbors, P.O. Box 7914, Madison, WI 53707-7914, or by calling Ron Adams at (608) 267-9284. Alternate formats of the rule will be provided upon request.
Contact Person
Persons having questions about the rule may write or call Ron Adams, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Railroads and Harbors, P.O. Box 7914, Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7914, telephone (608) 267-9284. Legal questions may be addressed to Charles M. Kernats, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Office of General Counsel, P.O. Box 7910, Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7910, telephone (608) 266-8810.
Notice of Proposed Rule
Transportation
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the authority of ss. 84.185 (4), and 227.11, Stats., and according to the procedure set forth in s. 227.16 (2) (e), Stats., the Wisconsin Department of Transportation will adopt the following rule amending ch. Trans 510 without public hearing unless, within 30 days after publication of this notice on October 15, 1998, the Department of Transportation is petitioned for a public hearing by 25 natural persons who will be affected by the rule; a municipality which will be affected by the rule; or an association which is representative of a farm, labor, business or professional group which will be affected by the rule.
Copies of Rule and Contact Person
Questions about this rule and any petition for public hearing may be addressed to:
Dennis Leong
Bureau of Planning, Economic Development Section
Division of Investment Management
Room 901
P. O. Box 7913
Madison, WI 53707-7913
Telephone (608) 267-9910
Copies of this proposed rule are available upon request, without cost, by contacting Dennis Leong.
Analysis Prepared by the Wis. Dept. of Transportation
Statutory authority: s. 84.185 (4)
Statute interpreted: s. 84.185
General Summary of Proposed Rule:
This proposed rule will amend ch. Trans 510, relating to the Transportation Facilities Economic Assistance and Development (TEA) program. The rule change will delete language related to the eligibility of TEA projects which requires that a TEA project be at least 25% of the total transportation facility improvement cost. The not “less than 25%" rule excluded economic development projects based upon the size of a transportation improvement project. TEA projects were unintentionally and often unfairly excluded when projects generated a small number of jobs given the larger scope of the transportation improvement. The elimination of these small job creation projects puts an unnecessary burden on communities with limited financial resources and on those communities that wanted to use the TEA funds to leverage other financial commitments to help pay for needed infrastructure improvements.
Fiscal Estimate
This proposed rule will have a positive impact on all local governments since they will not be eliminated from TEA grant program based upon the overall size of the transportation facility improvement. Small and rural communities will be able to secure grants based upon the number of new jobs created by a business in the community and not be disqualified based upon the size of the transportation improvement project. State transportation dollars used to fund the TEA grant program will not be negatively impacted since grant awards are based upon the number of jobs created by businesses and not on the size of the transportation project.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
This proposed rule will benefit many small businesses eligible under the TEA grant program. Small businesses such as manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, etc. will be eligible to apply for needed infrastructure projects which promote better traffic circulation, improve accessibility to highway, rail, harbor and airport facilities and help to improve the overall transportation efficiency for the business and the local community.
Text of Proposed Rule
Under the authority vested in the state of Wisconsin, Department of Transportation, by s. 84.185 (4), Stats., the Department of Transportation hereby proposes an order to amend a rule interpreting s. 84.185, Stats., relating to eligibility of TEA projects.
SECTION 1. Trans 510.05 is amended to read:
Trans 510.05 Evaluation of eligibility. Applications passing the initial screening shall be evaluated based on the criteria in s. 84.185 (2) (b), Stats., and this chapter. Determination of the eligibility of an application for funding shall be documented in an evaluation report and shall be based on how well the application satisfies the criteria in s. 84.185 (2) (b), Stats., and this chapter. Applications shall be ineligible for funding if the criteria in this chapter would result in a grant ceiling of less than 25% of the reviewed transportation facility improvement cost.
Notice of Hearing
Technical College System Board
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to ss. 38.04 (11) (a) 2., 38.04 (14) (a), and 227.11 (2), Stats., and interpreting ss. 38.04 (11), 38.12 (5), 38.12 (5m),38.12 (7), 38.14 (3), 38.28, Stats., the Wisconsin Technical College System Board will hold a public hearing at a time and place indicated later in this notice, to consider the amendment of rules relating to General District Policies; District Budget, Audit and Finance; Contract for Services; and High School Student Reporting Requirements.
Hearing Information
Date & Time: Location:
October 27, 1998 WTCSB Board Room
Tuesday 310 Price Place
1:30 p.m. Madison, WI
Analysis Prepared by the Technical College System Board
Statutory authority: ss. 38.04 (11) (a) 2., 38.04 (14) (a), and 227.11(2)
Statutes interpreted ss. 38.04 (11), 38.12 (5), 38.12 (5m), 38.12 (7), 38.14 (3), 38.28
General district policies—Procurement (TCS 6.05). The current rule regarding technical college (WTCS) district procurement policies was originally promulgated in 1984 based on federal procurement guidelines and regulations to provide consistency for all purchases regardless of funding source. In recent years, changes at both the federal and state levels have led to higher threshold amounts for competitive procurement requirements. The proposed rule amendment would not only reflect these changes, but also make several improvements to the procurement process.
TCS 6.05 requires that each WTCS district board adopt, at a minimum, certain policies and procedures on procurement. In general, such policies and procedures must require:
1) Competitive bid or selection procedures if the total cost of the procurement exceeds $10,000;
2) The solicitation of written quotes from at least 2 prospective vendors if the total cost is between $3,000 and $10,000; and
3) A procedure established by the district board if the total cost is below $3,000 (small procurements).
In addition, all district contracts for public construction must be accomplished through the use of competitive bids if the estimated cost exceeds $10,000 (as required under s. 38.18, Stats.).
