Statute interpreted: s. 84.17 (3)
General Summary of Proposed Rule. Under s. 84.17 (3), Stats., the Department of Transportation has been directed to establish standards for a continuing highway bridge inspection program. An initial rule was adopted in 1982 and revised in 1992. This rule making will bring the rule into conformance with federal bridge inspection standards and allow for a more appropriate inspection interval for some bridges.
Related statutes and rules include s. 84.18, Stats., which establishes a program to accelerate the reconstruction or rehabilitation of seriously deteriorating local bridges identified by the inventory of bridges required under s. 84.17, Stats. Chapter Trans 213 implements the bridge reconstruction and rehabilitation program. In addition, some deteriorated bridges may be eligible for state aid in reconstruction under s. 84.11, Stats. Chapter Trans 215 establishes criteria for determining eligibility under this program for replacing or constructing local high cost bridges.
The first section of this rule amends the definition of the “AASHTO" manual to reflect the fact that a more recent edition has been published. It also changes the name of the appropriate division in the Department of Transportation to reflect the current organizational structure. Finally, it changes the names of the report forms to reflect current practice. The second section allows bridge inspections on a two year interval rather than annually. It also allows certain types of bridges to be inspected at up to four year intervals upon agreement with FHWA. The third section changes reporting dates slightly to allow more time for computer data entry of inspection information by Department personnel.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The proposed amendments to ch. Trans 212 will have no effect on any small business as the rule only applies to the state while performing the governmental function of highway bridge inspection.
Fiscal Estimate
The proposed amendments to ch. Trans 212 will have no effect on the fiscal liabilities or revenues of any county, city, village, town, school district, vocational, technical and adult education district, or sewerage district. The proposed amendments have no effect on state liabilities or revenues. This estimate is based on the fact that the changes merely brings Wisconsin into conformance with what FHWA already allows.
Copies of Rule and Contact Information
Copies of the proposed rule may be obtained upon request, without cost, by writing to:
Bruce Karow
Department of Transportation
Bureau of Highway Development, Room 601
P. O. Box 7916
Madison, WI 53707-7916
Telephone (608) 266-3722
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.
S. NR 25.06 (2) (e) 2. - Relating to commercial fishing for whitefish in Green Bay and Lake Michigan.
Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Examining Board
(CR 98-53):
S. SFC 1.02 (intro.) and ch. SFC 8 - Relating to continuing education requirements for renewal of social worker certificates.
Ch. DWD 14 - Relating to the administration of an electronic benefit transfer system for the delivery of food stamp benefits.
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 ch. NR 16, relating to the development of fees, criteria and procedures to use when permitting the use of natural waters as fish farms.
Effective 05-01-99.
An order affecting ss. Tax 2.39 and 2.395, relating to the use of an alternative apportionment method.
Effective 04-01-99.
An order affecting chs. TCS 6 to 9, relating to:
1) Procurement policies and procedures;
2) District budget, audit and finance;
3) Contracts for services; and
4) District reporting of student participation in compulsory school attendance, post-secondary options and technical preparation programs.
Effective 05-01-99.
An order amending s. Trans 510.05, relating to eligibility of Transportation Facilities Economic Assistance and Development program (TEA) projects.
Effective 04-01-99.
An order affecting s. Trans 101.02 (1) (c) and (d), relating to demerit point assessment for operating after suspension and revocation offenses.
Effective 04-01-99.
Public Notice
Public Notice
Dept. of Revenue
(One-Time Increase in the School Property Tax Credit for Tax Year 1998)
1997 Wis. Act 237 directed the Department of Revenue to design a one-time increase in the school property tax credit for tax year 1998 that utilizes the general fund balance existing at the end of FY98 (Fiscal Year 1998) and to publish notice of the credit in the Wisconsin Administrative Register. In his veto message, the Governor limited the tax relief to be provided by the credit increase to $125 million.
The one-time credit designed by the Department raises the credit rate to 14% from the statutory rate of 10% and raises the maximum property tax, or rent constituting property tax, eligible for the credit to $2,500 from $2,000. Individual income taxpayers receive the one-time credit by filing a 1998 tax return.
Contact Information
More information about the credit may be obtained from Department of Revenue offices or by calling:
(608) 266-2772
or
(608) 266-2486
The State of Wisconsin
Department of Administration
Bureau of Integrated Document Services
Document Sales and Distribution Section
P.O. Box 7840
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