Ch. Comm 41 was renumbered from ch. ILHR 41 under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 1., Stats., and corrections were made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 6. and 7., Stats.
Ch. Comm 42 was renumbered from ch. ILHR 42 under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 1., Stats., and corrections were made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 6. and 7., Stats.
Revenue:
Ch. Tax 2
S. Tax 2.44 (entire section) had corrections made
under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 6., Stats.
S. Tax 2.49 (1) (b) and (3) had corrections made
under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.
ERRATA
Items reprinted to correct printing errors such as dropped copy (or other errors) are indicated in the following listing:
Natural Resources:
(Fish, Game, etc., Chs. NR 1--)
Ch. NR 19 reprinted to add note.
Revenue:
Ch. Tax 2
S. Tax 2.48 (3) (e) reprinted to restore dropped copy.
Final Regulatory Flexibility Analyses
1.
Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection
(CR 98-118)
Ch. ATCP 30 - Pesticide Product Restrictions.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:
Businesses Affected:
The amendments to the atrazine rule will affect small businesses in Wisconsin. The greatest small business impact of the rule will be on users of atrazine -- farmers who grow corn. The proposed prohibition areas contain approximately 13,000 acres. Assuming that 50% of this land is in corn and that 50% of these acres are treated with atrazine, then 3,250 acres of corn will be affected. This acreage would represent between 20 and 50 producers, depending on their corn acreage. These producers are small businesses, as defined by s. 227.114 (1)(a), Stats. Secondary effects may be felt by distributors and applicators of atrazine pesticides, crop consultants and equipment dealers. Since the secondary effects relate to identifying and assisting farmers in implementing alternative weed control methods, these effects will most likely result in additional or replacement business and the impacts are not further discussed in this document.
Specific economic impacts of alternative pest control techniques are discussed in the environmental impact statement for this rule.
Reporting. Recordkeeping and Other Procedures Required for Compliance:
The maximum application rate for atrazine use in Wisconsin is based on soil texture. This may necessitate referring to a soil survey map or obtaining a soil test. While this activity is routine, documentation would need to be maintained to justify the selected application rate. A map delineating application areas must be prepared if the field is subdivided and variable application rates are used. This procedure is already required under the current atrazine rule.
All users of atrazine, including farmers, will need to maintain specific records for each application. This procedure is already required under the current atrazine rule.
Atrazine cannot be used in certain areas of the State where groundwater contamination exceeds the atrazine enforcement standard in s. NR 140.10 Wis. Adm. Code.
Professional Skills Required to Comply:
The rule affects how much atrazine can be applied and on which fields. Because overall use of atrazine will be reduced in the State, alternative weed control techniques may be needed in some situations. These techniques may include different crop rotations, reduced atrazine rates, either alone or in combination with other herbicides, or combinations of herbicides and mechanical weed control measures.
While alternative weed control techniques are available, adoption of these techniques on individual farms will in some cases require assistance. In the past this type of assistance has been provided by University Extension personnel and farm chemical dealers. In recent years many farmers have been using crop consultants to scout fields, identify specific pest problems and recommend control measures. The department anticipates these three information sources will continue to be used as the primary source of information, both on whether atrazine can be used and which alternatives are likely to work for each situation.
Summary of Comments From Legislative Committees:
The rule was referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Environmental Resources and Campaign Finance Reform on January 6, 1999 and to the Assembly Committee on Agriculture on January 12, 1999. Neither the Assembly Committee on Agriculture nor the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Environmental Resources and Campaign Finance Reform took any action on the rule during their review period.
S. NR 20.08 - Fishing tournament permitting.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:
This rule will not directly affect small business; therefore, a final regulatory flexibility analysis is not required.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees:
The proposed rules were reviewed by the Assembly Natural Resources Committee and the Senate Environment and Energy Committee. There were no comments.
Ch. NR 47, Subch. 7 - Administration of the private forest landowner grant program.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:
The proposed rule is a grant program for private forest landowners. Therefore, a final regulatory flexibility analysis is not required.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees:
The proposed rules were reviewed by the Assembly natural Resources Committee and the Senate Environment and Energy Committee. There were no comments.
Ch. Tax 2 - The use of an alternative apportionment method.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:
The proposed rule order does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses.
Summary of Comments:
No comments were reported.
Ch. Trans 101 - Demerit point assessment for operating after suspension and revocation offenses.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:
This regulatory change has no impact on small business.
Summary of Comments:
No comments were reported.
Ch. Trans 200 - The location for placement of utility work signs.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:
This proposed rule will have no adverse impact on small businesses.
Summary of Comments:
No comments were reported.
Ch. VA 2 - The expenditure limitation for dentures under the health care aid grant program.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:
This proposed rule will have no adverse impact on small businesses.
Summary of Comments:
No comments reported.
E x e c u t i v e O r d e r s
The following is a listing of recent Executive Orders issued by the Governor.
Executive Order 364. Relating to the Creation of the Governor's Wisconsin Works and Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Task Force.
Public Notice
