May 21, 1999 Room D240 (2nd Floor)
Friday Madison Area Tech. College
at 10:00 a.m. 211 N. Carroll St.
MADISON, WI
Notice is hereby further given that pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, including the provision of information material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please call Allen Hubbard at (608) 266-3450 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.
Written Comments and Contact Information
Written comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Mr. Allen Hubbard, Bureau of Air Management, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707 no later than June 4, 1999. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the hearings.
Copies of Rule
A copy of proposed rule [AM-15-99] and its fiscal estimate may be obtained from:
Proposed Rules
Bureau of Air Management
P.O. Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707
Phone: (608) 266-7718
FAX: (608) 267-0560
Fiscal Estimate
Fiscal impact:
The proposed rule will affect state government in terms of the Department of Administration's cost of compliance with the emissions reductions required for Boiler B25 at the University of Wisconsin's Charter Street Heating Plant. Boiler B25 is a core source undert the proposed rule, meaning it must reduce NOx emissions by 60 percent from 1995 levels. Using EPA cost estimates, the total annual cost of compliance for Boiler B25 is $225,000.
The proposed rule will also affect local government, specifically the Manitowoc municipality, because Manitowoc Public Utilities owns and operates two core sources. Using EPA cost estimates, the total annual cost of compliance for the two affected units at Manitowoc Public Utilities is $140,000.
Long-range fiscal implications:
None.
Notice of Hearing
Natural Resources
(Air Pollution Control, Chs. NR 400-)
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to ss. 227.11 (2) (a), 285.11 (1) and 285.27 (2), Stats., interpreting s. 285.27 (2), Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold a public hearing on the amendment of s. NR 484.04 (9) and (24) and the creation of NR 460 Appendix KK, ch. NR 466 and s. NR 484.04 (21m), Wis. Adm. Code, relating to national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for the printing and publishing industry.
Agency Analysis
The State Implementation Plan (SIP) developed under s. 285.27 (2), Stats., is also revised. The proposed rule will incorporate into state rules existing national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for the printing and publishing industry which took effect on May 30, 1996.
This federal standard applies to both new and existing major hazardous air pollutant (HAP) sources which operate publication rotogravure, product and packaging rotogravure, and wide-web flexographic printing presses. Publication rotogravure printers produce saleable paper products such as catalogues, magazines, newspaper inserts and telephone directories. Product and packaging rotogravure and wide-web flexographic facilities print on paper, plastic film, metal foil and vinyl for use in products such as flexible packaging, labels, gift wrap, floor coverings and decorative laminates. Inks and coatings used in this industry are a significant source of HAP emissions. The standard requires affected sources to control HAP emissions using the maximum achievable control technology (MACT). Flexible compliance options are provided including pollution prevention methods, which allow printers to eliminate the use of toxic chemicals by substituting nontoxic chemicals for toxic ones.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Notice is hereby further given that pursuant to s. 227.114, Stats., the proposed rule may have an impact on small businesses. The initial regulatory flexibility analysis is as follows:
a. Types of small businesses affected:
Printers and publishers.
b. Description of reporting and bookkeeping procedures required:
No procedures not already required by federal regulation.
c. Description of professional skills required:
No skills that are not already required by federal regulation.
Environmental Assessment
Notice is hereby further given that the Department has made a preliminary determination that this action does not involve significant adverse environmental effects and does not need an environmental analysis under ch. NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code. However, based on the comments received, the Department may prepare an environmental analysis before proceeding with the proposal. This environmental review documents would summarize the Department's consideration of the impacts of the proposal and reasonable alternatives.
Hearing Information
Notice is hereby further given that the hearing will be held on:
May 18, 1998 Council Chambers
Tuesday Oshkosh City Hall
at 1:00 p.m. 215 Church Ave.
OSHKOSH, WI
Notice is hereby further given that pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, including the provision of information material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please call Robert Eckdale at (608) 266-2856 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.
Written Comments and Contact Information
Written comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Mr. Robert Eckdale, Bureau of Air Management, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707 no later than May 28, 1999. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the hearing.
Copies of Rule
A copy of proposed rule [AM-14-99] and its fiscal estimate may be obtained from:
Proposed Rules
Bureau of Air Management
P.O. Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707
Phone: (608) 266-7718
FAX: (608) 267-0560
Fiscal Estimate
Summary of rule:
The proposed rules incorporate into Wisconsin Administrative Code existing national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for the printing and publishing industry. This NESHAP became final when published in the Federal Register on May 30, 1996 under section 112 (d) of the Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990. This federal standard applies to both new and existing major hazardous air pollutant (HAP) sources which operate publication rotogravure, product and packaging rotogravure, and wide-web flexographic printing presses. Inks and coatings used in this industry are a significant source of HAP emissions. Affected sources are required to control HAP emissions using the maximum achievable control technology (MACT). Flexible compliance options are provided, including pollution prevention methods which allow printers to eliminate the use of toxic chemicals by substituting non-toxic chemicals for toxic ones. Section 285.27 (2), Stats., requires that the Department promulgate NESHAPs by rule.
Fiscal impact:
The Department is already responsible for implementing this NESHAP, and does so through the operation permit program under ch. NR 407, Wis. Adm. Code. Incorporating this NESHAP into Wisconsin Administrative Code does not impose additional costs on the Department.
Local governments have no role in implementing this standard, and therefore will not incur any costs as a result of this proposed rule action.
Long-range fiscal implications:
None.
Notice of Hearing
Podiatrists Affiliated Credentialing Board
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to authority vested in the Podiatrists Affiliated Credentialing Board in ss. 15.085 (5) (b ) and 227.11 (2) Stats., and s. 448.695, Stats., as created by 1997 Wis. Act 175, and interpreting ch. 448, subch. IV, Stats., the Podiatrists Affiliated Credentialing Board will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider an order to create chs. Pod 1 to 6, relating to the regulation and licensure of podiatrists.
Hearing Information
May 17, 1999 Room 179A
Monday 1400 East Washington Ave.
9:30 a.m. MADISON, WI
Written Comments
Interested persons are invited to present information at the hearing. Persons appearing may make an oral presentation but are urged to submit facts, opinions and argument in writing as well. Facts, opinions and argument may also be submitted in writing without a personal appearance by mail addressed to the Department of Regulation and Licensing, Office of Administrative Rules, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708. Written comments must be received by May 31, 1999 to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.
Analysis Prepared by the Dept. of Regulation and Licensing
Statutes authorizing promulgation: ss. 15.08 (5) (b), 227.11 (2) and 448.695
