Text of Rule
SECTION 1. ElBd 6.05 is amended to read:
ELBD 6.05 FILING CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT
(1) Definitions: As used in this rule:
(a) "Campaign period" for a candidate, personal campaign committee or support committee has the same meaning as provided in s.11.26(17), Stats., and for any other registrant begins on January 1 of an odd-numbered year and ends on December 31 of the following year.
(b) “Contribution" has the same meaning as provided in s.11.01(6), Stats.
(c) “Electronic format" means computer diskette, modem, or other means of electronic transfer, using either software designated by the board or software that meets the board's specifications for a standard file format.
(d) “Filing officer" means the state elections board.
(e) “Registrant" has the same meaning as provided in s.11.01(18m), Stats.
(f) “Report" means any filing required by ss.11.05, 11.06, 11.12(5) and (6), 11.20, and 11.23, Stats.
(2) Beginning with any campaign finance report filed on or after July January 1,
1999, covering activity on or after January 1, 1999, any registrant who files with the state elections board and who accepts contributions or makes disbursements in a total amount or value of $20,000 or more during a campaign period shall file each campaign finance report that is required to be filed by Chapter 11, Stats., in an electronic format.
(3) Beginning with the Fall 1998 preprimary report, covering activity from July 1, 1998, through the close of the reporting period, Any registrant not required to file reports electronically may elect to file any campaign finance report in an electronic format.
(4) Any campaign finance report filed in an electronic format shall be transmitted in time to be received by the filing officer no later than the time provided by law for filing the report. Any registrant who files a campaign finance report electronically shall, thereafter, file electronically all campaign finance reports required to be filed by the registrant.
(5) If a registrant uses its own software to file electronically, it must submit a trial report to the board before the end of the report period to determine if the software can generate a report in a format that is compatible with the board's campaign finance data base.
(6) Each registrant who files a report in an electronic format shall file, with the filing officer, a paper copy of the report that complies with the format set forth in Forms EB-2, EB-2a, EB-3, EB-4, EB-7, EB-10, EB-10a, EB-12 or EB-24. The paper copy of the report shall be signed by an individual authorized by the registrant to file and filed no later than the time prescribed by law for filing the report.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The creation of this rule does not affect business.
Fiscal Estimate
The creation of this rule has no fiscal effect.
Contact Person
George A. Dunst
Legal Counsel
State Elections Board
132 E. Wilson Street
P.O. Box 2973
Madison, Wisconsin 53701-2973
Phone 266-0136
Notice of Hearing
Professional Geologists, Hydrologists and Soil Scientists Examining Board
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to authority vested in the Examining Board of Professional Geologists, Hydrologists and Soil Scientists by ss. 15.08 (5) (b) and 227.11 (2), Stats., and interpreting ch. 470, Stats., the Examining Board of Professional Geologists, Hydrologists and Soil Scientists will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider an emergency rule order and a permanent rule order to create chs. GHSS 1 to 5, relating to the registration and regulation of professional geologists, hydrologists and soil scientists.
Hearing Information
Date & Time: Location:
June 23, 1999 Room 180
Wednesday 1400 E. Washington Ave.
10:00 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 July 2, 1999 to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.
Analysis Prepared by the Dept. of Regulation & Licensing
Statutes authorizing promulgation: ss. 15.08 (5) (b), 227.11 (2), 470.03 and 470.04
Statutes interpreted: ch. 470
This proposed rule-making order of the Examining Board of Geologists, Hydrologists and Soil Scientists creates rules as authorized by 1997 Wis. Act 300.
The purpose of the rules is to specify requirements and procedures which apply to all three sections of the Board. Chapter GHSS 1 identifies the requirements for the dimensions and use of licensure seals to verify how and when to use a licensure seal to verify that the professional has done the drawings or had direct supervision of the person. All firms holding themselves out to practice professional geology, hydrology and soil science must be registered. The firm must have a licensed professional who has responsible charge for each project. Chapter GHSS 1 also include definitions, the responsibilities for professional geologist, hydrologists and soil scientists branch offices, for changing an address, and failure to renew a license.
Chapters GHSS 2, 3 and 4 specify the licensure requirements for professional geologists, hydrologists and soil scientists. And Chapter GHSS 5 defines unprofessional conduct.
Text of Rule
SECTION 1. Chapters GHSS 1 to 5 are created to read:
Chapter GHSS 1
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
GHSS 1.01 Purpose. The purpose of rules in this chapter is to specify general requirements and procedures which apply to all 3 sections of the board. Requirements specific to professional geologists, professional hydrologists and professional soil scientists are specified in chs. GHSS 2, 3 and 4. Rules of professional conduct for all licensees are specified in ch. GHSS 5.
GHSS 1.02 Licensure seals. (1) Each professional geologist, hydrologist and soil scientist shall obtain a seal that complies with board specifications for licensure seals. The overall diameter may not be less than 1 5/8 inches nor more than 2 inches. Each seal shall include the licensee's name, license or permit number and city.
(2) The following designs for licensure seals have been approved:
[designs not included]
(3) A rubber stamp, identical in size, design and content to a board-approved seal, may be used as a substitute for a licensure seal.
(4) Each sheet of plans, drawings, documents, specifications and reports for professional geology, hydrology and soil science practice shall be signed, sealed and dated by the licensee who prepared, or directed and controlled preparation of, the written material, except as specified in sub. (5).
(5) If more than one sheet is bound together in a volume, the licensee who prepared or directed and controlled the preparation of the volume, may sign, seal and date only the title or index sheet if the signed sheet identifies clearly all other sheets comprising the bound volume and if any other sheets which are prepared by or under the direction and control of another licensee are signed, sealed and dated by the other licensee.
(6) Any addition, deletion or other revision to each sheet of plans, drawings, documents, specifications and reports for professional geology, hydrology, or soil science practice which affects public health and safety or any state or local code requirements may not be made unless signed, sealed and dated by the licensee who made or directed and controlled the making of the revision.
(7) All seals or stamps affixed to drawings to be filed as public documents shall be original. No stickers or electronically scanned images may be used. All seals and stamps on drawings shall be signed and dated by the licensed professional in a permanent ink contrasting with both the seal and the background. If other standards are prescribed by statute, the statutes shall govern.
GHSS 1.03 Branch offices. (1) DEFINITIONS. In this section,
(a) “Firm" means any business entity located in Wisconsin which provides or offers to provide geology, hydrology or soil science services to the public.
(b) “Resident" means a currently-registered professional geologist, professional hydrologist or professional soil scientist who spends the majority of his or her working schedule in one firm location and who is in charge of and responsible for the type of services offered or provided from that location.
(2) RESIDENT REQUIRED; RESPONSIBILITIES. Every firm maintaining one or more places of business in Wisconsin shall have:
(a) A resident professional geologist in each separate business location which provides or offers to provide professional geology services.
(b) A resident professional hydrologist in each separate business location which provides or offers to provide professional hydrology services.
(c) A resident professional soil scientist in each separate business location which provides or offers to provide professional soil science services.
(3) NOTICE. Every firm shall notify the board of at least one resident who is in charge of and responsible for each separate business location.
(4) RESIDENT LIMITATION. A resident may not be in charge of or responsible for services offered or provided from more than one business location.
GHSS 1.04 Change of address. Every licensee shall notify the board in writing of a change of address within 30 days of the change. The notice shall include the person's or firm's former and new addresses and each license or certification number held.
GHSS 1.05 Failure to renew a license. (1) If a licensee who fails to renew his or her license by the established renewal date applies for renewal of the license less than 5 years after its expiration, the license shall be renewed upon payment of the renewal fee specified in s. 440.08, Stats.
(2) (a) If a licensee applies for renewal of his or her license more than 5 years after its expiration, the board shall determine whether the applicant is competent to practice under the license in this state. The inquiry shall include a review of the applicant's practice within the previous 5 years, if any, in other licensing jurisdictions.
(b) After inquiry, the board shall impose any reasonable conditions on reinstatement of the license as the board deems appropriate, including a requirement that the applicant complete any current requirement for original licensure.
Chapter GHSS 2
PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST LICENSE
GHSS 2.01 Authority and purpose. The rules in this chapter are adopted under authority in ss. 15.08 (5) (b), 227.11 (2), 470.03 (1) (a) and 470.04, Stats. The purpose of the rules in this chapter is to interpret basic education, experience and examination requirements for registration as a professional geologist as specified in ss. 470.04 and 470.05, Stats.
GHSS 2.02 Applications. An applicant who files an application but does not comply with a request for information related to the application within one year from the date of the request shall file a new application.
Note: Applications are available upon request to the Professional Geologist Section of the board at 1400 East Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708.
GHSS 2.03 Experience as a professional geologist. (1) To qualify as satisfactory professional geologic work for the purposes of s. 470.02 (2) (c), Stats., an applicant's experience shall include the application of accepted principles in the practice of geology and shall demonstrate an applicant's progressive development of competence to practice as a professional geologist. The experience shall be acquired in the areas of the practice of geology listed in sub. (2) (a) to (m) or in other areas of the practice of geology which in the opinion of the professional geologist section provide the applicant with a knowledge of principles and data related to the practice of geology at least equivalent to that which would be acquired by experience in the areas of practice listed. Experience in every listed area is not required.
(2) Areas of experience in the practice of professional geology include:
(a) Mineralogy, including identification of minerals and mineral assemblages, the determination of physical and chemical properties of rocks, and determination of probable genesis and sequence of mineral assemblages.
(b) Petrography or petrology, including identification and classification of major rock types, determination of physical and chemical properties of rocks, and determination of probable genesis and sequence of rock formation.
(c) Geochemistry, including evaluation of geochemical data, and construction of geologic models based on geochemical analyses.
(d) Stratigraphy or historical analysis, including identification of rock sequences, establishment of the relative position of rock units, determination of the ages of rock units, interpretation of depositional environments and geologic histories, performance of facies analyses, and establishment of stratigraphic classifications.
