1. The anticipated fiscal effect on the fiscal liability and revenues of any local unit of government of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
2. The projected anticipated state fiscal effect during the current biennium of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
3. The projected net annualized fiscal impact on state funds of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
These proposed rules will have no significant economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1)(a), Stats.
Copies of Rule and Contact Person
Copies of this proposed rule are available without cost upon request to: Pamela Haack, Department of Regulation and Licensing, Office of Administrative Rules, 1400 East Washington Ave., Room 171, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, WI 53708 (608) 266-0495.
Notice of Hearings
Natural Resources
(Fish, Game, etc., Chs. NR 1--)
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to ss. 29.014, 29.197, 29.041 and 227.11 (2) (a), Stats., interpreting ss. 29.014, 29.041 and 29.197, Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold public hearings on revisions to ch. NR 10, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to the 1999 migratory game bird season.
Analysis
The proposed regulations include:
Ducks – The state is divided into 2 zones each with 60-day seasons. The season in both zones begins at noon October 2 and continues for 60 days, closing November 30. The daily bag limit in both zones is 6 ducks, including 4 mallard, of which only one may be a hen, and one canvasback for the entire 60 days in both zones.
Canada geese – The state is apportioned into 3 goose hunting zones: Horicon, Collins and Exterior. Other special goose management subzones within the Exterior Zone include Brown County, Burnett County, New Auburn, Rock Prairie and the Mississippi River. Season lengths are: Collins Zone – 68 days; Horicon Zone – 86 days; Exterior Zone – 21 days; and Mississippi River – 70 days. The Burnett County and New Auburn subzones are closed to Canada goose hunting.
The special youth waterfowl hunt event will be expanded to include nonresident youth hunters with hunter education certificates or the equivalent certification from another state or province.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Notice is hereby further given that pursuant to s. 227.114, Stats., it is not anticipated that the proposed rule will have an economic impact on small businesses.
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 public hearings will be held on:
Date and Time: Location:
August 9, 1999 Basement Auditorium
Monday La Crosse Co. Adm. Center
7:00 p.m. 400 North 4th Street
LA CROSSE, WI
August 10, 1999 Conference Room 101
Tuesday DNR Service Center
7:00 p.m. 107 Sutliff Ave.
RHINELANDER, WI
August 11, 1999 Room 604
Wednesday Green Bay City Hall
7:00 p.m. 100 N. Jefferson St.
GREEN BAY, WI
August 12, 1999 Conference Room
Thursday Comfort Inn Suites
7:00 p.m. Hwy. J and I 94
WAUKESHA, 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 Jon Bergquist at (608) 266-8841 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. Jon Bergquist, Bureau of Wildlife Management, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707 no later than August 12, 1999. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the hearings. A copy of the proposed rule [WM-3-99] and fiscal estimate may be obtained from Mr. Bergquist.
Fiscal Estimate
Fiscal Impact:
The proposed changes will not result in any significant changes in spending or revenue. There are no local government costs anticipated due to the provisions of this bill.
Notice of Joint Hearings
Natural Resources and Commerce
(Investigation and Remediation,
Chs. NR 700--)
(PECFA Interagency Responsibilities,
Ch. Comm 46)
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to s. 227.11 (2) (a), Stats., interpreting ss. 101.143, 101.144, 292.11 and 292.31 and ch. 160, Stats., the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Commerce will hold joint public hearings on the creation of a joint permanent rule in ch. Comm 46 and ch. NR 746, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to sites contaminated with petroleum products from petroleum storage tanks, and the Department of Natural Resources will invite public comment at these same hearings on amendments to chs. NR 716, 720, 722 and 726, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to soil cleanup standards and the investigation, remedy selection, and closure of sites contaminated with petroleum products from petroleum storage tanks.
Notice is hereby further given that pursuant to ss. 227.11 (2) (a), 227.24 and 227.26 (2) (b), Stats., interpreting ss. 101.143, 101.144, 292.11 and 292.31 and ch. 160, Stats., the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Commerce will also invite public comment at these same hearings on the repeal and recreation of emergency rule ch. Comm 46, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to sites contaminated with petroleum products from petroleum storage tanks.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Notice is hereby further given that pursuant to s. 227.114, Stats., it is not anticipated that the proposed permanent rules will have any negative economic impact on small businesses.
Environmental Assessments
Notice is hereby further given that the Department of Natural Resources has made a preliminary determination that the proposed creation of ch. NR 746 and the proposed amendments to chs. NR 716, 720, 722, and 726, Wis. Adm. Code, do not involve significant adverse environmental effects and do not need an environmental analysis under ch. NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code. However, based on the comments received, the Department of Natural Resources may prepare an environmental analysis before proceeding with the proposed rule-making. This environmental review document would summarize the Department's consideration of the impacts of the proposal and reasonable alternatives.
Notice is hereby further given that the Department of Commerce has made a preliminary determination that the proposed creation of ch. Comm 46 does not involve significant adverse environmental effects and does not need an environmental analysis under ch. Comm 107, Wis. Adm. Code. However, based on the comments received, the Department of Commerce may prepare an environmental analysis before proceeding with the proposed rule-making. This environmental review document would summarize the Department's consideration of the impacts of the proposal and reasonable alternatives.
Hearing Information
Notice is hereby further given that the hearings will be held on:
Date and Time: Location:
July 12, 1999 Room 027, GEF #2 Bldg.
Monday 101 South Webster St.
9:00 a.m. MADISON, WI
July 13, 1999 Auditorium
Tuesday Havenwoods Environmental
1:30 p.m. Awareness Center
6121 N. Hopkins St.
MILWAUKEE, WI
July 14, 1999 Room C215
Wednesday Northeast Wis. Tech. College
11:00 a.m. 2740 West Mason St.
GREEN BAY, WI
July 15, 1999 Room 158/185
Thursday DNR Regional Service Ctr.
11:00 a.m. 1300 West Clairemont Ave.
