The federal transit programs have been substantially restructured since this rule has last been amended, by ISTEA in 1991 and by TEA 21 in 1998. Currently Section 5307 funds are awarded to the Governor as a block grant to be used to meet both operating assistance and capital needs of Wisconsin's twelve urbanized areas with populations of between 50,000 and 200,000. Current policy is to provide combined state and federal operating assistance sufficient to cover 60% of operating costs and utilize the balance to fund capital projects. Any unused balance would be carried over to the next year.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT 8
ELIMINATION OF THE TERM “MASS TRANSIT”
Description of objective of the amendment:
Amend all sections of ch. Trans 8 containing a reference to “mass transit” by replacing the term with “public transit.”
Description of policies relevant to the amendment:
The term “mass transit” is obsolete and misleading. The state operating assistance program funds public transit service in 60 Wisconsin communities. The majority of these systems (35) are shared-ride taxi systems operating in small communities, and most of the rest are bus systems operating in medium-sized and smaller cities. The term “urban public transit” more accurately reflects the types of systems participating in the program.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT 9
ELIMINATION OF THE TERM “ SUBSIDY / SUBSIDIES”
Description of the objective of the amendment:
Amend all sections of ch. Trans 8 containing a reference to “subsidy/subsidies” by replacing the term with “payment/payments.”
Description of policies relevant to the amendment:
The term “subsidy/subsidies” is obsolete and has negative connotations. The term “payment/payments” does not change the meaning, but eliminates the negative connotations.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT 10
ANNUAL REVIEW
Description of objective of the amendment:
Repeal s. Trans 8.05 which calls for the Department to review the policies and procedures established in the rule annually.
Description of existing policies relevant to the amendment:
This section adds no meaningful substance to the rule. WISDOT will continue to review the rule as federal rules and regulations change, and amend accordingly.
Statutory authority for the rule:
Sections 85.16 (1) and 227.11 (2), Stats.
Estimate of the amount of time state employes will spend developing the rule and of other resources necessary to develop the rule:
100 hours.
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Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Rule Submittal Date
On July 26, 1999, the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has referred a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule affects ch. ATCP 30, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to the use of atrazine pesticides.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and the Department will hold public hearings on this rule after the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse completes its review.
The first hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 31, 1999 at the La Petite Room, Best Western, 1616 Crestview Dr., Hudson, Wisconsin; the second hearing will be held on Wednesday, September 1, 1999 at the Main Meeting Room, Comfort Suites, 300 Division North St., Stevens Point, Wisconsin; and the third hearing will be held on Thursday, September 2, 1999 at Room Timber Wolf A, Black Wolf Lodge, 1400 Black Wolf Dr., Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. The hearing times and sessions at all locations are the same: from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. for the afternoon session and 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. for the evening session.
The Division of Agricultural Resource Management is primarily responsible for promulgation of this rule.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this rule, you may contact:
Bruce Rheineck
Division of Agricultural Resource Management
Telephone (608) 224-4502
or
Attorney Jim Matson
Telephone (608) 224-5022
Commerce
Rule Submittal Date
On July 29, 1999, the Department of Commerce submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The subject matter of the proposed rule affecting chs. Comm 50-64 relates to fire safety requirements in the Commercial Building Code.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and four public hearings are scheduled for: Friday, August 27, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. in Room 105, State Office Building, 718 West Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire, Wisconsin; Monday, August 30, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 120, State Office Building, 141 N.W. Barstow St., Waukesha, Wisconsin; Wednesday, September 1, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 3B at the WHEDA Building, 201 West Washington Ave., Madison, Wisconsin; and Thursday, September 2, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. in Room 152A, State Office Building, 200 North Jefferson St., Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this rule, you may contact:
Duane Hubeler
Department of Commerce
Telephone (608) 266-1390
Public Instruction
Rule Submittal Date
On July 29, 1999, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule amends s. PI 11.24 (9) (c), deleting the requirement that a medical referral be received from a licensed physician when a child receives occupational therapy to benefit from special education.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
Public hearings are required and will be scheduled. The Division for Learning Support: Equity and Advocacy is primarily responsible for promulgation of this rule.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this rule, you may contact:
Paul Halverson, Director
Special Education
Telephone (608) 266-1781
Transportation
Rule Submittal Date
On July 30, 1999, the Department of Transportation submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
