1050 S. Union St.
Room LGI
Shawano
Sheboygan Sheboygan Falls High School
Cafeteria
220 Amherst Ave.
Sheboygan Falls
Taylor Taylor County Fairgrounds
Multi-purpose Bldg.
Medford
Trempealeau Whitehall City Center
Community Room
36245 Park St.
Whitehall
Vernon Viroqua Middle School
Large Lecture Room
Blackhawk Drive
Viroqua
Vilas Plum Lake Community Building
Golf Course Rd.
Sayner
Walworth National Guard Armory
401 E. Fair St.
Elkhorn
Washburn Agriculture Research Station
Hwy. 70E
Spooner
Washington UW-Washington County Campus
Theater
400 University Dr.
West Bend
Waukesha Waukesha County Expo Center
4848 Northview Rd.
Waukesha
Waupaca Baymont Inn and Suites
110 Grand Seasons Dr.
Waupaca
Waushara Waushara County Courthouse
209 S. St. Marie
Wautoma
Winnebago Oshkosh North High School
Auditorium
1100 W. Smith
Oshkosh
Wood Pittsville High School
Auditorium
5407 1st Ave.
Pittsville
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 Candy Knutson at (608) 267-3134 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.
Written Comments
Written comments on the proposed rules may be submitted to Mr. Al Phelan, Conservation Congress Liaison, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707 no later than April 14, 2000. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the hearings. Written comments will NOT, however, be counted as spring hearing votes.
Copies of Rule and Contact Information
A copy of the proposed rules [WM-1-00] and [FH-4-00] and fiscal estimates may be obtained from Ms. Candy Knutson, Bureau of Legal Services, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707 or by calling (608) 267-3134.
Fiscal Estimate
There is no fiscal effect.
Notice of Hearing
Natural Resources
(Fish, Game, etc., Chs. NR 1-)
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to ss. 29.014, 29.089, 29.327, 29.053(3) and 227.11(2)(a), Stats., interpreting ss. 29.014, 29.089, 29.327 and 29.053(3), Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold a public hearing on revisions to ch. NR 10, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to hunting, trapping and wildlife research. The changes involve clarifications, definitions, increasing management efficiency and altering limitations on hunters.
1. In order to have control over the placement and subsequent removal of waterfowl hunting blinds, owners are required to put their names on the blind. The requirement of placing only a name on the blind is not adequate to help locate a person violating this section. This proposal requires all blinds on state-owned property to be permanently labeled with the owner's name and address in English letters one-inch square or larger.
2. Current rules allow for the registration of fisher and bobcat in whole condition, without pelt removal, if plans are to have a taxidermist mount the animal. This proposal adds otters to the existing rule. Currently rules also do not specify a return time for department receipt of necessary carcasses. This proposal establishes a 30-day requirement.
3. A proposal adds bobcat to an existing rule which requires a registration tag to be locked to the head of the pelt prior to transferring, giving, trading, selling or purchasing the pelt.
4. Clarifies the current rule on state park deer seasons applies only to those portions of the referenced state parks which are owned by the department.
5. The current rule regarding disabled hunts and special hunt authorizations does not specifically describe what tags may be used during these hunts. Currently zone T tags cannot be used during a disabled hunt. This proposal authorizes zone T permits to be filled during disabled hunts.
6. Allows for research to be conducted on lands and waters of the university of Wisconsin arboretum and university bay. The university shall provide a list of research projects annually for Department approval.
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.
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:
March 14, 2000 Room 611A, GEF #2
Tuesday 101 S. Webster Street
