(Fish, Game, etc., Chs. NR 1--)
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to ss. 30.92 (5) (a) and (b) and 227.11 (2) (a), Stats., interpreting ss. 30.92 (4) (b) 2. b., 2m., 8. am. and 8. bn., Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold a public hearing on revisions to ch. NR 7, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to recreational boating facilities.
Analysis by the Dept. of Natural Resources
1997 Wis. Act 27 and 1999 Wis. Act 9 contained legislative changes to the recreation boating facilities program. One change created an opportunity for an eligible sponsor to receive a higher cost share rate for a project if the project is considered of regional or statewide significance. Presently, eligible sponsors may receive financial cost sharing assistance at a rate of up to 60%. Under the new provision, if the project is determined to be of statewide or regional significance and the Wisconsin Waterways Commission approves, the cost share rate could be increased to 80%. The proposed rule establishes the criteria for determining statewide or regional significance.
1997 Wis. Act 27 also allowed “in-kind contributions" as an eligible part of the local cost share. The existing rules for the program allow the value of donated materials, equipment, services or labor to be used as part of the project costs borne by the project sponsor. The rule is revised to clarify “in-kind contributions" has the same meaning as “donations" in the existing rule. Program eligibility of equipment necessary to remove floating trash and debris from a waterway was also created.
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 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 hearing will be held on:
September 12, 2000   Conference Room 1
Tuesday   Courthouse Annex
1:00 p.m.   1462 Strongs Ave.
  Stevens Point, WI
Notice is hereby further given that pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request, Please call Larry Freidig at (608) 266-4897 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. Larry Freidig, Bureau of Community Financial Assistance, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707 no later than Friday, September 15, 2000. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the hearing.
Copies of Rule
A copy of the proposed rule [CF-33-00] and fiscal estimate may be obtained from Mr. Freidig at the address previously given.
Fiscal Estimate
None of the proposed changes will increase costs to the state. There is no state fiscal effect. There are no local government costs.
Notice of Hearings
Natural Resources
(Fish, Game, etc., Chs. NR 1--)
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to ss. 29.014 and 227.11 (2) (a), Stats., interpreting ss. 29.014, 29.177 and 29.181, Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold public hearings on revisions to ch. NR 10, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to deer management unit (DMU) boundaries and population goals.
Analysis by the Dept. of Natural Resources
The Department proposes modifying 30 deer management unit (DMU) deer density goals. Goal increases are proposed in 8 DMUs and goal decreases are proposed in 22 DMUs. In the units with a proposed reduction of 10 deer, a temporary reduction of 5 deer is proposed to be used the first 3 years, followed by an additional reduction of 5 deer. The Department also proposes changing unit boundaries in 3 DMUs. One of these changes creates a metro unit (Unit 1M) around the greater Superior area. Another is a split of unit 7 into 2 units; one following the outer boundary of the Bad River Indian Reservation, and the other including the remaining area of unit 7. The other creates a new boundary between units 69A and 77M, and eliminates unit 69B.
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 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:
September 11, 2000   Room LL42
Monday   Waupaca Co. Courthouse
7:00 p.m.   811 Harding St.
  Waupaca, WI
September 12, 2000   Burnett County
Tuesday   Government Center
7:00 p.m.   7410 County Road K
  Siren, WI
September 13, 2000   Pembine Town Hall
Wednesday   Sauld Street
7:00 p.m.   Pembine, WI
September 13, 2000   Community Center
Wednesday   620 Elm Street
7:00 p.m.   Wisconsin Dells, WI
September 14, 2000   Council Chambers
Thursday   Ashland City Hall
7:00 p.m.   601 West Main St.
  Ashland, WI
September 14, 2000   Comfort Suites
Thursday   Hwys. J and I-94
7:00 p.m.   Pewaukee, WI
September 18, 2000   Kratochwill Memorial Bldg.
Monday   206 N. Wisconsin St.
7:00 p.m.   Muscoda, WI
Notice is hereby further given that pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request, Please call William Mytton at (608) 266-2194 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. William Mytton, Bureau of Wildlife Management, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707 no later than Wednesday, September 20, 2000. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the hearings.
Copies of Rule
A copy of the proposed rule [WM-29-00] and fiscal estimate may be obtained from Mr. Mytton at the address previously given.
Fiscal Estimate
There is no state fiscal effect. There are no local government costs.
Notice of Hearing
Revenue
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to s. 227.11 (2) (a), Stats., and interpreting subchs. II and III of ch. 139, Stats., and s. 895.10, Stats., the Department of Revenue will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below, to consider the creation of s. Tax 9.69, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to the Master Settlement Agreement between the state of Wisconsin and tobacco product manufacturers.
Hearing Information
September 18, 2000   Room #207, GEF #3 Bldg.
Monday   125 South Webster St.
1:00 p.m.   Madison, WI
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