P.O. Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707
Transportation
Rule Submittal Date
On September 15, 2000, the Department of Transportation submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule-making order affects ch. Trans 4, relating to the State Public Transit Operating Assistance Program.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and a public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 951, Hill Farms State Transportation Building, 4802 Sheboygan Ave., in Madison, Wisconsin.
The agency organizational unit responsible for the promulgation of the proposed rule is the Division of Transportation Investment Management, Bureau of Transit and Local Roads.
Contact Information
If you have questions or would like a copy of the proposed rules, please contact:
Mr. Richard A. Martin
Telephone: (608) 266-6812
Bureau of Transit and Local Roads, Room 951
Dept. of Transportation
P.O. Box 7913
Madison, WI 53707-7913
N o t i c e S e c t i o n
Notice of Hearing
Chiropractic Examining Board
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to authority vested in the Chiropractic Examining Board in ss. 15.08 (5) (b) and 227.11 (2), Stats., and interpreting s. 446.01 (2), Stats., the Chiropractic Examining Board will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider an order to repeal and recreate ss. Chir 4.03 and 4.05 (1) (d), relating to nutritional supplements.
Hearing Information
The public hearing will be held as follows:
Date & Time Location
October 12, 2000 Room 179A
Thursday 1400 East Washington Ave.
8:45 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 Thursday, October 26, 2000 to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.
Analysis Prepared by the Dept. of Regulation and Licensing
Statutes authorizing promulgation: ss. 15.08 (5) (b) and
227.11 (2)
Statute interpreted: s. 446.01 (2)
In this proposed rule-making order, the Chiropractic Examining Board defines the practice of chiropractic as it relates to the use of vitamins and other food and nutritional supplements. The principles and techniques of chiropractic science, and the curriculum for education and training of chiropractors, include the provision of dietary and nutritional counsel and advice and the use of vitamins and other food and nutritional supplements for the restoration and preservation of health and proper condition of chiropractic patients. Dietary and nutritional counsel and advice and the use of vitamins and other food and nutritional supplements is considered part of the practice of chiropractic and is authorized by the statutory definition of the practice of chiropractic.
Text of Rule
SECTION 1. Chir 4.03 is repealed and recreated to read:
Chir 4.03 Practice. The practice of chiropractic is the application of chiropractic science in the adjustment of the spinal column, skeletal articulations and adjacent tissue. The practice of chiropractic includes all of the following:
(1) Diagnosis and analysis to determine the existence of spinal subluxations and associated nerve energy expression. Diagnosis and analysis may include physical examination, specimen analysis, drawing of blood, blood-analysis and the use of x-ray and other instruments.
(2) Use of procedures and instruments preparatory and complementary to treatment of the spinal column, skeletal articulations and adjacent tissue.
(3) Providing information and counseling regarding the restoration and preservation of health.
SECTION 2. Chir 4.05 (1) (d) is repealed and recreated to read:
Chir 4.05 (1) (d) The prescribing, dispensing, delivery or administration of drugs as defined in s. 450.01 (10), Stats., except nothing in this paragraph may be construed to prevent any of the following:
1. Counseling regarding the health benefits of vitamins, herbs or nutritional supplements.
2. The sale of vitamins, herbs or nutritional supplements.
Note: Counseling provided under this subparagraph shall be restricted to the restoration and preservation of health within the scope of practice of chiropractic.
Fiscal Estimate
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 be reviewed by the Department through its Small Business Review Advisory Committee to determine whether there will be an economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1) (a), Stats.
Copies of Rule and Contact Information
Copies of this proposed rule are available without cost upon request to:
Pamela Haack
Telephone: (608) 266-0495
Office of Administrative Rules
Dept. of Regulation and Licensing
1400 East Washington Ave., Room 171
P.O. Box 8935
Madison, WI 53708
Notice of Hearing
Chiropractic Examining Board
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to authority vested in the Chiropractic Examining Board in ss. 15.08 (5) (b) and 227.11 (2), Stats., and interpreting s. 446.02 (1) (b), Stats., the Chiropractic Examining Board will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider an order to renumber s. Chir 5.01 (1); and to create s. Chir 5.01 (1) (b), (c) and (d), relating to continuing education requirements.
Hearing Information
The public hearing will be held as follows:
Date & Time Location
October 12, 2000 Room 179A
Thursday 1400 East Washington Ave.
8:45 a.m. MADISON, WI
Written Comments
