Cost Reductions:
With the elimination of Hunter's Choice applications and decrease in Bonus permit sales, the amount of administrative costs to the Bureau of Customer Service and Licensing associated with printing, postage, freight, supplies and services, and DNR employee wages and fringes will be reduced. Costs associated with the issuance of bonus permits at ALIS terminal (materials and transaction fees) will also be reduced.
Currently, approximately 1/4 of the cost associated with the implementation of Zone T hunts is connected to the mailing of Zone T permits to individuals purchasing hunting licenses prior to May 1. By applying the formula and not going before the Board with a Secretary Order followed by Public Hearings, the Department could make the determination of which units would be in a Zone T or Earn-a-buck season prior to March 31 when licenses first become available. This would eliminate the need for a special mailing.
Also, by establishing a formula to determine whether a unit would fall into a herd control season (Zone T or Earn-a-Buck) would eliminate the need to conduct public hearings. The elimination of public hearings would mean a significant reduction in the amount of staff resources and funds spent advertising and conducting these meetings.
Cost Increases:
Zone T:
One expected impact is the increase in cost for law enforcement operations. The extra 4 day antlerless season will equate into more days wardens will need to provide an active enforcement presence in the field. We assume that the deer herd control hunts will bring with them typical firearm deer season complaints from landowners. hunters and other enforcement agencies, and accidents. These hunts will impact no less than 120 wardens that work in management units open during this firearm season (based on 2000 Zone T estimates in which 99 units held a Zone T hunt). October is not usually a major opening. Therefore, the opening will conflict with work schedules in approximately 25% of the wardens affected. To provide satisfactory coverage to the affected areas, an additional 1200 hours of enforcement will be required (120 wardens X 25% X 4 days X 10 hours per day). An additional 600 hours of special conservation warden time will be extended during the October hunt (figures based on 50% of the totals from 2000 Zone T). The cost for the additional coverage above what is normally present during this 4 day period will include: $23,412 ($19.51 X 1200 hrs.) in permanent salary and fringe, $6,000 in special warden LTE cost, and $4,320 in travel expenses.
Earn-A-Buck:
There will be increased costs with the implementation of an earn-a-buck season, which include a slight increase in the cost of registration materials and increased staff time associated with education of hunters regarding the new regulations.
Another expected increase involves law enforcement. The earn-a-buck season will follow the same season format as a Zone T unit. This means that the costs will be similar to those described under the Zone T section above. However, due to the addition of regulations relating to the harvest of antlered deer and transportation of those animals, and the regulation of a hunt that is relatively new to many of Wisconsin's hunters, it is suggested that the warden workload will increase by 20% in those units conducting a Zone T hunt. It is not expected that 99 units will be in an earn-a-buck season in the same year, due to the formula and past history of Zone T success. These estimates are based on half the number of units as listed above therefore, it is estimated that 49 units will be affected corresponding to 60 wardens ((60 wardens X 25% X 4 days X 10 hours per day) X 20%). Based on this information an additional 720 hours of enforcement and 360 hours of special warden enforcement would equate to $14,047 ($19.51 X 720 hrs.) in permanent salary and fringe, $3,600 in special warden LTE cost, and $2,592 in travel expenses.
In addition, the eam-a-buck regulations and enforcement will equate to a 20% increase in effort during the regular bow, gun, and muzzleloader seasons (Gun Season (Traditional and December) $26,142+ Archery and Muzzle loader $39,454 =$65,596).
FISCAL IMPACT - Modifications to the Wisconsin Damage and Abatement Claims Program.
Cost Reduction:
Since more deer will be removed earlier in the year prior to the damaging of crops, claims costs are expected to be reduced. There may be short term increase in administrative cost for the WDACP and WDNR Bureau of Wildlife personnel, as the number of shooting permits issued will likely increase, but this should be offset fiscally with the decrease in payments. Also offsetting the temporary administrative increase is the length of time spent conducting farm visits by WDACP staff will be lessened, since they will not need to verify damage levels.
Notice of Hearing
Regulation and Licensing
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to authority vested in the Department of Regulation and Licensing in ss. 227.11 (2) and 440.974, Stats., and interpreting ss. 440.972 and 440.973, Stats., the Department of Regulation and Licensing will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider an order to amend ss. RL 133.01 (3), 133.02 (1) and 135.02 (1) (b), relating to home inspector examination and continuing education requirements.
Hearing Information
The public hearing will be held as follows:
Date & Time Location
November 13, 2000 Room 179A
Monday 1400 East Washington Ave.
11:00 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 Monday, November 20, 2000 to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.
Analysis Prepared by the Dept. of Regulation and Licensing
Statutes authorizing promulgation: ss. 227.11 (2) and 440.974
Statutes interpreted: ss. 440.972 and 440.973
Section RL 133.01 (3) is amended to state that the home inspector examination to be administered after January 1, 2001, will consist of two parts. Part I will consist of an examination on the Wisconsin statutes and administrative rules that relate to the practice of home inspection. Part II will consist of an examination relating to the principles and procedures relating to the practice of home inspection.
Section RL 133.02 (1) is amended to state that the Department determines the passing grade on Part I of the examination by using subject matter experts and following procedures outlined in the rule. This is the case, because the Department prepares Part I of the examination. However, since the Department may prepare Part II of the examination or may simply approve an examination prepared by a testing agency, the Department may determine the passing score for Part II by either using the procedures for Part I of the examination or by accepting the passing score recommendations of the testing agency.
Section RL 135.02 (1) is amended to remove “classroom" from the definition of “hour," as that term relates to continuing education programs and courses. This change will avoid a conclusion that was unintended when the current rule was drafted, that is that distance learning courses will not satisfy the continuing education requirements.
These proposed rules were developed with the advice and counsel of an advisory committee created pursuant to 1997 Wis. Act 81 and consisting of 6 home inspectors and 3 public members.
Text of Rule
SECTION 1. RL 133.01 (3) is amended to read:
RL 133.01 (3) On or after January 1, 2001, the department shall prepare and or approve the required examination a 2-part examination. Part I shall consist of an examination relating to the Wisconsin statutes and administrative rules that relate to the practice of home inspection. Part II shall consist of an examination relating to the principles and procedures that relate to the practice of home inspection.
SECTION 2. RL 133.02 (1) is amended to read:
RL 133.02 (1) To pass each examination part the applicant shall receive a grade determined by the department to represent the minimum competence to practice. The department shall determine the passing grade for part II of the examination after consultation with subject matter experts who have reviewed a representative sample of the examination questions and available candidate performance statistics, and shall set the passing grade for the examination at that point which represents minimum acceptable competence in the profession. The department shall determine the passing grade for Part II of the examination in the same manner as for Part I or the department may accept the passing grade recommendation of a testing agency whose examination has been approved by the department.
SECTION 3. RL 135.02 (1) (b) is amended to read:
RL 135.02 (1) (b) “Hour" means 50 minutes of classroom instruction.
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
Dept. of Regulation and Licensing
Office of Administrative Rules
1400 East Washington Ave., Room 171
P.O. Box 8935
Madison, WI 53708
Telephone: (608) 266-0495
Notice of Hearing
Veterinary Examining Board
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to authority vested in the Veterinary Examining Board in ss. 15.08 (5) (b), 227.11 (2) and 453.03 (1), Stats., and interpreting s. 453.065, Stats., Veterinary Examining Board will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider an order to renumber and amend s. VE 3.05 (1); to amend ss. VE 2.03 (1), 3.02 (2), 3.03 (intro.), 4.01 (4) (b) and 5.03 (1) (d); and to create ss. VE 2.01 (1m) and 3.05 (1) (b), relating to the computerized veterinary examination.
Hearing Information
The public hearing will be held as follows:
Date & Time Location
November 27, 2000 Room 179A
Monday 1400 East Washington Ave.
11:15 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, December 7, 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), 227.11 (2) and 453.03 (1)
Statute interpreted: s. 453.065
In this rule-making order, the Veterinary Examining Board amends its rules relating to the application deadline date. The current national examination for veterinarians is a paper and pencil examination. The National Board Examination Committee for Veterinary Medicine will computerize the national examination beginning in November, 2000. The Board must notify the examination service of eligible candidates 50 days in advance of an examination window. The rules currently require an applicant to complete his or her application at least 30 days prior to the next scheduled examination. Therefore, this rule includes the date as to when applications need to be completed.
Text of Rule
SECTION 1. VE 2.01 (1m) is created to read:
VE 2.01 (1m) Prior to November 1, 2000, the board accepts as its licensure examinations the national board examination and the clinical competency test. On and after November 1, 2000, the board accepts as its licensure examination the north American veterinary licensing examination.
SECTION 2. VE 2.03 (1) is amended to read:
VE 2.03 (1) Passing scores for veterinary applicants for the national board examination and the clinical competency test, and for the north American veterinary licensing examination, shall be based on the board's determination of the level of examination performance required for minimum acceptable competence in the profession. The board shall make the determination after consultation with subject matter experts who have reviewed a representative sample of the examination questions and available candidate performance statistics, and shall set the passing score for the examination at that point that represents minimum acceptable competence in the profession. The board may accept the recommendation of the national examination provider.
SECTION 3. VE 3.02 (2) is amended to read:
VE 3.02 (2) Has Prior to November 1, 2000, has passed the national board examination and clinical competency test as evidenced by documents submitted directly to the board by the department's office of examinations or by the professional examination service. On or after November 1, 2000, has passed the north American veterinary licensing examination.
