Youth waterfowl hunt – A daily bag limit for Canada goose during the 2-day youth waterfowl hunt is created.
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 document would summarize the Department's consideration of the impacts of the proposal and reasonable alternatives.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the hearings will be held on:
August 6, 2001 County Admin. Ctr, 400 N. 4th Street, Monday La Crosse
at 7:00 p.m.
August 7, 2001 Conference Rm 1, DNR Service Center, Tuesday 107 Sutliff Ave., Rhinelander
at 7:00 p.m.
August 8, 2001 Room 310, Green Bay City Hall, 100 N. Wednesday Jefferson Street, Green Bay
at 7:00 p.m.
August 9, 2001 Comfort Suites, Hwy. J & I-94, Pewaukee
Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
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 Jon Bergquist at (608) 266-8841 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.
Fiscal Estimate
There is no fiscal impact anticipated from this proposed rule.
Written comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Mr. Jon Bergquist, Bureau of Wildlife Management, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707 no later than August 10, 2001. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the hearings. A copy of the proposed rule [WM-21-01] and fiscal estimate may be obtained from Mr. Bergquist.
Notice of Hearings
Natural Resources
(Environmental Protection - Water Regulation, Chs.
NR 300—)
[CR 01 - 054]
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to s.
227.11 (2) (a), Stats., interpreting ss.
30.01 (6e),
30.13 (1m),
30.12,
30.133 (1) and
30.134 (5), Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold public hearings on revisions to s.
NR 326.03 and the creation of ss.
NR 326.08 and
326.09, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to the regulation of swim rafts and the definition of “impoundment" and “similar conveyance". The proposed rule creates a definition for the term “impoundment" because this term is not defined in the statutes. Section
30.134, Stats., gives individuals engaged in water-related recreational activities the right to use the shore up to the ordinary high water mark on streams. This right does not exist on lakes and impoundments. Section
NR 326.09 is created to state that the boundaries of the pool of an impoundment shall be determined at normal summer water levels.
The proposed rule also creates a definition for the term “similar conveyance". Section
30.133, Stats., prohibits the conveyance of riparian rights by easement or similar conveyance. It seems unlikely that the Legislature intended to prohibit thousands of short-term leases of riparian space such as occurs at marinas. The proposed definition clarifies that any conveyance of riparian rights by lease may not exceed 2 years.
The proposed rule creates s.
NR 326.08 for the regulation of swim rafts. Swim rafts are exempt from permit requirements provided the swim raft does not interfere with public rights in navigable waters, the rights of other riparians and is placed within 200 feet of shore. As swim rafts increase in size, they affect the general public's right to use near-shore waters and potentially harm the near-shore aquatic environment by shading aquatic vegetation. The proposed rule subjects swim rafts in excess of 100 square feet to the permit requirements of s.
30.12, Stats.
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 document would summarize the Department's consideration of the impacts of the proposal and reasonable alternatives.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the hearings will be held on:
July 17, 2001 Circuit Courtroom, Sawyer Co.
Tuesday Courthouse, 10610 Main Street, Hayward at 4:00 p.m.
July 23, 2001 Board Room, Minocqua Community
Monday Building, 415 Menomonie St., Minocqua
at 4:00 p.m.
July 27, 2001 Rm 027, GEF 2 Bldg, 101 S. Webster St., Friday Madison
at 10:00 a.m.
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 Dan Helsel at (608) 266-2997 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.
Fiscal Estimate
The Department expects that requiring a ch.
30 permit for swim rafts exceeding 100 sq. ft. will generate additional permit fee revenue that will be deposited to the water regulation and zoning fees program revenue appropriation. The department estimates that it will authorize approximately 25 new “swim raft" permits per year at $300 per permit -- or $7500 annually. Because the fees are set to correspond with the number of hours anticipated to be spent on the permitting process, the department expects that the fee revenue will be sufficient to cover the costs of the permitting process, and the additional workload will be absorbed by existing staff. Additionally, any increase in enforcement workload will be absorbed by existing staff. The department anticipates no fiscal impact associated with defining “similar conveyance" or “impoundment".
Written comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Mr. Dan Helsel, Bureau of Fisheries Management and Habitat Protection, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707 no later than July 31, 2001. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the hearings. A copy of the proposed rule [FH-19-01] and fiscal estimate may be obtained from Mr. Helsel.
Notice of Hearings
Natural Resources
(Environmental Protection - Water Supply, Chs.
NR 800—)
[CR 01 - 067]
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to ss.
280.11 and
281.17 (8), Stats., interpreting ss.
280.11 and
281.17 (8), Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold public hearings on revisions to ch.
NR 809, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to safe drinking water standards for radionuclides. The final radionuclide rule published the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency establishes a new Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for uranium, and amends monitoring requirements for radionuclides while keeping the current MCL for combined radium 226 plus radium 228. This rule will affect all community water systems (about 1150 systems) statewide. With repromulgation of the radionuclide rule, the Department must now revise our rules to match the revisions U.S. EPA made to the federal regulations for drinking water.
The department is interested in having rules in place in time to allow all affected water systems to collect one combined radium sample from each entry point in the next 18 months. The Department can use the results of samples collected prior to December 8, 2003 to determine initial compliance. In most cases, this will eliminate quarterly monitoring required in the federal rule revisions. The Department does not desire to begin enforcement on the radium standard until new entry point monitoring is completed (as required under the new revisions).
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 document would summarize the Department's consideration of the impacts of the proposal and reasonable alternatives.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the hearings will be held on:
July 11, 2001 Video conference participation will be
Wednesday available at:
2:00 p.m. Rm 021, GEF 2 Bldg., 101 S. Webster Street,
Madison
Rm 139, State Office Building, 718 W.
Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire
Rm 618, State Office Building, 200 N.
Jefferson St., Green Bay
Rm B29, State Office Building,
3550 Mormon Coulee Road, La Crosse
Rm 542, State Office Building, 819 N. 6th
Street, Milwaukee
Rm 3, DNR Regional Headquarters,
107 Sutliff Avenue, Rhinelander
July 12, 2001 Video conference participation available at:
Thursday Rm 021, GEF 2 Bldg., 101 S. Webster St,
9:00 a.m. Madison
Rm 139, State Office Bldg., 718 W. Clairemont
Ave., Eau Claire
Rm 618, State Office Bldg., 200 N. Jefferson
St., Green Bay
Rm B29, State Office Bldg., 3550 Mormon
Coulee Road, La Crosse
Rm 542, State Office Bldg., 819 N. 6th St.,
Milwaukee
Rm 3, DNR Regional Headquarters, 107 Sutliff
Avenue, Rhinelander
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 Don Swailes at (608) 266-7093 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.
Fiscal Estimate
Meeting the requirements of the new rule will have some fiscal impact on the state, but more significant impacts on the regulated community. The state will realize increased costs for information collection, recordkeeping and reporting. USEPA estimates that states will incur an average of 115 hours of additional work per year for the first 3 years of implementation at approximately $38.50 per hour. Total labor cost is estimated at $4427.00 per year for three years.
Public water systems are expected to incur an average of an additional 6 hours per year at a cost of $29.50 per hour. Total labor cost is estimated at $177.00 annually. Therefore all community water systems (1150) will incur an estimated additional cost of $177.00 annually. However, the 530 other than municipal (OTM) systems are not included in the cost totals for purposes of this fiscal note. OTM systems are privately owned systems, e.g., those for condominiums, subdivisions, or mobile homes. This fiscal note is intended to total the estimated state and local government costs, as opposed to costs to private industry. The estimated local government fiscal impact is therefore: 1150 systems - 530 OTM systems = 620 systems x $177.00 = $109,740. (OTM costs are estimated at 530 x $177.00 = $93,810.)
In addition, about 50 systems will begin quarterly monitoring for radium for one year at a cost of $800.00 annually ($200.00/quarter/system.) Therefore the total estimated annual monitoring cost is $40,000.00.
The gross alpha analysis is used as a screening test, and will include alpha-emitting uranium isotopes. Approximately 110 systems that have exceeded the gross alpha standard of 14 pCi/L will have to monitor for uranium (approx. $48.00/sample). Of these systems, 31 are OTM systems and not included in this fiscal estimate total; therefore the local government fiscal impact is estimated at 110 - 31 = 79 x $48.00 = $3792.00. (OTM costs are estimated at 31 x $48.00 = $1488.00)
One-Time Capital Costs
Following the initial monitoring period, systems that exceed a radionuclide standard will be required to take corrective action to reduce levels below the MCLs. Capital costs for installing treatment will vary according to system size. Based on plan and specifications approved by the Department, capital costs for treatment are estimated as follows:
System Size Population
Small 25 - 3300
Med 3301 - 50,000
Large >50,000
Estimated Cap. Costs
$10,000 - $100,000
$500,000 - $2,000,000
$10,000,000 - $25,000,000
Currently, there are 43 small systems that exceed the radium standard (however, 14 of these are OTM systems and therefore not included in the fiscal estimate total), 5 small systems that exceed the uranium standard, 17 medium systems that exceed the radium standard, and 2 large systems that exceed the radium standard. Total capital costs for treatment at these systems are estimated to vary from $28.8 million to $86.9 million as shown below:
System Size # Systems Total Estimated Cost
Small 29 $290,000 - $ 2,900,000
Med 17 $8,500,000 - $34,000,000
Large 2 $20,000,000 - $50,000,000
Totals 62 $28,790,000 - $86,90,000
(The range of capital costs for OTMs is estimated at $140,000 to $1,400,000).
For most systems (those with low levels of radionuclides,), monitoring costs will be reduced by extending the sampling period from once every 4 years to once every 9 years. (e.g. Typical cost for a system will drop from $12.50/yr to $5.50/yr.)
Written comments on the proposed rule may be submitted by mail to Mr. Don Swailes, Bureau of Drinking Water and Groundwater, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707 or by FAX to Mr. Swailes at (608) 267-7650 no later than July 13, 2001. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the hearings. A copy of the proposed rule [DG-26-01] and fiscal estimate may be obtained from Mr. Swailes.
Notice of Hearing
Regulation and Licensing
Hearing Date, Time and Location
Date: July 13, 2001
Time: 10:15 a.m.
