Statutory authority
Staff time required
52 hours.
Natural Resources
Subject
Revision of ch.
NR 149, Laboratory Certification and Registration.
Policy analysis
The department is proposing amendments to ch.
NR 149 Wis. Adm. Code, Laboratory Certification and Registration. We anticipate that revision of test category and fee structures, incorporation of changes made to the federal safe drinking water regulations, expansion of quality control and documentation requirements, and modifications to the procedures for obtaining and maintaining certification or registration will be considered.
Statutory authority
Staff time required
1024 hours.
Natural Resources
Subject
Modifications to s.
NR 200.03 to clarify the definition of a large scale Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System ("POWTS").
Policy analysis
The Department of Commerce is currently preparing revisions to ch.
Comm 83 pertaining to POWTS. Not all proposed changes are known at this time but the DNR may need to revise DNR rules to provide consistency with the anticipated Comm 83 modifications. It is currently known that a change is desirable for the definition of a “Large POWTS". Recent experience with large proposed POWTS has revealed that different, and unintended, interpretations of the current code language are possible. DNR and Commerce intent to work together to revise rules to provide improved clarification and consistency. POWTS that are defined as “large" will be subject to DNR discharge permits authorized under ch.
283, Stats. The proposed code changes will affect owners of large scale POWTS.
Statutory authority
Staff time required
149 hours.
Natural Resources
Subject
Sanitary sewer overflows and bypasses.
Policy analysis
Sanitary sewer overflows can occur whenever there is a mechanical or electrical failure in the sewerage system, or when an excessive amount of infiltration and inflow of stormwater or groundwater enters the sanitary sewers. Significant overflow events have occurred in the past several years throughout the state due to large rainfall events. Existing rules related to this issue and in-plant diversions are located in different chapters and sections of the Wis. Adm. Code and are inconsistent and incomplete. Accordingly, this rulemaking will assure rules are in place to meet current requirements of state and federal law and regulations regarding discharges of sewage to state waters. Interested parties will include municipalities and the public who may be affected by these overflows and U.S. EPA.
Statutory authority
Staff time required
858 hours.
Pharmacy Examining Board
Subject
To allow a pharmacy to remain open without placement of physical barrier during temporary periods of absence from a pharmacy by a pharmacist, and to set forth permissible technician activities during the temporary absence of a pharmacist. Objective of the Rule. To allow pharmacy interns, technicians and support staff to continue to perform certain allowable functions and have interaction with patients at an open pharmacy during the temporary absence of the pharmacist.
Policy analysis
Currently, s.
6.04 (3) (a) 1. and
2., provides that in the absence of a pharmacist a pharmacy may convert to a non-prescription or sundry outlet if certain requirements are met, in part the placement of a physical barrier. Modifying the rule will allow certain limited interactions between pharmacy staff and patients as well as the carrying on of certain allowable pharmacy staff and patients as well as the carrying on of certain allowable pharmacy staff functions in the absence of a pharmacist. Patients will benefit by increased availability of pharmacy services.
Statutory authority
Staff time required
100 hours.
Workforce Development
Subject
Wisconsin works domestic abuse screening and training.
Policy analysis
The department will develop rules for screening W-2 participants for domestic abuse and for training of W-2 agency employees in domestic abuse issues. If a W-2 agency employee identifies an individual as a past or present victim of domestic abuse or as an individual who is at risk of domestic abuse or an individual identifies himself or herself as a past or present victim of domestic abuse or as an individual who is at risk of further abuse, the W-2 agency will provide the individual with information or referral to community-based abuse services, including information on shelters or programs for battered individuals, sexual assault provider services, medical services, sexual assault nurse examiners services, domestic violence and sexual assault hotlines, legal and medical counseling and advocacy, mental health care, counseling, and support groups.
Statutory authority
Staff time required
150 hours
