Wisconsin Legislature: Text

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to s. 227.11 (2) (a), Stats., interpreting s. 350.09 (7), Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold public hearings on revisions to ss. NR 6.03 and 6.08, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to snowmobile noise testing procedures. Current statutes require snowmobiles to meet certain noise levels. For snowmobiles that are manufactured and sold or offered for sale in Wisconsin, the noise limit has been set at 78 decibels since 1975. For snowmobiles that are operated by the consumer in Wisconsin, noise emissions are limited to excessive or unusual levels.

The rule revisions are being proposed in order to provide a field-friendly test procedure (stationary test) for testing snowmobile noise emissions on consumer machines. The test procedures that are outlined in the proposed rule have been adopted by the Society of Automotive Engineers for law enforcement as a means to identify loud and obnoxious snowmobiles in the field. The proposed rule changes will also provide a definition for excessive or unusual noise that is referenced in statute and which is currently undefined.

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:

Monday, December 15, 2003 at 11:00 a.m.

Room 100 (Terrace Room)

UW Marathon Co. Center

518 7th Avenue

Wausau

Thursday, December 18, 2003 at 1:30 p.m.

Room 511, GEF #2

101 South Webster St.

Madison

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 Karl Brooks at (608) 267-7455 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.

Written comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Mr. Karl Brooks, Bureau of Law Enforcement, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707 no later than December 30, 2003. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the hearings. A copy of the proposed rule [LE-40-03] and fiscal estimate may be obtained from Mr. Brooks.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to ss. 29.014 (1), 29.041, 29.519 (1) (b) and 227.11 (2) (a), Stats., interpreting ss. 29.014 (1), 29.041 and 29.519 (1) (b), Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold public hearings on amendments to ss. NR 20.20 (73) (j) 1. a. and 3. a. and 25.06 (2) (b) 1., Wis. Adm. Code, relating to fishing for yellow perch in Green Bay. The proposed rule postpones by 3 years the date when the sport fishing daily bag limit for yellow perch reverts from 10 fish to 25 fish and the annual total allowable commercial harvest of yellow perch from zone 1 reverts from 20,000 pounds to 200,000 pounds.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to s. 227.114, Stats., the proposed rule may have an impact on small businesses.

a. Types of small businesses affected: Yellow perch commercial fishers in Green Bay.

b. Description of reporting and bookkeeping procedures required: No new procedures.

c. Description of professional skills required: No new skills.

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:

Thursday, December 11, 2003 at 1:30 p.m.

Council Chambers, Peshtigo Municipal Bldg.

331 French St.

Peshtigo

Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary

1660 E. Shore Drive

Green Bay

at 5:30 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 Bill Horns at (608) 266-8782 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.

Written comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Mr. Bill Horns, Bureau of Fisheries Management and Habitat Protection, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707 no later than December 21, 2003. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the hearing. A copy of the proposed rule [FH-36-03] and fiscal estimate may be obtained from Mr. Horns.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to ss. 29.041, 29.014 (1), 29.519 (1) (b) and 227.11 (2) (a), Stats., interpreting ss. 29.041, 29.014 (1), 29.516 (2) (d) and 29.519 (1) (b), Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold a public hearing on the creation of s. NR 25.09(2)(b)2.f., Wis. Adm. Code, relating to trap net marking requirements. The proposed rule creates net marking requirements for commercial trap nets set in Lake Michigan and Green Bay from April 1 to October 25.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to s. 227.114, Stats., the proposed rule may have an impact on small businesses.

a. Types of small businesses affected: Commercial trap net fishers in Lake Michigan and Green Bay.

b. Description of reporting and bookkeeping procedures required: No new procedures.

c. Description of professional skills required: No new skills.

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 hearing will be held on:

Friday, December 12, 2003 at 11:00 a.m.

Room 027, GEF #2

101 South Webster Street

Madison

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 Bill Horns at (608) 266-8782 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.

Written comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Mr. Bill Horns, Bureau of Fisheries Management and Habitat Protection, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707 no later than December 21, 2003. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the hearing. A copy of the proposed rule [FH-35-03] and fiscal estimate may be obtained from Mr. Horns.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to ss. 87.30 (1) and 227.11 (2) (a), Stats., interpreting s. 87.30 (1), Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold a public hearing on the creation of s. NR 116.03 (6m) and the amendment of s. NR 116.15 (1) (a), Wis. Adm. Code, relating to decks on nonconforming structures in floodplains. The proposed rule will define a deck and provide that a deck may be added to a nonconforming building or a building with a nonconforming use in a floodplain.

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 hearing will be held on:

Monday, December 15, 2003 at 1:00 p.m.

Video conference participation will be available at:

Room 021, GEF #2 Bldg, 101 South Webster St., Madison

Room B29, State Office Bldg, 3550 Mormon Coulee Road,

La Crosse

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 Gary Heinrichs at (608) 266-3093 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.

Written comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Mr. Gary Heinrichs, Bureau of Watershed Management, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707 no later than December 29, 2003. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the hearing. A copy of the proposed rule [WT-39-03] and fiscal estimate may be obtained from Mr. Heinrichs.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That pursuant to ss. 115.28 (7), (7m), (15) and (17), 118.19 (11), 121.02 (1) (a), and 227.11 (2) (a), Stats., and interpreting ss. 115.28 (7), 118.19 and 118.192, Stats., the Department of Public Instruction will hold public hearings as follows to consider the amending of Chapter PI 5, relating to high school equivalency diplomas and certificates of general educational development.

The hearings will be held as follows:

December 11, 2003, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Oshkosh

Fox Valley Technical College

150 N. Campbell Road

Room 133

December 15, 2003, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Madison

GEF 3 Building

125 South Webster St.

Room 041

The hearing sites are fully accessible to people with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to access any meeting, please call Robert Enghagen, HSED/GED Administrator, (608) 267-2275 or leave a message with the Teletypewriter (TTY) at (608) 267-2427 at least 10 days prior to the hearing date. Reasonable accommodation includes materials prepared in an alternative format, as provided under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The administrative rule and fiscal estimate are available at http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/dpi/dfm/pb/gedfees.html and http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/dpi/dfm/pb/gedfiscal.html respectively. A copy of the proposed rule and the fiscal estimate may be obtained by sending an email request to lori.slauson@dpi.state.wi.us or by writing to:

Lori Slauson, Administrative Rules & Federal Grants Coordinator

Department of Public Instruction