NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to ss.
29.014 and
227.11 (2) (a), Stats., interpreting s.
29.181,
29.132,
29.347 and
29.885 (4m), Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold a public hearing on amendments to chs.
NR 10,
12 and
19, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to hunting and trapping regulations. The proposed rule changes provide clarification to current rules, update definitions, increase management efficiency and alter limitations on hunters. The changes are minor in nature and non-controversial. This rule order includes rule changes that:
•Eliminate and update outdated administrative code language including definitions and citations.
•Clarify existing rules and, in some cases, simplify hunting and trapping rules and regulations.
•Define a number of hunting and trapping terms previously missing or which were placed in other areas of the administrative code.
•Eliminate references to tagging and license language made obsolete with the automated licensing system.
•Simplify and clarify firearm restrictions for turkey, deer and bear hunting.
•Clarify the use of crossbows for resident senior citizens.
•Clarify the code relating to trap placement and sets.
•Update deer hunting rules for the Sandhill wildlife area.
•Correct an omission relating to the sunset dates for small game and waterfowl hunting in state parks.
•Clarify the procedure for an individual to possess spotted deer hides.
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:
Friday, June 11, 2004 at 1:00 p.m.
Room 517, 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 Kurt Thiede at (608) 267-2452 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.
Fiscal Estimate
No fiscal impact is anticipated.
Written comments on the proposed rules may be submitted to Mr. Kurt Thiede, Bureau of Wildlife Management, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707 no later than June 14, 2004. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the hearing. A copy of the proposed rule and fiscal estimate may be obtained from Mr. Thiede.
Notice of Hearings
Natural Resources
(Fish, Game, etc., Chs.
NR 1—)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to ss.
77.06 (2),
77.91 (1) and
227.11 (2) (a), Stats., interpreting ss.
77.06 (2) and
77.91 (1), Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold public hearings on the repeal and recreation of s.
NR 46.30 (2) (a) to
(c) relating to the administration of the Forest Crop Law and Managed Forest Law. Sections
77.06 (2) and
77.91 (1), Stats., require an annual hearing relating to the determination of stumpage values used in calculating severance and yield taxes on timber cut from Forest Crop Lands (FCL) and Managed Forest Lands (MFL). This rule revises the annual stumpage values used to calculate severance and yield taxes due on timber cut during the period from November 1, 2004 through October 31, 2005. Thirteen separate zones reflect varying stumpage values for different species and products across the state. The average price change for sawtimber is a 7.29% increase over current rates. The pulpwood prices, on average, would increase 3.56%.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to s.
227.114, Stats., the proposed rule may have an impact on small businesses.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
a. Types of small businesses affected: Small private forest landowners and forest industries enrolled under the Forest Crop law and Managed Forest Law
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:
Monday, June 14, 2004 at 9:00 a.m.
Fitchburg Room, Fitchburg Community Center
5520 Lacy Road
Fitchburg
Jackson Co. UW Extension Office
227 S. 11th Street
Black River Falls
State Patrol Headquarters
2805 Martin
Wausau
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 Linda DePaul at (608) 266-3545 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.
Fiscal Estimate
The preliminary 2005 stumpage rate schedule includes an average 7.29 % increase in sawtimber prices and an increase of 3.56% in cordwood prices. The severance and yield tax collection in CY 2003 was $1,050,000. Of this, about 20% of the gross revenue is from sawtimber harvests. Eighty percent of the revenue was related to cordwood harvests. As a result, a 7.29 % increase in sawtimber prices would generate an additional estimated $15,309 in revenues. An increase of 3.56% in cordwood prices would generate an estimated additional $29,904 in revenues. The cumulative effect would be a net increase in revenues of $45,213. Under current statutes, the gross receipts are shared equally between the municipality and the state. The municipality in turn shares 20% of their receipts with the county.
The net fiscal impact is based on the assumption that the volume and the the ratio of the pulpwood and sawtimber will remain the same this year as last year.
The net fiscal effect of this rule change will be an increase of approximately $22,607 to both state and local revenues. The state revenue received from severance and yield taxes are deposited into the Forestry account of the Conservation Fund.
Written comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Ms. Linda DePaul, Bureau of Forestry, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707 no later than June 14, 2004. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the hearings. A copy of the proposed rule and fiscal estimate may be obtained from Ms. DePaul.
Notice of Hearings
Natural Resources
(Environmental Protection—General,
Chs.
NR 100—)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to ss.
227.11 (2) (a) and
281.17 (3), Stats., interpreting ch.
281, Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold public hearings on amendments to subch.
II of ch. NR 114, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to septage operator certification. The proposed rule removes the lifetime certification status and creates a more practical certification grading system. Those certified operators who are currently designated as an Operator-In-Charge (OIC) will automatically be classified as OIC's in the new certification system as well. Experience requirements are established along with a mandatory class and examination in order to become an OIC in the future. However, those who would have qualified for the lifetime certification status within three years of the effective date of the rule will be exempt from those requirements. Fees for examinations, certificate renewals, late fee penalties, and Operator-in-Training registrations are increased. In turn the department will use fees generated under this subchapter for the purposes of implementing this program and ch.
NR 113. Specifically the proposed revisions achieve the following objectives:
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Eliminates the lifetime certification classification.
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Increases fees for examinations, certification renewals, late renewal penalties, and operator-in-training registrations.
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It is clearly stated that the department is to use fees generated by this program and from septage business licensing only for the purposes of implementing this subchapter and chapter NR 113.
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Condense certification grades from 3 to 2. The distinction is based on whether any septage is land applied (Grade L) or if it is all hauled to a wastewater treatment plant (Grade T).
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Automatically extends Operator-in-Charge (OIC) status in the new grading system to those designated as OIC in the current system.
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Establishes minimum experience requirements, a mandatory class, and a mandatory examination in order to be designated as an OIC in the future. However, those whom would have been eligible for the lifetime certification within 3 years of the effective date of this rule are exempt from such requirements.
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Establishes a variance procedure to allow flexibility in implementing this subchapter for non-statutory sections. This would include situations that may arise and leave a part of the state in jeopardy of having no one to service systems, which could pose a public health threat such as on large islands. Another example would be for situations that may jeopardize the viability of a family business such as debilitating illness or death.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to s.
227.114, Stats., the proposed rule may have an impact on small businesses.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
a. Types of small businesses affected: Approximately 500 licensed septage businesses
b. Description of reporting and bookkeeping procedures required: The businesses will be required to continue reporting operator training and payment of fees
c. Description of professional skills required: No new skills will be required.
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:
Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 10:00 a.m.
Video conference participation will be available at:
State Office Building
Room 139
718 W. Clairemont Avenue
Eau Claire
State Office Building
Room 618
200 N. Jefferson Street
Green Bay
State Office Building
Room B29
3550 Mormon Coulee Road
La Crosse
UW Extension Pyle Center
