Insurance
Rule Submittal Date
In accordance with ss.
227.14 and
227.15, Stats., the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance is submitting a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse on July 15, 2004.
Analysis
These changes will affect Section
Ins 18.10(2)(d), Wis. Adm. Code, relating to Annual Adjustment to the Minimum Necessary Cost or Payment to Access Independent Review.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
The date for the public hearing is August 11, 2004.
Contact Person
A copy of the proposed rule may be obtained from the OCI internet WEB site at
http://www.state.wi.us/agencies/oci/ocirules.htm or by contacting Inger Williams, Services Section, Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, at (608) 264-8110. For additional information, please contact Julie E. Walsh at (608) 264-8101 or e-mail at
Julie.Walsh@oci.state.wi.us in the OCI Legal Unit.
Natural Resources
Rule Submittal Date
On July 13, 2004, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Subject Matter
The proposed rule amends chs.
NR 10 and
19, relating to regulation of baiting and feeding to control and manage chronic wasting disease and bovine tuberculosis.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
Public hearings will be held August 25 and 26, 2004.
Agency Contact
Kurt Thiede
Bureau of Wildlife Management
608-267-2452
Natural Resources
Rule Submittal Date
On July 13, 2004, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Subject Matter
The proposed rule amends ch.
NR 500 series, relating to landfilling of solid waste.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
Public hearings are scheduled for August 17 and 18, 2004.
Agency Contact
Dennis Mack
Bureau of Waste Management
608-267-9386
Public Instruction
Rule Submittal Date
On July 9, 2004, the Department of Public Instruction submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Subject Matter
The proposed rule amends ch.
PI 35, relating to financial reporting requirements under the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
Public hearings will be scheduled.
Agency Contact
The Division of Finance and Management is primarily responsible for promulgation of this rule. If you have questions regarding this rule, you may contact Dennis Hanson, School Finance Auditor, (608) 267-1291.
Veterans Affairs
Rules Submittal Date
On July 14, 2004 the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse creating VA 2.02 (8) and 2.04 (3) (g) of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.
Subject Matter
The proposed rule relates to the part-time study grant program and the tuition and fee reimbursement grant program.
The creation of VA 2.02 (8) and 2.04 (3) (g) will determine the circumstances under which an applicant will satisfactorily complete a course or a semester. Successful completion of a course or a semester is an eligibility requirement for the respective grant.
The proposed rule would require that an applicant receive at least a grade of “C" for graded courses for the part-time study grant program and a “C" average for the semester for the tuition and fee reimbursement grant program.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required. The Office of the Secretary is primarily responsible for preparing the rule.
Agency Contact
John Rosinski
Chief Legal Counsel
Telephone (608) 266-7916
Workforce Development
Rules Submittal Date
On July 15, 2004, the Department of Workforce Development submitted proposed rules to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Subject Matter
The proposed rules affect ch.
DWD 12, relating to the grievance procedure for resolving complaints of employment displacement under the Wisconsin Works program and affecting small business.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held on August 16, 2004. The organizational unit responsible for the promulgation of the proposed rules is the DWD Division of Workforce Solutions.
Agency Contact
Elaine Pridgen
Telephone: (608) 267-9403
Workforce Development
Rules Submittal Date
Rule Submittal Date
On July 15, 2004, the Department of Workforce Development submitted proposed rules to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Subject Matter
The proposed rules affect ch.
DWD 290, relating to the prevailing wage rate on public works projects and affecting small business.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held on August 17, 2004. The organizational unit responsible for the promulgation of the proposed rules is the DWD Equal Rights Division.
Agency Contact
Elaine Pridgen
Telephone: (608) 267-9403
