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Wisconsin Administrative Register No. 595, 7/31/2005
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Administration
Rule Submittal Date
On June 30, 2005, the Wisconsin Department of Administration submitted a proposed rule order to amend Chapters Adm 20 and 21 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Subject
Statutory Authority: ss. 16.004 (1) and 16.855 (15), Stats.
Statutes Interpreted: ss. 16.85, 16.855 and 16.87, Stats.
The Department proposes to amend the rules in order to simplify and update the Department's requirements for architect and engineer selection and construction contracting. The proposed rule amendments update dollar threshold values for selection committee interview and contract signature requirements as well as updating for consistency with recent statutory changes. The proposed amendments also recognize current business practices and provide flexibility for conducting business in an electronic format.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
The Department will hold a public hearing on this rule after the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse completes its review. The Department's Division of State Facilities is primarily responsible for promulgation of this rule.
Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding the proposed rule, please contact:
Donna Sorenson
Department of Administration
Telephone: (608) 266-2887
E-Mail: Donna.Sorenson@doa.state.wi.us
Natural Resources
Rule Submittal Date
On July 12, 2005 the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule order to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Subject
The rule affects Ch. NR 20, relating to regulations for the Lake Winnebago sturgeon spearing season.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing will be held August 17, 2005.
Contact Information
Joe Hennessy
Bureau of Fisheries Management and Habitat Protection
(608) 267-9427
Natural Resources
Rule Submittal Date
On July 12, 2005 the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule order to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Subject
The rule affects Ch. NR 24, relating to open seasons for commercial clamming on the Wisconsin-Iowa boundary waters and the Mississippi River portion of the Wisconsin-Minnesota boundary waters.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing will be held August 16, 2005.
Contact Information
Joe Hennessy
Bureau of Fisheries Management and Habitat Protection
(608) 267-9427
Natural Resources
Rule Submittal Date
On July 12, 2005 the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule order to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Subject
The rule affects Ch. NR 58, relating to implementation and administration of grants for endangered resources.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing will be held August 23, 2005.
Contact Information
Jennifer Bardeen
Bureau of Endangered Resources
(608) 266-7012
Natural Resources
Rule Submittal Date
On July 12, 2005 the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule order to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Subject
The rule affects Ch. NR 243, relating to animal feeding operations.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
Public hearings will be held August 15, 17, 18, 22 and 25, 2005.
Contact Information
Tom Bauman
Bureau of Watershed Management
(608) 266-9993
Natural Resources
Rule Submittal Date
On July 12, 2005 the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule order to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Subject
The rule affects Ch. NR 485, relating to motor vehicle emission limitations and tampering with motor vehicle air pollution control equipment.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing will be held on August 23, 2005.
Contact Information
Chris Bovee
Bureau of Air Management
(608) 266-5542
Tourism
Rule Submittal Date
On July 11, 2005 the Department of Tourism submitted a proposed rule modification to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse amending s. Tour 1.03 (4), Wis. Adm. Code, relating to the joint effort marketing program.
Subject
Statutory Authority: s. 41.17 (4) (g), Stats.
Statutes Interpreted: s. 44.17, Stats.
The Joint Effort Marketing program provides for grants to non-profit organizations engaged in tourism activities that are directed at increasing tourism spending in Wisconsin. Grant funds may be used for the development of publicity, the production and media placement of advertising and direct mailings that are part of a project and overall advertising plan of the applicant organization intended to increase tourism in Wisconsin.
Funding may be used for advertising of an event, for advertising of a sales promotion and for destination marketing advertising that is not tied to an event or promotion, but which is directed at extending the tourism market for the applicant and which has been identified by the Department as a market for the state.
The proposed modification would allow the department to grant an additional consecutive year of funding to projects described in s. Tour 1.02 (6) (b) and (c).
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and scheduled for Thursday August 11, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. in conference room 2b, 201 W. Washington Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin.
Contact Person
For additional information or to obtain a copy of the proposed rule contact Abbie Hill, Joint Effort Marketing Program Coordinator, Tel: 608/261-6272; Email ahill@travelwisconsin.com
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