17 West Main Street
P.O. Box 2973
Madison, Wisconsin 53701-2973; Phone 266-0136
12. Place where comments are to be submitted and deadline for submission: State Elections Board, 17 West Main Street, P.O. Box 2973, Madison, WI 53701-2973; (elections.state.wi.us)
Pursuant to the authority vested in the State of Wisconsin Elections Board by ss. 5.05 (1) (f), 5.93, and 227 (11) (2) (a), Stats., the Elections Board hereby creates Rule ElBd 11.01, 11.02, 11.03, 11.04, and 11.05, interpreting ss.7.30, 7.31, 7.33, 7.36, and 7.37, Stats.
SECTION 1. Chapter ElBd 11, Training and certification of election inspectors, is created to read:
ElBd 11.01 Certification requirement (1) At each polling place in each municipality in Wisconsin, there shall be a chief election inspector who shall be certified by the Elections Board.
(2) Certification and maintenance of certification of chief election inspectors shall follow the standards set forth in this chapter.
(3) A record of each individual that has been certified by the Elections Board as a chief election inspector for a municipality, under the standards established by this chapter, shall be maintained by the municipality's clerk or board of election commissioners.
ElBd 11.02 Qualification (1) Individuals who have been, or will be, appointed chief election inspector, pursuant to s.7.30, Stats., shall be certified by the Elections Board.
(2) Before they may be certified as a chief election inspector, applicants shall complete an initial training course conducted under the direction of the Elections Board staff.
(3) Each chief election inspector's certificate shall expire at the end of the term for which that inspector has been certified unless the certificate has been renewed before expiration. A chief election inspector's certificate may be revoked by the municipal clerk when the inspector is removed from office pursuant to the provisions of s. 7.30 (6) ( c), Stats.
ElBd 11.03 Certification maintenance. (1) To maintain certification as a chief election inspector, an individual shall, during the individual's term of office, attend at least six (6) hours of training approved by the board's executive director.
(2) Compliance with the approved training required by par. (1) may consist of attendance at any combination of the following chief election inspector certification-training courses that have been approved by the board's executive director.
(a) An approved training course for chief election inspectors conducted under the direction of the Elections Board's staff.
(b) An approved training course for chief election inspectors conducted by the Elections Board's staff at a meeting of the Wisconsin County Clerks Association, Wisconsin Municipal Clerks Association, Wisconsin Towns Association or the League of Wisconsin Municipalities.
(c) An approved training course for chief election inspectors conducted by the Elections Board's staff through the University of Wisconsin Extension Local Government Center WISLINE Series.
(d) An approved training course for chief election inspectors conducted by a municipal clerk or municipal board of election commissioners pursuant to s. 7.15 (1) (e), Wis. Stats.
(e) An approved training course for chief election inspectors at a regional or national conference of a professional organization that serves election officials.
(f) Any other chief election inspector certification-training course that has been approved by the board's executive director.
(3) To maintain certification, an individual shall provide to the municipal clerk or municipal board of election commissioners satisfactory proof of completion of an approved certification-training course for chief election inspectors, listing a description of the approved training event, including the date and location of the approved training.
(4) If an individual demonstrates to the clerk or municipal board of election commissioners that he or she has met the maintenance of certification requirements of Para. (1), the clerk or board of election commissioners may renew the certification for the individual's succeeding term.
ElBd 11.04 Election day responsibilities. (1) On Election Day, the chief election inspector shall state on the Inspectors' Statement, (Form EB-104), that the chief election inspector holds a current certification.
(2) Immediately following each election, the municipal clerk or director of the municipal board of election commissioners shall deliver a copy of the Inspectors' Statement (Form EB-104) pursuant to the provisions of s.7.51 of the Wisconsin Statutes.
(3) Immediately following each election, the municipal clerk or director of the municipal board of election commissioners shall review the inspectors' statement to ensure compliance with paragraph (1) and compliance with s. 7.51, Stats.
ElBd 11.05 Certification waiver. In the event of an emergency, after notice to, and approval by, the Elections Board, the municipal clerk or director of a municipal board of election commissioners may use a non-certified chief inspector at a specified polling place, for that election only, if, because of the emergency, a certified chief election inspector is not available to serve that polling place.
Notice of Hearing
Natural Resources
(Fish, Game, etc.)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to ss. 29.014, 29.089 (3) and 227.11, Stats., interpreting ss. 29.014 and 29.089 (3), Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold a public hearing on the creation of s. NR 10.01 (3) (e) 2. h., Wis. Adm. Code, creating a deer hunting season at Straight Lake Wilderness state park, Polk County. The proposed rule creates a deer firearm season beginning on the Saturday immediately preceding the Thanksgiving holiday and continuing for 9 consecutive days followed by a muzzleloading firearm season beginning on the following Monday and continuing for 10 consecutive days. This deer season may be modified should the property master plan prescribe an alternative hunting season structure.
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. The Department's Small Business Regulatory Coordinator may be contacted at:
SmallBusinessReg.Coordinator@dnr.state.wi.us or by calling (608)266-1959.
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:
Wednesday October 19, 2005 at 6:00 p.m.
UW Ag Research Station
W6646 Highway 70, Spooner
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, including the provision of information material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please call Keith Warnke at (608) 264-6023 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.
Fiscal Estimate
There may be increased state costs up to $2,400.
The proposed rule and fiscal estimate may be reviewed and comments electronically submitted at the following Internet site: adminrules.wisconsin.gov. Written comments on the proposed rule may be submitted via U.S. mail to Mr. Keith Warnke, Bureau of Wildlife Management, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707. Comments may be submitted until October 21, 2005. Written comments whether submitted electronically or by U.S. mail will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the public hearings. A personal copy of the proposed rule and fiscal estimate may be obtained from Mr. Warnke.
Notice of Hearing
Natural Resources
(Fish, Game, etc.)
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), 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 sport and commercial fishing for yellow perch in Green Bay. The proposed rule increases the sport fishing bag limit for yellow perch from 10 to 25 fish and increases the annual total allowable commercial harvest from 20,000 pounds to 60,000 pounds. It also eliminates the sunset clause.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to s. 227.114, Stats., the proposed rule may have an impact on small businesses. The initial regulatory flexibility analysis is as follows:
a. Types of small businesses affected: Commercial perch fishers in Green Bay
b. Description of reporting and bookkeeping procedures required: No new or revised procedures
c. Description of professional skills required: No new skills
The Department's Small Business Regulatory Coordinator may be contacted at:
SmallBusinessReg.Coordinator@dnr.state.wi.us or by calling (608) 266-1959.
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, October 12, 2005 at 1:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall
331 French Street
Peshtigo
Mary Ann Cofrin Room 208
UW-Green Bay, 2420 Nicolet 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 information material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please call Bill Horns at (608) 277-8782 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.
Fiscal Estimate
No state or local government impact is anticipated.
The proposed rule and fiscal estimate may be reviewed and comments electronically submitted at the following Internet site: adminrules.wisconsin.gov. Written comments on the proposed rule may be submitted via U.S. mail to Mr. Bill Horns, Bureau of Fisheries Management and Habitat Protection, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707. Comments may be submitted until October 21, 2005. Written comments whether submitted electronically or by U.S. mail will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the public hearings. A personal copy of the proposed rule and fiscal estimate may be obtained from Mr. Horns.
Notice of Hearing
Natural Resources
(Fish, Game, etc.)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to ss. 77.82 (2m) (am), (3) (g) and (7) (c) 3. and 227.11 (2) (a), Stats., interpreting s. 26.38 and subch. VI of ch. 77, Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold a public hearing on revisions to ch. NR 46, subch. III and ch. NR 47, subch. VII, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to administration of the Managed Forest Law and the Wisconsin Forest Landowner Grant Program. 2005 Wis. Act 25 (05/07 budget bill) made revisions to subch. VI of ch. 77, Stats., related to Managed Forest Law (MFL) application fees, the authority of the Department to decline to prepare a MFL management plan for enrollment, and a fee to be collected if the Department agrees to prepare the MFL management plan. The changes to statute are aimed at encouraging landowners to seek qualified private foresters (Independent Certified Plan Writers) to prepare their plans thereby freeing up some department foresters' time which can be redirected to critical unmet needs. Certain changes, including the plan preparation fee, apply to petitions received beginning June 1, 2005. This was prior to the July 1, 2005 petition deadline.
The proposed rule changes are directed to accommodate the changes in 2005 Wis. Act 25 and modify the Wisconsin Forest Landowner Grant Program (WFLGP) to address the increased demand to the state's cost share program for management plan preparation. The cost share rate for all practices will be reduced from a maximum of 65% down to 50% in order to extend the available funds and meet other critical forestry needs.
The rules proposed for Managed Forest Law program will:
1. Develop a MFL referral program in which all MFL petitions are referred to Independent Certified Plan Writers (ICPW) for plan preparation. If no offer is made within 45 days, the Department may agree to prepare the plan.
2. Establish a plan preparation fee (PPF) for plans that the department agrees to prepare for enrollment. The formula for the PPF would be established in code and would be a statewide PPF.
3. Modify deadline for draft plan to be submitted as a qualification for the May 15th application deadline.
4. Define Independent Certified Plan Writer.
5. Change from “Certified Plan Writer" to “Independent Certified Plan Writer" where appropriate.
The rules proposed for Wisconsin Forest Landowner Grant cost share program will:
1. Add a fourth batching period of November 1, to make signing up for a plan easier for landowners.
2. Modify distribution of cost share funds to reduce the amount set aside for statewide forestry emergencies from 20% to 10%; limit available funds designated for management plan development (a priority 1 practice) to no more than 50%; limit available funds to no more than 10% for priority 2 practices identified on s. NR 47.86 (3) (c) 3., Wis. Adm. Code; and designate remaining funds (at least 40%) for tree planting and timber stand improvement (other priority 1 practices).
3. Repeal language that allows an assignment of pay, which does not allow the landowner an opportunity to review work completed before payment is made.
4. Modify language to allow cost sharing of mandatory practices in the MFL program..
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to s. 227.114, Stats., the proposed rule may have an impact on small businesses. The initial regulatory flexibility analysis is as follows:
a. Types of small businesses affected:
b. Description of reporting and bookkeeping procedures required:
c. Description of professional skills required:
The Department's Small Business Regulatory Coordinator may be contacted at:
SmallBusinessReg.Coordinator@dnr.state.wi.us or by calling (608) 266-1959.
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 pursuant to ss. 77.82 (2m) (am), (3) (g) and (7) (c) 3., 227.11 (2) (a) and 227.24, Stats., interpreting s. 26.38 and subch. VI of ch. 77, Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold a public hearing on Natural Resources Board Emergency Order No. FR-38-05(E) relating to administration of the Managed Forest Law and the Wisconsin Forest Landowner Grant Program.
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