Rules published with this register and final regulatory flexibility analyses
The following administrative rule orders have been adopted and published in the May 31, 2006, Wisconsin Administrative Register. Copies of these rules are sent to subscribers of the complete Wisconsin Administrative Code and also to the subscribers of the specific affected Code.
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An order affecting chs.
Adm 20 and
21, relating to architecture, engineering and construction solicitation, bidding and contracting. Effective 6-1-06.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The department does not foresee any negative impact on small businesses. The rule will provide less restrictive requirements, added access to the department via other media and changes in dollar thresholds, the department foresees a positive impact.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were received.
An order affecting ch.
Comm 155, relating to interest on real estate trust accounts. Effective 6-1-06.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Section
452.13 (2) (e) 1. of the Statutes requires financial institutions to submit IRETA information to the Department annually by February 1. The proposed rules of Clearinghouse Rule No. 05-110 are minimum requirements to meet the directives of Statutes, and any exceptions from compliance for small businesses would be contrary to the statutory objectives which are the basis for the rules. Financial institutions may use their own form to report the IRETA information provided their form contains the same information as the department form.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were received.
An order affecting chs.
NR 46 and
47, relating to the administration of the Managed Forest Law and the Wisconsin Forest Landowner Grant Program.
Effective 6-1-06.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
This rule does affect small businesses - specifically cooperating foresters qualified as a Certified Plan Writer may see an increase in business. Small businesses that are petitioning to enter land into the Managed Forest Law could be impacted negatively by the increased cost for the preparation of a management plan, either due to the cost of hiring a Certified Plan Writer or the plan preparation fee that will be collected if the department agrees to prepare the plan. The Managed Forest Law is a voluntary program and landowners have the opportunity to shop around for better prices.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
The rules were reviewed by the Assembly Committee on Forestry and the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Transportation. No comments were received.
An order affecting ch.
NR 47, relating to master logging certification scholarships. Effective 6-1-06.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
This rule does affect loggers in a voluntary, positive manner. The rule does not impose any compliance or reporting requirements on the loggers, nor are any design or operational standards contained in the rule. Therefore, a final regulatory flexibility analysis is not required.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
The rules were reviewed by the Assembly Committee on Forestry and the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Transportation. No comments were received.
An order affecting ch.
PSC 111, relating to rules concerning the establishment of capital cost ratemaking principles for certain rate base electric generating facilities. Effective 6-1-06.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The rules being created apply to a public utility that has or expects to have electric generating facilities in this state and provides electric service to end users in this state. It is unlikely that any such entity would be a small business as defined in 2. 227.114 (1), Stats. Therefore, the proposed rules are not expected to affect small businesses as defined in s.
227.114 (1), Stats.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were received.
An order affecting chs.
Trans 325 and
326, relating to motor carrier safety regulations and motor carrier safety requirements for transportation of hazardous materials.
Effective 6-1-06.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
All businesses will have the same effect. There is no differentiation between small business and large business.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were received.
An order affecting ch.
VA 13, relating to the veterans assistance program. Effective 6-1-06.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
No effect on small business.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were received.
An order affecting chs.
DWD 290 and
293, relating to the adjustment of thresholds for application of prevailing wage rates and payment and performance assurance requirements. Effective 6-1-06.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
A final regulatory flexibility analysis is not required because the rule will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small business as defined in s.
227.114, Stats.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were received.