Federal Amendment 192-94, relating to consensus industry standards and various technical standards. This rule took effect July 14, 2004.
Federal Amendment 192-95, relating to pipeline integrity management in high consequence areas. This rule took effect on January 14, 2004.
Federal Amendment 192-96, relating to the operation and capacity of existing pressure limiting and regulating stations on gas pipelines, and establishing an appropriate pressure limit. This rule took effect on September 14, 2004.
Federal Amendment 192-97, relating to transmission lines accommodating the passage of internal inspection devices. This rule took effect on July 28, 2004.
Federal Amendment 192-98, relating to periodic underwater inspections of pipeline facilities located in the Gulf of Mexico and its inlets in waters less than 15 feet deep. -
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This rule took effect on September 9, 2004.
Federal Amendment 192-99, relating to the requirements for pipeline operators to develop and implement public awareness programs. This rule took effect June 20, 2005.
Federal Amendment 192-100, relating to programs conducted by operators of gas and hazardous liquid pipelines to qualify individuals who perform certain safety-related tasks on pipelines. This rule took effect July 1, 2005.
TEXT OF PROPOSED RULE
Section 1. PSC 135.019 (1) is amended to read:
PSC 135.019 (1) The federal department of transportation, office of pipeline safety, pipeline safety standards, as adopted through
November 25, 2003 [reviser inserts date], and incorporated in
49 CFR Parts 192,
193 and
199, including the appendices, are adopted as state pipeline safety standards and incorporated by reference into this chapter.
Section 2. Effective Date.
This rule shall take effect on the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin administrative register as provided in s.
227.22 (2) (intro.), Stats.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
This rulemaking will not affect any small businesses.
Fiscal Estimate
These rule changes have no fiscal impact. A completed Fiscal Estimate form is included as Attachment A. There is also no financial impact on the private sector.
NOTICE IS GIVEN that pursuant to s.
227.16 (2) (b), Stats., the commission will hold a public hearing on these proposed rule changes in the Amnicon Falls Hearing Room at the Public Service Commission Building, 610 North Whitney Way, Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday
October 16, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. This building is accessible to people in wheelchairs through the Whitney Way (lobby) entrance. Handicapped parking is available on the south side of the building.
Written Comments
Any person may submit written comments on these proposed rules. The hearing record will be open for written comments from the public, effective immediately, and until Friday October 27, 2006, at noon (Thursday, October 26, 2006, at noon, if filed by fax). All written comments must include a reference on the filing to docket 1-AC-219. File by one mode only.
Industry: File comments using the Electronic Regulatory Filing system. This may be accessed from the Commission's website psc.wi.gov.
Members of the Public:
If filing electronically: Use the Public Comments system or the Electronic Regulatory Filing system. Both of these may be accessed from the commission's website psc.wi.gov.
If filing by mail, courier, or hand delivery: Address as shown in the box on page 1.
If filing by fax: Send fax comments to (608) 266-3957. Fax filing cover sheet MUST state “Official Filing," the docket number 1-AC-219, and the number of pages (limited to 25 pages for fax comments).
Contact Person
Questions regarding this matter should be directed to Tom Stemrich at (608) 266-2800. Media questions should be directed to Linda Barth, Director of Governmental and Public Affairs at (608) 266-9600. Hearing or speech-impaired individuals may also use the Commission's TTY number, if calling from Wisconsin (800) 251-8345, if calling from outside Wisconsin (608) 267-1479.
The Commission does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the provision of programs, services, or employment. Any person with a disability who needs accommodations to participate in this proceeding or who needs to get this document in a different format should contact Tom Stemrich, as indicated in the previous paragraph, as soon as possible.
Notice of Hearing
Transportation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to ss.
86.195 (1) (d),
86.195 (3),
86.195 (4) (b),
86.195 (8), Stats., and interpreting ss.
84.02 (4) (e) and
86.195, Stats., the Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing in Room 144-B of the Hill Farms State Transportation Building, 4802 Sheboygan Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin on the
14th day of November, 2006, at 10:30 AM, to consider the amendment of ch.
Trans 200, Wisconsin Administrative Code, relating to Specific Information Signs.
An interpreter for the hearing impaired will be available on request for this hearing. Please make reservations for a hearing interpreter at least 10 days prior to the hearing.
Parking for persons with disabilities and an accessible entrance are available.
Analysis Prepared by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Explanation of agency authority: The Department has the authority to regulate the number and types of specific information signs on signposts near interchanges.
Plain language analysis: The current administrative rule allows four types of motorist services signs to be displayed on a specific information sign. This proposed rule will amend ch.
Trans 200, relating to displaying attractions on highway specific information signs, to include the category of “Attractions" within the Specific Information Sign program and establish guidelines for criteria of qualification for “Attractions."
Summary of, and preliminary comparison with, existing or proposed federal regulation:
2005 Wis. Act 136 amended s.
86.195, Stats., which adds the “Attractions" category to the Specific Information Sign program and authorizes the amendment of ch.
Trans 200 to include specific criteria addressing the qualifications of an attraction. This also would give the Department a chance to add different types of tourist type businesses to the program that may not have had the chance to be included in any directional signing programs.
Comparison with Rules in the Following States:
Michigan: Does not include “Attractions" in their program.
Minnesota: Does not include “Attractions" in their program.
Illinois: Currently involved in “Attractions" pilot program.
Iowa: Recently included “Attractions" in their program.
Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies used and how the related findings support the regulatory approach chosen: This rule making would establish more detailed criteria on qualifications to the attractions category, therefore, Wisconsin would be consistent with the Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices by adding the “Attractions" category to the Specific Information sign program.
Analysis and supporting documentation used to determine effect on small businesses: The rule change is being requested by small business. The cost impact is minimal and voluntary.
Effect on small business: The proposed rule provides additional participation opportunities for small businesses. Since businesses request that they be identified on state-installed signs, the sign application process will enforce the rule. The Department's Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by e-mail at
andrew.ruiz@dot.state.wi.us, or by calling (414) 438-4585.
Fiscal effect and anticipated costs incurred by private sector: The Department estimates that there will be no net fiscal impact on state or private sector revenues or liabilities. Added administrative costs will be recovered through participant's fees. The private sector presumably will only choose to incur the costs when they anticipate the signs will generate a net benefit to the business.
Agency contact person and place where comments are to be submitted and deadline for submission: The public record on this proposed rule making will be held open until close of business the day of the hearing to permit the submission of comments in lieu of public hearing testimony or comments supplementing testimony offered at the hearing. Any such comments should be submitted to John Noll, Department of Transportation System Development, Traffic Engineering Section, Room 501, and P. O. Box 7986, Madison, WI 53707-7986. You may also contact Mr. Noll by phone at (608) 266-0318.
