An order affecting Chs.
NR 405,
408 and
484, relating to incorporation of federal changes to the air permitting program. Effective 7-1-07.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
It is unlikely that small businesses will be impacted by these rule revisions. These rule revisions primarily will affect large, major sources of air emissions, most of which are not small businesses. The Department held several public meetings in regard to these rule changes that were attended by external stakeholders, including representatives of the Department of Commerce's Small Business Assistance Program. Any concerns raised by small businesses representatives were similar to those of larger entities and addressed to the best of the Department's ability.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
The proposed rule was reviewed by the 2005-2006 Assembly Committee on Natural Resources and the 2005-2006 Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Transportation. On March 29, 2006, the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources held a public hearing. There were no comments or recommendations received as a result of this hearing. The Department has delayed the publication of these rules until the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the Department's State Implementation Plan change. This approach prevented a potential problem for conflicting air permit requirements.
An order affecting Chs.
NR 12,
16 &
17, relating to hound dog training and trialing on captive wild animals. Effective 7-1-07.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Small businesses, which operate large acreage training enclosures in this state, must obtain a hound dog training enclosure permit in addition to a hound dog training, dog club or dog trialing license in order to operate. There is no fee for issuance of a hound dog training enclosure permit. All hound dog training enclosures shall provide the necessary natural or artificial habitat and met the food, water and cover requirements of a coyote, fox or rabbit. Such conditions are subject to approval by the department. Any wild coyote or fox present in any new enclosure shall be removed. Small businesses cannot be exempted from the requirements of this rule since the purpose of this rule is to ensure that hound training enclosures used for dog training on captive wild animals adhere to the standards of humane care, treatment and health of the animals used within these enclosures. Also, the risks associated the disease and parasite introduction are too significant to require any less stringent requirements than those already incorporated into this rule.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
The rules were reviewed by the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources and the Assembly Committee on natural Resources. On March 28, 2007, the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources held a public hearing. The Department did not receive any comments or a request for modifications as a result of this hearing.
An order affecting chs.
NR 406 and
410, relating to linkage of the state air permitting programs with federal changes to the air permitting program and affecting small businesses. Effective 7-1-07.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Since these rules affect the permitting of major sources of air pollution, it is unlikely that many small businesses will be impacted by them. Although a small percentage of major sources are small businesses, these rules provide for the ability to implement federal permitting changes that are intended to streamline the state's construction and operation permit process. As a result, any effect on small businesses would be to their benefit.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
The proposed rule was reviewed by the 2005-2006 Assembly Committee on Natural Resources and the 2005-2006 Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Transportation. On March 29, 2006, the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources held a public hearing. There were no comments or recommendations received as a result of this hearing. The Department has delayed the publication these rules until the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the Department's State Implementation Plan change. This approach prevented a potential problem for conflicting air permit requirements.
An order affecting chs.
NR 10 and
45, relating to correcting management unit boundaries, clarifying trapping requirements, correcting cross-references, and update rules on the identification of tree stands on state lands. Effective 7-1-07.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
These proposed rules regulate individual hunters and trappers and impose no compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses. Therefore, a final regulatory flexibility analysis is not required.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
The proposed rules were reviewed by the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources and the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources. On February 28, 2007, the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources held a public hearing. No comments or modification requests were received by the Department.
An order affecting ch.
NR 25, relating to commercial fishing open seasons in Lake Michigan for chubs. Effective 7-1-07.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
No additional compliance or reporting requirements will be imposed as a result of these rule changes. The rule that has been in effect since 2002 will remain in effect.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
The rule was reviewed by the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources and the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources. On February 28, 2007, the Assembly committee on Natural Resources held a public hearing. No comments were received by the Department.
An order affecting ch.
PSC 135, relating to incorporating recent changes to the federal pipeline safety regulations. Effective 7-1-07.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The proposed rules will have no significant economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s.
227.114 (1), Stats.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were received.
An order affecting ch.
Trans 112, relating to medical standards for driver licensing and general standards for school bus endorsements. Effective 7-1-07.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The proposed rule may affect small businesses indirectly, but will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number os small businesses. The rule may have a favorable effect on some small businesses by enlarging the categories of persons eligible to submit medical reports to the Department.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were received.
An order affecting ch.
Trans 276, relating to allowing the operation of certain 2-vehicle combinations on certain highways without a permit. Effective 7-1-07.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The proposed rule expands freight access for small businesses by allowing delivery with 53-foot trailers when located within 15 miles of a designated route. The expanded freight opportunities are expected to benefit small businesses. There is no expectation that enforcement of the rule provisions will change.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were received.
An order affecting ch.
DWD 290, relating to adjustment of thresholds for application of prevailing wage rates. Effective 7-1-07.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The proposed rule does not 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.
DWD 100 to
150, relating to unemployment insurance technical corrections. Effective 7-1-07.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The rule does not 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 ch.
DWD 295, relating to enforcement of indenture agreements. Effective 7-1-07.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The rule affects small businesses as defined in s.
227.114 (1), Stats., but does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were received.
