Comparison with Federal Regulations
Comparable federal regulations that establish compost use or quality standards do not exist. The federal Clean Water Act, Part 503, contains numerical quality standards for wastewater biosolids destined for landspreading, which have served as the basis for Minnesota's Class I Compost classification.
Entities Affected by the Rule
Parties most affected by the proposed rule changes include compost facility operators; generators of yard waste materials; large scale generators of food scraps such as grocery stores, restaurants and institutional food service providers; and landfill owners due to possible diversion of these materials away from landfill disposal. In addition, potential compost users such as landscaping and horticulture businesses, the agricultural industry, departments of transportation and public works, and home gardeners in Wisconsin would have an interest in these rule changes.
Estimate of Time Needed to Develop the Rule
Approximately 600 hours of staff time will be needed to complete the rule revision.
Contact Information
Kate Cooper
Bureau of Waste and Materials Management
P.O. Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707
(608) 267-3133
Brad Wolbert
Bureau of Waste and Materials Management
P.O. Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707
(608) 264-6286
Transportation
Subject
Revises Chapter
Trans 102, relating to changes made in
2007 Wisconsin Act 20 to the validity periods of DOT issued identification cards and for purposes of implementing the Federal REAL ID Act.
Policy Analysis
2007 Wisconsin Act 20 (the budget bill) made changes to the validity period of DOT issued identification cards, lengthening the period of issuance from 4 years to 8 years. This rule making will amend components of ch.
Trans 102 that are rendered out of date by those changes.
Act 20 also included provisions for the implementation of the Federal REAL ID Act. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security published regulations for REAL ID implementation in January 2008. This rule making will amend components of ch.
Trans 102 pertaining to photograph exemptions, design of operator's licenses and identification cards, photograph specifications, special photo requirements, proof of identification and lawful status, temporary operator's licenses or driver receipts, and any other area affected by the Federal REAL ID Act and related federal regulations.
Statutory Authority
Comparison with Federal Regulations
In accordance with the Federal REAL ID Act of 2005, the Department of Homeland Security established standards for State-issued driver licenses and identification cards. The Department of Homeland Security published the final regulation (
6 CFR Part 37) in January 2008.
Entities Affected by the Rule
All Wisconsin residents who hold or wish to hold a driver license or identification card.
Estimate of Time Needed to Develop the Rule
Four weeks.
