Natural Resources
Fish, Game, etc., Chs.
NR 1—
(DNR # FR-19-11)
This statement of scope was approved by the governor on July 14, 2011.
Subject
Statement of Scope relating to Chapter
NR 47 proposed changes to Wisconsin Forest Landowner Grant Program (WFLGP) for non-industrial private forestland owners.
Objective of the Proposed Rule
The objective of the proposed amendments to Chapter
NR 47, Subchapter VII, is to implement updates and improvements to the Wisconsin Forest Landowner Grant Program (WFLGP). These recommended changes were identified during a review of the WFLGP completed by the Division of Forestry, with the assistance of partners.
Description of Policy Issues/Analysis of Policy Alternatives
Revisions to Chapter
NR 47, Subchapter VII - The Private Forest Landowner Grant Program, will implement updates and improvements to the program related to the implementation and administration of the WFLGP for NIPF owners including practice description and priorities, grants calculations, allowable costs, and eligibility for applicants and practices.
Statutory Authority
Statutory authority for creation of this rule can be found in s.
26.38, Wis. Stats.
Estimate of Time Needed to Develop the Rule
The Department estimates that approximately 100 hours of existing staff time will be needed to develop this rule. This time includes drafting the rule, taking the rule to public hearings, presentations to the Natural Resource Board, legislative review, and rule adoption.
Summary and Comparison of Applicable Federal Regulations
There are no known federal rules which apply to the WFLGP for NIPF owners.
Entities Affected by the Rule
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Non-industrial private forestland owners wishing to apply for grants to create a forest stewardship plan or implement a forestry practice on their land.
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Division of forestry staff involved in the administration of the grant programs.
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Any cooperating forester, other resource managers or other private businesses that may be hired by a landowner to implement a practice under the grant program.
Agency Contact Person
WFLGP for NIPF owners
Carol Nielsen
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
101 South Webster Street
P.O. Box 7921
Madison WI 53707-7921
608-267-7508
