Small Businesses Affected
The proposed rule will be clearer and aligned with statutory provisions eliminating licensing and license fee requirements for bulk milk tanker owners, many of which may be small businesses. By eliminating licensing fees, the proposed rule changes will benefit dairy producers, dairy plants, and companies that operate bulk milk tankers, many of which may be small businesses. The proposed rule includes a modest increase in the reinspection fee, from $45 to $60. This fee would only be charged if the department finds a regulatory violation. In the past year, only 13 bulk milk tankers were reinspected.
All grade “A” dairy businesses, whether large or small, must meet regulations that are substantially in compliance with the US Food and Drug Administration’s Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) in order to collect, sample, and transport grade “A” milk and milk products, and no special accommodation may be made for small businesses.
Reporting, Bookkeeping and other Procedures
The rule would not require any additional reporting, bookkeeping or other procedures.
Professional Skills Required
The proposed rule does not require any new professional skills.
Accommodation for Small Business
All Grade “A” dairy businesses, whether large or small, must meet regulations that are substantially in compliance with the PMO in order to collect, sample, and transport Grade “A” milk and milk products. The PMO contains no provision for special accommodation for small businesses.
Conclusion
The provisions in this proposed rule will benefit Wisconsin’s dairy industry by clarifying Grade “A” permit requirements for milk tankers. It will abolish a fee, previously charged for a bulk milk tanker license. Implementation costs associated are expected to be minimal and the rule does not increase license or permit fees.
This rule will not have a significant adverse effect on “small business” and is not subject to the delayed “small business” effective date provided in s. 227.22 (2) (e), Stats. DATCP will, to the maximum extent feasible, seek voluntary compliance with this rule.
