CR 19-107 Hearing Information

Notice of Hearing

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces that it will hold a public hearing on a permanent rule to amend s. NR 45.05 (3) (h), relating to property management regulations; and to repeal and recreate s. NR 45.03 (16), 45.05 (5), and ch. NR 65, and to create ch. NR 65, relating to the off-highway motorcycle program, at the time and place shown below.

Hearing Information

Date:   Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Time:   5:00 p.m. CST

Locations (simultaneous via Telepresence):  

- Madison: DNR, 101 S. Webster St., Madison, 53707; Room G09

- Eau Claire: DNR, 1300 W Clairemont, Eau Claire, 54701; Room 158

- Green Bay: DNR, 2984 Shawano Ave, Green Bay, 54313; Lake Michigan Room

- Milwaukee: DNR, 2300 N Martin Luther King Jr., Milwaukee, 53212; Room 140/141

-Rhinelander: DNR, 107 Sutliff Avenue, Rhinelander, 54501; Conference Room 2

 

Rule Information: This rule package establishes standards for the implementation of an off-highway motorcycle (OHM) program, including safety, enforcement, and trail grant programs. This rule defines OHM terms not included in s. 23.335 (1), Stats., creates a purpose section, clarifies registration and trail pass procedures, and contains other administrative procedures needed for implementation.

Accessibility

1. Hearing impaired persons may request an interpreter for this hearing. Please make reservations for a hearing interpreter at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing, by writing to e-mail [e-mail].

2. Alternatively, you may contact the Department of Natural Resources TDD at [phone]. The hearing facility is accessible to disabled users.

3. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, including the provision of information material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please call with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.

4. Handicap access is available at the hearing locations.

Appearances at the Hearing and Submittal of Written Comments

The public has the opportunity to testify at the hearing. Registration will take place at the hearing by completing a Hearing Appearance form, which will be available at each hearing location. Comments on the proposed rule must be received on or before Monday, September 30, 2019. The Hearing Appearance form also can be used for submitting a written comment at the hearing. Written comments may be submitted by U.S. mail, fax, E-mail, or through the Internet and will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the public hearing. Written comments and any questions on the proposed rules should be submitted to:

  Department of Natural Resources

Attn: Brigit E. Brown

P.O. Box 7921

101 S. Webster Street,

Madison, WI 53707-7921

The rule may be viewed at: https://dnr.wi.gov/news/input/ProposedPermanent.html

Comments can be made at: [e-mail]

Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis: It is not expected that there will be a significant impact to small businesses.

Agency Small Business Regulatory Coordinator:

Daniela Branco [phone]

[e-mail]