Notice of Hearing
The Department of Natural Resources announces that it will hold a public hearing on a permanent rule, WM-01-20, to revise chs. NR 8 and 10, relating to furbearer registration and tagging simplification, at the time and place shown below. Hearing Information
Date: January 13, 2021
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual Location Link: Online through Skype link or 1-866-715-6499 (passcode 570 072 5961#) Rule Information:
Harvest of certain furbearer species has historically been closely monitored using a limited draw permit and tag system. This proposal would eliminate pelt tags for certain furbearer species. It would also simplify registration and reporting requirements and adjust forms of proof needed for certain furbearer species.
Accessibility
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please call Scott Karel at (608) 267-2452 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.
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 is available here. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To pre-register, please download and complete the fillable Hearing Appearance form and send it to shawn.rossler@wisconsin.gov Comments on the proposed rule must be received on or before January 13, 2021. Written comments may be submitted by U.S. mail, 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: Shawn Rossler
P.O. Box 7921
101 S. Webster Street,
Madison, WI 53707-7921
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis: These rules are applicable to individual sportspersons and impose no compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses, and no design or operational standards are contained in the rule. Because this rule does not add any regulatory requirements for small businesses, the proposed rules will not have an economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses under s. 227.24(3m) Stats. Agency Small Business Regulatory Coordinator:
Emma Esch (608) 266-1959
