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Wisconsin Administrative Register No. 839B

Published every Monday by the Legislative Reference Bureau under s. 35.93, Wis. Stats.

Publication Date: November 24, 2025
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Table of Contents

Emergency Rules in Effect

(Includes Rules Filed With Legislative Reference Bureau not yet in effect indicated below as “Pending”)

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
EmR2516
Expires: March 28, 2026
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Chs. ATCP 20-54; Agricultural Resource Management
ch. ATCP 52
Creating a commercial nitrogen optimization pilot program
EmR2515
Expires: March 28, 2026
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Chs. ATCP 20-54; Agricultural Resource Management
ch. ATCP 52
Providing crop insurance premium rebates for planting cover crops
EmR2514
Expires: March 29, 2026
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
ch. PI 48
Application processing revisions under the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program and affecting small businesses
EmR2513
Expires: February 5, 2026
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
ch. PI 35
ch. PI 48
ch. PI 49
Full-time equivalent determination for 4-year-old kindergarten students participating in the Private School Choice Programs and Special Needs Scholarship Program and affecting small businesses
EmR2512
Expires: January 7, 2026
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Chs. DHS 101-109; Medical Assistance
ch. DHS 105
ch. DHS 107
School-based services and school-based service providers under Medical Assistance
EmR2511
Expires: January 7, 2026
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Chs. DHS 30-100; Community Services
Chs. DHS 101-109; Medical Assistance
ch. DHS 75
ch. DHS 101
ch. DHS 104
ch. DHS 105
ch. DHS 107
Community substance use services standards; medical assistance certification and reimbursement for certain substance use services
EmR2510
Expires: December 28, 2025
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Chs. DHS 110-199; Health
ch. DHS 122
Redistribution of closed long-term care facility beds
EmR2509
Expires: December 24, 2025
Department of Transportation (Trans)
ch. Trans 212
ch. Trans 213
Standards for bridge inspection for local bridge program
EmR2508
Expires: January 30, 2026
First Extension
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
ch. PI 34
Creating a pre-student teaching school setting exception for the speech-language pathologist license
EmR2507
Expires: January 11, 2026
First Extension
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Chs. DHS 30-100; Community Services
Chs. DHS 101-109; Medical Assistance
ch. DHS 13
ch. DHS 31
ch. DHS 105
ch. DHS 107
Crisis urgent care and observation facilities
EmR2506
Expires: December 15, 2025
First Extension
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
ch. PI 34
Modifying the 1-year, renewable license with stipulations for school psychologists
EmR2503
Expires: December 21, 2025
Second Extension
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
ch. PI 34
Pre-student teaching requirements for supplementary area licenses
EmR2417
Expires: November 1, 2027, or the date on which permanent rules take effect, whichever is earlier
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 500-599; Environmental Protection – Solid Waste Management
ch. NR 520
Revisions to chs. NR 500 and 520 to provide an alternative method for a municipality to establish proof of financial responsibility required for a solid waste disposal facility.
EmR2111
Expires: The date on which rules promulgated pursuant to s. 94.55 (3w), Stats., take effect.
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Chs. ATCP 20-54; Agricultural Resource Management
ch. ATCP 22
Hemp and affecting small businesses

Statements of Scope

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
SS 078-25
Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Registered Interior Designers (A-E)
ch. A-E 6
Examination requirements

Notices of Public Hearing and Comment Period for Statements of Scope

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
SS 077-25 Notice of Preliminary Public Hearing
Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
Chs. DFI-CCS 1-25; Department of Financial Institutions-Corporate and Consumer Services
ch. DFI-CCS 1
ch. DFI-CCS 10
ch. DFI-CCS 11
Updating certain document search and filing fees and codifying agency interpretations relating to the administration and enforcement of ch. 202, Stats.

Notices of Submittal of Proposed Rules to Legislative Council Clearinghouse

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
CR 25-087
Department of Transportation (Trans)
ch. Trans 401
Construction site erosion control and storm water management procedures for department actions

Notices of Submittal of Rules to Legislature in Final Draft Form

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
CR 25-049
Department of Transportation (Trans)
ch. Trans 154
Electronic odometer disclosure requirements
CR 25-051
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Chs. DHS 1-19; Management and Technology and Strategic Finance
Chs. DHS 30-100; Community Services
Chs. DHS 101-109; Medical Assistance
ch. DHS 13
ch. DHS 31
ch. DHS 105
ch. DHS 107
Crisis urgent care and observation facilities
CR 25-055
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Chs. DHS 1-19; Management and Technology and Strategic Finance
Chs. DHS 101-109; Medical Assistance
Chs. DHS 110-199; Health
Chs. DHS 250- ; Economic Support
ch. DHS 10
ch. DHS 34
ch. DHS 35
ch. DHS 36
ch. DHS 40
ch. DHS 60
ch. DHS 61
ch. DHS 62
ch. DHS 63
ch. DHS 75
ch. DHS 90
ch. DHS 92
ch. DHS 94
ch. DHS 96
ch. DHS 97
ch. DHS 101
ch. DHS 103
ch. DHS 104
ch. DHS 105
ch. DHS 107
ch. DHS 109
ch. DHS 118 Appendix A
ch. DHS 124
ch. DHS 127
ch. DHS 129
ch. DHS 133
ch. DHS 134
ch. DHS 163
ch. DHS 252
ch. DHS 254
2023 Biennial review of administrative rules under s. 227.29, Stats.

Final Permanent Rules Filed with LRB for Administrative Code Publication

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
CR 23-010
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 100-199; Environmental Protection – General
Chs. NR 200-299; Environmental Protection – Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
ch. NR 102
ch. NR 103
ch. NR 106
ch. NR 207
ch. NR 212
ch. NR 216
Wisconsin’s water quality antidegradation policy and procedures
CR 24-051
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 300-399; Environmental Protection – Water Regulation
ch. NR 320
ch. NR 323
ch. NR 326
ch. NR 328
ch. NR 329
Navigable waterways

Executive Orders

Document
Related to
EO 279
A proclamation that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin be flown at half-staff to mark the fourth anniversary of the Waukesha Christmas parade tragedy

Public Notices

Document
Agency
Related to
Public Notice: Change in Covered Medicaid Services and Program Eligible Populations
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Wisconsin Foster Care Medical Home's updating of its Alternative Benefits Plan State Plan Amendment (ABP SPA)
Public Notice: Notice of Request for Public Comment
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
Changes to the State Plan under the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V)

Final Rules Published in Administrative Code and Final Regulatory Flexibility Analyses

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
CR 25-010
Effective: December 1, 2025
Public Service Commission (PSC)
ch. PSC 113
Service rules for electrical utilities
CR 25-018
Effective: December 1, 2025
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
ch. PI 34
Pre-student teaching requirements for supplementary area licenses
CR 25-024
Effective: December 1, 2025
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
ch. PI 34
Cooperating teachers and school-based supervisors
CR 25-032
Effective: April 1, 2026, and April 1, 2027
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 1-99; Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
ch. NR 20
ch. NR 21
Fishing regulations on inland, outlying and boundary waters (the 2025 Fisheries Management Spring Hearing rule)
CR 25-037
Effective: December 1, 2025
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
ch. PI 34
Alternative education supplemental licenses
CR 25-038
Effective: December 1, 2025
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
ch. PI 34
Modifying the 1-year, renewable license with stipulations for school psychologists
CR 25-039
Effective: December 1, 2025
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
ch. PI 34
School settings for practicum experiences
CR 25-040
Effective: December 1, 2025
Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board (MPSW)
ch. MPSW 10
ch. MPSW 11
ch. MPSW 20
Counseling compact
CR 25-041
Effective: December 1, 2025
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
ch. PI 34
Tier I special education program aide licenses
CR 25-042
Effective: December 1, 2025
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
ch. PI 34
Recognizing national certification for school counselor and school social worker licensure
CR 25-043
Effective: December 1, 2025
Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Chs. DCF 021-99; Safety and Permanence
ch. DCF 56
Foster care licensing

Table of Administrative Code Provisions Revised in this Register

Revisions Table

Instructions For Inserting and Removing Administrative Code Chapters

Instructions For Inserting and Removing Administrative Code Chapters

Administrative Code Chapters Inserted By This Register

See the Table of Administrative Code Provisions Revised in this Register for a list of the added, modified, or removed, administrative code provisions contained in the chapters inserted or removed by this register. See the Final Rules Published in Administrative Code and Final Regulatory Analyses in this register to see the text of rules affecting changes to the chapters inserted or removed by this register.
Kind
Document
Related to
Inserted
DCF 50
Facilitating Public Adoptions And Adoption Assistance
Inserted
DCF 51
Preadoption Training
Inserted
DCF 56
Foster Home Care For Children
Inserted
MPSW 10
Definitions For Practice Of Professional Counseling
Inserted
MPSW 11
Application For Professional Counselor Licensure
Inserted
MPSW 20
Conduct
Inserted
NR 12
Wildlife Damage And Nuisance Control
Inserted
NR 20
Fishing: Inland Waters; Outlying Waters
Inserted
NR 21
Wisconsin-Minnesota Boundary Waters
Inserted
NR 504
Landfill Location, Performance, Design And Construction Criteria
Inserted
NR 720
Soil Cleanup Standards
Inserted
PI 34
Educator Licenses
Inserted
PSC 113
Service Rules For Electrical Utilities
Inserted
RAD 1
Authority And Definitions

Administrative Code Chapters Removed By This Register

See the Table of Administrative Code Provisions Revised in this Register for a list of the added, modified, or removed, administrative code provisions contained in the chapters inserted or removed by this register. See the Final Rules Published in Administrative Code and Final Regulatory Analyses in this register to see the text of rules affecting changes to the chapters inserted or removed by this register.
Kind
Document
Related to
Removed
DCF 50
Facilitating Public Adoptions And Adoption Assistance
Removed
DCF 51
Preadoption Training
Removed
DCF 56
Foster Home Care For Children
Removed
MPSW 10
Definitions For Practice Of Professional Counseling
Removed
MPSW 11
Application For Professional Counselor Licensure
Removed
MPSW 20
Conduct
Removed
NR 12
Wildlife Damage And Nuisance Control
Removed
NR 20
Fishing: Inland Waters; Outlying Waters
Removed
NR 21
Wisconsin-Minnesota Boundary Waters
Removed
NR 504
Landfill Location, Performance, Design And Construction Criteria
Removed
NR 720
Soil Cleanup Standards
Removed
PI 34
Educator Licenses
Removed
PSC 113
Service Rules For Electrical Utilities
Removed
RAD 1
Authority And Definitions

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