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Wisconsin Administrative Register No. 841B

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

Publication Date: January 26, 2026
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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
EmR2601
Pending: Effective February 3, 2026
First Appearance
Pharmacy Examining Board (Phar)
ch. Phar 6
ch. Phar 10
Pharmacy workplace conditions
EmR2518
Expires: May 30, 2026
Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
Chs. DWD 80-81; Worker’s Compensation
ch. DWD 80
Procedural rules for hearings and adjudicatory functions for worker's compensation cases and similar cases
EmR2517
Expires: May 2, 2026
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
ch. PI 34
Clarifying the educational interpreter, 1-year renewable license
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: March 8, 2026
First Extension
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: March 8, 2026
First Extension
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: February 26, 2026
First Extension
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Chs. DHS 110-199; Health
ch. DHS 122
Redistribution of closed long-term care facility beds
EmR2507
Expires: March 12, 2026
Second 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
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

Notices of Submittal of Proposed Rules to Legislative Council Clearinghouse

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
CR 26-012
Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Chs. DCF 101-199; Family and Economic Security
ch. DCF 101
Wisconsin Works required hours
CR 26-013
Pharmacy Examining Board (Phar)
ch. Phar 6
ch. Phar 10
Pharmacy workplace conditions
CR 26-014
Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Chs. DCF 101-199; Family and Economic Security
ch. DCF 101
Wisconsin Works whole family approach to case management
CR 26-015
Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
Chs. DWD 270-279; Labor Standards
ch. DWD 270
ch. DWD 271
Child labor and street trades

Rule-Making Notices (Hearing Notices)

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
CR 26-013, EmR2601
Pharmacy Examining Board (Phar)
ch. Phar 6
ch. Phar 10
Pharmacy workplace conditions
CR 26-014
Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Chs. DCF 101-199; Family and Economic Security
ch. DCF 101
Wisconsin Works whole family approach to case management

Notices of Submittal of Rules to Legislature in Final Draft Form

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
CR 25-033
Department of Corrections (DOC)
ch. DOC 328
Short-term sanctions and contracting for supervision of individuals

Final Permanent Rules Filed with LRB for Administrative Code Publication

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
CR 25-045
Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
Chs. DFI-Sec 1-36; Department of Financial Institutions-Securities
ch. DFI-Sec 1
ch. DFI-Sec 2
ch. DFI-Sec 3
ch. DFI-Sec 4
ch. DFI-Sec 5
ch. DFI-Sec 6
ch. DFI-Sec 7
ch. DFI-Sec 8
ch. DFI-Sec 9
ch. DFI-Sec 10
ch. DFI-Sec 11
ch. DFI-Sec 31
ch. DFI-Sec 32
ch. DFI-Sec 34
ch. DFI-Sec 35
Extending the validity of qualification exams if certain conditions are met, creating a registration exemption for certain merger and acquisition brokers, correcting cross-references, eliminating obsolete provisions, correcting errors, and modifying the structure of existing rules in nonsubstantive ways to improve clarity and meet current drafting standards
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 25-053
Real Estate Examining Board (REEB)
ch. REEB 12
Application requirements
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 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.

Emergency Rules Filed with Legislative Reference Bureau

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
EmR2601
Pharmacy Examining Board (Phar)
ch. Phar 6
ch. Phar 10
Pharmacy workplace conditions

Public Notices

Document
Agency
Related to
Public Notice: 2026 Wisconsin Shares Copayment Schedule
Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Update to Table DCF 201.08 Based on the 2026 federal poverty guidelines
Public Notice: Notice re. Modification of Alternative Benefits Plan (ABP)
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Updating the Alternative Benefits Plan State Plan Amendment (ABP SPA) to align with the Wisconsin Medicaid state plan
Public Notice: Notice re. School Based Services
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Mandatory compliance changes

Final Rules Published in Administrative Code and Final Regulatory Flexibility Analyses

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
CR 23-010
Effective: July 1, 2026
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
Effective: April 1, 2026
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
CR 24-052
Effective: February 1, 2026
Elections Commission (EL)
ch. EL 6
Mandatory use of uniform instructions for absentee voting
CR 25-064
Effective: April 1, 2026
Elections Commission (EL)
ch. EL 2
Procedures for nomination paper challenges
CR 25-065
Effective: April 1, 2026
Elections Commission (EL)
ch. EL 2
Procedures for declaration of candidacy challenges

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
ATCP 72
Hotels, Motels, And Tourist Rooming Houses
Inserted
ATCP 82
Bulk Milk Collection, Sampling, And Transportation
Inserted
DCF 201
Child Care Subsidy Program
Inserted
EL 2
Election Related Petitions
Inserted
EL 6
Procedure
Inserted
NR 102
Water Quality Standards For Wisconsin Surface Waters
Inserted
NR 103
Water Quality Standards For Wetlands
Inserted
NR 106
Procedures For Calculating Water Quality Based Effluent Limitations For Point Source Discharges To Surface Waters
Inserted
NR 207
Antidegradation and Antibacksliding
Inserted
NR 212
Waste Load Allocated Water Quality Related Effluent Limitations
Inserted
NR 216
Storm Water Discharge Permits
Inserted
NR 320
Bridges And Culverts In Or Over Navigable Waterways
Inserted
NR 323
Fish And Wildlife Habitat Structures In Navigable Waterways
Inserted
NR 326
Piers, Boat Shelters And Swim Rafts In Navigable Waterways
Inserted
NR 328
Shore Erosion Control Structures In Navigable Waterways
Inserted
NR 329
Miscellaneous Structures In Navigable Waterways
Inserted
PD 1
Certification
Inserted
PD 1 Appendix A
Appendix A
Inserted
PD 3
Indigency Criteria

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
ATCP 72
Hotels, Motels, And Tourist Rooming Houses
Removed
ATCP 82
Bulk Milk Collection, Sampling, And Transportation
Removed
DCF 201
Child Care Subsidy Program
Removed
EL 2
Election Related Petitions
Removed
EL 6
Procedure
Removed
NR 102
Water Quality Standards For Wisconsin Surface Waters
Removed
NR 103
Water Quality Standards For Wetlands
Removed
NR 106
Procedures For Calculating Water Quality Based Effluent Limitations For Point Source Discharges To Surface Waters
Removed
NR 207
Antidegradation and Antibacksliding
Removed
NR 212
Waste Load Allocated Water Quality Related Effluent Limitations
Removed
NR 216
Storm Water Discharge Permits
Removed
NR 320
Bridges And Culverts In Or Over Navigable Waterways
Removed
NR 323
Fish And Wildlife Habitat Structures In Navigable Waterways
Removed
NR 326
Piers, Boat Shelters And Swim Rafts In Navigable Waterways
Removed
NR 328
Shore Erosion Control Structures In Navigable Waterways
Removed
NR 329
Miscellaneous Structures In Navigable Waterways
Removed
PD 1
Certification
Removed
PD 1 Appendix A
Appendix A
Removed
PD 3
Indigency Criteria

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