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Wisconsin Administrative Register No. 843B

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

Publication Date: March 30, 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
Expires: July 2, 2026
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
EmR2514
Expires: May 28, 2026
First Extension
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
ch. PI 48
Application processing revisions under the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program and affecting small businesses
EmR2512
Expires: May 7, 2026
Second 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: May 7, 2026
Second 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: April 27, 2026
Second Extension
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Chs. DHS 110-199; Health
ch. DHS 122
Redistribution of closed long-term care facility beds
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 018-26
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
SS 019-26
Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
Ch. DWD 301; Migrant Labor
ch. DWD 301
Heat illness protections for migrant workers
SS 020-26
Department of Transportation (Trans)
ch. Trans 112
Medical and general standards for driver licensing and school bus endorsements

Notices of Public Hearing and Comment Period for Statements of Scope

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
SS 012-26 Notice of Preliminary Hearing
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (Ins)
ch. Ins 3
Mortgage guaranty insurance
SS 018-26 Notice of Preliminary Hearing
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
SS 019-26 Notice of Preliminary Hearing
Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
Ch. DWD 301; Migrant Labor
ch. DWD 301
Heat illness protections for migrant workers

Notices of Submittal of Proposed Rules to Legislative Council Clearinghouse

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
CR 26-025
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 100-199; Environmental Protection – General
Chs. NR 300-399; Environmental Protection – Water Regulation
ch. NR 107
ch. NR 109
ch. NR 150
ch. NR 193
ch. NR 329
ch. NR 345
Aquatic plant management, manual removal and mechanical control regulations, and aquatic habitat protection, and revision of ch. NR 193 related to surface water grants

Rule-Making Notices (Hearing Notices)

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
CR 26-025
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 100-199; Environmental Protection – General
Chs. NR 300-399; Environmental Protection – Water Regulation
ch. NR 107
ch. NR 109
ch. NR 150
ch. NR 193
ch. NR 329
ch. NR 345
Aquatic plant management, manual removal and mechanical control regulations, and aquatic habitat protection, and revision of ch. NR 193 related to surface water grants

Notices of Submittal of Rules to Legislature in Final Draft Form

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
CR 25-044
Hearing and Speech Examining Board (HAS)
ch. HAS 1
ch. HAS 5
ch. HAS 9
Cerumen management
CR 26-005
Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Chs. DCF 021-99; Safety and Permanence
ch. DCF 57
ch. DCF 57 Appendix A
ch. DCF 57 Appendix B
ch. DCF 57 Appendix C
ch. DCF 57 Appendix D
Group home licensing
CR 26-009
Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Chs. DCF 201-252; Early Care and Education
ch. DCF 202
ch. DCF 250
ch. DCF 251
ch. DCF 252
Child care certification and licensing compliance with federal CCDF requirements
CR 26-010
Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Chs. DCF 201-252; Early Care and Education
ch. DCF 202
ch. DCF 250
ch. DCF 251
ch. DCF 252
Large family child care centers and assistant child care teachers
CR 26-011
Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Chs. DCF 201-252; Early Care and Education
ch. DCF 201
Child care subsidy compliance with CCDF requirements and other minor updates
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 26-014
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

Final Permanent Rules Filed with LRB for Administrative Code Publication

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
CR 25-044
Hearing and Speech Examining Board (HAS)
ch. HAS 1
ch. HAS 5
ch. HAS 9
Cerumen management

Actions By The Joint Committee For Review of Administrative Rules

Document
Affected Emergency Rules
Affected Clearinghouse Rules
Affected Code Chapters
Actions Taken by JCRAR on March 26, 2026: EmR2514
EmR2514

Public Notices

Document
Agency
Related to
Public Notice: Solicitation of Comments Regarding IDEA Part B Application 2026
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B annual state application

Final Rules Published in Administrative Code and Final Regulatory Flexibility Analyses

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
CR 24-038
Effective: April 1, 2026
Department of Revenue (Tax)
ch. Tax 3
Income, franchise, and corporate income tax exemption for income derived from commercial loans
CR 24-057
Effective: April 1, 2026
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 400-499; Environmental Protection – Air Pollution Control
ch. NR 410
Revisions to fees for reviewing air pollution control construction permit applications and exemption determination requests under ch. NR 410
CR 25-001
Effective: April 1, 2026
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 500-599; Environmental Protection – Solid Waste Management
ch. NR 520
An alternative method for a municipality to establish proof of financial responsibility required for a solid waste disposal facility
CR 25-022
Effective: April 1, 2026
Department of Transportation (Trans)
ch. Trans 212
ch. Trans 213
Standards for inspection for local bridge program
CR 25-035
Effective: April 1, 2026
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Chs. ATCP 90-139; Trade and Consumer Protection
ch. ATCP 94
Petroleum and other liquid fuel products
CR 25-049
Effective: April 1, 2026
Department of Transportation (Trans)
ch. Trans 154
Electronic odometer disclosure requirements
CR 25-057
Effective: April 1, 2026
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Chs. ATCP 20-54; Agricultural Resource Management
ch. ATCP 52
Producer led watershed protection grants
CR 25-072
Effective: April 1, 2026
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Chs. DHS 110-199; Health
ch. DHS 122
Redistribution of closed long-term care facility beds
CR 26-008
Effective: April 1, 2026
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Chs. DHS 30-100; Community Services
ch. DHS 68
Support for persons with dementia and their caregivers

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
TOC
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP), Chs. ATCP 20-54; Agricultural Resource Management TOC
TOC
Department of Natural Resources (NR), Chs. NR 300-399; Environmental Protection – Water Regulation TOC
TOC
Department of Transportation (Trans) TOC
Inserted
ATCP 52
Conservation Farming Incentive Programs
Inserted
ATCP 94
Petroleum And Other Liquid Fuel Products
Inserted
DCF 150 Appendix C
Appendix C Child Support Obligation of Low-Income Payers
Inserted
DCF 150 Appendix D
Appendix D Maximum Birth Cost Judgment Amounts for Low-Income Payers
Inserted
DHS 31
Crisis Urgent Care And Observation Facility Certification
Inserted
DHS 68
Support For Persons With Dementia And Their Caregivers
Inserted
DHS 122
Long-Term Care Facility Bed Additions And Capital Expenditures Review
Inserted
EL 2
Election Related Petitions
Inserted
LIRC 1
Labor And Industry Review Commission Procedure
Inserted
NR 12
Wildlife Damage And Nuisance Control
Inserted
NR 20
Fishing: Inland Waters; Outlying Waters
Inserted
NR 320
Bridges And Culverts In Or Over Navigable Waterways
Inserted
NR 410
Air Permit, Emission And Inspection Fees
Inserted
NR 520
Solid Waste Management Fees And Financial Responsibility Requirements
Inserted
NR 662
Hazardous Waste Generator Standards
Inserted
NR 700
General Requirements
Inserted
PSC 119
Rules For Interconnecting Distributed Generation Facilities
Inserted
Tax 3
Income Taxation, Deductions From Gross Income, Exclusions And Exemptions
Inserted
Trans 154
Vehicle Odometer Disclosure Requirements
Inserted
Trans 212
Standards For The Inspection Of Bridges And Tunnels In Wisconsin
Inserted
Trans 213
Local Bridge Program

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 52
Producer Led Watershed Protection Grants
Removed
ATCP 94
Petroleum And Other Liquid Fuel Products
Removed
DCF 150 Appendix C
Appendix C Child Support Obligation of Low-Income Payers
Removed
DCF 150 Appendix D
Appendix D Maximum Birth Cost Judgment Amounts for Low-Income Payers
Removed
DHS 31
Crisis Urgent Care And Observation Facility Certification
Removed
DHS 68
Support For Persons With Dementia And Their Caregivers
Removed
DHS 122
Long-Term Care Facility Bed Additions And Capital Expenditures Review
Removed
EL 2
Election Related Petitions
Removed
LIRC 1
Labor And Industry Review Commission Procedure
Removed
NR 12
Wildlife Damage And Nuisance Control
Removed
NR 20
Fishing: Inland Waters; Outlying Waters
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
NR 410
Air Permit, Emission And Inspection Fees
Removed
NR 520
Solid Waste Management Fees And Financial Responsibility Requirements
Removed
NR 662
Hazardous Waste Generator Standards
Removed
NR 700
General Requirements
Removed
PSC 119
Rules For Interconnecting Distributed Generation Facilities
Removed
Tax 3
Income Taxation, Deductions From Gross Income, Exclusions And Exemptions
Removed
Trans 154
Vehicle Odometer Disclosure Requirements
Removed
Trans 212
Standards For The Inspection Of Bridges In Wisconsin
Removed
Trans 213
Local Bridge Program

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