Natural Resources
Subject:
Ch. NR 113 - Relating to septage management.
Description of policy issues:
Description of policy issues to be resolved, (include groups likely to be impacted or interested in the issue):
The Department seeks modification to the restrictions placed on land application of septage on frozen or snow-covered ground, and other generally minor clerical corrections. Impacted groups include the pumpers who service such systems, wastewater treatment plants, homeowners and environmental groups.
This action represents a change from past policy.
Explain the facts that necessitate the proposed change:
When revisions to chapter NR 113 became effective January 1, 1997, a provision was included by the Natural Resources Board concerning restrictions on land-applying septage on frozen or snow-covered ground. This provision required the Department to appear before the Board by February, 1998 to request the restrictions be approved or disapproved. The Department staff has listened to the many concerns raised by haulers and others with respect to the lack of alternative disposal options which exist in various parts of the state during winter months. The Department therefore will seek modifications to ch. NR 113, which will set conditions on land application of septage on frozen or snow covered ground, to allow such application, while still providing adequate water quality protection.
Statutory authority:
S. 40 CFR 503.14 (b)
S. 281.48 (4g), Stats.
Federal and state statutes do not contain specific site-management provisions, but require that rules be promulgated to prevent runoff and protect water quality. Federal statutes specifically address frozen or snow covered sites.
Anticipated time commitment:
The anticipated time commitment is 62.5 hours. One public hearing is proposed to be held in March, 1998 in Madison.
Veterinary Examining Board
Subject:
VE Code - Relating to the practice of veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Description of policy issues:
Objective of the rule:
Clarify and update administrative rules. Recommended changes relate to such issues as form, style, placement, grammar, punctuation, and use of plain language; examination passing scores; and examination reviews. Create a provision to address the Americans With Disabilities Act. Also, repeal outdated provisions in the rules. Replace “animal technician” with “veterinary technician.”
Policy analysis:
The proposed changes focus primarily on the form, placement, clarity, grammar, punctuation, plain language and related issues. Amend several definitions. Clarify how passing scores on examinations are determined. Repeal obsolete provisions. Create a provision to address the Americans With Disabilities Act. Replace “animal technician” with “veterinary technician” to conform with the statutes.
Statutory authority:
SS. 15.08 (5) (b), 227.11 (2), 453.03 and 453.065, Stats.
Estimate of the amount of time that state employes will spend to develop the rule and of other resources necessary to develop the rule:
The anticipated time commitment is 20 hours.
Submittal of Rules to Legislative Council Clearinghouse
Notice of Submittal of Proposed Rules to
Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse
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Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection
Rule Submittal Date
On September 15, 1997, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule-making order amends ch. ATCP 29, relating to pesticide use and control.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
Public hearings are required. Five hearings will be held after the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse completes its review of the proposed rule. The Division of Agricultural Resource Management is primarily responsible for promulgation of this rule.
Contact People
If you have questions regarding this rule, you may contact:
Ned Zuelsdorff
Division of Agricultural Resource Management
Telephone (608) 224-4550
Attorney Jim Matson
(608) 224-5022
Natural Resources
Rule Submittal Date
On September 10, 1997, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule [LE-23-97] to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule-making order affects s. NR 20.13 (2), relating to prohibiting ice fishing shelters on the Fox River in Brown County below the dam at DePere.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing will be held on October 20, 1997.
Contact People
Gary Homuth
Bureau of Law Enforcement
Telephone (608) 266-3244
Natural Resources
Rule Submittal Date
On September 10, 1997, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule [FH-26-97] to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule-making order affects s. NR 24.09, relating to closure of washboard mussel season on Wisconsin-Iowa boundary waters.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
Public hearings will be held on October 14 and 16, 1997.
Contact People
Karl Scheidegger
Bureau of Fisheries Management & Habitat Protection
Telephone (608) 267-9426
Natural Resources
Rule Submittal Date
On September 10, 1997, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule [FH-25-97] to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule-making order affects s. NR 25.03, relating to minimum catch requirements for the renewal of annual Lake Michigan commercial fishing licenses.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
Public hearings will be held on October 20 and 23, 1997.
Contact People
