Ch. PSC 2 was first promulgated in 1956. It has not undergone a systematic revision since then, despite many legislative changes and judicial decisions. This revision will update and modernize the rules of practice and procedure before the Commission to bring them into compliance with current law. This revision will also harmonize ch. PSC 2 with other rules dealing with practice before the agency.
Description of policy issues:
The rules will implement provisions of ch. 227, Stats., the Administrative Procedure Act, and the procedural provisions of ch. 196, Stats., entitled “Regulation of Public Utilities,” as construed by the courts. The revision will also repeal provisions related to subjects no longer regulated by the Commission.
Groups likely to be impacted:
The revision will impact all public utilities, other regulated companies, customer groups, consumer and other community groups and the general public, all of whom participate in proceedings before the Commission.
Statutory authority:
SS. 196.02 (3), 227.10 and 227.11, Stats.
Estimate of time and resources needed to revise the rule:
Based on time estimates collected for other Commission rule-making dockets, it is probable that staff will spend less than $15,000 in equivalent staff time to create a draft of the rule and complete the public processes required in rule-making. Existing staff would absorb the time spent, and no new resources would be necessary. The Commission believes that the time spent by staff on this effort will ultimately provide a significant improvement for those who participate in Commission proceedings.
For more information, please contact John Cappellari, (608) 261-8523.
Revenue
Subject:
S. Tax 11.20 - Relating to Wisconsin sales and use tax treatment of waste reduction and recycling machinery and equipment and motor vehicles used in waste reduction and recycling activities.
Description of policy issues:
Objective of the proposed rule:
The objective of the proposed rule is to:
• Provide guidelines that explain what machinery and equipment and motor vehicles qualify for exemption from Wisconsin sales and use tax under the waste reduction and recycling exemptions provided in s. 77.54 (5) (c) and (26m), Stats.
• Provide guidelines that explain where waste reduction and recycling processes begin and end.
• Provide examples of machinery and equipment and motor vehicles which qualify for the waste reduction and recycling exemptions provided in s. 77.54 (5) (c) and (26m), Stats.
• Provide examples of machinery and equipment and motor vehicles which do not qualify for the waste reduction and recycling exemptions provided in s. 77.54 (5) (c) and (26m), Stats.
Policy analysis:
The rule is being created to reflect current Department policy.
Statutory authority:
Section 227.11 (2) (a), Stats.
Estimate of staff time required:
The Department estimates it will take approximately 200 hours to develop this rule order.
If you have any questions regarding the scope statement, please contact Mark Wipperfurth at (608) 266-8253.
Submittal of Rules to Legislative Council Clearinghouse
Notice of Submittal of Proposed Rules to
Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse
Please check the Bulletin of Proceedings for further information on a particular rule.
Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection
Rule Submittal Date
On April 12, 1999, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule affects ch. ATCP 160, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to county and district fairs.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required, and the Department will hold public hearings on this rule after the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse completes its review. The Division of Marketing is primarily responsible for promulgation of this rule.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this rule, you may contact:
Bob Williams
Division of Marketing
Telephone (608) 224-5131
or
Attorney Karl Marquardt
Telephone (608) 224-5031
Commerce
(Financial Resources for Businesses and Communities, Chs. Comm 105-128)
Rule Submittal Date
On April 14, 1999, the Wisconsin Department of Commerce submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule affects ch. Comm 112, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to the Wisconsin Development Zone program.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be scheduled.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this rule, please contact:
Richard Meyer
Department of Commerce
Telephone (608) 266-3080
Health and Family Services
(Community Services, Chs. HFS/HSS 30--)
Rule Submittal Date
On April 9, 1999, the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
Statutory authority:
SS. 48.57 (3m) (ar) and 227.11 (2), Stats.
The proposed rule affects ch. HFS 58, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to eligibility for the kinship care program.
Reason for rules, intended effects, requirements:
These are rules for the Kinship Care Program under s. 48.57 (3m), (3n), (3p) and (3t), Stats. The program authorizes a county or tribal child welfare agency or, in the case of Milwaukee County, the Department, to make a monthly payment or $215 to an approved nonparent relative of a child to help the relative provide care and maintenance for the child. The program began July 1, 1996. Amendments to the program statute included in 1997 Wis. Act 237 and effective in June 1998 directed the Department to promulgate rules which set forth criteria for determining the eligibility of a relative to receive the monthly kinship care payment. These are the rules.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
Public hearings under ss. 227.16, 227.17 and 227.18, Stats.; approval of rules in final draft form by DHFS Secretary; and legislative standing committee review under s. 227.19, Stats.
Contact Information
For questions regarding this rule, please contact:
Mark Mitchell
Division of Children and Family Services
