Rules published with this register and final regulatory flexibility analyses
The following administrative rule orders have been adopted and published in the April 30, 2007, Wisconsin Administrative Register. Copies of these rules are sent to subscribers of the complete Wisconsin Administrative Code and also to the subscribers of the specific affected Code.
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Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
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CR 06-085)
An order affecting ch.
ATCP 156, relating to seed potato certification and grading. Effective 5-1-07.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
This rule modifies existing rules related to seed potato certification and grading. This rule applies to seed potato growers who wish to produce and sell certified seed potatoes (participation is voluntary, and there is nothing to prohibit the sale or use of uncertified seed potatoes). It also applies to laboratories and greenhouses that provide propagative material used to grow certified seed potatoes. Many of these businesses may qualify as “small businesses."
This rule creates a clearer, more up-to-date framework for the seed potato certification program administered by the college. This rule modernizes Wisconsin's certified seed potato rule to address changing industry practices and standards. Among other things, this rule:
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Clarifies and updates certification standards and procedures. This rule reflects current national and international standards. The college may grant limited written variances in some cases, if special conditions warrant.
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Modernizes the system for classifying certified seed potatoes.
• Expands the number of sources from which growers may obtain propagative material for certified seed potatoes, while minimizing disease risk.
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Clarifies approval of laboratories and greenhouses that provide propagative material used to produce certified seed potatoes.
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Recognizes new laboratory testing capabilities.
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Clarifies responses to findings of bacterial ring rot.
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Provides for certification reciprocity between states, provided that other states apply equivalent standards. Seed potatoes certified in another state must be labeled accordingly.
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Modernizes requirements for certified seed potato labeling, shipping and handling, based on current industry needs.
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Provides a mechanism by which a seed potato grower may obtain informal and formal review of an adverse certification decision by the college.
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Prohibits fraudulent sales of uncertified seed as certified seed.
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Provides greater consistency between Wisconsin and other states, while maintaining high Wisconsin standards.
This rule does not substantially alter current standards or procedures for DATCP quality inspection of seed potatoes. However, it clarifies the respective roles of DATCP and the college, and spells out grading standards and procedures with greater clarity.
This rule will assist the Wisconsin potato industry, including seed potato growers. This rule is not expected to have a significant adverse impact on seed potato growers or other sectors of the Wisconsin potato industry. Participation is voluntary.
This rule will harmonize Wisconsin certified seed potato rules with rules in other states, so that Wisconsin seed potato growers can continue to export certified seed potatoes. This rule will also make it easier for Wisconsin seed potato growers to acquire propagative material from reliable sources outside this state.
This rule makes minor changes related to certification application, certification procedure, recordkeeping, and certified seed potato handling and labeling. However, none of these changes will have a significant adverse impact on seed potato growers.
This rule generally provides more workable certification standards for seed potato growers. In a very small number of cases, this rule may prevent certification of seed potato lots that are currently eligible for certification. However, the new standards are designed to prevent the introduction and spread of potato diseases. Effective disease control is important for the entire potato industry.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
On January 3, 2007, DATCP transmitted the above rule for legislative review. The rule was assigned to the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Higher Education and the Assembly Committee on Agriculture. Both committees' review periods expired without any action.
An order affecting ch.
CSB 2, relating to the scheduling of two schedule I controlled substances. Effective 5-1-07.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
These proposed rules will have no significant economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s.
227.114 (1), stats. The Department's Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at
larry.martin@drl.state.wi.us, or by calling (608) 266-8608.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were received.
An order affecting ch.
CSB 2, relating to the scheduling of two schedule I controlled substances.
Effective 5-1-07.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
These proposed rules will have no significant economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s.
227.114 (1), stats. The Department's Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at
larry.martin@drl.state.wi.us, or by calling (608) 266-8608.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were received.
An order affecting ch.
Ins 9, relating to preferred provider plan applicability dates.
Effective 5-1-07.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance has determined that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses and therefore a final regulatory flexibility analysis is not required.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were received.
An order affecting ch.
Med 1, relating to the requirements for completion of the 3-step sequence of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE).
Effective 5-1-07.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
These proposed rules will have not significant economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s.
227.114 (1), stats. The Department's Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at
larry.martin@drl.state.wi.us, or by calling (608) 266-8608.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were received.
An order affecting ch.
NR 1, relating to the definition of “generally accepted forestry management practices".
Effective 5-1-07.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Small businesses affected by this rule include forest landowners, foresters, resource manager, loggers and equipment operators. There are no compliance, reporting, bookkeeping or other procedures imposed on small businesses as part of this rule. Small businesses will not have a significant economic impact as a result of this rule.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
The proposed rule was reviewed by the Assembly Committee on Forestry and the Senate Committee on environment and Natural Resources. There were no comments on the proposed rule.
