Submittal of Rules to Legislative Council Clearinghouse
Please check the Bulletin of Proceedings - Administrative Rules
for further information on a particular rule.
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
On July 12, 2007, the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection submitted proposed rules to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule affects chs.
ATCP 99,
100, and
101, relating to agricultural producer security.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
The department will hold public hearings. The Division of Trade and Consumer Protection is primarily responsible for this rule.
Contact Person
Kevin LeRoy
(608) 224-4928
Commerce
On July 9, 2007, the Department of Commerce submitted proposed rules to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rules affect chs.
Comm 5 and
82, relating to administrative forfeitures and tracer wire for non-metallic pipe.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
The Safety and Buildings Division is responsible for the promulgation of the rule. A public hearing is required.
Contact Person
Lynita Docken, Program Manager
(608) 785-9349
Employee Trust Funds
On July 2, 2007, the Department of Employee Trust Funds submitted proposed rules to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rules affect ch.
ETF 20, relating to the status of a non-annuitant Wisconsin Retirement System participant at death, for purposes of determining the applicable death benefits.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held on August 14, 2007, at 10:30 A.M. in the downstairs Conference Room GA at the offices of the Department of Employee Trust Funds, 801 West Badger Road, Madison, Wisconsin.
The Department's Chief Counsel, Robert Weber, is primarily responsible for this rule.
Contact Person
Robert Weber, Chief Counsel
(608) 266-5804
Insurance
On July 6, 2007, the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance submitted proposed rules to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rules affect ch.
Ins 2, relating to use of the 2001 CSO preferred class structure mortality table in determining reserve liabilities.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing will be held on August 22, 2007.
Contact Person
A copy of the proposed rule may be obtained from the Web site at:
http://oci.wi.gov/ocirules.htm or by contacting Inger Williams, Public Information and Communications, Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, at (608) 264-8110. For additional information, please contact James W. Harris at (608) 267-2833 or e-mail at
James.Harris@oci.state.w.us in the OCI Legal Unit.
Natural Resources
On July 13, 2007, the Department of Natural Resources submitted proposed rules to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule affects chs.
NR 19 and
20, relating to control of fish diseases and invasive species.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
Public hearings are scheduled for August 14, 15, 16, 20, and 23, 2007.
Contact Person
Bill Horns
Bureau of Fisheries Management and Habitat Protection
(608) 266-8782
Natural Resources
On July 13, 2007, the Department of Natural Resources submitted proposed rules to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule affects ch.
NR 25, relating to commercial fishing for yellow perch in Green Bay.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is scheduled for August 13, 2007.
Contact Person
