(DATCP DOCKET # 13-R-11)
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has referred proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse, pursuant to s.
227.15, Stats.
The scope statement for this rule, SS
122-13, was approved by the Governor on
September 20, 2013, published in
Register No. 694A on
October 14, 2013, and approved by the Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection as required by s.
227.135 (2), Stats., on
November 13, 2013.
Analysis
The rule revises Chapter
ATCP 136, relating to mobile air conditioners; reclaiming or recycling refrigerants.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
The department will hold a public hearing on this rule on January 21, 2014.
The department's Division of Trade and Consumer Protection is primarily responsible for this rule.
Contact Person
If you have questions, you may contact Jennifer Heaton-Amrhein at (608) 224-5164.
Natural Resources
Fish, Game, etc., Chs.
1—
(DNR # WM-21-13 )
On December 13, 2013, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
The statement of scope for this permanent rule, SS
082-13, was approved by the
Governor on July 15, 2013, published in
Register No. 691 on
July 31, 2013 and approved by the Natural Resources Board on
August 14, 2013.
Analysis
The rule revises Chapters
NR 10,
19, and
45, relating to hunting and trapping in state parks.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
Public hearings will be held as follows:
January14, 2014 Appleton, Fox Valley Technical College, D.J. Bordini Business & Industry Center, 5 Systems Drive, 54912
January 21, 2014 Eau Claire DNR Service Center, 1300 W Clairemont, 54701
January 22, 2014 Wausau, Town of Rib Mountain Town Hall, 3700 N. Mountain Rd, 54401
January 23, 2014 Fitchburg DNR Service Center, 3911 Fish Hatchery Rd, 53711
Name and Organizational Unit of Agency Contact
Unit of Agency Contact: Landon Williams, Bureau of Parks and Recreation (608) 266-7616 or Scott Loomans, Bureau of Wildlife Management (608) 267-2452.
Natural Resources
Fish, Game, etc., Chs.
1—
(DNR # FH-26-12 )
On December 16, 2103, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a rule to the Legislative Council Administrative Rules Clearinghouse.
The statement of scope for this rule, SS
098-12, was approved by the governor on
December 14, 2012, published in
Register No. 685 on
January 14, 2012, and approved by the Natural Resources Board on
February 27, 2013.
Analysis
The rule revises Chapter
NR 25, relating to lake trout harvest limits in Lake Superior.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A Public Hearing will be held January 15, 2014.
Name and Organizational Unit of Agency Contact
Linda Haddix — Legal Services, (608) 266-1959.
Peter Stevens — Fisheries Management, (715) 779-4035, Ext. 12.
Public Service Commission
(PSC DOCKET # 1-AC-242 )
On December 6, 2013, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin submitted a proposed rule to the Joint Legislative Council Staff (Rules Clearinghouse) for review pursuant to s.
227.14 (4m), Stats.
The statement of scope for this rule, SS
079-13, was approved by the Governor on
July
2, 2013, published in Wisconsin Administrative
Register No. 691 on
July 31, 2013, and approved by the Commission on
August 12, 2013.
Analysis
The proposed rule revises section
PSC 111.51 (4) (b) 2., regarding the electronic delivery of applications for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN).
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
This rulemaking will be done without a hearing because, under s.
227.16 (2) (b), Stats., no hearing is required when an existing rule is being brought into conformity with a statute that has changed. However, written comments will be accepted until January 14, 2014.
The Gas and Energy Division of the Commission is the organizational unit responsible for the promulgation of the rule.
Contact Person
Revenue
On December 9, 2013, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
The scope statement for this rule, SS
084-13, was approved by the Governor on
July 15, 2013, published in
Register No. 691 on
July 31, 2013, and approved by the Secretary of Revenue on
August 12, 2013.
Analysis
The proposed rule order revises section
Tax 18.05 (1) (d) and
(e), relating to assessment of agricultural property.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing on the proposed rule is required and has been scheduled for January 14, 2014.
The Office of the Secretary is primarily responsible for the promulgation of the proposed rule.
Contact Person
If you have questions, please contact:
Dale Kleven
Income, Sales and Excise Tax Division
Telephone: (608) 266-8253
Safety and Professional Services
General Part I, Chs.
301—319
Commercial Building Code, Chs.
361—366
On December 12, 2013, the Department of Safety and Professional Services submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
The scope statement for this rule, SS
038-11, was approved by the Governor on
November 8, 2011, published in
Register No. 671 on
December 1, 2011, and approved by the Department of Safety and Professional Services on
December 18, 2011.
Analysis
The proposed rule revises Chapters
SPS 314 and
362, relating to fire prevention.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held on January 27, 2014, at 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 121C, Madison, Wisconsin (enter at 55 North Dickinson Street).
Contact Person
Sam Rockweiler, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Board Services, 608.266.0797,
sam.rockweiler@wi.gov.
Executive Order 50, Paragraph III.2. Statement
The Department ensured the accuracy, integrity, objectivity, and consistency of the data used in preparing the proposed rules and corresponding analysis.
Safety and Professional Services —
Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board Board
On December 13, 2013, the Occupational Therapist Affiliated Credentialing Board submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
The scope statement for this rule, SS
076-12, was approved by the Governor on
September 28, 2012, published in
Register No. 682 on
October 14, 2012, and approved by Occupational Therapist Affiliated Credentialing Board on
October 29, 2013.
Analysis
This proposed rule-making order repeals sections
OT 2.07 (5) and
3.06 (b) (Note); amends sections
OT 2.03 (2) (e) and
(j),
2.07 (6),
3.02,
3.05,
4.02 (2) (intro.),
4.02 (2) (a) and
(b),
4.03 (1) (a),
(2) (title),
(c),
(d), and
(e),
(3) (a),
(b), and
(f),
(5) (b) and
(c), and
(6) (b) and
(c),
4.05 (6) and
(7) (a); repeals and recreates section
OT 1.02; and creates section
OT 3.06 (r),
4.02 (2) (j) to
(q) and
4.02 (2) (intro.) (Note), relating to occupational therapy practice standards.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
