The proposed emergency rule will make it possible to determine whether a particular concealed carry permit, license, approval, or other authorization issued by another state is entitled to recognition in Wisconsin. The rule thus will affect the interests of all out-of-state concealed carry licensees. The rule will also affect the interests of law enforcement officials and others who may need to determine whether an out-of-state license is entitled to recognition in Wisconsin.
Summary and preliminary comparison of any existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the rule
The regulation of the carrying of concealed weapons, including the recognition by one state of a concealed carry license issued by a different state, is primarily governed at the state level. Numerous federal statutes and regulations restrict the possession of weapons that have been shipped in interstate commerce, but there are no federal regulations that relate to reciprocal recognition of concealed carry licenses between states.
Contact Person
Assistant Attorney General Clayton P. Kawski, (608) 266-7477.
Natural Resources
Fish, Game, etc., Chs.
NR 1—
This statement of scope was approved by the governor on August 15, 2011.
Subject
Scope statement relating to sport trolling on the Great Lakes revising Chapter
NR 19.
Subject/Objective of the proposed rules
This rulemaking pertains to sport trolling with down riggers in Wisconsin waters of the Great Lakes. It attempts to address safety concerns regarding trap nets.
Description of policy issues/analysis of policy alternatives
The proposed rule making would require sport trollers on the Great Lakes to carry wire cutters for emergency release from entanglement with trap nets. This rule making is pursuant to recommendations of the Natural Resources Board.
Statutory authority
Estimate of time needed to develop the rules
One month.
Summary and preliminary comparison with existing or proposed regulations
Trap nets are fixed structures on the lake bottom that can pose a risk to sport trollers whose lures and downriggers can become entangled in the trap net ropes. This has been the subject of controversy and rule making over the past three decades. Current Department policy reflects Legislative intent to accommodate both sport and commercial fishing in the Great Lakes. In April 2011 the Natural Resources Board (NRB) approved permanent rule changes related to the marking and placement of trap nets. The NRB also implemented these rules on an emergency basis so they would be in effect for the 2011 fishing season. As part of the emergency rule, there was also a requirement that sport anglers carry wire cutters sufficient to cut themselves free should a downrigger cable become snagged in a trap net or other obstruction. That requirement was not included in the permanent rules because it was outside of the scope of the original public hearings. This proposal is intended to address that deficiency.
Description of all entities affected by the rules
The rules would directly affect sport anglers who engage in trolling with downriggers on the Great Lakes.
Economic Impact
Level 3 – Little to no economic impact expected. There would be no implementation costs for the Department. Compliance costs would be minimal for individual sport anglers who need to purchase wire cutters. A quick online search for the cost of wire cutters showed prices ranging from $3 to $56.
Name, address, phone, and e-mail of agency contact
William Horns
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
101 South Webster St.
Madison, WI 53707-7921
608-266-8782
william.horns@wisconsin.gov
Safety and Professional Services
(formerly Commerce)
Licenses, Certifications and Registrations, Ch.
Comm 5
The attached statement of scope for this rule relating to modifications to Comm 5 was approved by the Governor on August 5, 2011, as required by s.
227.135 (2) Stats.
Description of the objective of the rule
The objective of the rule is to revise the Administrative Code chapter Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications and Registrations, to reflect the direction provided by legislation under
2011 Wisconsin Act 32, state budget act, in repealing s.
101.136, Stats., relating to the licensing of thermal system insulators.
Description of existing policies relevant to the rule and of new policies proposed to be included in the rule and an analysis of policy alternatives; the history, background and justification for the proposed rule
Currently, under provisions of chapter Comm 5 the Department has established rules that implement the thermal system insulator licensing mandates of
2009 Wisconsin Act 16. Act 16 created s.
101.136, Stats., which mandates as of July 1, 2011 that only individuals licensed as insulation mechanics or working under the direct supervision of licensed insulation mechanics may install or maintain thermal system insulation.
The alternative of not revising the code would result in the rules not reflecting the direction provided by the legislation under
2011 Wisconsin Act 32.
Statutory authority for the rule (including the statutory citation and language)
101.02 Powers, duties and jurisdiction of department. (1) The department shall adopt reasonable and proper rules and regulations relative to the exercise of its powers and authorities and proper rules to govern its proceedings and to regulate the mode and manner of all investigations and hearings.
227.10 Statements of policy and interpretations of law; discrimination prohibited. (1) Each agency shall promulgate as a rule each statement of general policy and each interpretation of a statute which it specifically adopts to govern its enforcement or administration of that statute.
Estimate of the amount of time that state employees will spend to develop the rule and of other resources necessary to develop the rule
The department estimates approximately 80 hours will be needed to perform the review and develop the needed rule changes. This time includes drafting the rule changes and processing the changes through public hearings, legislative review, and adoption. The department will assign existing staff to perform the review and develop the rule changes, and no other resources will be needed.
Description of all entities that may be impacted by the rule
The current credentialing rules under chapter Comm 5 relating to thermal system insulators affects HVAC contractors, plumbing contractors and mechanical refrigeration contractors.
Summary and preliminary comparison of any existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the rule
An internet search on U.S. federal regulations and U.S. federal register yielded no results regarding the licensing of thermal insulators.
Contact Person
James Quast, (608) 266-9292.
