2013 Wisconsin Act 20 in Section 1581 creates s.
85.63, Stats., which in turn creates a requirement for DOT to develop a surveying reference system, and by rule, fees to provide access to this system as follows:
s. 85.63 Surveying reference station system. (1) The department shall administer a surveying reference station system consisting of all of the following:
(a) A passive system consisting of a network of monuments located throughout the state that is used to generate latitude, longitude, and elevation data.
(b) An active surveying reference station system consisting of reference stations statewide that continuously transmit global positioning system data to a system server, and the server that receives and processes the data received from the reference stations.
(2) The department may charge a fee for providing access to the system under sub. (1) in an amount to be established by rule. All fees received under this subsection shall be deposited in the general fund and credited to the appropriation account under s.
20.395 (3) (jg).
Section 331 in
2013 Wisconsin Act 20 creates an appropriation for fees collected under the proposed rules thusly:
20.395 (3) (jg) of the statutes is created to read:
20.395
(3) (jg)
Surveying Reference Station System. From the general fund, all moneys received under s.
85.63 (2), Stats., for maintenance and operation costs of the surveying reference station system under s.
85.63 (1), Stats.
5. Estimate of Amount of Time that State Employees Will Spend Developing the Rule and of Other Resources Necessary to Develop the Rule
The Department estimates DOT staff will spend an estimated 0.7 FTE (1452 hrs) developing this administrative rule, as follows:
Surveying and Mapping staff: 2.0 FTE x 4 hrs/wk x 78 weeks = 624 hrs
Bureau of Technical Services supervisory staff 1.0 FTE x 2 hrs/wk x 78 weeks = 156 hrs
Bureau of Technical Services director: 1.0 FTE x 1 hr/wk x 40 wks = 40 hrs
Bureau of Information Technology Services staff: 1.0 FTE x 320 hrs = 320 hrs
Office of Policy, Budget and Finance staff: 1.0 FTE x 2 hrs/wk x 78 wks = 156 hrs
Communications staff: 1.0 FTE x 2 hrs/wk x 78 wks = 156 hrs
Additional resource expenditures include BITS software development costs of $100,000, and meeting resources for eight meetings of the Height Modernization Administrative Rule Advisory Committee.
6. List with Description of all Entities that may be Affected by the Proposed Rule
Users of the Surveying Reference Station System include the DOT and a variety of other state and local governments and private businesses. The system is used in the design, construction and maintenance of highways and related infrastructure, in tracking groundwater and surface water movement, for precise agricultural positioning, and in mapping.
There are currently 1528 registered users which are categorized as follows: 22% agriculture related businesses (farmers, agricultural equipment dealers, etc.); 12% construction-related businesses; 1% education/research related entities; 53% engineering/surveying related businesses; 7% that use the system for GIS mapping; and 5% other.
7. Summary and Preliminary Comparison with any Existing or Proposed Federal Regulation that is Intended to Address the Activities to be Regulated by the Proposed Rule
There are no existing or proposed federal regulations that specify a fee for access to a surveying reference system. These systems operate at the state, local, or private sector level.
8. Anticipated Economic Impact of Implementing the Rule (Note if the Rule is Likely to Have a Significant Economic Impact on Small Businesses)
The economic impact on system users will be the fee that is assessed. Preliminary information gathered indicates that between $500,000 and $1,000,000 will be required annually to fund the system maintenance and upgrade costs. With approximately 500 users expected to remain as a base, the average fee would be $1,000 - $2,000 per user. The DOT believes this would not have a significant economic impact.
Contact Person
Linda Merriman Hitchman OPBF, (608) 266-1585.
Ray Kumapayi DTSD, (608) 246-7941.
Workforce Development
Apprenticeship, Chs.
295—296
This statement of scope was approved by the governor on February 12, 2014.
Rule No.
Relating to
Rule Type
Permanent
The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) gives notice pursuant to s.
227.135, Stats., that it proposes to create new rules in Chapter
DWD 295 to implement the program of apprenticeship completion awards enacted by
2013 Wisconsin Act 57.
Detailed Description of the Objective of the Proposed Rule
In
2013 Wisconsin Act 57, the Governor and Legislature have enacted s.
106.05, Wis. Stats., which provides that DWD shall administer an apprenticeship completion award program to partially reimburse tuition costs incurred by an apprentice or the sponsor of an apprentice. The amount of reimbursement is 25% of the cost of tuition or $1,000, whichever is less. The statute also provides that a first payment of no more than $250 shall be made upon completion of the first year of an apprentice's apprentice contract. The statute requires that DWD promulgate rules to implement the program. DWD expects the rules to cover issues such as the definition of “tuition" and other terms, the requirements of the application process, reimbursement rates, deadlines, the possible need for pro rate limitations on awards, the ending of the program in the absence of future funding, and related topics.
Description of Existing Policies Relevant to the Rule, New Policies Proposed to be Included in the Rule, and an Analysis of Policy Alternatives
There is no existing program or policy for the payment of apprenticeship completion awards. The new statute provides that, from the appropriation provided, DWD shall provide to the apprentice or to the apprentice's sponsor a completion award equal to 25% of the cost of tuition incurred by the apprentice or sponsor, or $1,000, whichever amount is less. DWD will develop rules that provide a definition of “tuition" and specify how the cost of tuition will be calculated so that this information can be provided in the required application. The rules will specify whether the application is to be on paper or electronic, or if both or other options will be allowed. Policies will need to be developed to specify reimbursement rates, deadlines, determinations on the necessity of pro rata funding, sunset of the program in the absence of continued appropriations, and the application procedure for an apprentice with child support obligations.
Detailed Explanation of Statutory Authority for the Rule (Including the Statutory Citation and Language)
Sec. 106.05(4), Wis. Stats., provides as follows:
“The department shall promulgate rules to implement this section."
Estimate of Amount of Time that State Employees Will Spend Developing the Rule and of Other Resources Necessary to Develop the Rule
The estimated time is 80 hours.
List with Description of All Entities that May Be Affected by the Proposed Rule
Apprentices and the sponsors of apprentices will be affected by this rule.
Summary and Preliminary Comparison with Any Existing or Proposed Federal Regulation that is Intended to Address the Activities to be Regulated by the Proposed Rule
There is no federal regulation that is equivalent to this program.
Anticipated Economic Impact of Implementing the Rule (Note if the Rule is Likely to Have a Significant Economic Impact on Small Businesses)
The rule will not have a negative economic impact, and is likely to have a small positive economic impact, on individuals and businesses that employ apprentices, including small businesses.
Contact Person
For program questions:
Karen Morgan, DWD Division of Employment and Training,
201 E. Washington Avenue, Madison WI 53703
(608) 266-3313
For rulemaking questions:
Howard Bernstein, DWD Legal Counsel
P.O. Box 7946
Madison WI 53707
(608) 266-9427
Workforce Development
Apprenticeship, Chs.
295—296
This statement of scope was approved by the governor on February 13, 2014.
Rule No.
Relating to
Rule Type
Emergency
Finding of Emergency
The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) finds that an emergency exists and emergency rules are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety and welfare. The reason for the emergency is:
The issuance of payments under the apprenticeship completion award program cannot begin until an administrative rule is in effect to implement the procedures used to administer the program. It will benefit the public welfare to place the rule into effect as soon as possible so that apprentices or their sponsors can begin receiving the award payments authorized by the law.
Detailed Description of the Objective of the Proposed Rule
In
2013 Wisconsin Act 57, the Governor and Legislature have enacted s.
106.05, Wis. Stats., which provides that DWD shall administer an apprenticeship completion award program to partially reimburse tuition costs incurred by an apprentice or the sponsor of an apprentice. The amount of reimbursement is 25% of the cost of tuition or $1,000, whichever is less. The statute also provides that a first payment of no more than $250 shall be made upon completion of the first year of an apprentice's apprentice contract. The statute requires that DWD promulgate rules to implement the program. DWD expects the rules to cover issues such as the definition of "tuition" and other terms, the requirements of the application process, reimbursement rates, deadlines, the possible need for pro rate limitations on awards, the ending of the program in the absence of future funding, and related topics.
Description of Existing Policies Relevant to the Rule, New Policies Proposed to be Included in the Rule, and an Analysis of Policy Alternatives
There is no existing program or policy for the payment of apprenticeship completion awards. The new statute provides that, from the appropriation provided, DWD shall provide to the apprentice or to the apprentice's sponsor a completion award equal to 25% of the cost of tuition incurred by the apprentice or sponsor, or $1,000, whichever amount is less. DWD will develop rules that provide a definition of “tuition" and specify how the cost of tuition will be calculated so that this information can be provided in the required application. The rules will specify whether the application is to be on paper or electronic, or if both or other options will be allowed. Policies will need to be developed to specify reimbursement rates, deadlines, determinations on the necessity of pro rata funding, sunset of the program in the absence of continued appropriations, and the application procedure for an apprentice with child support obligations.
Detailed Explanation of Statutory Authority for the Rule (Including the Statutory Citation and Language)
Sec. 106.05(4), Wis. Stats., provides as follows:
“The department shall promulgate rules to implement this section."
Estimate of Amount of Time that State Employees Will Spend Developing the Rule and of Other Resources Necessary to Develop the Rule
The estimated time is 80 hours.
List with Description of all Entities that may be Affected by the Proposed Rule
Apprentices and the sponsors of apprentices will be affected by this rule.
