CR_10-021 Revises Chs. DCF 56 and 58, relating to foster care and kinship care.  

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    Barbering and Cosmetology Examining Board
    On February 5, 2010, the Department of Regulation and Licensing submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
    Analysis
    The proposed order revises Chapter BC 7 , relating to examinations for barbers and cosmetologists, aestheticians, electrologists, manicurists, and managers.
    Agency Procedure for Promulgation
    A public hearing is required and will be held on May 3, 2010.
    Contact Information
    Pamela Haack, Paralegal
    Division of Board Services
    Phone: (608) 266-0495
    Children and Families
    Safety and Permanence, Chs. DCF 37-59
    On February 12, 2010, the Department of Children and Families submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
    Analysis
    The proposed order revises Chapters DCF 56 and 58 , relating to foster care and kinship care.
    Agency Procedure for Promulgation
    Public hearings are required and will be held on March 17, March 31, and April 8. The organizational unit responsible for promulgation of the proposed rules is the Division of Safety and Permanence.
    Contact Information
    Elaine Pridgen
    Phone: (608) 267-9403
    Commerce
    Ch. Comm 6
    On February 16, 2010, the Department of Commerce submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
    Analysis
    The proposed order creates Chapter Comm 6 , relating to no smoking.
    Agency Procedure for Promulgation
    A public hearing is required and will be held on April 6, 2010. The organizational unit responsible for promulgation of the proposed rules is the Safety and Buildings Division.
    Contact Information
    James Quast, Program Manager
    Phone: (608) 266-9292
    Employment Relations Commission
    On February 9, 2010, the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
    Analysis
    The proposed order amends Chapters ERC 1 to 12 , 14 , 17 , 19 to 28 , and 30 to 33 , and creates Chapters ERC 29 , 34 , and 60 to 68 , relating to the Wisconsin Employment Peace Act, the Municipal Employment Relations Act, the State Employment Labor Relations Act and the newly created UW System Faculty and Academic Staff Labor Relations Act.
    Agency Procedure for Promulgation
    A public hearing is required and will be held on March 11, 2010.
    Contact Information
    Peter Davis
    Phone: (608) 266-2993
    Health Services
    Health, Chs. DHS 110—
    On February 8, 2010, the Department of Health Services submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
    Analysis
    The proposed order creates sections DHS 195.145 and 197.145 , relating to carbon monoxide detectors in hotels, motels, tourist rooming houses and bed and breakfast establishments, and affecting small businesses.
    Agency Procedure for Promulgation
    A public hearing is required, but has not yet been scheduled.
    Contact Information
    For substantive questions on rules contact:
    James Kaplanek
    Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Health
    Phone: (608) 261-8361
    Small Business Regulatory Review Coordinator:
    Rosie Greer
    Phone: (608) 266-1279
    Insurance
    On February 16, 2010, the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
    Analysis
    The proposed order revises Subch. III of Chapter Ins 18 , relating to independent review and affecting small business.
    Agency Procedure for Promulgation
    A public hearing is required and will be held on March 17, 2010
    Contact Information
    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, OCI
    Phone: (608) 264-8110
    For additional information, please contact:
    Julie E. Walsh, OCI Legal Unit
    Phone: (608) 264-8101
    Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board
    On February 5, 2010, the Department of Regulation and Licensing submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
    Analysis
    The proposed order revises section MPSW 1.11 , relating to psychometric testing.
    Agency Procedure for Promulgation
    A public hearing is required and will be held on April 13, 2010.
    Contact Information
    Pamela Haack, Paralegal
    Division of Board Services
    Phone: (608) 266-0495
    Natural Resources
    Fish, Game, etc., Chs. NR 1—
    On February 5, 2010, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
    Analysis
    The proposed order revises Chapter NR 40 , relating to invasive species identification, classification and control.
    Agency Procedure for Promulgation
    A public hearing is required and will be held on March 11, 2010.
    Contact Information
    Peter D. Flaherty
    Bureau of Legal Services
    Phone: (608) 266-8254
    Natural Resources
    Fish, Game, etc., Chs. NR 1—
    On February 11, 2010, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
    Analysis
    The proposed order revises Chapters NR 10 , 11 , 15 and 19 , relating to the 2010 Annual Spring Hearings relating to hunting, trapping, closed areas, and game refuges.
    Agency Procedure for Promulgation
    Public hearings are required and will be held on April 12, 2010 in each county.
    Contact Information
    Scott Loomans
    Bureau of Wildlife Management
    Phone: (608) 267-2452
    Natural Resources
    Fish, Game, etc., Chs. NR 1—
    On February 17, 2010, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
    Analysis
    The proposed order revises Chapters NR 20 , 21 , 23 and 26 , relating to the 2010 Annual Spring Hearings relating to fishing in inland, outlying, and boundary waters.
    Agency Procedure for Promulgation
    Public hearings are required and will be held on April 12, 2010 in each county.
    Contact Information
    Joseph Hennessy
    Bureau of Fisheries Management
    Phone: (608) 267-9427
    Natural Resources
    Environmental Protection — Air Pollution Control,
    Chs. NR 400—
    On February 2, 2010, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
    Analysis
    The proposed order creates section NR 400.02 (162) (a) 51. and 52. , relating to the definition of the term volatile organic compound (VOC).
    Agency Procedure for Promulgation
    A public hearing is required and will be held on March 12, 2010.
    Contact Information
    Robert B. Eckdale
    Bureau of Air Management
    Phone: (608) 266-2856
    Public Defender
    On February 15, 2010, the Board of Directors of the State Public Defender Agency submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
    Analysis
    The proposed order creates Chapter PD 8 , relating to the payments for copies of discovery material provided to staff and private attorneys appointed to represent state public defender clients in legal proceedings.
    Agency Procedure for Promulgation
    A public hearing is required and will be scheduled at a later date.
    Contact Information
    Kathy Pakes, Legal Counsel
    Phone: (608) 261-0633
    Workforce Development
    Unemployment Insurance, Chs. DWD 100-150
    On February 9, 2010, the Department of Workforce Development submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
    Analysis
    The proposed order revises Chapter DWD 128 , relating to unemployment insurance rules for determining a claimant's ability to work and availability for work and affecting small businesses.
    Agency Procedure for Promulgation
    A public hearing is required and will be held on March 12, 2010. The organizational unit responsible for promulgation of the proposed rules is the DWD Unemployment Insurance Division.
    Contact Information
    Tracey L. Schwalbe
    Phone: (608) 266-9641
    Workforce Development
    Unemployment Insurance, Chs. DWD 100-150
    On February 9, 2010, the Department of Workforce Development submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
    Analysis
    The proposed order revises Chapter DWD 129 , relating to unemployment insurance rules for benefit claiming procedures.
    Agency Procedure for Promulgation
    A public hearing is required and will be held on March 12, 2010. The organizational unit responsible for promulgation of the proposed rules is the DWD Unemployment Insurance Division.
    Contact Information
    Tracey L. Schwalbe
    Phone: (608) 266-9641