CR_10-029 Chapter DWD 293, relating to the adjustment of thresholds for payment and performance assurance bond requirements.  

  • Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
    Pursuant to s. 227.19 (3m) , Stats., the Department of Commerce has determined that the proposed rules to amend chapter Comm 5 will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small businesses. The proposed rules implement the mandates imposed by 2009 Wisconsin Act 16 regarding the credentialing of thermal insulators. The Act affects individuals involved in the installation, alteration and maintenance of thermal insulation for heating, ventilating, cooling, plumbing or refrigeration systems. The department does not believe the rules will increase the effect on small businesses more than that imposed by the Act.
    Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
    No comments were received.
    Commerce
    Uniform Dwelling, Chs. Comm 20-25
    Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors,
    Ch. Comm 28
    Revises Chapters Comm 21 and 28 relating to carbon monoxide detectors in dwellings and affecting small business. Effective 2-1-11.
    Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
    Pursuant to s. 227.19 (3m) , Stats., the Department of Commerce has determined that the proposed rules to amend chapters Comm 21 to 28 will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small businesses. The proposed rules implement the mandates imposed by 2009 Wisconsin Act 158 which affects the owners of one-and two-family dwellings. The department does not believe the rules will increase the effect on small businesses more than that imposed by the Act.
    Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
    No comments were received.
    Insurance
    Revises section Ins 8.49 Appendix I , relating to small employer uniform employee application for group health insurance. Effective 2-1-11.
    Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
    The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance has determined that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses and therefore a final regulatory flexibility analysis is not required.
    Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
    No comments were received.
    Insurance
    Revises sections Ins 6.05 and 6.07 , relating to filing of insurance forms and insurance policy language simplification. Effective 2-1-11.
    Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
    The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance has determined that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses and therefore a final regulatory flexibility analysis is not required.
    Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
    No comments were received.
    Workforce Development
    Public Works Construction Contracts, Chs. 290-294
    Revises Chapter DWD 293.02, relating to the adjustment of thresholds for payment and performance assurance bond requirements and affecting small businesses. Effective 2-1-11.
    Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
    The rule affects small businesses as defined in s. 227.114 (1) , Stats., but does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses.
    Many construction companies are small businesses. The adjustment of the thresholds for application of the payment and performance bond requirements prevent these provisions from affecting more and more public works projects over time due solely to the effects of inflation.
    Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
    No comments were reported.