Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The adopted rules do not have the potential to have a significant impact on a substantial number of small businesses. By establishing specific thresholds for greenhouse gas emissions, the proposed rules reduce the number of sources that would otherwise be subject to New Source Review construction and Title V operation permit and control requirements based on greenhouse gas emissions.
Summary of Comments of Legislative Standing Committees
The rules were reviewed by the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Environment. The Assembly Committee held a hearing on June 22, 2010. No comments or requests for modifications were received from either Committee.
Public Service Commission
Revises Chapter
PSC 168
, relating to the certification and operation of alternative telecommunications utility resellers. Effective 9-1-11.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The Final Rule is not expected to adversely affect small business as defined in ss.
227.114 (1)
and
196.216
, Stats. Although the costs to small business are not subject to quantification, the process improvements in the amendments proposed here should reduce costs in re-certification situations and in revocation proceedings.
Summary of Comments of Legislative Standing Committees
No comments were reported.
Safety and Professional Services
(formerly Commerce)
Fee Schedule, Ch. Comm 2
Licenses, Certifications and Registrations, Ch. Comm 5
Fire Prevention, Ch. Comm 14
Elevators, Escalators and Lift Devices, Ch. Comm 18
Uniform Dwelling, Chs. Comm 20-25
Wis. Commercial Building Code, Chs. Comm 60-66
Revises Chapters
Comm 2
,
5
,
14
,
18
,
20
to
25
and
61
to
66
, relating to Wisconsin Commercial Building Code. Effective 9-1-11 in part, 1-1-12 in part 7-1-14 in part.
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 Department believes the rules will not increase the effect on small businesses from what the current rules impose on them. The revisions for the Commercial Building Code do not apply retroactively to existing buildings. The proposed revisions would apply when a new building or modification to an existing building is proposed. The various advisory councils utilized by the Department in developing the revisions did not identify major economic concerns with the technical revisions updating the Commercial Building Code to the latest national model codes as amended in this proposal.
Summary of Comments of Legislative Standing Committees
No comments received.
Safety and Professional Services
(formerly Commerce)
Fee Schedule, Ch. Comm 2
Fire Prevention, Ch. Comm 14
Uniform Dwelling, Ch. Comm 20-25
Gas Systems, Ch. Comm 40
Wisconsin Commercial Building Code, Chs. Comm 60-66
Revises Chapters
Comm 2
,
14
,
20
,
40
and
65
, relating to gas systems. Effective 9-1-11.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Less stringent requirements are not proposed for small businesses because the statutory directives under which these rule changes are proposed do not provide such flexibility.
None of the proposed rule changes are expected to significantly increase the current cost of installing and operating fuel gas systems because the primary effect of the changes is to make chapter Comm 40 consistent with current regional and national standards for these systems, and with current industry and regulatory practices. No substantive new reporting would be imposed on small businesses.
Summary of Comments of Legislative Standing Committees
No comments received.
Safety and Professional Services
(formerly Regulation and Licensing)
Revises Chapters
RL 180
and
181
, relating to training and proficiency in the use of automated external defibrillators for licensure as a licensed midwife. Effective 9-1-11.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
These proposed rules will have no significant economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses, as defined in s.
227.114 (1)
, Stats.
Summary of Comments of Legislative Standing Committees
No comments were reported.
Safety and Professional Services
(formerly Regulation and Licensing)
Revises Chapters
RL 80
,
81
,
82
,
83
,
84
,
85
, and
86
, relating to licensure and certification requirements if licensed in another state or territory, approved instructors for educational programs and continuing education, examination requirements, rules of professional conduct and "FIRREA" and AQB criteria. Effective 9-1-11.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
These proposed rules were reviewed by the department's Small Business Review Advisory Committee to determine if the rules will have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses, as defined in s.
227.114 (1)
, Stats. It was determined that the rules will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses.
Summary of Comments of Legislative Standing Committees
No comments were reported.
Safety and Professional Services —
Hearing and Speech Examining Board
Revises Chapter
HAS 8
, relating to requiring ethics courses and approval of continuing education programs. Effective 9-1-11.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
These proposed rules will have no significant economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses, as defined in s.
227.114 (1)
, Stats.
Summary of Comments of Legislative Standing Committees
No comments were reported.
Safety and Professional Services —
Radiography Examining Board
Creates Chapters
RAD 1
to
6
, relating to radiography. Effective 9-1-11.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
These proposed rules were reviewed by the Small Business Review Advisory Committee and it was determined that the rules will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses, as defined in s.
227.114 (1)
, Stats.
Summary of Comments of Legislative Standing Committees
No comments were reported.
Transportation
Revises Chapter
Trans 132
, relating to temporary operation plates or permits. Effective 9-1-11.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
To the extent that small businesses purchase eligible vehicles through private sales, this application will have a positive effect on small businesses.
Summary of Comments of Legislative Standing Committees
No comments were reported.
