CR_12-031 Revise Chapter NR 10, relating to Bobcat hunting and trapping season modification.

CR 12-030

In accordance with Wis. Stat. sections 227.14 (4m) and 227.15, the Department of Justice is submitting proposed rules to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse on June 8, 2012.

The scope statement for these rules, SS 048-11 , was approved by the governor on December 19, 2011 , published in Administrative Register No. 672 , on December 31, 2011 , and approved by Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen on January 10, 2012 .

Analysis

The purposed rule creates Chapters Jus 17 and Jus 18 , relating to licenses authorizing persons to carry concealed weapons; concealed carry certification cards for qualified former federal law enforcement officers; the recognition by Wisconsin of concealed carry licenses issued by other states; and the certification of firearms safety and training instructors.

Agency Procedure for Promulgation

The Department of Justice will hold public hearings regarding these rules on July 16, 24, and 25.

Contact Information

The contact for the organizational unit of the Department of Justice that is primarily responsible for the promulgation of these rules is Brian O'Keefe, [phone].

Natural Resources

Fish, Game, etc., Chs. NR 1—

CR 12-029

(DNR # FR-19-11)

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources submits a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse on June 4, 2012.

The scope statement for this rule, SS 028-11 , was approved by the governor on July 14, 2011 , published in Administrative Register No. 670 , on October 31, 2011 , and approved by the Natural Resources Board on April 25, 2012 .

Analysis

The proposed rule revises Chapter NR 47 , relating to the Wisconsin Forest Landowner Grant Program (WFLGP).

Agency Procedure for Promulgation

A public hearing date will be held July 20, 2012.

Name and Organizational Unit of Agency Contact

Carol Nielsen

Private Forestry Specialist

Department of Natural Resources

101 S. Webster Street, FR/4

P.O. Box 7921

Madison, WI 53707-7921

[phone]

Natural Resources

Fish, Game, etc., Chs. NR 1—

CR 12-031

(DNR # WM-09-11)

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources submits a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse on June 11, 2012.

This rule is not subject to s. 227.135 (2) , Stats., as affected by 2011 Wis. Act 21 . The scope statement for this rule, published in Administrative Register No. 663 , on March 31, 2011 , was sent to the Legislative Reference Bureau prior to June 8, 2011.

Analysis

The proposed rule revises Chapter NR 10 , relating to Bobcat hunting and trapping season modification.

Agency Procedure for Promulgation

A public hearing date will be held August 27, 2012.

Name and Organizational Unit of Agency Contact

Scott Loomans

101 S. Webster Street, WM/6

P.O. Box 7921

Madison, WI 53707-7921

[phone]

[e-mail]