EmR1210 Revise Chapters NR 10, 12, and 19, relating to the wolf hunting and trapping season and regulations and a depredation program.  

  • Filed with LRB:   November 13, 2012
    Publication Date:   November 15, 2012
    Effective Dates:   November 15, 2012 through     April 13, 2013
    Hearing Date:   January 14, 2013
    Justice
    EmR1217 — The State of Wisconsin Department of Justice ("DOJ") proposes an order to re-create Chapter Jus 17 and Chapter 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.
    The statement of scope for these emergency rules was approved by Governor Walker on February 15, 2012, published in Administrative Register No. 674 , on February 29, 2012, and approved by Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen on March 12, 2012.
    These emergency rules were approved in writing by the governor on December 4, 2012, pursuant to Wis. Stat. s. 227.24 (1) (e) 1g.
    Finding of Emergency
    Under section 101 of 2011 Wis. Act 35 , DOJ has been statutorily required to receive and process concealed carry license applications and to issue or deny licenses since November 1, 2011. The Legislature has thus determined that the public welfare requires the licensing system commenced on that date to remain continuously in effect. In order for DOJ to accomplish that goal and comply with all applicable statutory requirements, it is necessary to continuously have in effect administrative rules establishing the procedures and standards that govern the enforcement and administration of those requirements.
    Emergency rules governing the licensing process were first adopted on October 25, 2011, and have been continuously in effect since November 1, 2011. The emergency rules were subsequently repealed and recreated with an effective date of March 21, 2012. Pursuant to s. 227.24 (2) (a), Stats., the Joint Committee for the Review of Administrative Rules has authorized the current emergency rules to remain in effect through December 15, 2012.
    DOJ is in the process of promulgating permanent administrative rules which, when completed, will replace the emergency rules. On September 5, 2012, the final draft of the proposed permanent rules and accompanying reports were submitted for legislative review, pursuant to s. 227.19 (2) , Stats. The permanent rulemaking process, however, will not be completed prior to the anticipated expiration of the existing emergency rules on December 15, 2012. Upon such expiration, DOJ would no longer have in effect administrative rules establishing the procedures and standards that govern the concealed carry licensing program. Any such lack of continuity in the operation of the licensing program would be confusing and disruptive both for license applicants and for DOJ staff administering the program.
    The public welfare thus requires that additional emergency rules be promulgated, in order to ensure that there is no interruption in DOJ's ability to continue to carry out all of its statutory responsibilities in administering and enforcing the concealed carry licensing program. These rules will prevent such a discontinuity and ensure continuous and uniform operation of the concealed carry program through the time of completion of the permanent rulemaking process that is already under way. Only if DOJ utilizes the emergency rulemaking procedures of s. 227.24 , Stats., can these emergency rules be promulgated and in effect in time to prevent discontinuity in the operation of the existing rules. The public welfare thus necessitates that the rules proposed here be promulgated as emergency rules under s. 227.24 , Stats.
    Filed with LRB:   December 10, 2012
    Publication Date:   December 15, 2012
    Effective Dates:   December 15, 2012 through       May 13, 2013
    Natural Resources (3)
    Fish, Game, etc., Chs. NR 1—
    1.   EmR1207 (DNR # WM-03-12(E))— The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board proposes an order to amend section NR 10.01 (3) (d) 1. , relating to the bobcat hunting and trapping season.
    This emergency rule was approved by the governor on May 4, 2012. This emergency rule, modified to reflect the correct effective date, was approved by the governor on May 25, 2012.
    The statement of scope for this rule, SS 009-12 , was approved by the governor on February 15, 2012, published in Register No. 674 , on February 29, 2012, and approved by the Natural Resources Board on March 28, 2012.
    This rule was approved and adopted by the State of Wisconsin Natural Resources Board on April 25, 2012.
    Finding of Emergency
    Pursuant to s. 227.24 , Stats., the Department of Natural Resources finds that an emergency exists and that the attached rule is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or welfare.
    If emergency rules are not promulgated, the season automatically reverts back to a single permit period beginning on the Saturday nearest October 17 and continuing through December 31 in 2012. Frequent change of season dates and regulations for hunting and trapping can be confusing and disruptive to the public, can result in citations being issued, and is not necessary for protection of the bobcat population in this situation. Some people will view a reversion to the single season framework as a reduction of opportunity that is not socially acceptable. Therefore, this emergency rule is needed to preserve the public welfare.
    Filed with LRB:   May 30, 2012
    Publication Date:   June 10, 2012
    Effective Dates:   October 1, 2012 through       February 27, 2013
    Hearing Date:   August 27, 2012
    This emergency rule was approved by the governor on August 10, 2010.
    The statement of scope for this rule, SS 023-12 , was approved by the governor on April 12, 2012, published in Register No. 676 , on April 30, 2012, and approved by the Natural Resources Board on May 23, 2012.
    Finding of Emergency
    A non-statutory provision, Section 21, of 2011 ACT 169 requires the department to submit rules necessary for implementation or interpretation and establishes that the department is not required to make a finding of emergency.
    Filed with LRB:   August 15, 2012
    Publication Date:   August 18, 2012
    Effective Dates:   August 18, 2012 through the date on which the permanent rules take effect, as provided in 2011 Wisconsin Act 169 , section 21 .
    3.   EmR1215 (DNR # WM-16-12(E)) — The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board proposes an order to repeal and recreate section NR 10.01 (3) (h) 1. , relating to the coyote hunting season.
    This emergency rule was approved by the governor on August 30, 2012.
    The statement of scope for this rule, SS 038-12 , was approved by the governor on May 29, 2012, published in Register No. 678 , on June 14, 2012, and approved by the Natural Resources Board on June 27, 2012.
    Finding of Emergency
    A non-statutory provision, Section 21, of 2011 ACT 169 requires the department to submit rules necessary for implementation or interpretation and establishes that the department is not required to make a finding of emergency.
    Filed with LRB:   September 14, 2012
    Publication Date:   October 1, 2012
    Effective Dates:   October 1, 2012 through       February 27, 2013
    Safety and Professional Services
    Professional Services, Chs. SPS 1—299
    EmR1302 — The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services hereby adopts an order to amend sections SPS 60.01 ; SPS 61.02 (1) (a) , (2) (a) , (3) (a) , and (4) (a) ; 62.10 (title) and 62.10 ; 65.01 ; 65.02 (1) ; 65.07 ; and 65.12 (1) (h) and (i) 6. ; and to create chapter SPS 205 relating to barbers and to barbering and cosmetology schools and instructors, and affecting small business.
    This emergency rule was approved by the Governor on February 5, 2013.
    The statement of scope for this rule, SS 063–12, was approved by the Governor on August 10, 2012, published in Register 680 , on August 31, 2012, and approved by Secretary Dave Ross on October 15, 2012.
    Finding of Emergency
    The Department of Safety and Professional Services finds that an emergency exists within the state of Wisconsin and that adoption of an emergency rule is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety and welfare. A statement of the facts constituting the emergency is as follows.
    On July 1, 2012, 2011 Wisconsin Act 190 transferred regulatory authority over barbers from the Barbering and Cosmetology Examining Board to the Department of Safety and Professional Services. Act 190 also changed the educational requirements for initial licensure of barbers, and the continuing-education requirements for renewal of barber licenses. Due to the transfer of authority and the changes in education requirements, immediate rulemaking by the Department is needed to implement corresponding rule changes prior to April 1, 2013, which is the renewal date mandated by section 440.08 (2) (a) of the Statutes for all barbering licenses.
    Filed with LRB:   February 14, 2013
    Publication Date:   February 14, 2013
    Effective Dates:   February 14, 2013 through       July 13, 2013