CR_13-114 Amends sections PI 5.02 (6) and (11m), 5.035 (6), and 5.04, relating to high school equivalency diplomas and certificates of general educational development.

Wisconsin Administrative Register No. 697, 1/14/2014

Submittal of Proposed Rules to Legislative
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Insurance

CR 13-113

The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse on December 23, 2013, in accordance with ss. 227.14 (4m) and 227.15 , Stats.

The statement of scope for this rule SS 078-13 , was approved by the Governor on July 1, 2013 , published in Register No. 691 , on July 15, 2013 , and approved by the Commissioner on July 26, 2013 .

Analysis

These changes will affect sections Ins 6.91 to 6.99 , relating to navigator, nonnavigator assisters, and related entities and affecting small business.

Agency Procedure for Promulgation

The date for the public hearing is January 29, 2014.

Contact Person

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, Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, at [phone]. For additional information, please contact Julie E. Walsh at [phone] or e-mail at [e-mail] in the OCI Legal Unit.

Natural Resources

Environmental Protection — General, Chs. 100—
Environmental Protection — WPDES, Chs. 200—

CR 13-112

(DNR # SS-14-12)

On December 19, 2013, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a rule to the Legislative Council Administrative Rules Clearinghouse.

The scope statement for this rule, SS 032-12 , was approved by the Governor on May 29, 2102 , published in Register Number 678, on June 15, 2102 , and approved by the Natural Resources Board on June 27, 2102 .

Analysis

This rule revises Chapters NR 157 and 219 , relating to analytical test methods and procedures for the analysis of wastewater and biosolids.

Agency Procedure for Promulgation

A Public Hearing will be held on January 27, 2104

Name and Organizational Unit of Agency Contact

Linda Haddix — Legal Services [phone]

Richard Mealy — Science Services [phone]

Public Instruction

CR 13-114

On December 27, 2013, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.

The scope statement for this rule, SS 145-13 , was published in Register No. 695 , on November 14, 2013 , and approved by State Superintendent Tony Evers, on November 25, 2013 . Per the Dane County Circuit Court order issued in Coyne, et al. v. Walker, et al., Case No. 11-CV-4573, the Department of Public Instruction is not required to obtain the Governor's approval for the statement of scope or this rule.

Analysis

The proposed rule amends sections PI 5.02 (6) and (11m) , 5.035 (6) , and 5.04 , relating to high school equivalency diplomas and certificates of general educational development.

Agency Procedure for Promulgation

Public hearings will be scheduled as required under ss. 227.16 (1) and 227.24 (4) , Stats.

Name and Organizational Unit of Agency Contact

The Division for Academic Excellence within the Department of Public Instruction is primarily responsible for promulgation of this rule. If you have questions regarding this rule, you may contact Katie Schumacher, Administrative Rules Coordinator, at [e-mail] or [phone].

Public Instruction

CR 13-115

On December 27, 2013, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.

The scope statement for this rule, SS 094-13 , was published in Register No. 692 , on August 14, 2013 , and approved by State Superintendent Tony Evers, on August 27, 2013 . Per the Dane County Circuit Court order issued in Coyne, et al. v. Walker, et al., Case No. 11-CV-4573, the Department of Public Instruction is not required to obtain the Governor's approval for the statement of scope or this rule.

Analysis

The proposed rule amends section PI 25.05 (1) (intro.) , relating to the Children at Risk Plan and Program.

Agency Procedure for Promulgation

The rules are being adopted under s. 227.16 (2) (b) , Stats., which provides that rulemaking does not need to be preceded by notice and public hearing if the proposed rule brings an existing rule into conformity with a statute that has been changed. Comments on the rule change must be submitted no later than 15 days after publication of the Notice of Submittal of Rules to the Legislative Council Clearinghouse in the Administrative Register. Please submit your comments to Katie Schumacher at [e-mail] , or Katie Schumacher, 125 S. Webster Street, P.O. Box 7841, Madison, WI 53707-7841.

Name and Organizational Unit of Agency Contact

The Division for Academic Excellence within the Department of Public Instruction is primarily responsible for the promulgation of this rule. If you have questions regarding this rule, you may contact Katie Schumacher, Administrative Rules Coordinator, at [e-mail] or [phone].

Public Instruction

CR 13-116

On December 27, 2013, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.

The scope statement for this rule, SS 113-13 , was published in Register No. 693 , on September 14, 2013 , and approved by State Superintendent Tony Evers, on September 24, 2013 . Per the Dane County Circuit Court order issued in Coyne, et al. v. Walker, et al., Case No. 11-CV-4573, the Department of Public Instruction is not required to obtain the Governor's approval for the statement of scope or this rule.

Analysis

The proposed rule repeals PI 42, relating to the School Breakfast Program.

Agency Procedure for Promulgation

The rules are being adopted under s. 227.16 (2) (b) , Stats., which provides that rulemaking does not need to be preceded by notice and public hearing if the proposed rule brings an existing rule into conformity with a statute that has been changed.

Comments on the rule change must be submitted no later than 15 days after publication of the Notice of Submittal of Rules to the Legislative Council Clearinghouse in the Administrative Register. Please submit your comments to Katie Schumacher at [e-mail] , or Katie Schumacher, 125 S. Webster Street, P.O. Box 7841, Madison, WI 53707-7841.

Name and Organizational Unit of Agency Contact

The Division for Finance and Management within the Department of Public Instruction is primarily responsible for the promulgation of this rule. If you have questions regarding this rule, you may contact Katie Schumacher, Administrative Rules Coordinator, at [e-mail] or [phone].

Safety and Professional Services —
Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board

CR 13-117

On December 26, 2013, the Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.

The scope statement for this rule, SS 029-13 , was approved by the Governor on March 26, 2013 , published in Register No. 688 on April 14, 2013 , and approved by Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board on June 11, 2013 .

Analysis

Statutory Authority: Sections 15.08 (5) (b) and 457.22 (1) , Wis. Stats.

This proposed rule-making order repeals Chapter MPSW 8 and section MPSW 14.03 and repeals and recreates Chapter MPSW 19 , relating to continuing education.

Agency Procedure for Promulgation

A public hearing is required and will be held on February 4, 2014, at 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 121, Madison, Wisconsin (enter at 55 North Dickinson Street).

Contact Person

Sharon Henes, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Services, Division of Policy Development, [phone].

Safety and Professional Services —
Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board

CR 13-118

On December 26, 2013, the Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.

The scope statement for this rule, SS149-13, was approved by the Governor on November 15, 2013 , published in Register No. 695 on November 30, 2013 , and approved by Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board on December 11, 2013 .

Analysis

Statutory Authority: Section 15.08 (5) (b) , Wis. Stats.

This proposed rule-making order repeals sections MPSW 2.01 (14) and 10.01 (3m) and relates to psychotherapy definition.

Agency Procedure for Promulgation

A public hearing is required and will be held on February 4, 2014, at 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 121, Madison, Wisconsin (enter at 55 North Dickinson Street).

Contact Person

Sharon Henes, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, [phone]