CR_15-066 Lake sturgeon regulations on the Menominee River

Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Clearinghouse Rule 15-066 , Natural Resources Board Order FH-09-15

It is not expected that there will be any economic impact or change directly related to these rule changes. The proposed rule will primarily affect sport anglers. The proposed rule does not impose any reporting requirements on small businesses nor are any design or operational standards contained in t he rule. It is not expected that this rule would affect businesses that register sturgeon. There are only two non-department sturgeon registration stations in the area and only 10 lake sturgeon have been harvested above the Menominee Dam since 2006. The Peshtigo DNR Service Center is an alternate registration station.