Analysis by the Dept. of Natural Resources
The Department proposes modifying 30 deer management unit (DMU) deer density goals. Goal increases are proposed in 8 DMUs and goal decreases are proposed in 22 DMUs. In the units with a proposed reduction of 10 deer, a temporary reduction of 5 deer is proposed to be used the first 3 years, followed by an additional reduction of 5 deer. The Department also proposes changing unit boundaries in 3 DMUs. One of these changes creates a metro unit (Unit 1M) around the greater Superior area. Another is a split of unit 7 into 2 units; one following the outer boundary of the Bad River Indian Reservation, and the other including the remaining area of unit 7. The other creates a new boundary between units 69A and 77M, and eliminates unit 69B.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Notice is hereby further given that pursuant to s. 227.114, Stats., it is not anticipated that the proposed rule will have an economic impact on small businesses.
Environmental Assessment
Notice is hereby further given that the Department has made a preliminary determination that this action does not involve significant adverse environmental effects and does not need an environmental analysis under ch. NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code; however, based on the comments received, the Department may prepare an environmental analysis before proceeding with the proposal. This environmental review document would summarize the Department's consideration of the impacts of the proposal and reasonable alternatives.
Hearing Information
Notice is hereby further given that the hearings will be held on:
September 11, 2000 Room LL42
Monday Waupaca Co. Courthouse
7:00 p.m. 811 Harding St.
Waupaca, WI
September 12, 2000 Burnett County
Tuesday Government Center
7:00 p.m. 7410 County Road K
Siren, WI
September 13, 2000 Pembine Town Hall
Wednesday Sauld Street
7:00 p.m. Pembine, WI
September 13, 2000 Community Center
Wednesday 620 Elm Street
7:00 p.m. Wisconsin Dells, WI
September 14, 2000 Council Chambers
Thursday Ashland City Hall
7:00 p.m. 601 West Main St.
Ashland, WI
September 14, 2000 Comfort Suites
Thursday Hwys. J and I-94
7:00 p.m. Pewaukee, WI
September 18, 2000 Kratochwill Memorial Bldg.
Monday 206 N. Wisconsin St.
7:00 p.m. Muscoda, WI
Notice is hereby further given that pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request, Please call William Mytton at (608) 266-2194 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.
Written Comments and Contact Information
Written comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Mr. William Mytton, Bureau of Wildlife Management, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707 no later than Wednesday, September 20, 2000. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the hearings.
Copies of Rule
A copy of the proposed rule [WM-29-00] and fiscal estimate may be obtained from Mr. Mytton at the address previously given.
Fiscal Estimate
There is no state fiscal effect. There are no local government costs.
Notice of Hearing
Revenue
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to s. 227.11 (2) (a), Stats., and interpreting subchs. II and III of ch. 139, Stats., and s. 895.10, Stats., the Department of Revenue will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below, to consider the creation of s. Tax 9.69, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to the Master Settlement Agreement between the state of Wisconsin and tobacco product manufacturers.
Hearing Information
September 18, 2000 Room #207, GEF #3 Bldg.
Monday 125 South Webster St.
1:00 p.m. Madison, WI
Handicap access is available at the Butler Street entrance of the building.
Written Comments on the Rule
Interested persons are invited to appear at the hearing and may make an oral presentation. It is requested that written comments reflecting the oral presentation be given to the Department at the hearing. Written comments may also be submitted to the contact person shown below no later than Monday, September 25, 2000, and will be given the same consideration as testimony presented at the hearing.
Contact Information
Mark Wipperfurth
Department of Revenue
125 S. Webster St.
P.O. Box 8933
Madison, WI 53708-8933
Telephone: (608) 266-8253
Analysis by the Dept. of Revenue
Statutory authority: ss. 227.24 and 895.10 (4)
Statutes interpreted: subchs. II and III of ch. 139, Stats., and s. 895.10, Stats.
Section 1. Section Tax 9.69 is created to describe methods and requirements relating to collecting, maintaining and reporting data, to ascertain the amount of Wisconsin excise tax paid each year on cigarettes of each tobacco product manufacturer that elects to place funds in a qualified escrow fund or, if the Department deems it appropriate, is a participating manufacturer under the Master Settlement Agreement. The information is necessary in order to be in compliance with 1999 Wis. Act 122, the model statute enacted as part of the Master Settlement Agreement with tobacco product manufacturers.
Text of Rule
SECTION 1. Tax 9.69 is created to read:
Tax 9.69 Master settlement agreement with tobacco product manufacturers. (1) PURPOSE. This section describes requirements and methods relating to collecting, maintaining and reporting data regarding the number of Wisconsin state cigarette excise tax stamps affixed to packages of cigarettes, and the amount of “roll-your-own" cigarette tobacco, sold in Wisconsin each year.
Note: The data collected, maintained and reported under this section shall be used to ascertain the amount of Wisconsin excise tax paid on the cigarettes of each tobacco product manufacturer that elects to place funds in a qualified escrow fund under s. 895.10, Stats., for each year, or, if the department deems it appropriate, is a participating manufacturer under the master settlement agreement between the state and tobacco product manufacturers, pursuant to 1999 Wis. Act 122.
(2) DEFINITIONS. In this section:
(a) “Cigarette" has the same meaning as in s. 895.10 (1) (d), Stats., and includes “roll-your-own" cigarette tobacco.
(b) “Master settlement agreement" has the same meaning as in s. 895.10 (1) (e), Stats.
(c) “Qualified escrow fund" has the same meaning as in s. 895.10 (1) (f), Stats.
(d) “Sell" or “sale" has the same meaning as in s. 139.30 (12), Stats.
(e) “Tobacco product manufacturer" has the same meaning as in s. 895.10 (1) (i), Stats., and includes both a cigarette manufacturer under subch. II of ch. 139, Stats., and a tobacco products manufacturer under subch. III of ch. 139, Stats., that sells “roll-your-own" cigarette tobacco.
(f) “Wisconsin consumer" means a consumer within this state, including a direct consumer, distributor, retailer or similar intermediary.
(3) REPORTING REQUIREMENT. (a) Every tobacco product manufacturer that elects to sell cigarettes to Wisconsin consumers shall, by the 15th day of each month, file a schedule with the department that reconciles the number of Wisconsin state cigarette excise tax stamps affixed to packages of cigarettes sold to Wisconsin consumers and the amount of “roll-your-own" cigarette tobacco sold to Wisconsin consumers in the previous calendar month.
(b) The schedule required under par. (a) shall contain all of the following information that is applicable:
