None.
Plain language analysis
Chapter DWD 310 establishes fees for training services and materials related to the GATB that the Department furnishes to governmental and nonprofit organizations. The GATB was a series of tests developed by the U.S. Department of Labor for measuring basic skills, including math, reading, and manual dexterity, that was used primarily for applicants for apprenticeships and skilled industrial or manufacturing positions. However, use of the GATB was discontinued more than 20 years ago and the Department does not provide GATB-related training services and materials. This rule repeals ch. DWD 310 because the chapter is obsolete. Summary of, and comparison with, existing or proposed federal regulations
No federal statute or existing or proposed federal regulation refers to the GATB.
Comparison with rules in adjacent states
Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota statutes and administrative rules do not refer to the GATB. Likewise, Iowa statutes do not refer to the GATB. An Iowa administrative rule refers to the GATB, but for a purpose not related to this rule, which is to identify the GATB as an example of one of the types of evaluations required under a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program that assists program participants in becoming self-sufficient through work-ready activities. See 441 IAC 93.5 (3) b. (1). Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies
A summary is not applicable because no data analysis was necessary for the Department to promulgate this rule.
Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of an economic impact analysis
The statement of scope for the rule was posted on the Department's administrative rules website for 14 days to solicit comments on economic impact. No comments were received by the Department.
Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis
The Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis is attached.
Effect on small business
The rule does not affect small business, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. Agency contact person
Questions and comments related to this rule may be directed to:
Steve Laesch, Assistant Administrator for the Division of Employment Training
Department of Workforce Development
Division of Employment Training
P.O. Box 7972
Madison, WI 53707
Telephone: (608) 733-3897
Place where comments are to be submitted and deadline for submission
Mark Kunkel, Rules and Records Coordinator
Department of Workforce Development
P.O. Box 7946
Madison, WI 53707
The deadline for comments on the rule was June 22, 2023.
Text of Rule
Section 1. Chapter DWD 310 is repealed.
Section 2. Effective date. This rule takes effect on the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin Administrative Register as provided in s. 227.22 (2) (intro.), Stats.
