Electronic Communications Services
Aligns the rule with recent legislature changes.
Direct Marketing
Deletes a note no longer necessary in that section.
Agricultural Development and Market Promotion
Amends the “Buy Local” section to reflect a statute change that directs the matching requirement to be an amount at least equal to the grant amount.
Standards Incorporated by Reference
Pursuant to s. 227.21, Stats., DATCP has received permission from the Department of Justice to incorporate the updated technical standards incorporated by reference in this rule. Copies of the updated standards will be kept on file with DATCP and the Legislative Reference Bureau. Summary of, and Comparison with, Existing or Proposed Federal Statutes and
Regulations
The technical rule changes proposed in this rule will not create any disparities between Wisconsin rules and federal statutes and regulations.
Comparison with Rules in Adjacent States
The technical rule changes proposed in this rule will not create any disparities between Wisconsin and the adjacent states.
Summary of Factual Data and Analytical Methodologies
This rule does not depend on any complex analysis of data. This rule merely makes minor technical changes to current rules.
Analysis and Supporting Documents Used to Determine Effect on Small Business
Because this rule makes minor technical changes, no significant analysis or documentation was required to determine that the proposed rule will have no impact on small businesses.
Effect on Business Impact
This rule will not have any impact on small businesses or other business. This rule makes minor technical changes that will not have any impact on business standards, costs or operations.
Environmental Impact
This “housekeeping” rule will have no significant impact on the environment.
Agency Contact
Kelly Monaghan
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
2811 Agriculture Drive
Madison, WI 53718
Telephone: (608) 224-5023
Section 1 ATCP 21.21 (1) (c) 2. is amended to read:
ATCP 21.21 (1) (c) 2. Any state or country, or any delineated area within a state or nation country, which the U. S. department of agriculture responsible state agency has declared to be infested with thousand cankers disease.
Section 2 ATCP 29.11 (3) (a), (b) and (c) are amended to read:
ATCP 29.11 (3) (a) If the applicant sold less than $25,000 of the product during the preceding year for use in this state, $3.50 $2.80.
(b) If the applicant sold at least $25,000 but less than $75,000 of the product during the preceding year for use in this state, $120 $96.00.
(c) If the applicant sold at least $75,000 of the product during the preceding year for use in this state, an amount equal to 0.75% 0.60% of gross revenues from product sales during the preceding year for use in this state.
Section 3 ATCP 29.15 (4) (b) is amended to read:
ATCP 29.15 (4) (b) An agricultural chemical cleanup surcharge of $28 $22.40.
Section 4 ATCP 29.20 (6) (b) is amended to read:
ATCP 29.20 (6) (b) Beginning with the license year that begins on January 1, 2008 2015, an agricultural chemical cleanup surcharge of $38 $30.40.
Section 5 ATCP 29.25 (5) (a) 1. and 2. are amended to read:
ATCP 29.25 (5) (a) 1. A license fee of $40, except that the license fee is $30 for each of the license years beginning January 1, 1999 and January 1, 2000.
2. An agricultural chemical cleanup surcharge of $14 $11.20.
Section 6 ATCP 29.26 (9) (a) (Note) and (b) (Note) are amended to read:
ATCP 29.26 (9) (a)
Note: Training consists of a self-study manual and, for some certification categories, supplementary training sessions. Training may be obtained by contacting the University of Wisconsin-Extension at the following address: University of Wisconsin-Extension; Pesticide Applicator Training, Department of Agronomy; 1575 Linden Drive; Madison, WI 53706-1597, phone: (608) 262-7588. Online information on pesticide certification, training, and examination registration is available at http://pestexam.datcp.wi.gov. (b) Note: Examination dates may be scheduled by contacting the department at the following address: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection; Division of Agricultural Resource Management, Pesticide Certification and Licensing; P. O. Box 8911; Madison, WI 53708-8911; Phone (608) 224-4548. Online examination registration is available at http://pestexam.datcp.wi.gov. Section 7 ATCP 29.54 (1) (e) 4. is amended to read:
ATCP 29.54 (1) (e) 4. A device or system used only to apply pesticides directly to the rots roots of ornamental trees and shrubs.
Section 8 Ch. ATCP 29, Appendix A, is amended to read:
APPENDIX A
NOTICE TO CUSTOMER
Before we apply any pesticides to your property, we will provide you with any of the following information that you request:
The common chemical or brand name of each pesticide that may be applied.
A copy of the pesticide label for each pesticide that may be applied. The label will tell you the pesticide active ingredient, use directions and safety precautions.
Each date on which pesticides will be applied.
A contact name, address and telephone number where you can obtain further information about the pesticide application. If you want this information in writing, we will provide it free of charge before we make the application. Whether or not you ask for this pre-application information, we will provide you with the following information when we complete the application:
The name, and license number and certification number of the individual who made or directly supervised the application.
