Notice of Hearing
The Department of Natural Resources announces that it will hold a public hearing on permanent rule FH-13-14 amending ch. NR 25 to implement a web-based electronic fish reporting system for licensed commercial fishers of the Great Lakes at the time and place shown below. Hearing Information
Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Department of Natural Resources Service Center – Lake Michigan Room, 2984 Shawano Avenue, Green Bay, WI 54313
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2015
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Department of Natural Resources Bayfield Office, 141 S. Third Street, Bayfield, WI 54814
Accessibility
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, including the provision of information material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please call Kate Strom Hiorns at (608) 266-5206 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.
Appearances at the Hearing and Submittal of Written Comments
Written comments may be submitted at the public hearings, by regular mail, fax, or email to Tom Hansen, Bureau of Law Enforcement, Thomas.hansen@wisconsin.gov or 2984 Shawano Avenue Green Bay, WI 54313-6727 The rule may be reviewed and comments made no later than September 30, 2015.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The proposed rule will have an effect on small businesses, as defined under s. 227.114 (1). The rule would affect licensed commercial fishers on Lake Michigan/Green Bay (65 licenses) and Lake Superior (10 licenses). However, no economic impact is anticipated as a result of this rule change. The proposal will update rule language on how commercial fishing electronic harvest reports may be made. No harvest quota or fishing effort changes will be included in the rule. Agency Small Business Regulatory Coordinator:
Linda Haddix (608) 266-1959
