Approximately 40 hours will be needed by the department prior to and following the hearings.
6. List with description of all entities that may be affected by the proposed rule:
Hunters and trappers are the primary people who will be affected by this rulemaking. Any impacts will be very minor.
7. Summary and preliminary comparison with any existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the proposed rule:
Federal regulations allow states to manage the wildlife resources located within their boundaries provided they do not conflict with regulations established in the Federal Register. None of these rule changes violate or conflict with the provisions established in the Federal Code of Regulations.
8. Anticipated economic impact of implementing the rule (note if the rule is likely to have an economic impact on small businesses):
These rules, and the legislation which grants the department rulemaking authority, will have no effect on the private sector or small businesses. These rules are applicable to individual sportspersons and impose no compliance or reporting requirements for small business.
These proposed rule changes are not expected to impact the activities of hunters, trappers, or other outdoor enthusiasts and will not have an impact on their related spending activities. Correspondingly, no economic impacts are anticipated.
9. Anticipated number, month and locations of public hearings:
The Department anticipates holding one public hearing in the month of December 2017. Hearing cities will be: Madison.
The Department will hold these hearings in these locations to offer a public input opportunity for these minor rule changes.
Contact Person: Meredith Penthorn, 608-267-2948
Kurt Thiede, Interim Secretary
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