Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Rule Subject: Technical Rule
Adm. Code Reference: ATCP 20, 21 Appendix A, 40, 42, 65, 71, 72, 73, 76, 77, 78, 79, 90, 91, 92, 94, 99, 105, 118, 163, 164, 165, 166
Rules Clearinghouse #: Not yet assigned
DATCP Docket #: 17-R-07
Rule Summary
This rule makes minor or technical changes to a number of current Department rules. This rule does all of the following:
Plant Inspection and Pest Control
Adds the state of Maryland to section specific to the thousand cankers disease of walnut trees infested area. Adds additional county, state, and provincial references in Appendix A, Areas Infested by Hemlock Woolly Adelgid.
Fertilizer and Related Products
Changes the expiration date of a license to a later date, lowers the fee for the agricultural chemical cleanup surcharge, and updates referenced publications to the most recent versions.
Commercial Feed
Updates the referenced publications and technical standards to the most recent versions.
Milk and Milk Products
Corrects references to federal regulations.
Food Warehouses and Milk Distributers
Corrects references to federal regulations.
Bed and Breakfast Establishments
Replaces a specific term to make the language of the rule consistent with the Department’s use of permits and licenses. This rule was previously under the Department of Health Services.
Safety, Maintenance, and Operation of Public Pools and Water Attractions
Replaces a specific term to make the language of the rule consistent with the Department’s use of permits and licenses. This rule was previously under the Department of Health Services.
Laboratory Certification
Replaces a specific term to make the language of the rule consistent with the Department’s use of permits and licenses. This rule was previously under the Department of Health Services.
Recreational and Educational Camps
Replaces a specific term to make the language of the rule consistent with the Department’s use of permits and licenses. This rule was previously under the Department of Health Services.
Campgrounds
Replaces a specific term to make the language of the rule consistent with the Department’s use of permits and licenses. This rule was previously under the Department of Health Services.
Fair Packaging and Labeling; Selling Commodities by Weight, Measure or Count; Weights and Measures; Petroleum and Other Liquid Fuel Products
• Corrects small grammatical errors.
• Updates the technical references to cite the current NIST Handbook and ASTM fuel standards.
• Amends notes to reference website addresses and form numbers.
• Removes obsolete notes.
Grain Dealers and Grain Warehouse Keepers
Removes requirement for a notary.
Sales Below Cost
Adds provision allowing for electronic notice.
Car Rentals; Customer Notices
Grammatical corrections.
Small Business Affected
This rule will not have any impact on small businesses or other businesses. This rule makes minor or technical changes that will not have an impact on operating costs or operations.
Reporting, Bookkeeping and other Procedures
The proposed rule does not create any reporting, bookkeeping, or other requirement for small businesses.
Professional Skills Required
The proposed rule does not require any new professional skills for small businesses.
Accommodation for Small Business
This rule has no impact upon small businesses and as a result, no accommodations are needed.
Conclusion
This rule will not have any effect on “small business,” and is not subject to the delayed “small business” effective date provided in s. 227.22(2) (e), Stats.
