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Wisconsin Administrative Register No. 715B

Published every Monday by the Legislative Reference Bureau under s. 35.93, Wis. Stats.

Publication Date: July 27, 2015
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Table of Contents



Emergency Rules in Effect

(Includes Rules Filed With Legislative Reference Bureau not yet in effect indicated below as “Pending”)

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
EmR1517
Expires: November 6, 2015
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 100-199; Environmental Protection – General
ch. NR 150
The department's environmental analysis and review procedures under the Wisconsin Environmental Policy Act.
EmR1516
Expires: November 7, 2015
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (Ins)
ch. Ins 17
Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund Annual Fund and mediation panel fees for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, and affecting small business.
EmR1515
Expires: October 11, 2015
Government Accountability Board (GAB)
ch. GAB 10
Use of technical college system student identification cards for voting
EmR1514
Expires: September 26, 2015
Department of Transportation (Trans)
ch. Trans 319
Towing of vehicles, and affecting small business
EmR1513
Pending: Effective September 1, 2015
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Chs. ATCP 90-139; Trade and Consumer Protection
ch. ATCP 99
Grain dealer and grain warehouse keeper agricultural producer security fund assessments
EmR1512
Expires: September 28, 2015
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Chs. ATCP 90-139; Trade and Consumer Protection
ch. ATCP 100
Milk contractor agricultural producer security fund assessments
EmR1511
Expires: September 28, 2015
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 1-99; Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
ch. NR 20
Modifications in walleye harvest management in Ceded Territory waters.
EmR1510
Expires: August 28, 2015
Department of Justice (Jus)
ch. Jus 9
Procedures and standards for the submission of human biological specimens, the analysis of DNA in those specimens, the maintenance of a data bank of DNA analysis data, and the use and disposition of specimens and data in the data bank
EmR1509
Expires: August 15, 2015
Real Estate Examining Board (REEB)
ch. REEB 13
Cooperative broker agreements
EmR1508
Expires: August 12, 2015
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Chs. ATCP 20-54; Agricultural Resource Management
ch. ATCP 21
The quarantine of Taylor County for the gypsy moth
EmR1507
Expires: November 27, 2015
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
ch. PI 11
Incorporating intellectual disability terminology and concepts
EmR1506
Expires: November 27, 2015
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
ch. PI 11
Identification of children with significant developmental delay (SDD)
EmR1505
Expires: August 28, 2015
Medical Examining Board (Med)
ch. Med 3
ch. Med 5
ch. Med 25
Physician licensure
EmR1503
Expires: August 18, 2015
First Extension
Real Estate Examining Board (REEB)
ch. REEB 16
Use of approved forms
EmR1502
Expires: August 14, 2015
First Extension
Cosmetology Examining Board (Cos)
ch. Cos 5
Course of instruction
EmR1501
Expires: August 6, 2015
First Extension
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 1-99; Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
ch. NR 20
ch. NR 25
Lake trout harvest limits in Lake Superior
EmR1427
Expires: July 29, 2015
First Extension
Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Chs. DCF 1-59; Safety and Permanence
ch. DCF 40
The review of a determination of child abuse or neglect.
EmR1426
Expires: August 30, 2015
Second Extension
Department of Transportation (Trans)
ch. Trans 327
Motor carrier safety and affecting small businesses
EmR1420
Expires: June 30, 2016 or the date on which permanent rules take effect, whichever is sooner
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 1-99; Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
ch. NR 10
ch. NR 11
ch. NR 12
ch. NR 15
Related to establishing a season for hunting deer with crossbows-only
EmR1320
Expires: June 30, 2016 or the date on which permanent rules take effect, whichever is sooner.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 1-99; Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
ch. NR 85
Development of a competitive grant program for cities, villages, towns, counties, federally recognized Indian tribes or bands located in this state, and fish farms in order to increase the capacity to raise walleye for stocking in Wisconsin waters.
EmR1215
Expires: The date on which the permanent rules take effect, as provided in 2011 Wisconsin Act 169, section 21.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 1-99; Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
ch. NR 10
The coyote hunting season.
EmR1210
Expires: The date on which the permanent rules take effect, as provided in 2011 Wisconsin Act 169, section 21.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 1-99; Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
ch. NR 10
ch. NR 12
ch. NR 19
The wolf hunting and trapping season and regulations and a depredation program.

Statements of Scope

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
Law Enforcement Standards Board (LES)
ch. LES 1
ch. LES 2
ch. LES 3
ch. LES 4
ch. LES 5
ch. LES 6
ch. LES 9
Employment, education, training, and certification of law enforcement, tribal law enforcement, jail and secure detention officers; and certification of instructors and academies.
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (Ins)
ch. Ins 3
Coordination of benefits and affecting small business
Chiropractic Examining Board (Chir)
ch. Chir 4
ch. Chir 10
Courses of study for and delegation to chiropractic technicians and chiropractic radiological technicians

Notices of Submittal of Proposed Rules to Legislative Council Clearinghouse

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board (OT)
ch. OT 1
ch. OT 3
ch. OT 4
Self-referral of occupational therapy services
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 1-99; Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
ch. NR 19
Rehabilitation of wild animals

Rule-Making Notices (Hearing Notices)

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board (OT)
ch. OT 1
ch. OT 3
ch. OT 4
Self-referral of occupational therapy services
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 1-99; Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
ch. NR 19
Rehabilitation of wild animals
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Chs. ATCP 90-139; Trade and Consumer Protection
ch. ATCP 99
Grain dealer and grain warehouse keeper agricultural producer security fund assessments

Notices of Submittal of Rules to Legislature in Final Draft Form

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 1-99; Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
ch. NR 10
ch. NR 11
Wildlife management rules relating to hunting, trapping, and closed areas

Final Permanent Rules Filed with LRB for Administrative Code Publication

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 1-99; Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
ch. NR 50
ch. NR 64
Law enforcement aids to counties and municipalities
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (Ins)
ch. Ins 16
ch. Ins 40
hHolding company reporting for insurers and affecting small business
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
ch. PI 45
Changes as a result of 2013 Wisconsin Act 115
Cosmetology Examining Board (Cos)
ch. Cos 5
Courses of instruction
Medical Examining Board (Med)
ch. Med 1
Entrance to exams

Executive Orders

Document
Related to
A proclamation that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for Sergeant Carson A. Holmquist of the United States Marine Corps who lost his life in a tragic shooting while serving his country
Arming the Wisconsin National Guard
Amending the order arming the Wisconsin National Guard

Final Rules Published in Administrative Code and Final Regulatory Flexibility Analyses

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
CR 13-033
Effective: August 1, 2015
Public Service Commission (PSC)
ch. PSC 113
ch. PSC 134
ch. PSC 185
The retention of customer meters so that they are available for testing
CR 13-057
Effective: August 1, 2015
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 100-199; Environmental Protection – General
Chs. NR 200-299; Environmental Protection – Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Chs. NR 300-399; Environmental Protection – Water Regulation
Chs. NR 400-499; Environmental Protection – Air Pollution Control
Chs. NR 500-599; Environmental Protection – Solid Waste Management
Chs. NR 700-799; Environmental Protection – Investigation and Remediation of Environmental Contamination
Chs. NR 800- ; Environmental Protection – Water Supply
ch. NR 103
ch. NR 123
ch. NR 130
ch. NR 131
ch. NR 132
ch. NR 140
ch. NR 182
ch. NR 214
ch. NR 350
ch. NR 406
ch. NR 500
ch. NR 502
ch. NR 503
ch. NR 504
ch. NR 506
ch. NR 507
ch. NR 508
ch. NR 509
ch. NR 510
ch. NR 512
ch. NR 514
ch. NR 516
ch. NR 518
ch. NR 520
ch. NR 524
ch. NR 526
ch. NR 528
ch. NR 538
ch. NR 700
ch. NR 812
ch. NR 815
2013 Wisconsin Act 1, the Ferrous Mining Law
CR 13-071
Effective: August 1, 2015
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 1-99; Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
ch. NR 1
ch. NR 10
ch. NR 11
ch. NR 12
ch. NR 13
ch. NR 15
ch. NR 19
ch. NR 45
Implementation of the 2012 White-tailed Deer Trustee Report
CR 14-027
Effective: August 1, 2015
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 200-299; Environmental Protection – Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
ch. NR 200
ch. NR 201
ch. NR 203
ch. NR 205
Processing of WPDES permits and other permit issuance procedural matters
CR 14-035
Effective: August 1, 2015
Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board (Pod)
ch. Pod 3
Continuing education audits of podiatrists
CR 14-049
Effective: September 1, 2015
Department of Safety and Professional Services (SPS)
Chs. SPS 301- ; Safety, Buildings, and Environment
Chs. SPS 301-319; General, Part I
ch. SPS 305
Registration of electricians who are exempt from passing an examination and from acquiring continuing-education credits
CR 14-056
Effective: August 1, 2015
Department of Safety and Professional Services (SPS)
Chs. SPS 301- ; Safety, Buildings, and Environment
Chs. SPS 380-387; Plumbing
ch. SPS 384
Water-treatment devices
CR 14-067
Effective: August 1, 2015
Department of Safety and Professional Services (SPS)
Chs. SPS 1-299; Professional Services
Chs. SPS 1-29; Procedures, Miscellaneous
ch. SPS 4
Credential renewal and reinstatement
CR 14-068
Effective: August 1, 2015
Chiropractic Examining Board (Chir)
ch. Chir 2
ch. Chir 3
Practical exams for chiropractors
CR 14-069
Effective: August 1, 2015
Chiropractic Examining Board (Chir)
ch. Chir 13
The duty to inform patients of treatment options
CR 14-074
Effective: August 1, 2015 and October 1, 2015
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Chs. DHS 110-199; Health
ch. DHS 115
Screening newborns for congenital and metabolic disorders
CR 15-006
Effective: August 1, 2015
Real Estate Examining Board (REEB)
ch. REEB 16
Use of approved forms
CR 15-011
Effective: August 1, 2015
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
ch. PI 34
Technical changes needed to PI 34 as a result of the 2013-15 budget
CR 15-020
Effective: August 1, 2015
Cosmetology Examining Board (Cos)
ch. Cos 5
Courses of instruction

Legislative Acts Modifying or Repealing Rules

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
2015 Wisconsin Act 33
Effective: August 1, 2015
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 400-499; Environmental Protection – Air Pollution Control
ch. NR 405
Repealing an air pollution rule promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources.
2015 Wisconsin Act 38
Effective: August 1, 2015
Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
Department of Revenue (Tax)
Chs. DFI-CCS 1-20; Department of Financial Institutions-Corporate and Consumer Services
ch. Tax 15
ch. DFI-CCS 7
Modifying and repealing rules promulgated by the Department of Financial Institutions and the Department of Revenue relating to documents filed with county registers of deeds.
2015 Wisconsin Act 55
Effective: August 1, 2015
Department of Transportation (Trans)
ch. Trans 75
state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2015 legislature.

Table of Administrative Code Provisions Revised in this Register

Instructions For Inserting and Removing Administrative Code Chapters

Administrative Code Chapters Inserted By This Register

See the Table of Administrative Code Provisions Revised in this Register for a list of the added, modified, or removed, administrative code provisions contained in the chapters inserted or removed by this register. See the Final Rules Published in Administrative Code and Final Regulatory Analyses in this register to see the text of rules affecting changes to the chapters inserted or removed by this register.
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Document
Related to
Inserted
Examinations
Inserted
License Renewal
Inserted
Informed Consent
Inserted
Courses Of Instruction
Inserted
Land Recording Offices
Inserted
Discretionary Enforcement Of Rules And Guidelines Against Small Businesses
Inserted
Non-Profit Corporations And Unincorporated Associations As Guardians
Inserted
Field Supervision Of Clients
Inserted
Eligibility
Inserted
Provider Certification
Inserted
Screening Of Newborns For Congenital And Metabolic Disorders
Inserted
Long-Term Care Facility Bed Additions And Capital Expenditures Review
Inserted
Certification Of Programs For Training And Testing Nurse Aides, Medication Aides And Feeding Assistants
Inserted
Appendix Wisconsin Food Code
Inserted
IM Worker Training
Inserted
Campaign Financing
Inserted
Complaint Procedure
Inserted
Practice And Procedure
Inserted
Natural Resources Board Policies
Inserted
Game And Hunting
Inserted
Closed Areas
Inserted
Wildlife Damage And Nuisance Control
Inserted
Chippewa Treaty Rights Participants
Inserted
Game Refuges
Inserted
Miscellaneous Fur, Fish, Game And Outdoor Recreation
Inserted
Use Of Department Properties
Inserted
Water Quality Standards For Wetlands
Inserted
Priority Watershed And Priority Lake Program
Inserted
Well Compensation Program
Inserted
Nonferrous Metallic Mineral Exploration
Inserted
Nonferrous Metallic Mineral Prospecting
Inserted
Nonferrous Metallic Mineral Mining
Inserted
Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation
Inserted
Groundwater Quality
Inserted
Nonferrous Metallic Mineral Mining Wastes
Inserted
Application For Discharge Permits And Water Quality Standards Variances
Inserted
Fact Sheet For WPDES Permits
Inserted
Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Public Participation Procedures
Inserted
General Provisions
Inserted
Lining Of Industrial Lagoons And Design Of Storage Structures
Inserted
Land Treatment Of Industrial Liquid Wastes, By-Product Solids And Sludges
Inserted
Analytical Test Methods And Procedures
Inserted
Animal Feeding Operations
Inserted
Wetland Compensatory Mitigation
Inserted
Prevention Of Significant Deterioration
Inserted
Construction Permits
Inserted
General Solid Waste Management Requirements
Inserted
Solid Waste Storage, Transportation, Transfer, Incineration, Air Curtain Destructors, Processing, Wood Burning, Composting And Municipal Solid Waste Combustors
Inserted
One Time Disposal Landfills, Small Size Construction And Demolition Waste Landfills, And Intermediate Size Construction And Demolition Waste Landfills
Inserted
Landfill Location, Performance, Design And Construction Criteria
Inserted
Landfill Operational Criteria
Inserted
Environmental Monitoring For Landfills
Inserted
Responses When A Groundwater Standard Is Attained Or Exceeded
Inserted
Initial Site Reports For Landfills
Inserted
Pre-Feasibility Reports For Landfills
Inserted
Feasibility Reports For Landfills
Inserted
Plan Of Operation And Closure Plans For Landfills
Inserted
Landfill Construction Documentation
Inserted
Landspreading Of Solid Waste
Inserted
Solid Waste Management Fees And Financial Responsibility Requirements
Inserted
Training And Certification Requirements For Solid Waste Disposal Facility Operators
Inserted
Medical Waste Management
Inserted
Management Of Accumulated Sediment From Storm Water Management Structures
Inserted
Beneficial Use Of Industrial Byproducts
Inserted
General Requirements
Inserted
Well Construction and Pump Installation
Inserted
Injection Wells
Inserted
Teacher Education Program Approval And Licenses
Inserted
Service Rules For Electrical Utilities
Inserted
Standards For Gas Service
Inserted
Standards For Water Public Utility Service
Inserted
Continuing Podiatric Medical Education
Inserted
Approved Forms And Legal Advice
Inserted
Department Application Procedures And Application Fee Policies
Inserted
Authority And Definitions
Inserted
Licenses, Certifications And Registrations
Inserted
Plumbing Products
Inserted
Residency, Admissions And Fee Refund
Inserted
Real Estate Transfer Fee

Administrative Code Chapters Removed By This Register

See the Table of Administrative Code Provisions Revised in this Register for a list of the added, modified, or removed, administrative code provisions contained in the chapters inserted or removed by this register. See the Final Rules Published in Administrative Code and Final Regulatory Analyses in this register to see the text of rules affecting changes to the chapters inserted or removed by this register.
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Examinations
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License Renewal
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Courses Of Instruction
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Land Recording Offices
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Discretionary Enforcement Of Rules And Guidelines Against Small Businesses
Removed
Non-Profit Corporations And Unincorporated Associations As Guardians
Removed
Field Supervision Of Clients
Removed
Eligibility
Removed
Provider Certification
Removed
Screening Of Newborns For Congenital And Metabolic Disorders
Removed
Long-Term Care Facility Bed Additions And Capital Expenditures Review
Removed
Certification Of Programs For Training And Testing Nurse Aides, Medication Aides And Feeding Assistants
Removed
Appendix Wisconsin Food Code
Removed
IM Worker Training
Removed
Campaign Financing
Removed
Election Observers
Removed
Ballot And Electronic Voting System Security
Removed
Complaint Procedure
Removed
Practice And Procedure
Removed
Natural Resources Board Policies
Removed
Game And Hunting
Removed
Closed Areas
Removed
Wildlife Damage And Nuisance Control
Removed
Chippewa Treaty Rights Participants
Removed
Game Refuges
Removed
Miscellaneous Fur, Fish, Game And Outdoor Recreation
Removed
Use Of Department Properties
Removed
Water Quality Standards For Wetlands
Removed
Priority Watershed And Priority Lake Program
Removed
Well Compensation Program
Removed
Metallic Mineral Exploration
Removed
Metallic Mineral Prospecting
Removed
Metallic Mineral Mining
Removed
Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation
Removed
Groundwater Quality
Removed
Metallic Mining Wastes
Removed
Application For Discharge Permits And Water Quality Standards Variances
Removed
Fact Sheet For Proposed Permits Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Removed
Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Public Participation Procedures
Removed
General Provisions
Removed
Lining Of Industrial Lagoons And Design Of Storage Structures
Removed
Land Treatment Of Industrial Liquid Wastes, By-Product Solids And Sludges
Removed
Analytical Test Methods And Procedures
Removed
Animal Feeding Operations
Removed
Wetland Compensatory Mitigation
Removed
Prevention Of Significant Deterioration
Removed
Construction Permits
Removed
General Solid Waste Management Requirements
Removed
Solid Waste Storage, Transportation, Transfer, Incineration, Air Curtain Destructors, Processing, Wood Burning, Composting And Municipal Solid Waste Combustors
Removed
One Time Disposal Landfills, Small Size Construction And Demolition Waste Landfills, And Intermediate Size Construction And Demolition Waste Landfills
Removed
Landfill Location, Performance, Design And Construction Criteria
Removed
Landfill Operational Criteria
Removed
Environmental Monitoring For Landfills
Removed
Responses When A Groundwater Standard Is Attained Or Exceeded
Removed
Initial Site Reports For Landfills
Removed
Pre-Feasibility Reports For Landfills
Removed
Feasibility Reports For Landfills
Removed
Plan Of Operation And Closure Plans For Landfills
Removed
Landfill Construction Documentation
Removed
Landspreading Of Solid Waste
Removed
Solid Waste Management Fees And Financial Responsibility Requirements
Removed
Training And Certification Requirements For Solid Waste Disposal Facility Operators
Removed
Medical Waste Management
Removed
Management Of Accumulated Sediment From Storm Water Management Structures
Removed
Beneficial Use Of Industrial Byproducts
Removed
General Requirements
Removed
Well Construction and Pump Installation
Removed
Injection Wells
Removed
Teacher Education Program Approval And Licenses
Removed
Service Rules For Electrical Utilities
Removed
Standards For Gas Service
Removed
Standards For Water Public Utility Service
Removed
Continuing Podiatric Medical Education
Removed
Approved Forms And Legal Advice
Removed
Department Application Procedures And Application Fee Policies
Removed
Authority And Definitions
Removed
Licenses, Certifications And Registrations
Removed
Plumbing Products
Removed
Residency, Admissions And Fee Refund
Removed
Real Estate Transfer Fee
Removed
Bikeways And Sidewalks In Highway Projects

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