NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to ss. 285.86 and 227.11 (2) (a), Stats., interpreting s. 23.50 to 23.99, Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold public hearings on the creation of s. NR 447.19, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to citation authority for asbestos program violations. The proposed rule creates citations and forfeiture amounts for asbestos abatement and demolition operation violations. The violations that can receive citations include: failure to do a pre-inspection, failure to provide the 10 working day notice with filing a notification of abatement work, wetting of regulated asbestos containing material, carefully lowering or transporting the regulated asbestos containing material to the ground, ensuring no visible emissions if using ventilation and prior removal of all regulated asbestos containing material, including Category I and II nonfriable asbestos containing material prior to intentional burning.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to s. 227.114, Stats., the proposed rules may have an impact on small business. The initial regulatory flexibility analysis is as follows:

a. Types of small businesses affected: Asbestos abatement contractors and any small business that does asbestos demolition and renovation.

b. Description of reporting and bookkeeping procedures required: No procedures not already required.

Description of professional skills required: No skills not already required.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Department has made a preliminary determination that this action does not involve significant adverse environmental effects and does not need an environmental analysis under ch. NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code. However, based on the comments received, the Department may prepare an environmental analysis before proceeding with the proposal. This environmental review document would summarize the Department's consideration of the impacts of the proposal and reasonable alternatives.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the hearings will be held on:

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please call Mark Davis at (608) 266-3658 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.

Written comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Mr. Mark Davis, Bureau of Air Management, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707 no later than June 28, 2002. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the hearings.

A copy of proposed rule AM-20-02 and its fiscal estimate may be obtained from:

Proposed Rules

Bureau of Air Management

P.O. Box 7921

Madison, WI 53707

Phone: (608) 266-7718

FAX: (608) 267-0560

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to ss. 287.11 (4) and 227.11 (2) (a), Stats., interpreting s. 287.11 (4), Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold public hearings on the creation of ss. NR 544.20 to 544.27, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to a pilot program for an alternative method of compliance with solid waste recycling requirements. The pilot will provide flexibility in complying with the effective program recycling requirements specified in ch. NR 544 to recycle materials subject to the 1995 landfill and incineration bans. The proposed rule establishes criteria and guidelines for the development of pilot programs for alternative compliance, and include the following elements:

1. Establish criteria to determine the eligibility of applicants. The Department will select 3 responsible units with a population of less than 5,000, 3 responsible units with a population of at least 5,000 but less than 25,000, and 3 responsible units with a population of at least 25,000. In addition to meeting these requirements, applicants shall demonstrate the ability to report tonnage of materials recycled and landfilled in a base period and annually throughout the life of the pilot. Applicants additionally shall demonstrate the cooperation of, or consent from all entities that would be impacted by the change from current program status to a pilot program.

2. Establish a procedure for program application. The procedure includes identification of materials to be recycled, application submittal deadlines and the materials from which the applicant may select to recycle.

3. Establish an evaluation and selection process and criteria. Criteria used in the selection and notification of successful applicants are identified.

4. Establish annual reporting procedures for program evaluation. The procedure identifies the elements compromising a pilot annual report, and establishes the methodology to determine a baseline recycling rate, an annual recycling rate and the recycling goal of the responsible unit.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to s. 227.114, Stats., it is not anticipated that the proposed rule will have an economic impact on small businesses.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Department has made a preliminary determination that this action does not involve significant adverse environmental effects and does not need an environmental analysis under ch. NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code. However, based on the comments received, the Department may prepare an environmental analysis before proceeding with the proposal. This environmental review document would summarize the Department's consideration of the impacts of the proposal and reasonable alternatives.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the hearings will be held on:

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please call Lindsey Gieck at (608) 267-7522 (TDD (608) 267-6897) with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.

Written comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Ms. Lindsey Gieck, Bureau of Waste Management, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707 no later than June 21, 2002. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the hearings. A copy of the proposed rule [WA-27-02]and fiscal estimate may be obtained from Ms. Gieck.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to ss. 287.235 and 227.11 (2) (a), Stats., interpreting s. 287.235, Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold public hearings on the creation of ch. NR 549, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to recycling efficiency incentive grants. The 2001-03 biennial budget provided $1.9 million for recycling efficiency incentive grants to responsible units. Proposed ch. NR 549 describes the policies and procedures for a voluntary grant program. This proposed rule provides additional grant funding to responsible units (municipalities, counties, another unit of government including a federally recognized Indian tribe or band in this state, or solid waste management system that have undertaken certain recycling activities). The funding is an incentive to participating responsible units to have more efficient recycling programs. The proposed rule identifies consolidation and cooperative agreements as key efficiency activities.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to s. 227.114, Stats., it is not anticipated that the proposed rule will have an economic impact on small businesses.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Department has made a preliminary determination that this action does not involve significant adverse environmental effects and does not need an environmental analysis under ch. NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code. However, based on the comments received, the Department may prepare an environmental analysis before proceeding with the proposal. This environmental review document would summarize the Department's consideration of the impacts of the proposal and reasonable alternatives.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the hearings will be held on:

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please call Kathy Wells at (608) 266-0918 (TDD (608) 267-6897) with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.

Written comments on the proposed rules may be submitted to Ms. Kathy Wells, Bureau of Community Financial Assistance, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707 no later than June 21, 2002. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the hearings. A copy of the proposed rule [CF-30-02] and fiscal estimate may be obtained from Ms. Wells.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to ss. 227.11 (2) and 458.24, Stats., and interpreting ss. 458.24 and 458.26 (3) (b), Stats., and according to the procedure set forth in s. 227.16 (2) (e), Stats., the Department of Regulation and Licensing will adopt the following rules as proposed in this notice, without public hearing unless, within 30 days after publication of this notice, on June 1, 2002, the Department of Regulation and Licensing is petitioned for a public hearing by 25 natural persons who will be affected by the rule; a municipality which will be affected by the rule; or an association which is representative of a farm, labor, business or professional group which will be affected by the rule.

Statutes authorizing promulgation: ss. 227.11 (2) and 458.24, Stats.

Statutes interpreted: ss. 458.24 and 458.26 (3) (b), Stats.