The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse, pursuant to s. 227.15, Stats.

The scope statement for this rule, SS 129-13, was approved by the Governor on October 11, 2013, published in Register No. 694 on October 31, 2013, and approved by the Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection as required by s. 227.135 (2), Stats., on November 13, 2013.

The proposed rule-making order revises Chapter ATCP 55, relating to meat and meat food products.

The department will hold public hearings on this rule on April 22, 2014 in Madison, April 23, 2014 in Eau Claire, and on April 25, 2014 in Green Bay.

The department's Division of Food Safety is primarily responsible for this rule.

If you have questions, you may contact Cindy Klug at (608) 224-4729.

On February 28, 2014, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Clearinghouse pursuant to s. 227.15 (1), Wis. Stats.

The statement of scope for this rule, SS 124-13, was approved by the governor on September 20, 2013, published in Register No. 694, on October 14, 2013, and approved by the Natural Resources Board on December 11, 2013.

The proposed rule-making order revises sections NR 10.02, 16.12, 16.13, 19.275, 21.13, and 22.13 and Chapter NR 27, relating to the addition of the Blanding's turtle to the State's Protected Wild Animal list, possession exemptions, and turtle seasons and limits and to updating scientific and common names and federal listing status.

A public hearing will be held on April 2, 2014.

Linda Haddix — Legal Services, (608) 266-1959.

On February 26, 2014, the Pharmacy Examining Board submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.

The scope statement for this rule was published in Register No. 660 on December 14, 2010, prior to the effective date of 2011 Act 21.

Statutory Authority: Sections 450.035 and 450.085, Wis. Stats.

This proposed rule-making order revises sections Phar 1.02, 7.10, and 16.03, relating to council and exam names.

A public hearing is required and will be held on March 26, 2014, at 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 121, Madison, Wisconsin (enter at 55 North Dickinson Street).

Sharon Henes, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, (608) 261-2377.

On February 24, 2014, the Wisconsin Technical College System submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Clearinghouse pursuant to s. 227.15 (1), Wis. Stats.

The scope statement for this rule, SS 088-13, was approved by the governor on July 18, 2013, published in Register No. 692 on August 14, 2013, and approved by WTCS President Morna Foy on February 24, 2014.

The proposed rule-making order revises Chapter TCS 3, relating to certification of personnel.

A public hearing is required and will be held on a date to be determined.

The contact person for the proposed rule is Nancy A Merrill, Senior Policy Advisor & Federal Relations Office, WTCS, (608) 267-9514, nancy.merrill@wtcsystem.edu.