Legislative Efforts
Administrative Rule
Rulemaking proceedings begin with a scope statement that is published in the Administrative Register.
The scope statements listed below are from the current legislative session. If you would like to view scope statements published prior to this session you can visit the legislative website here.
You may search for this information by agency, keyword, or by register date on which the rule was first introduced.
Register
Number:
542
(February
15,
2001)
Number:
542
(February
15,
2001)
Natural Resources - Control of mercury air emissions.
Relating To: Control of mercury air emissions.
Register Number: 542 (February 15, 2001)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 01-081
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Register Number: 542 (February 15, 2001)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 01-081
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Lobbying Principals
Print| Principal Name | Notified Date | Communication Date | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy Corp. | Notified Date 1/24/2002 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
| Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company | Notified Date 10/8/2001 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date10/8/2001 |
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| Calpine | Notified Date 3/27/2003 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date3/27/2003 |
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| Canadian National, Wisconsin Central Division (formerly Wisconsin Central Ltd) | Notified Date 10/8/2001 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date10/8/2001 |
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| Center for Energy and Economic Development (CEED) | Notified Date 7/20/2001 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date7/20/2001 |
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| Dairyland Power Cooperative | Notified Date 6/23/2003 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date9/1/2003 Comments Oppose the rule unless modifications are made. Suggested modification: tie state rules to likely federal regulations; remove the hard 80% target; develop a workable credit program and offer a small source reduction alternative.
None
Report Date6/23/2003 |
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| Flint Hills Resources (formerly Koch Industries Inc) | Notified Date 11/7/2001 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
| Forest County Potawatomi Community | Notified Date 6/23/2003 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date6/23/2003 |
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| Madison Gas & Electric Company | Notified Date 2/19/2003 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
|
None
Report Date2/19/2003 |
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| Northern States Power d/b/a Xcel Energy | Notified Date 8/11/2003 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
| River Alliance of Wisconsin | Notified Date 9/26/2003 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
|
For
Report Date9/26/2003 |
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| Sierra Club - John Muir Chapter | Notified Date 7/29/2003 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
| Soo Line Railroad Company dba Canadian Pacific Railway | Notified Date 7/24/2003 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date7/24/2003 |
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| Union Pacific Railroad Company | Notified Date 7/24/2003 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date7/24/2003 |
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| United Transportation Union | Notified Date 1/21/2003 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
| Wisconsin Agribusiness Council | Notified Date 1/17/2003 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date1/17/2003 |
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| Wisconsin Energy Corporation | Notified Date 8/14/2003 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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None
Report Date8/14/2003 |
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| Wisconsin Federation of Cooperatives | Notified Date 7/15/2003 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date7/15/2003 |
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| Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters (WLCV) | Notified Date 8/22/2003 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date8/22/2003 Comments This issue is important to lake users and anglers across the state. As such, the mercury rules are a priority issue to the WLCV. Your votes to support, strengthen, or oppose this rule will be documented in the 2004 Conservation Scorecard. |
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| Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce | Notified Date 8/1/2001 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date8/1/2001 |
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| Wisconsin Paper Council | Notified Date 7/10/2001 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
| Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group (WISPIRG) | Notified Date 2/6/2003 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
|
Against
Report Date2/6/2003 Comments WISPIRG opposes the emissions credit trading portion of these rules, and calls for 90% mercury reductions by 2010, rather than 2015. |
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| Wisconsin Utility Investors Inc | Notified Date 4/15/2003 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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None
Report Date4/15/2003 |
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| Wisconsin Wildlife Federation | Notified Date 5/13/2003 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
|
For
Report Date5/13/2003 Comments Mercury deposition in Wisconsin's waterways is causing health hazards to anglers and their family and is depriving them of their public rights to fish |
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| Wisconsins Environmental Decade Inc | Notified Date 7/30/2003 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date7/30/2003 Comments Current proposed rule needs to be strengthened in a number of areas |
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Lobbying Efforts
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Hours Of Effort On This Matter | 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 483.00 |
2004 July - December 78.00 |
Total 561.00 |
| Alliant Energy Corp. | 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 184.00 |
2004 July - December |
Total 184.00 |
| Center for Energy and Economic Development (CEED) | 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 89.00 |
2004 July - December 42.00 |
Total 131.00 |
| Dairyland Power Cooperative | 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 41.00 |
2004 July - December |
Total 41.00 |
| Flint Hills Resources (formerly Koch Industries Inc) | 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 26.00 |
2004 July - December |
Total 26.00 |
| Forest County Potawatomi Community | 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 49.00 |
2004 July - December |
Total 49.00 |
| Sierra Club - John Muir Chapter | 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 11.00 |
2004 July - December |
Total 11.00 |
| United Transportation Union | 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December 36.00 |
Total 36.00 |
| Wisconsin Energy Corporation | 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 20.00 |
2004 July - December |
Total 20.00 |
| Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters (WLCV) | 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 14.00 |
2004 July - December |
Total 14.00 |
| Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group (WISPIRG) | 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 4.00 |
2004 July - December |
Total 4.00 |
| Wisconsin Utility Investors Inc | 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 4.00 |
2004 July - December |
Total 4.00 |
| Wisconsin Wildlife Federation | 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 41.00 |
2004 July - December |
Total 41.00 |