Wisconsin Administrative Code

RR 1.11 Comments on proposed decisions. (1) Where a proposed decision is prepared and circulated, comments shall be filed within 15 days of the date of the proposed decision unless a different date is specified by the examiner or commissioner. An original and one copy of the comm…

RR 1.12 Office records. (1) Office records shall be open and available to the public as required by ch. 19, Stats. (2) Written requests for copies of office records shall be addressed to the commissioner or to the legal custodian of records. (3) The fee for reproduction, photocop…

RR 1.13 Environmental review. (1) Approval of construction of major railroad facilities shall be screened using a screening worksheet to determine whether an environmental impact statement is required. (2) The following types of office actions shall not require an environmental i…

RR 1.14 Proposed decision. (1) FORM. Each proposed decision issued by a hearing examiner shall be in writing, with a title identifying the matter and the docket number. (2) CONTENT. Each proposed decision shall include all of the following: (a) Specific proposed findings of fact.…

RR 1.15 Final decision. (1) FORM. Each final decision issued by a hearing examiner shall be in writing, with a title identifying the matter and the docket number. 4 (2) CONTENT. Each final decision shall include all of the following: (a) Specific findings of fact. (b) Ultimate co…

RR 2.001 Definition. For purposes of this chapter: XOfficeY means office of the commissioner of railroads. History: Cr. Register, August, 1986, No. 368, eff. 9-1-86; am. Register, May, 1996, No. 485, eff. 6-1-96.

RR 2.01 Direct charges — general. (1) The direct charges referred to in this chapter are the charges made by the office pursuant to s. 195.60 (1), Stats. (2) Direct charges are made for expenses attributable to the performance of the office[s regulatory duties which are directly …

RR 2.02 Direct charges for salaries. (1) The maximum daily charge against any one investigation is 8 hours per day. (2) Charges are made on an hourly basis, computed to the nearest half-hour. The hourly charge for each employe is determined by adding to the individual[s base hour…

RR 2.03 Direct charges for traveling expense. (1) All traveling expenses incurred in an investigation or in rendering services shall be charged subject to subs. (2) and (3): (2) Traveling expenses for an entire trip are prorated among the cases reported on that trip on the basis …

RR 2.04 Procedure for billing and collection of direct charges. (1) (a) The office shall make an express finding of necessity for an investigation of the books, accounts, practices and activities, or an appraisal of the property of any railroad, and of the intention to assess cos…

RR 2.05 Forms — general. The forms named in this chapter are listed by title, and may be obtained from the office. Note: The office can be contacted at the Office of the Commissioner of Railroads, Hill Farms State Office Building, 4822 Madison Yards Way, Suite S633, P.O. Box 7854…

RR 2.06 List of forms. The following forms may be obtained from the office: (1) Wisconsin Annual Report Class I Railroads. (2) Wisconsin Annual Report Class II Railroads. (3) Wisconsin Annual Report Class III Railroads. (4) Quarterly report of freight commodity statistics. (5) Gr…

RR 2.07 Number crossings. All railroads operating in the state of Wisconsin over public highway grade crossings are required to number the crossings in this state and submit the information to the office. History: 1-2-56; am. Register, October, 1982, No. 322, eff. 11-1-82; am. Re…

RR 2.08 Crossing changes. All railroads shall submit to the office an annual statement of changes at railroad-highway crossings including openings, closings, separations, and changes in protective devices. History: Cr. Register, October, 1982, No. 322, eff. 11-1-82; am. Register,…

RR 2.09 Plans. (1) All railroads operating in Wisconsin shall submit to the office for its approval detailed circuit plans and a description of the operations and functions to be performed by signals for any proposed highway-railroad grade crossing signal installation and for pro…

RR 2.10 Maintenance. (1) The railroads shall inspect and test each signal installation in the state at least once a month and record the dates of inspection and maintenance activities in the instrument cases. (2) The railroads shall repair and replace signal equipment and compone…

RR 2.11 Maintenance reimbursement. (1) The cost of maintenance for the purpose of reimbursement pursuant to s. 2 195.28, Stats., shall be based on a Signal Unit System Method using the following unit designations: Description Non-coded track circuit. Superimposed circuit on track…

RR 2.12 Initial reports. Upon occurrence of any accident-incident in Wisconsin involving a railroad, resulting in death, substantial damages or significant hazard to the public, a report shall be made by the railroad involved to the office as soon as practicable but not later tha…

RR 2.13 Monthly reports. The federal railroad administration in accordance with 49 CFR 225 Accident/Incident Reporting Standards requires each railroad company to submit a monthly report of railroad accidents-incidents. Each railroad company operating in Wisconsin shall submit to…

RR 2.14 Railroad clearances—general. Clearance standards established herein shall apply to each railroad operating in Wisconsin and lands adjacent to all railroad tracks with respect to new construction or reconstruction of tracks and structures and other conditions after the eff…

RR 2.15 Clearances. (1) The horizontal clearance between the centers of adjacent and parallel tracks shall not be less than 14 feet. (2) Except for railroad passenger platforms and railroad freight platforms, no structure shall be constructed or reconstructed on either side of an…

RR 2.16 Exemptions. (1) Materials used by a railroad for repair or construction just prior to and during the period such work is in progress, and railroad structures and facilities necessary for the operations of trains for which it is impracticable to provide the minimum clearan…

RR 2.17 Motor vehicles—general. (1) Section RR 2.17 prescribes minimum standards for the transportation of employes by motor vehicles to and from their places of employment and during the course of their employment and shall be observed by all railroads in their operations within…

RR 2.18 Rear compartments. (1) A rear compartment may be either a continuation cab or an auxiliary cab. (2) A continuation cab is a standard crew cab as designed and furnished by the motor vehicle manufacturer or as constructed by a motor vehicle body company which is a continuan…

RR 2.19 Safety equipment required. (1) All vehicles used for the transportation of employes shall carry an adequate first-aid kit suitable for the number of employes transported. (2) Each vehicle used to transport employes shall be equipped with either a 2-pound dry chemical type…

RR 2.20 Drivers, operation, employe[s duties. (1) Only authorized, experienced, competent, qualified and licensed drivers not less than 18 years of age who satisfy the minimum standards for drivers established by the division of motor vehicles shall be permitted to operate vehicl…

RR 4.01 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter: (1) XOfficeY means the office of the commissioner of railroads. (2) XWater carrierY means a common carrier of passengers or property by water as set forth in s. 195.45, Stats. History: Cr. Register, August, 1986, No. 368, eff. 9-…

RR 4.02 Water carrier application. (1) APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE. Application for a certificate of convenience and necessity to operate as a water carrier shall be filed with the office by deposit in the mail or in person upon the forms prescribed for that purpose provided by…

RR 4.03 Requirements for a certificate of public convenience and necessity. (1) BASIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS. In order to obtain a certificate of public convenience and the chapter was last published. RR 4.03 WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (b) Capital structure (c) Profitability (6) A…

SFP 1.01 Statement of policy and purpose. (1) Wisconsin state fair park serves the citizens of Wisconsin by providing a permanent location for the annual state fair and other programs of civic interest. Development of this unique park is made possible through procedures enabling …

SFP 1.02 Scope. Chapters SFP 1 to 7 apply to activities within the park and regulate conduct of visitors and exhibitors, vehicle and traffic matters, fire prevention regulations, advertising and admission. History: Cr. Register, July, 1976, No. 247, eff. 8-1-76; am. Register, Sep…

SFP 1.03 Definitions. (1) As used in chs. SFP 1 to 7: (a) YBoardY means the Wisconsin state fair park board. (am) YBuildingY means any permanent structure, mobile enclosure, trailer, tent, or temporary structure. SFP 1.03 Definitions. (b) YChief of policeY means the Wisconsin sta…

SFP 2.01 Personal conduct. (1) DISTURBING THE No person may disturb the peace of the park, block any thoroughfare from pedestrian or vehicle traffic, or otherwise conduct himself or herself in an unlawful manner as defined chs. SFP 1 to 7. (2) DISORDERLY CONDUCT. No person may en…

SFP 2.02 Property offenses. (1) PETTY THEFT UNDER $500. No person may intentionally take and carry away, use, transfer, conceal, or retain possession of movable property of another with a value under $500, without consent and with intent to deprive the owner permanently of his or…

SFP 2.03 Indecent or lewd conduct. (1) No person may commit an act against sexual morality. These acts include, but are not limited to sexual activity or exposure of genitals in public, the display or sale of obscene or pornographic material, or the solicitation for purposes of p…

SFP 2.04 Pets regulated. No person may enter or remain in the park with a dog, cat, or other pet unless under proper leash, caged or carried by the possessor or part of an approved exhibit display. Animals other than seeing-eye dogs shall not be permitted in any building unless o…

SFP 2.05 Cruelty to animals. (1) ABUSE TO ANIMALS. No person may beat, abuse, or injure any animal in the park. (2) HARMING A POLICE HORSE. No person may intentionally and without justification cause physical harm to a police horse when the horse is involved in law enforcement in…

SFP 2.06 Sales permit required. No person may solicit orders for the delivery of foods, tobacco, soft drinks and all other articles of merchandise to restaurants, refreshment stands, ex- 2 hibits, or elsewhere the park without a written permit or contract from the director or his…

SFP 2.07 Destruction or defacing of property; signs. (1) SIGNS. No person may willfully mark, deface, disfigure or injure any property, nor deface or remove any sign. (2) POSSESSION OF SPRAY PAINT BY MINOR. No person under 17 years of age shall carry, possess, receive possession …

SFP 2.08 Littering. No person may throw, deposit or dispose of any type of debris or waste material the park except in receptacles provided for that purpose. History: Renum. from SFP 2.01 (8), Register, September, 1996, No. 489, eff. 101-96.

SFP 2.09 Carrying of beverage. No person may carry any liquid beverage in either glass or metal containers outside of the specific area of a concession or other place of sale. Use of glass or metal containers containing liquid refreshment, brought into the park as a part of a pic…

SFP 2.10 Overnight camping. (1) CAMPING PROHIBITED. No person may camp outside in a tent or otherwise unless within a designated camping area and upon payment of the designated fee or contract. (2) REVOCATION OF RV PERMIT. Violation of any state law or any rules of the park by a …

SFP 2.11 Loitering or prowling. No person may loiter or prowl in the park. Violation of this rule is defined as presence in the park, at a time, or in a manner not usual for law abiding in- the chapter was last published. 3 STATE FAIR PARK BOARD dividuals under circumstances that…

SFP 2.12 Group picnic permit required. No group of 20 or more persons shall hold a picnic activity in the park without obtaining a permit from the director or his or her designee in advance of the day of the activity. The purpose of this rule is to reserve an area for group activ…

SFP 2.13 Fireworks violation. No person may possess or discharge any fireworks regulated by state law under s. 167.10, Stats., without a written contract with the director or his or her designee and a permit from the chief of police. History: Cr. Register, September, 1996, No. 48…

SFP 2.14 Weapons. (1) DEFINITION. In this section, Xdangerous weaponY means any device designed as a weapon and capable of producing death or great bodily harm, any electric weapon as defined in s. 941.295 (1c), Stats., or any other device or instrumentality which, in the manner …

SFP 2.15 Public safety. (1) FALSE FIRE ALARM. No person may intentionally give a false fire alarm, whether by means of a fire alarm system or otherwise. (2) FALSE 911 TELEPHONE SYSTEM CALL. No person may make an emergency call by dialing 911 for police, medical or ambulance servi…

SFP 2.16 Controlled or harmful substances. (1) USE OR POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE. (a) No person may use or possess a controlled substance as defined in s. 961.01 (4), Stats., except with the specific exemptions set forth in ch. 961, Stats. the chapter was last published…

SFP 2.17 Alcoholic beverages. (1) SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITHOUT A CONCESSION CONTRACT. As authorized by s. 125.06, Stats., the board shall obtain a permit or license covering the retail sales of alcoholic beverages, during events and shows by lessees holding a concession co…

SFP 2.18 Child labor laws. No minor under 17 years of age may be employed or permitted to work in gainful employment unless the employer has on file a child labor permit authorizing the employment, as specified in s. DWD 270.05 (3). Each day and each instance of violation shall c…