Wisconsin Administrative Code

Trans 504.02 Definitions. In this chapter: (1) XAdequate evidenceY means information sufficient to support a reasonable belief that a particular act or omission has occurred. (2) XAffiliatesY means business concerns or individuals having a relationship whereby one directly or ind…

Trans 504.03 List and records of debarred and suspended contractors. (1) LIST. (a) The department shall compile and maintain a current, consolidated list of debarred, suspended and ineligible contractors. (b) The department shall use the consolidated list to ensure that it does n…

Trans 504.04 Treatment of listed contractors. (1) EFFECT. (a) The department may not knowingly solicit bids from, award contracts to, renew an existing contract with, or con- the chapter was last published. Trans 504.04 WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE sent to subcontracts with a de…

Trans 504.05 Debarment. (1) GENERAL. (a) The department may, in the public interest, debar a contractor for any of the causes contained in sub. (2), using the procedures in sub. (3). The existence of a cause for debarment as specified in sub. (2), however, shall not necessarily r…

Trans 504.06 Suspension. (1) GENERAL. (a) The department may, in the public interest, suspend a contractor for any of the causes contained in sub. (2), using the procedures in sub. (3). (b) Suspension is to be imposed only on the basis of adequate evidence of one or more of the c…

Trans 510.01 Purpose and scope. (1) As required by s. 84.185 (4), Stats., the purpose of this chapter is to establish department criteria for implementing a flexible and expeditious process of evaluating and approving transportation facility improvements that are essential to eco…

Trans 510.02 Definitions. In addition to the words and phrases as defined in s. 84.185, Stats., in this chapter: (1) XApplicantY means a business, consortium or governing body. (2) XApplicant[s shareY means an amount of money or in kind services equaling no less than 50% of the f…

Trans 510.03 Application procedure. (1) APPLICATION PACKET. Applicants shall contact the department secretary or the secretary[s designee for an application packet containing the application requirements and a description of the application screening, evaluation, and funding proc…

Trans 510.04 Screening. (1) CRITERIA. Applications that meet the following screening criteria shall be evaluated for funding eligibility if they are for transportation facility improvements not excluded under sub. (2): (a) The economic development project is unlikely to occur in …

Trans 510.05 Evaluation of eligibility. Applications passing the initial screening shall be evaluated based on the criteria in s. 84.185 (2) (b), Stats., and this chapter. Determination of the eligibility of an application for funding shall be documented in an evaluation report a…

Trans 510.06 Funding shares. (1) DEPARTMENT SHARE. (a) When awarding a grant, the department shall establish a grant ceiling. The grant ceiling shall be the lesser of either 50% of the reviewed transportation facility improvement cost or $5,000 for each job created in this state …

Trans 510.07 Grant awards. (1) AUTHORITY. The secretary has the final authority to determine the eligibility of a transportation facility improvement, determine the grant ceiling, schedule improvements, obligate state funds, and set priorities. (2) PRIORITY. If eligibility is est…

Trans 510.08 Assistance agreements. (1) The scheduling of an approved transportation facility improvement and the obligation of state funds shall occur only after the eligible applicant, the department, and any applicable third parties execute a formal project agreement, setting …

Trans 510.09 Project development process. (1) ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW. The department shall review all applications in order to determine the extent to which the transportation facility improvement shall comply with the department[s facility development process under sub. (2). When…

Trans 512.01 Purpose and scope. (1) The purpose of this chapter is to establish a procedure for the administration of the transportation infrastructure loan program as provided in s. 85.52, Stats. (2) The objective of the transportation infrastructure loan program is to establish…

Trans 512.02 Definitions. The words and phrases defined in ss. 85.52 and 340.01, Stats., have the same meaning in this chapter unless a different definition is specifically provided. In this chapter: (1) ZZEconomic developmentY means any of the following: (a) Retention or creatio…

Trans 512.03 Application procedure. Eligible applicants under this chapter may make application to the department at any time for funding. Application and funding cycles shall be established and publicly announced by the department. An application under this chapter shall be in a…

Trans 512.04 Screening criteria. Applications that meet the following screening criteria shall be evaluated for funding eligibility: (1) Whether the applicant is eligible. (2) Whether the project is eligible under P.L. 104-59 section 350, 109 Stat. 618-622. (3) Whether the applic…

Trans 512.05 Evaluation criteria. The department shall evaluate and rank the applications that are eligible for funding according to the following criteria: (1) Whether the project represents a prudent and productive investment of public funds. (2) The extent to which the project…

Trans 512.06 Agreements. (1) Successful applicants shall be required to enter into a negotiated agreement with the department. The agreement shall be signed by the secretary or the secretary[s designee and an authorized representative of the eligible applicant. Loan repayments sh…

Trans 512.07 Reporting. Each agreement shall include a periodic requirement to report on economic development, transportation efficiency, mobility, and other benefits as determined by the department. The report shall be prepared by the loan recipient. History: Cr. Register, June,…

Trans 515.01 Purpose and scope. The purpose of this chapter is to create standards and procedures for conducting a cost-benefit analysis before contracting out for any service involving an estimated expenditure of more than $300,000, as required under s. 84.01 (13), Stats.

Trans 515.02 Definitions. In this chapter, XdepartmentY means the department of transportation.

Trans 515.03 Cost-benefit analysis. (1) ANALYSIS REQUIRED. The department shall complete a uniform cost-benefit analysis of each proposed contractual service procurement under s. 84.01 (13), Stats., involving an estimated expenditure of more than $300,000, annually. Each cost-ben…

Trans 515.04 Continued appropriateness of contracting. The department shall review periodically, and before any renewal, the continued appropriateness of contracting under each contractual service agreement under s. 84.01 (13), Stats., involving an estimated annual expenditure of…

Trans 515.05 Effective date. The requirements of this rule apply to all contracts for which solicitation of interest date is after June 30, 2013. the chapter was last published.

Trans 54.01 Purpose and scope. (1) The purpose of this chapter is to establish administrative policies and procedures necessary to implement the advance land acquisition loan fund for airports as established in s. 114.37, Stats. (2) The scope of this chapter shall include all pro…

Trans 54.02 Definitions. Along with words and phrases as defined in ss. 114.001 and 114.002, Stats., the following definitions shall apply in the interpretation of this chapter: (1) XAssessment of valueY means a value ascribed to the property by the department. It includes, but i…

Trans 54.03 Eligibility. Land to be purchased under the advance land acquisition program shall meet all of the following requirements: (1) The land to be acquired must be part of a planned airport improvement project or a land acquisition project. (2) The site or airport shall be…

Trans 54.04 Loan initiation. The sponsor shall submit an application for an advance land acquisition loan in the form of a resolution satisfactory to the secretary. Note: Application and grant contract forms are available from the department of transportation, bureau of aeronauti…

Trans 54.05 Sponsor action required. The sponsor shall, by contract, agree to: Trans 54.05 Trans 54.06 Trans 54.07 Trans 54.08 Sponsor action required. Allocation. Ownership and property management. Recovery of loan balance, interest and administrative costs. (1) Pay the cost of …

Trans 54.06 Allocation. (1) In making loans from the fund, the secretary shall consider: (a) The statewide priority of the proposed land acquisition. (b) The adverse effect that failure to acquire the property would have on air traffic safety and future airport development. (2) T…

Trans 54.07 Ownership and property management. (1) Title to the land or any property interest acquired through this program shall be held by the sponsor, but the department may retain a security interest in the land until the loan is repaid. (2) Land or improvements, acquired as …

Trans 54.08 Recovery of loan balance, interest and administrative costs. As part of the loan agreement, the secretary shall provide for the recovery of loan funds, interest, and administrative costs. The agreement shall require: (1) That the primary source of repayment shall be: …

Trans 55.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to identify the conditions necessary to the granting of state aid as required in s. 114.31, Stats. This chapter describes owner responsibilities at airports developed with state funding assistance. These conditions protect the p…

Trans 55.02 Definitions. The words and phrases defined in ch. 114, Stats., have the same meaning in this chapter unless a different definition is specifically provided. In this chapter: (1) ZZAirport improvement projectY means a physical improvement to an airport. (2) ZZAirport o…

Trans 55.03 Applicability. The conditions set forth in s. Trans 55.06 apply to airport owners who sponsor a project developed with state aid. History: Cr. Register, May, 1997, No. 497, eff. 6-1-97.

Trans 55.04 Duration. (1) Conditions of state aid shall commence on the date of issuance of a finding by the governor providing state funds for an airport improvement project and shall remain in effect for 20 years. (2) There is no limit on the duration of conditions with respect…

Trans 55.05 Request for state aid. (1) An airport owner may request state aid by resolution of the airport owner[s governing body or board of directors as provided in s. 114.33 (2), Stats. (2) The secretary may enter into an agreement with an airport owner in accordance with s. 1…

Trans 55.06 Conditions of state aid. (1) GOOD TITLE (a) An airport owner shall maintain good title to the airport and may not dispose of or encumber its fee title or other property interests as shown on the exhibit XAY, or airport property map, for the duration of these condition…

Trans 55.07 Compliance assistance. If the department becomes aware of an instance where an airport owner is not in compliance with this chapter, the following steps shall be taken: (1) The department shall initiate an informal meeting with the airport owner to clarify the complia…

Trans 56.01 Purpose. This chapter prescribes procedures for the permitting of the erection of high structures or other objects affecting airspace in the state of Wisconsin. History: Cr. Register, June, 1994, No. 462, eff. 7-1-94.

Trans 56.02 Applicability. This chapter applies to any person desiring to erect any building, structure, tower or other object affecting the limitations expressed in s. 114.135 (7), Stats. It describes the minimum requirements that a person shall meet before erecting such a struc…

Trans 56.03 Definitions. The words and phrases defined in ch. 114, Stats., have the same meaning in this chapter unless a different definition is specifically provided. In this chapter: (1) XAdverse impactY means an increased level of risk to a pilot flying in navigable airspace,…

Trans 56.04 Permits. (1) PERMIT REQUIRED. Any person desiring to erect a structure that exceeds the limitations in s. 114.135 (7), Stats., shall obtain a permit from the secretary. Where an addition to an existing structure would cause the structure to exceed the height specified…

Trans 56.05 Marking and lighting. (1) All marking and lighting shall be in accordance with the standards prescribed in the FAA publication, AC 70/7460-1H, XObstruction Marking and Lighting,Y as amended. The applicant shall comply with designated FAA and FCC marking and lighting. …

Trans 57.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to interpret and implement s. 114.134 (3) to (5), Stats., relating to airport site approval and to provide standards for site approval. History: Cr. Register, January, 1999, No. 517, eff. 2-1-99.