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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD Chapter DHS 157 Clearinghouse Rule Number CR 26-033

09/25/2026 10:00 AM - 09 /25/2026 12:00 PM

Virtual Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/275286038866633?p=OkEVw3OMh7iia6wsCK (Microsoft Teams)

Agency: Department of Health Services

Contact: Mark Paulson
(608) 264-6516
mark.paulson@dhs.wisconsin.gov

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD

Chapter DHS 157

Clearinghouse Rule Number CR 26-033

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Health Services (“the Department”) will hold a public hearing on a permanent rule, ch. DHS 157, relating to radiation protection requirements for radiation producing machines and radioactive materials.

HEARING INFORMATION

Date and Time

Friday September 25, 2026

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Virtual Location

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/275286038866633?p=OkEVw3OMh7iia6wsCK

Meeting ID: 275 286 038 866 633

Passcode: iw6QG2MK

Dial in by phone

+1 608-571-2209,,804939988# United States, Madison

Phone conference ID: 804 939 988#

ANALYSIS AND TEXT OF THE RULE

Analysis of the rule and the proposed rule text may be accessed at: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/misc/chr/lc_ruletext/cr_26_033_rule_text_filed_with_lc_clearinghouse.pdf

PLEASE NOTE: The most recent version of the proposed rule text may be obtained by accessing:

Active Rulemaking Projects: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/rules/active-rulemaking-projects.htm

ACCESSIBILITY

English

The Department of Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. If you need accommodations because of a disability or need an interpreter or translator, or if you need this material in another language or in an alternate format, you may request assistance to participate by contacting Mark Paulson at 1-608-264-6516. You must make your request at least 7 days before the activity.

Spanish

The Department of Health Services es una agencia que ofrece igualdad en las oportunidades de empleo y servicios. Si necesita algún tipo de acomodaciones debido a incapacidad o si necesita un interprete, traductor o esta información en su propio idioma o en un formato alterno, usted puede pedir asistencia para participar en los programas comunicándose con Mark Paulson al número 1-608-264-6516. Debe someter su petición por lo menos 7 días de antes de la actividad.

Hmong

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FISCAL ESTIMATE-ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSIS

The fiscal estimate and economic impact analysis for the rule is available at: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/misc/chr/lc_ruletext/cr_26_033_fiscal_estimate_and_economic_impact_analysis.pdf

PUBLIC COMMENTS AND DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION

Comments may be provided at the hearing, or submitted to the Department until the end of business October 2, 2026, by:

1. Accessing the Department’s Administrative Rules website:

Active Rulemaking Projects: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/rules/active-rulemaking-projects.htm

2. Submitting a comment through the Wisconsin State Legislature’s website: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/chr/comment.

3. Mailing written comments to:

Mark Paulson

Division of Public Health

P.O. Box 2659 Madison, WI 53701-2659

Mark.paulson@dhs.wisconsin.gov

INITIAL REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY ANALYSIS

The proposed rule will have an effect on small businesses, as defined under s. 227.114. The proposed rule will impact any small business that uses radiation generating devices or radioactive material including x-ray machines used in medical, chiropractic, and veterinary care; manufacturing materials testing, process control, quality assurance; professional materials testing services or other radiological service providers; and research and development laboratories. There are no new proposed reporting, bookkeeping or other procedures required. The proposed rule provides relief from stricter licensing requirements for some potential small business that use industrial X-ray florescence devices. The professional skills necessary for compliance with the rule are commensurate with the training and experience necessary to safely use the source of radiation. For example, a radiographer receives training as part of their school train, an industrial device manufacturer will provide training and instruction when an industrial device is purchased by a customer.

SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY REVIEW COORDINATOR

Jackson Keuler

Office of Legal Counsel

P.O. Box 7850

Madison, WI 53707-7850

Jackson.Keuler@dhs.wisconsin.gov

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