Department of Health Services (DHS) Docket CR 26-033 Proposed Rule

wi-CR 26-033: CR 26-033: Radiation protection requirements for radiation producing machines and radioactive

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Public comment closed · opened August 24, 2026.

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What this rule does

The proposed rule under Chapter DHS 157 sets forth radiation protection requirements for machines that produce radiation and for radioactive materials. It aims to impact small businesses that use such devices, including those in medical and research fields, while providing some relief from stricter licensing conditions.

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Wisconsin Legislature: CR 26-033 Hearing Information Skip navigation Home Documents Senate Assembly Committees Service Agencies Docs Options Help 2025 Biennium Statutes Admin. 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DHS 110-199; Health Administrative Code Chapter Affected: Ch. DHS 157 (Revised) Related to: Radiation protection requirements for radiation producing machines and radioactive Hearing Date: Friday, September 25, 2026 Comment on related clearinghouse rule (through 10/2/2026) Related documents: CR 26-033 Rule Text CR 26-033 Economic Impact Analysis Up Up Text3DepartmenT of Health ServicesOffice of Legal CounselSTATE OF WISCONSINNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIODChapter DHS 157Clearinghouse Rule Number CR 26-033NOTICE 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 INFORMATIONDate and TimeVirtual LocationFriday September 25, 202610:00 AM to 12:00 PMMicrosoft 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 RULEAnalysis 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 ACCESSIBILITYEnglishThe 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.SpanishThe 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.HmongThe Department of Health Services yog ib tus tswv hauj lwm thiab yog ib qhov chaw pab cuam uas muab vaj huam sib luag rau sawv daws. Yog koj xav tau kev pab vim muaj mob xiam oob qhab los yog xav tau ib tus neeg pab txhais lus los yog txhais ntaub ntawv, los yog koj xav tau cov ntaub ntawv no ua lwm hom lus los yog lwm hom ntawv, koj yuav tau thov kev pab uas yog hu rau Mark Paulson ntawm 1-608-264-6516. Koj yuav tsum thov qhov kev pab yam tsawg kawg 7 hnub ua ntej qhov hauj lwm ntawd.FISCAL ESTIMATE-ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSISThe 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 SUBMISSIONComments may be provided at the hearing, or submitted to the Department until the end of business October 2, 2026, by:Accessing the Department’s Administrative Rules website:Active Rulemaking Projects: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/rules/active-rulemaking-projects.htmSubmitting a comment through the Wisconsin State Legislature’s website: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/chr/comment.Mailing written comments to:Mark PaulsonDivision of Public HealthP.O. Box 2659Madison, WI 53701-2659Mark.paulson@dhs.wisconsin.gov INITIAL REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY ANALYSISThe 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 COORDINATORJackson KeulerOffice of Legal Counsel P.O. Box 7850 Madison, WI 53707-7850Jackson.Keuler@dhs.wisconsin.govAGENCY CONTACT PERSONMark PaulsonDivision of Public HealthP.O. Box 2659Madison, WI 53701-2659Mark.paulson@dhs.wisconsin.gov APPROVAL(See PDF for image)Approved on: _______________     By: _____________________________               Kirsten Johnson, Secretary-designee   Down Down /code/register/2026/848a4/register/rule_notices/cr_26_033_hearing_information/cr_26_033_hearing_information true register /code/register/2026/848a4/register/rule_notices/cr_26_033_hearing_information/cr_26_033_hearing_information Department of Health Services (DHS) Chs. DHS 110-199; Health section true Menu»Administrative Rules Related»Administrative Register»2026»848A4»Register»Rule-Making Notices (Hearing Notices)»CR 26-033 Hearing Information»CR 26-033 Hearing Information × Details for PDF view Link (Permanent link) Bookmark this location View toggle Go to top of document Search in this chapter Search in this section Search in this agency Search in this chapter group Search in this chapter Search in this section Cross references for section Acts affecting this section References to this 1970 Statutes Annotations Appellate Court Citations Administrative Code Index Reference lines Clear highlighting Links to Admin. Code and Statutes in this Register are to current versions, which may not be the version that was referred to in the original published document.

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