This permanent regulation establishes camping, utility and other fees. The proposed amendments would raise utility fees by one dollar.

The proposed amendments are not anticipated to have any appreciable negative economic impact on the department, other agencies, or the public.

This permanent regulation establishes the trail access pas requirements, fees, exceptions and general provisions. The proposed amendments would remove Sand Hills State Park from the areas where a trail access pass would be required.

The proposed amendments are not anticipated to have any appreciable negative economic impact on the department, other agencies, or the public.

This permanent regulation establishes camping requirements. The proposed amendments would allow for long-term camping on designated sites through written permit for up to six consecutive months.

The proposed amendments are not anticipated to have any appreciable negative economic impact on the department, other agencies, or the public.

This permanent regulation establishes provisions and restrictions on pets. The proposed amendments would clarify that pets are allowed in privately owned cabins on department lands but not in publicly management cabins.

The proposed amendments are not anticipated to have any appreciable negative economic impact on the department, other agencies, or the public.

This permanent regulation establishes legal equipment, taking methods, possession, and license requirements for certain wildlife. The proposed amendments would exempt residents from needing a hunting license for gophers, moles and prairie dogs.

The proposed amendments are not anticipated to have any appreciable negative economic impact on the department, other agencies, or the public.

A public hearing will be conducted by the Wildlife and Parks Commission at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 14, 2008 at the Hoisington Activity Center, 106 N. Main, Hoisington, Kansas, to consider the approval and adoption of proposed administrative regulations of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.

A workshop meeting on business of the Wildlife and Parks Commission will begin at 1:30 p.m., August 14, at the location listed above. The meeting will recess at 5:30 p.m. then resume at 7:00 p.m. at the same location for the regulatory hearing. There will be public comment periods at the beginning of the afternoon and evening meetings for any issues not on the agenda and additional comment periods will be available during the meeting on agenda items. Old and new business may also be discussed at this time. If necessary to complete the hearing or other business matters, the commission will reconvene at 9:00 a.m. August 15 at the location listed above.