March 28, 2019 60-day Notice

Notice of Public Hearing (PDF - 93.90 kB)

A public hearing will be conducted by the Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism Commission at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 28, 2019 at theCapitol Plaza Hotel, Emerald I & II, 1717 SW Topeka Blvd., Kansas to consider the approval and adoption of proposed regulations of the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism.

A general discussion and workshop meeting on business of the Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism Commission will begin at 1:30 p.m., March 28 at the location listed above.  The meeting will recess at approximately 5:00 p.m. then resume at 6:30 p.m. at the same location for the regulatory hearing and more business.  There will be public comment periods at the beginning of the afternoon and evening meeting 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 business matters, the Commission will reconvene at 9:00 a.m. March 29 at the location listed above.

KAR 115-2-1. Amount of fees. (PDF - 91.86 kB)

This permanent regulation establishes fees. The proposed amendments would remove fees for duplicate issues as the agency transitions towards electronic licensing.

KAR 115-2-1. Economic Impact Summary (PDF - 141.74 kB)

The proposal would reduce fees in the amount of approximately $126,000 annually to the wildlife fee fund based on previous duplicate issuances.  No other substantial economic impact to the department, other state agencies, small businesses, or individual members of the public is anticipated.

KAR 115-2-3. Camping and utilities fees. (PDF - 72.30 kB)

This permanent regulation establishes camping, utility and other fees. The proposed amendments would remove fees for duplicate issues as the agency transitions towards electronic licensing.

KAR 115-2-3. Economic Impact Summary (PDF - 141.68 kB)

The proposal would reduce fees in the amount of approximately $1500 annually to the park fee fund based on previous duplicate issuances.  No other substantial economic impact to the department, other state agencies, small businesses, or individual members of the public is anticipated.

KAR 115-2-4. Boat fees. (PDF - 8.78 kB)

This permanent regulation establishes boating fees. The proposed amendments would remove fees for duplicate issues as the agency transitions towards electronic licensing.

KAR 115-2-4. Economic Impact Summary (PDF - 141.76 kB)

The proposal would reduce fees in the amount of approximately $13,500 annually to the boating fee fund based on previous duplicate issuances.  No other substantial economic impact to the department, other state agencies, small businesses, or individual members of the public is anticipated.

KAR 115-3-2. Economic Impact Summary (PDF - 141.18 kB)

No substantial economic impact to the department, other state agencies, small businesses, or individual members of the public is anticipated.

KAR 115-4-4. Economic Impact Summary (PDF - 142.65 kB)

No substantial economic impact to the department, other state agencies, small businesses, or individual members of the public is anticipated.

KAR 115-4-11. Big game permit applications. (PDF - 88.02 kB)

This permanent regulation establishes requirements for big game and wild turkey applications. The proposed amendments would align application dates for resident big game permit drawings.

KAR 115-4-11. Economic Impact Summary (PDF - 140.58 kB)

No substantial economic impact to the department, other state agencies, small businesses, or individual members of the public is anticipated.

KAR 115-8-2. Blinds, stands, and decoys. (PDF - 81.97 kB)

This permanent regulation establishes requirements for blinds, stands, and decoys on department lands and waters. The proposed amendments would remove the requirement that portable blinds may not be left overnight.

KAR 115-8-2. Economic Impact Summary (PDF - 141.79 kB)

No substantial economic impact to the department, other state agencies, small businesses, or individual members of the public is anticipated.

KAR 115-9-5. Economic Impact Summary (PDF - 141.25 kB)

No substantial economic impact to the department, other state agencies, small businesses, or individual members of the public is anticipated.