December 13, 2018 60-day Notice

Notice of Public Hearing (PDF - 162.96 kB)

A public hearing will be conducted by the Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism Commission at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, December 13, 2018 at theGreat Plains Nature Center, 6232 East 29th St N, Wichita, 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., December 13 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. December 14 at the location listed above.

115-2-7 Economic Impact Statement (PDF - 351.64 kB)

The economic effect on potential park users could be $730,000 annually, if 20 people were allowed to access the backcountry areas twice daily and all slots were filled, all of which would accrue to the park fee fund.  Otherwise,no other economic impact to the department, other state agencies, small businesses, or individual members of the public is anticipated.

KAR 115-7-1 Economic Impact Statement (PDF - 351.37 kB)

The proposed amendments are not anticipated to have any significant economic impact to the department, other state agencies, small businesses, or individual members of the public.

KAR 115-7-4. Fish; processing and possession. (PDF - 120.26 kB)

This permanent regulation establishes processing and possession requirements for fish.  The proposed amendments to the regulation would align Kansas with Oklahoma with regard to paddlefish roe possession, in an attempt to curtail unlawful activity.

KAR 115-7-4 Economic Impact Statement (PDF - 349.92 kB)

The proposed amendments are not anticipated to have any significant economic impact to the department, other state agencies, small businesses, or individual members of the public.

KAR 115-7-10. Fishing; special provisions. (PDF - 110.00 kB)

This permanent regulation establishes special provisions for fishing.  The proposed amendments would update the aquatic nuisance species reference document.

KAR 115-7-10 Economic Impact Statement (PDF - 352.34 kB)

The proposed amendments are not anticipated to have any significant economic impact to the department, other state agencies, small businesses, or individual members of the public.

KAR 115-18-8 Economic Impact Statement (PDF - 349.59 kB)

The proposed amendments are not anticipated to have any significant economic impact to the department, other state agencies, small businesses, or individual members of the public.