November 15, 2018 60-day Notice

KAR 115-2-3 Economic Impact Statement (PDF - 352.36 kB)

The economic effect on long term state park campers in the form of a user fee would be an increase of $100 per month per campsite for most state parks and $150 per month per campsite in 5 state parks.  The proposed increase would generate approximately $104,800 annually, 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 115-2-5 Economic Impact Statement (PDF - 350.70 kB)

The repeal of the regulation should increase use on trails and therefore, stimulate local businesses.  Otherwise,no other significant economic impact to department, other state agencies, small businesses, or individual members of the public is anticipated.

KAR 115-7-3 Economic Impact Statement (PDF - 352.62 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 115-17-2. Commercial sale of fish bait. (PDF - 117.20 kB)

This permanent regulation establishes provisions related to the commercial sale of fish bait.  The proposed amendments to the regulation would remove common carp from the allowable list of fish bait commercially available in order to reduce vectors of introduction.

KAR 115-17-2 Economic Impact Statement (PDF - 352.58 kB)

Less than 5 percent of the 200 commercial fish bait dealers in Kansas sell common carp as bait but many other species are allowed for sale under the regulation.  Otherwise, 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 115-18-10 Economic Impact Statement (PDF - 350.15 kB)

The proposed changes may have a potential impact on the pet industry but the species is not known to currently exist in Kansas.  Otherwise, 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.

Notice of Public Hearing (PDF - 164.18 kB)

A public hearing will be conducted by the Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism Commission at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, November 15, 2018 at theDole-Specter Conference Center, Fossil Creek Hotel, 1430 S. Fossil St, Russell, 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., November 15 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. November 16 at the location listed above.