Safety & Loss Prevention
Emergency Rules
Description of emergency rules to the Wisconsin Administrative Code
A Wisconsin regulatory agency may adopt an administrative rule as an emergency rule if preservation of the public peace, health, safety or welfare necessitates placing a rule into effect prior to the time it could be effective if the agency were to comply with the notice, hearing, legislative review and publication requirements of the statutes. [See s. 227.24, Stats.] An emergency rule remains in effect only for a period of 150 days unless it is extended, or is promulgated under s. 186.012 (4), 215.02 (18) or 220.04 (8), Stats.
Current emergency rules, environmental or occupational safety regulations
This office regularly attempts to identify emergency rules that affect environmental or occupational safety regulations. Currently, we know of no emergency rules in this category.
Last updated 10/18/2010
This publication was prepared for environmental, health and safety staff at University of Wisconsin System campuses, to assist in finding resources and information for regulatory compliance. It is not intended to render legal advice. (Click here to read full legal disclaimer.)