Phase 1: Generate a prioritized list of standards for review

• Compile potential topics.

  Topics will be solicited from DNR supervisors (WT PMTs, FH & DG Boards, SS Bureau), EPA, DHFS, and the public. Submittals must include justification for considering the topic. NOTE: For the 2008 cycle, this step was conducted internally only because of the large number of current projects already under consideration.

• Internal ranking.

    • The first step in the internal ranking system is to begin categorizing topics into priority groups (See diagram below). Internally, supervisors identify those topics that are already in progress or that the Department has already committed to undertaking. These fall into Group A and B, which will automatically be given high priority status for the upcoming TSR cycle.
    • The remainder of the topics will go through an internal prioritization process, using set Prioritization Criteria and an Internal Ranking Worksheet. A Topic List and Topic Descriptions will be provided for reference. After the internal prioritization process, they will be tentatively placed into Groups C, D, & E.

• Public ranking.

  The draft prioritized list that was prepared internally will be released for 45-day public ranking and feedback period. Interested parties and the general public will be notified when the public ranking period will begin on July 8, 2008. The materials (Public Ranking Form, Topic List, and Topic Descriptions) to use in identifying their top three priority topics will be available online

• Finalize prioritized list.

  At the close of the public ranking and feedback period, the Triennial Standards Review workgroup will convene to review the results of the internal ranking, public ranking, and other pertinent factors. The ranking results will be used as a tool for decision making, not as a final determination. All factors will be weighed together in designating the final prioritized list. Topics in Groups A, B, and C will be addressed in the upcoming TSR cycle as resources allow.

See Phase 1 Ranking Materials for 2008-2011 TSR Cycle...
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For questions or comments, please contact Kristi Minahan at 608-266-7055 or kristi.minahan@wisconsin.gov.