Original Notice.

     Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 03-03-111.

     Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Fees for on-site wastewater treatment designers and inspectors, chapter 196-30 WAC.

     Hearing Location(s): Department of Licensing, Business and Professions Division, 405 Black Lake Boulevard, Olympia, WA 9850 [98502], on January 25, 2006, at 3:00 p.m.

     Date of Intended Adoption: January 31, 2006.

     Submit Written Comments to: George A. Twiss, Executive Director, Board of Registration, P.O. Box 9025, Olympia, WA 98507-9025, e-mail engineers@dol.wa.gov, fax (360) 664-2551, by January 24, 2006.

     Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Kim King, Secretary Administrative, by January 17, 2006, TTY (360) 664-8885 or (360) 664-1564.

     Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: This proposal is to amend selected fees in chapter 196-30 WAC by suspending portions of those fees for a two-year period.

     Reasons Supporting Proposal: This proposal will reduce the fees that individuals pay the state thus making their access to state services less burdensome and their cost to do business lower. The limited suspension (two years) will enable the department and the program to more quickly respond to changing economic impacts.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 43.24.086.

     Statute Being Implemented: Chapter 18.210 RCW.

     Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

     Name of Proponent: Board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors, governmental.

     Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: George A. Twiss, 405 Black Lake Boulevard, Olympia, WA 98502, (360) 664-1565.

     No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. There is no negative economic impact to small business. This proposal reduces fees paid to the state thus reducing the cost of doing business.

     A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. See statement regarding small business economic impact statement.

December 9, 2005

Andrea C. Archer

Assistant Director

Business and Professions Division

FEES FOR ON-SITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT DESIGNERS AND INSPECTORS
NEW SECTION
WAC 196-30-100   Suspended fees.   Effective March 1, 2006 the following fees will have the listed portions suspended from collection until July 1, 2008.

Fee categories	Current Fees	Portion Suspended	Temporary Fees
Designer licensing:
Designer license application	$ 175	$ 25	$ 150
Certificate of Competency:
Certificate of Competency application	$ 175	$ 25	$ 150

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Fee categories	Current Fees	Portion Suspended	Temporary Fees
Certificate of Competency:
Certificate of Competency renewal	$ 250	$ 100	$ 100
Certificate of Competency late renewal	$ 350	$ 100	$ 250

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