PROPOSED RULES
Original Notice.
Exempt from preproposal statement of inquiry under RCW 34.05.310(4).
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 246-916-990 Athletic trainer fees and renewal cycle, this proposed rule establishes fees for licensure of athletic trainers. Chapter 18.250 RCW (SSB 5503, chapter 253, Laws of 2007), established licensure for athletic trainers.
Hearing Location(s): Department of Health, 111 Israel Road S.E., Town Center 2, Room 158, Tumwater, WA 98501, on May 29, 2008, at 1:00 p.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: June 12, 2008.
Submit Written Comments to: Jennifer Bressi, P.O. Box 47867, Olympia, WA 98507, web site http://www3.doh.wa.gov/policyreview/, fax (360) 664-9077, by May 27, 2008.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Jennifer Bressi by May 27, 2008, TTY (800) 833-6388 or 711.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The purpose of the proposed rule is to establish licensure fees for athletic trainers. The proposed rule will detail fee amounts for applications, renewals, late renewals, inactive status, expired reactivations, expired inactive status, duplicate licenses, and verifications. The proposed fees are authorized by the health professions and facility fees addendum DOH 2008 in the conference operating budget as referenced in ESHB 2687.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: The proposed rule details fee amounts for licensure of athletic trainers. Fees are necessary to administer the new licensing program as mandated by RCW 43.70.250.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 43.70.250.
Statute Being Implemented: Chapter 18.250 RCW.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Washington state department of health, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Jennifer Bressi, 310 Israel Road, Tumwater, WA 98501, (360) 236-4893.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. Under RCW 19.85.025 and 34.05.310 (4)(f), a small business economic impact statement is not required for proposed rules that set or adjust fees or rates pursuant to legislative standards.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. The agency did not complete a cost-benefit analysis under RCW 34.05.328. RCW 34.05.328 (5)(b)(vi) exempts rules that set or adjust fees or rates pursuant to legislative standards.
April 16, 2008
Mary C. Selecky
Secretary
OTS-1408.1
NEW SECTION
WAC 246-916-990
Athletic trainer fees and renewal cycle.
(1) Licenses must be renewed every year on the practitioner's
birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2. The
secretary may require payment of renewal fees less than those
established in this section if the current level of fees is
likely to result in a surplus of funds. Surplus funds are
those in excess of the amount necessary to pay for the costs
of administering the program and to maintain a reasonable
reserve. Notice of any adjustment in the required payment
shall remain in place for the duration of a renewal cycle to
assure practitioners an equal benefit from the adjustment.
(2) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged:
| Title of Fee | Fee | |
| Application | $175.00 | |
| License renewal | 200.00 | |
| Late renewal penalty | 100.00 | |
| Inactive license renewal | 40.00 | |
| Expired license reactivation | 100.00 | |
| Expired inactive license reactivation | 40.00 | |
| Duplicate license | 15.00 | |
| Verification | 25.00 | |
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