PROPOSED RULES
FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
AND LAND SURVEYORS
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 09-08-073.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 196-29 WAC, Professional practices.
Hearing Location(s): Courtyard Marriott, Salon A, 31910 Gateway Center Boulevard South, Federal Way, WA 98003, on July 29, 2009, at 6:00 p.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: July 30, 2009.
Submit Written Comments to: George A. Twiss, PLS, Executive Director, Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, P.O. Box 9025, Olympia, WA 98507-9025, e-mail engineers@dol.wa.gov, fax (360) 664-2551 by July 27, 2009.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Kim King, Administrative Assistant, by July 27, 2009, TTY (360) 664-8885 or (360) 664-1564.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: To add a new section regarding the federal employee exemption.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: There have been questions from federal employees regarding who can perform engineering and/or land surveying on lands adjoining government property. This rule will help define who can perform work being done on federally owned property or on property adjoining federal land.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 18.43.035.
Statute Being Implemented: Chapter 18.43 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 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 economic impact to licensees.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. There is no economic impact to licensees.
May 28, 2009
George A. Twiss
Executive Director
OTS-2423.1
NEW SECTION
WAC 196-29-200
Federal employee exemption.
(1) Under
RCW 18.43.130(6) the provisions of the act shall not be
construed to prevent or affect the practice of officers or
employees of the government of the United States while engaged
within the state in the practice of the profession of
engineering or land surveying for the government of the United
States; provided:
(a) That all work performed is for the exclusive use of the federal government; and
(b) That all work performed is wholly contained within the confines of lands held by the federal government (federal enclave).
(2) Any engineering work that is performed and/or constructed for the benefit of a private citizen or business entity, even if directly adjoining lands held by the federal government, must be performed by or under the direct supervision of an engineer licensed in accordance with the requirements of chapter 18.43 RCW.
(3) Any surveying work that is performed for boundaries between lands held by the federal government and lands held by a private citizen or business entity, must be performed by or under the direct supervision of a land surveyor licensed in accordance with the requirements of chapter 18.43 RCW.
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