WSR 14-01-075 PROPOSED RULES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH [Filed December 16, 2013, 10:28 a.m.]
Original Notice.
Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310(4) or 34.05.330(1).
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 246-825-990 License fees, proposing to reduce genetic counselor initial application and renewal fees.
Hearing Location(s): Department of Health, Town Center 2 (TC2), Room 145, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, on January 27, 2014, at 1:30 p.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: February 14, 2014.
Submit Written Comments to: Susan Gragg, Program Manager, Department of Health, P.O. Box 47852, Olympia, WA 98504-7852, e-mail http://www3.doh.wa.gov/policyreview/, fax (360) 236-2901, by January 27, 2014.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Susan Gragg by January 20, 2014, TTY (800) 833-6388 or 711.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The proposed rule decreases fees for the genetic counselor profession. Current licensing fees generate more revenue than is needed to cover the full cost of administering the programs for this profession. The department is proposing to amend WAC 246-825-990 to reduce the initial application and license renewal fees for this profession.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: This proposed fee reduction is in response to a petition for a review of fees by the Washington State Genetic Counselor Network. RCW 43.70.250 requires the cost of each licensing program to be fully borne by the profession's members and licensing fees to be based on the department's licensure costs. Reducing fees to the proposed levels will align revenue with the program's expenses and enables reserves to be maintained should unanticipated events, such as increased disciplinary costs, occur.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 43.70.250, 43.70.110.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 43.70.110.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Department of health, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Susan Gragg, Town Center 2, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, (360) 236-4941; Implementation: Shannon Beigert, Town Center 2, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, (360) 236-4606; and Enforcement: Chris Humberson, Town Center 2, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, (360) 236-4853.
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 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.
December 13, 2013
John Wiesman, DrPH, MPH
Secretary
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 10-22-090, filed 11/1/10, effective 11/1/10)
WAC 246-825-990 License fees.
(1) Licenses must be renewed every year on the practitioner's birthday as provided under chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2. (2) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged:
(3) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for provisional license:
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