WSR 17-08-064 PROPOSED RULES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (Board of Naturopathy) [Filed March 31, 2017, 1:15 p.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 16-12-047.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 246-836-610 [246-836-700] Temporary practice permit—Military spouse eligibility and issuance, adding a new section to provide for temporary practice permits to be issued to military spouses or state-registered domestic partners who hold out-of-state licenses as naturopathic physicians while they complete additional requirements not related to training or practice standards.
Hearing Location(s): Department of Health, 111 Israel Road S.E., Town Center 2 (TC2), Room 145, Tumwater, WA 98501, on June 23, 2017, at 1:00 p.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: June 23, 2017.
Submit Written Comments to: Susan Gragg, P.O. Box 47852, Olympia, WA 98504-7852, email https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/policyreview, fax (360) 236-2901, by June 16, 2017.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Susan Gragg by June 16, 2017, TTY (800) 833-6388 or 711.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The board of naturopathy (board) is proposing to add a new section to chapter 246-836 WAC to establish the process and criteria for applicants who are military spouses or state-registered domestic partners to obtain temporary practice permits for naturopathic physicians. The proposed rule adopts secretary rules by reference and implements chapter 18.340 RCW regarding military spouses who moved to the state of Washington due to the transfer of the military person, and where the applicant must complete specific additional licensing requirements in Washington state. The applicant must be credentialed in another state with substantially equivalent standards and meet other specific criteria.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: The proposed rule is necessary to establish a process and criteria in order to expedite the credentialing process for an applicant to receive a temporary practice permit. The temporary practice permit will allow approved applicants who are military spouses or state registered domestic partners to practice in the full scope of their profession for up to one hundred eighty days pending issuance of permanent credentials.
Statute Being Implemented: Chapter 18.340 RCW.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Washington state board of naturopathy, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation, and Enforcement: Susan Gragg, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, (360) 236-4941.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. Under RCW 19.85.025 and 34.05.310 (4)(c), a small business economic impact statement is not required for proposed rules that adopt or incorporate by reference, without material change, federal statutes or regulations, Washington state law, the rules of other Washington state agencies, or national consensus codes that generally establish industry 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)(iii) exempts rules that adopt or incorporate by reference without material change federal statutes or regulations, Washington state law, the rules of other Washington state agencies, or national consensus codes that generally establish industry standards.
March 31, 2017
Blake T. Maresh
Executive Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 246-836-700 Temporary practice permit—Military spouse eligibility and issuance.
A military spouse or state registered domestic partner of a military person may receive a temporary practice permit while completing any specific additional requirements that are not related to training or practice standards for naturopathic physicians. The board adopts the procedural rules as adopted by the department of health in WAC 246-12-051.
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