WSR 23-15-007
AGENDA
BOARD OF REGISTRATION
FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
AND LAND SURVEYORS
[Filed July 6, 2023, 8:39 a.m.]
Semi-Annual Rules Development Agenda
July to December 2023
WAC Chapter or Section
Purpose of Rule Being Developed or Amended
196-09
Board practices and procedures
Add new section regarding records indexes. Amend/clarify WAC 196-09-015 Complaint processing approach.
196-12
Registered professional engineers
Amend/clarify language regarding education and work experience records, implementation of SB 5283 (waiver of fundamentals exam for applicants licensed in other jurisdictions). Other housekeeping changes.
196-16
Registered professional land surveyors
Amend/clarify requirements to become licensed as a professional land surveyor, including language implementing SB 5283, and amend language that is no longer effective or needs to be rewritten.
196-21
Land surveyors-in-training
To better define the requirements needed to take the fundamentals of land surveying exam as well as clarify language that is no longer effective or needs to be rewritten.
196-26A
Registered professional engineers and land surveyor fees
196-30
Fees for on-site wastewater treatment designers and inspectors
Amendments describe the type of requested information when applying for initial and renewal applications for professional engineers, land surveyors, and on-site wastewater designers and inspectors as a requirement for obtaining a license and license renewal.
196-29
Professional practices
WAC 196-29-110, amendments are necessary to clarify the application of the practice standards for professional land surveyors. Minor housekeeping amendments are also necessary.
196-33
Rules of professional practice for licensees designing on-site wastewater treatment systems
Amend/remove/clarify language regarding the use of the stamp/seal by an on-site designer and amend the section regarding direct supervision so it is easier for the licensees to understand.
Additional rule development activity not on the agenda may occur as conditions warrant.
If you have questions about this rule development agenda, please contact Shanan Gillespie, Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 9025, Olympia, WA 98507-9025, email shanan.gillespie@brpels.wa.gov.
Shanan Gillespie
Rules Coordinator