WSR 14-02-029 PROPOSED RULES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH [Filed December 20, 2013, 3:23 p.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 246-810-990 Counselors fees and renewal cycle, increasing fees for agency affiliated counselor, certified counselor, and certified advisor credentials.
Hearing Location(s): Department of Health, Point Plaza East, Room 152/153, 310 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, on February 4, 2014, at 9:00 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: February 11, 2014.
Submit Written Comments to: Sherry Thomas, Department of Health, P.O. Box 47850, Olympia, WA 98504-7850, e-mail http://www3.doh.wa.gov/policyreview/, fax (360) 236-4626, by February 4, 2014.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Sherry Thomas by January 21, 2014, TTY (800) 833-6388 or 711.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The proposed rule increases application, renewal and expired reissuance fees for three counselor credentials: Agency affiliated counselor, certified counselor, and certified advisor. These fee increases are needed to fully fund core credentialing, discipline, and regulatory activities.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43.70.250 requires the department to charge sufficient fees to cover the costs of administering each profession. The proposed fees meet this requirement by increasing revenue to cover costs. These professions started fiscal year 2011 with a deficit, partly because the number of applicants was fewer than anticipated. Mounting discipline costs have added to the problem of insufficient revenue. The proposed fees have been determined through fee analyses to support the costs of doing business. The operating budget, 3ESSB 5034 (2013 2nd sp. sess.) authorized these fee increases.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 43.70.250, 18.19.050, 43.70.110, 3ESSB 5034 (2013).
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 43.70.250, 18.19.050, 43.70.110, 3ESSB 5034 (2013).
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, Implementation and Enforcement: Betty Moe, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98504, (360) 236-4912.
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 34.05.238 [34.05.328]. RCW 34.05.328 (5)(b)(vi) exempts rules that set or adjust fees or rates pursuant to legislative standards.
December 20, 2013
Jessica Todorovich
Deputy Secretary
for John Wiesman, DrPH, MPH
Secretary
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 11-20-092, filed 10/4/11, effective 12/1/11)
WAC 246-810-990 Counselors fees and renewal cycle.
(1) Under chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2, a counselor must renew his or her credential every year on the practitioner's birthday. (2) Any separate examination fees are the responsibility of the applicant.
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