WSR 15-13-087 PROPOSED RULES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH [Filed June 15, 2015, 11:28 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 246-808-990 Chiropractic fees and renewal cycle, proposing to reduce the chiropractic application/initial licensing fee, active license renewal fee, and active license late renewal penalty.
Hearing Location(s): Department of Health, Point Plaza East, 310 Israel Road S.E., Room 152, Tumwater, WA 98501, on July 29, 2015, at 9:00 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: August 5, 2015.
Submit Written Comments to: Sherry Thomas, Washington State Department of Health, Health Systems Quality Assurance, P.O. Box 47850, Olympia, WA 98504-7850, e-mail http://www3.doh.wa.gov/policyreview/, fax (360) 236-4626, by July 29, 2015.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Sherry Thomas by July 22, 2015, TTY (800) 833-6388 or 711.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Current licensing fees generate more revenue than is needed to cover the full cost of administering the chiropractic licensing program. The department is proposing to reduce the application/initial licensing fee, active license renewal fee, and active license late renewal penalty for doctors of chiropractic. The department is also proposing changes to clarify when the University of Washington online resource library (HEAL-WA) surcharge is required, identify how much of the "original application" fee applies to the application fee and how much to the jurisprudence examination fee, and formatting changes to make it easier for licensees to identify the fees they will be required to pay.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: 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 licensure costs. Reducing fees to the proposed levels will align revenue with the program's expenses and enable reserves to be maintained should unanticipated events occur, such as increased disciplinary costs.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 43.70.250.
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 and Implementation: Sherry Thomas, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, (360) 236-4612; and Enforcement: Leann Yount, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, (360) 236-4856.
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 34.05.328. RCW 34.05.328 (5)(b)(vi) exempts rules that set or adjust fees or rates pursuant to legislative standards.
June 12, 2015
Dennis E. Worsham
Deputy Secretary
for John Wiesman, DrPH, MPH
Secretary
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 13-23-040, filed 11/15/13, effective 1/1/14)
WAC 246-808-990 Chiropractic fees and renewal cycle.
(1) Licenses and registrations must be renewed on the practitioner's birthday every year as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2.
(2) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for chiropractic licensure:
(3) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for chiropractic X-ray technician registration:
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