PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
Subject of Possible Rule Making: Licensing fees.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 9.46.070.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: In December 1999, the commission adopted fee increases for licensees under WSR 99-24-099. I-722 recently passed by a vote, however, it has been challenged and is currently under review. Because of this, there is a cloud of uncertainty regarding the proper amount licensing fees should be set at. It is felt this is confusing for licensees; therefore, this filing is being made to reaffirm the licensing fee amounts established with the filing of WSR 99-24-099.
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.
Process for Developing New Rule: Negotiated rule making.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Ben Bishop, Deputy Director, P.O. Box 42400, Olympia, WA 98504-2400, (360) 438-7640; Ed Fleisher, Deputy Director, P.O. Box 42400, Olympia, WA 98504-2400, (360) 438-7654 ext. 307; or Susan Arland, Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 42400, Olympia, WA 98504-2400, (360) 438-7654 ext. 374.
Meetings at Double Tree Guest Suites and Inn, 16500 Southcenter Parkway, Seattle, WA 98188, (206) 575-4743, on January 11 and 12, 2001; and at Cavanaughs at Capitol Lake, 2300 Evergreen Park Drive S.W., Olympia, WA 98502, (360) 943-4000, on February 8 and 9, 2001.
November 17, 2000
Susan Arland
Rules Coordinator