WSR 17-11-088
PROPOSED RULES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
[Filed May 19, 2017, 9:02 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 246-824-990 Dispensing optician fees and renewal cycle, the proposed rule removes the full examination and reexamination fees, adds an application fee, and fixes formatting to make the fee rule easier to read and understand by licensees.
Hearing Location(s): Department of Health, Point Plaza East, Room 152, 310 Israel Road S.E., Olympia, WA 98504, on June 28, 2017, at 10:00 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: July 7, 2017.
Submit Written Comments to: Megan Mikkelsen, P.O. Box 47850, Olympia, WA 98504-7850, email https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/policyreview, fax (360) 236-2901, by June 28, 2017.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Megan Mikkelsen by June 20, 2017, TTY (800) 833-6388 or 711.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The current fee rule includes both the examination fee and the application fee as a single combined amount. The proposed rule sets an application fee only because the program will no longer be administering the examination (or reexaminations) as of October 2017. The proposed rule also includes minor clarifications and formatting changes for easier readability.
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. The proposed fees will better align revenue with program 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 and 43.70.280.
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: Megan Mikkelsen, 111 Israel Road, Tumwater, WA 98501, (360) 236-4617.
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.
May 18, 2017
John Wiesman, DrPH, MPH
Secretary
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 13-24-097, filed 12/3/13, effective 2/1/14)
WAC 246-824-990 Dispensing optician fees and renewal cycle.
(1) Licenses must be renewed every year on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2.
(2) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged:
((Title of Fee
Fee
Optician:
Full examination (or reexamination)
$200.00
Reexamination—Practical only
50.00
Reexamination—Written (basic) only
25.00
Reexamination—Written (contact lens) only
25.00
Renewal
125.00
Renewal retired active
50.00
Late renewal penalty
75.00
Late renewal retired active
25.00
Expired license reissuance
62.50
Duplicate license
15.00
Certification of license
15.00
Apprentice registration
75.00
Endorsement application
100.00
Inactive license
35.00))
Title of Fee
Fee
Original application
$100.00
Active license renewal
125.00
Late renewal penalty
75.00
Retired active renewal
50.00
Late renewal penalty
25.00
Expired license reissuance
65.00
Apprentice registration
75.00
Duplicate license
15.00
Verification of license
15.00
Endorsement application
100.00
Inactive license
35.00