WSR 25-15-067
PROPOSED RULES
BOARD OF REGISTRATION
FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
AND LAND SURVEYORS
[Filed July 14, 2025, 10:43 a.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-09-119.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 196-25 WAC, Business practices.
Hearing Location(s): On September 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (Board) Office, 605 11th Avenue S.E., Suite 201, Olympia, WA 98501; or virtual via WebEx meeting by accessing the hearing link on the board's rule-making page at https://brpels.wa.gov/current-laws-and-rules/rulemaking-activity.
Date of Intended Adoption: October 16, 2025.
Submit Written Comments to: Shanan Gillespie, P.O. Box 9025, Olympia, WA 98507-9025, email Shanan.Gillespie@brpels.wa.gov, beginning July 23, 2025, 7:00 a.m., by September 3, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Mackenzie Wherrett, phone 360-664-1568, TTY 711, email Mackenzie.Wherrett@brpels.wa.gov, by August 25, 2025.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Changes are necessary due to the repeal of application and renewal language from chapter 196-26A WAC earlier in 2025.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Changes will clarify requirements for licensure and reflect current licensing processes.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 18.43.035.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 18.43.130.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Shanan Gillespie, 605 11th Avenue S.E., Olympia, WA 98506, 360-664-1570; Implementation and Enforcement: Ken Fuller, 605 11th Avenue S.E., Olympia, WA 98506, 360-664-1575.
A school district fiscal impact statement is not required under RCW 28A.305.135.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. The board is not one of the agencies to which RCW 34.05.328 applies pursuant to RCW 34.05.328 (5)(a).
This rule proposal, or portions of the proposal, is exempt from requirements of the Regulatory Fairness Act because the proposal:
Is exempt under RCW 19.85.025(3) as the rule content is explicitly and specifically dictated by statute; and rules adopt, amend, or repeal a procedure, practice, or requirement relating to agency hearings; or a filing or related process requirement for applying to an agency for a license or permit.
Explanation of exemptions: The following rules are exempt per RCW 34.05.310 (4)(g)(ii), process requirements for applying to an agency for a license or permit; and RCW 34.05.310 (4)(e): WAC 196-25-010 Applications for certificates of authorization, and 196-25-045 Changes and renewals. WAC 196-25-045 is exempt per RCW 34.050.310 (4)(e), rules the content of which is explicitly and specifically dictated by statute.
Scope of exemption for rule proposal:
Is fully exempt.
July 14, 2025
Ken Fuller
Director
RDS-6461.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 23-01-052, filed 12/14/22, effective 1/14/23)
WAC 196-25-010Applications for certificates of authorization.
All applications by corporations and LLCs for certificates of authorization must be completed on forms provided by the board and submitted to the offices of the board. A complete application requires the following: Payment of the appropriate fee as listed in chapter 196-26A WAC; a current license with the secretary of state and the department of revenue; affidavit of designated professional engineer and/or land surveyor; and, a copy of resolution naming the designated engineer, or land surveyor, or both.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 23-01-052, filed 12/14/22, effective 1/14/23)
WAC 196-25-045Changes and renewals.
(1) If the business changes its name with the secretary of state, the business must notify the board within 30 days of the name change.
(2) At the time of renewal, the corporation or limited liability company must have a current license with the secretary of state and the department of revenue.
(3) The filing of the resolution shall not relieve the business of any responsibility or liability imposed upon it by law or by contract.
(4) If a completed application for renewal has not been received by the board by the date of expiration (postmarked before the date of expiration if mailed or transacted online before the date of expiration), the license is invalid.
Any corporation or LLC that is certified under chapter 18.43 RCW and this chapter is subject to the authority of the board as provided in RCW 18.43.035, 18.43.105, 18.43.110, and 18.43.120.