For Rule 61G15-22.001 the purpose of the amendment is to clarify that the 1 hour of professional ethics and 1 hour of laws and rules CE required by statute must be obtained from Florida Board approved courses only. For Rule 61G15-22.006 the purpose ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Board of Professional Engineers

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

61G15-22.001Continuing Education Requirements

61G15-22.006Demonstrating Compliance

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: For Rule 61G15-22.001, F.A.C., the purpose of the amendment is to clarify that the 1 hour of professional ethics and 1 hour of laws and rules CE required by statute must be obtained from Florida Board approved courses only. For Rule 61G15-22.006, F.A.C., the purpose of the amendment is to add a requirement that any investigation of a licensee for alleged disciplinary violations shall be expanded to include investigation of whether the licensee is in compliance with the Board’s continuing education requirements.

SUMMARY: CE requirements and investigation of licensees for alleged violations.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: : During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 455.213(6), 455.2178, 471.008, 471.017(3), 471.0195 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.2177, 455.2178, 471.017(3), 471.019, 471.0195 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Zana Raybon, Executive Director, Board of Professional Engineers, 2639 North Monroe Street, Suite B-112, Tallahassee, FL 32303; [phone].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

(1) Each licensee shall complete eighteen (18) continuing education hours during each license renewal biennium as a condition of license renewal. Four (4) hours shall relate to the licensee’s area(s) of practice; one (1) hour must be related to professional ethics; and one (1) hour shall relate to Chapter 471, F.S., and the rules of the Board. The remaining hours may relate to any topic pertinent to the practice of engineering as defined in Rule 61G15-22.002, F.A.C. The 1 hour of professional ethics and 1 hour of laws and rules required by section 471.017 must be obtained from courses approved by the Board pursuant to Rule 61G15-22.015, F.A.C.

(2) through (4) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 471.008, 471.017(3), 471.0195 FS. Law Implemented 471.017(3), 471.019, 471.0195 FS. History–New 8-19-80, Formerly 21H-22.01, Amended 5-14-86, Formerly 21H-22.001, Amended 6-22-99, 6-13-00, 2-22-01, 9-16-01, 3-7-13, 9-29-14, 2-18-16,                          .

 

61G15-22.006 Demonstrating Compliance; Audits; Investigations.

(1) through (3) No change.  

(4)  In addition to auditing licensee compliance as provided in subsection (2), to monitor licensee compliance with continuing education requirements, any investigation conducted pursuant to section 455.225, F.S., shall be expanded to include investigation of compliance with continuing education.

Rulemaking Authority 455.213(6), 455.2178, 471.008, 471.017(3) FS. Law Implemented 455.2177, 455.2178, 471.017(3) FS. History–New 9-16-01, Amended 7-13-04, 8-20-12, 1-2-18,               .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Professional Engineers

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Professional Engineers

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: April 4, 2018

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: April 26, 2018