The proposed rule amendments are intended to incorporate a single streamlined application form into the rule and to clarify that there is a single application form for both licensure by examination and licensure by endorsement.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Osteopathic Medicine

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B15-12.003Applications for Licensure

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendments are intended to incorporate a single streamlined application form into the rule and to clarify that there is a single application form for both licensure by examination and licensure by endorsement.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendments incorporate the revised streamlined application form into the rule and utilize the same form for both licensure by examination and licensure by endorsement.

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 concluded that because the form in question is being streamlined and requiring the disclosure of less information and requiring less documentation, this rule change will actually lessen any impact on licensees and their businesses or the business that employ them. The streamlining of this rule will not increase any fees, business costs, personnel costs, will not decrease profit opportunities, will not require any specialized knowledge to comply, but will decrease the time and effort to apply for a license pursuant to this rule. This change will also ultimately decrease any direct or indirect regulatory costs. Hence, the Board 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: 459.005, 459.0055 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013, 456.0135, 456.0635, 459.0055, 459.006, 459.0092 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: Christy Robinson, Acting Executive Director, Board of Osteopathic Medicine/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3256

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B15-12.003 Applications for Licensure.

(1) Applications for licensure by examination or endorsement must include a completed application form and appropriate fee as set forth in Section 459.0055, F.S., and subsection 64B15-10.002(1), F.A.C. The instructions and application form, DH-MQA 1029, (Revised 03/14 11/12), entitled “Application For Licensure” is hereby incorporated by reference, and may be obtained from http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=______Ref-02927, from the Board of Osteopathic Medicine, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3256, or from the website at:  http://www.floridasosteopathicmedicine.gov/ www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/osteopath/index.html. Such application and fee shall expire one year from the date on which the application is initially received by the Board. After a period of one year a new application and fee must be submitted.

(2) Applicants for licensure examination must have their application forms and fees submitted and received by the Board office and all information and documentation complete at least 30 days before the scheduled Board meeting in order to be considered by the Board.  Applicants making initial application for licensure shall complete an educational courses approved by the Board pursuant to Rule 64B15-13.001, F.A.C., on prevention of medical errors. Any applicant who has not completed any such courses at the time of licensure shall, upon an affidavit showing good cause, be allowed 6 months to complete this requirement.

(3) Applications for licensure by endorsement must include a completed application form and appropriate fee as set forth in Section 459.0055, F.S., and subsection 64B15-10.002(1), F.A.C. The application form, shall be the same form as referenced in subsection (1) above. Such application and fee shall expire one year from the date on which the application is initially received by the Board. After a period of one year, a new application and fee must be submitted.

Rulemaking Authority 459.005, 459.0055 FS. Law Implemented 456.013, 456.0135, 456.0635, 459.0055, 459.006, 459.0092 FS. History–New 6-4-91, Formerly 21R-12.003, 61F9-12.003, Amended 10-15-95, Formerly 59W-12.003, Amended 9-26-00, 3-9-03, 6-1-09, 5-4-10, 9-16-10, 2-14-12, 7-3-12, 8-1-13,_________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Osteopathic Medicine

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Osteopathic Medicine

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: March 7, 2014

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: May 13, 2014