The proposed amendment to Rule 64B15-10.0055 is intended to clarify the rule with regard to renewal fees for residents, interns and fellows. The proposed repeal of Rule 64B15-10.0075 is necessary since the rule is no longer necessary. The proposed ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Osteopathic Medicine

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

64B15-10.0055Registration Fee for Residents, Interns and Fellows

64B15-10.0075Unlicensed Activity Fee

64B15-10.008Change of Status Fee

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed amendment to Rule 64B15-10.0055, F.A.C. is intended to clarify the rule with regard to renewal fees for residents, interns and fellows. The proposed repeal of Rule 64B15-10.0075, F.A.C. is necessary since the rule is no longer necessary. The proposed amendment to Rule 64B15-10.008, F.A.C. is intended to remove language which is unnecessary in the rule.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendments to Rule 64B15-10.0055, F.A.C. makes it clear that the fee is applicable at initial registration and at the time of renewal. Rule 64B15-10.0075, F.A.C. is being repealed since it is unnecessary. The amendment to Rule 64B15-10.008, F.A.C. removes unnecessary language in the rule regarding the renewal period as it relates to change of status fees.

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 this rule change will not have any impact on licensees and their businesses or the businesses that employ them. The changes in the rules simply provide clarification with regard to renewal of registration fees for residents, intern and fellows (this fee is already being assessed at renewal); repeal a rule which is no longer necessary; and remove unnecessary language with regard to change of status fees. The rule will not increase any fees, business costs, personnel costs, will not decrease profit opportunities, and will not require any specialized knowledge to comply. This change will not increase 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, 459.009, 459.021, 456.036, 456.065 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 459.021, 456.036, 456.065 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, 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:

 

64B15-10.0055 Registration Fee and Renewals for Residents, Interns and Fellows.

Every resident, intern or fellow registering with the Department pursuant to Rule 64B15-22.004, F.A.C., shall pay a fee of $100 at the time of initial registration and at the time of renewal.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 459.009, 459.021 FS. Law Implemented 459.021 FS. History–New 12-7-92, Formerly 21R-10.0055, 61F9-10.0055, 59W-10.0055, Amended                    .

 

64B15-10.0075 Unlicensed Activity Fee.

Specific Authority 456.065, 459.005 FS. Law Implemented 456.065 FS. History–New 2-26-02, Repealed              .

 

64B15-10.008 Change of Status Fee.  A licensee shall pay a change of status fee of one hundred dollars ($100) when the licensee applies for a change in licensure status at any time other than during licensure renewal. The renewal period shall begin ninety (90) days prior to the end of the biennium and shall end on the last day of the biennium.

Rulemaking Authority 456.036 FS. Law Implemented 456.036 FS. History–New 2-1-95, Formerly 59W-10.008, Amended 2-26-02,                     .

 

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: May 15, 2015

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: May 29, 2015