The purpose of the amendment is to update the exemptions from continuing education requirements for new licensees.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Board of Professional Engineers

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G15-22.009Exemptions from Continuing Education Requirements

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the amendment is to update the exemptions from continuing education requirements for new licensees.

SUMMARY: Updates exemptions from CE requirements for initial biennial renewal.

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(7), 471.017(3), 471.019 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.213(6), 455.2179, 471.017(3) 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], or by email: [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61G15-22.009 Exemptions from Continuing Education Requirements.

(1) Licensees who have passed a Principles and Practices of Engineering Examination and become licensed in Florida during the current biennium achieved licensure by examination, shall be exempt from continuing education requirements for that same biennium their first renewal period. This exemption does not apply to licensees by endorsement, licensees who directly registered for examination with NCEES, or to licensees upon reinstatement of previously void licenses. This exemption does not apply to the requirement of Section 471.0195, F.S., regarding Advanced Building Code training.

(2) through (3) No change. 

(4) Any licensee who is a member of the United States Armed Forces and maintains Florida licensure pursuant to section 455.02, F.S.

(5) No later than December 31, 2024, the Board shall review and consider amendment, modification, or repeal of this rule if review determines this rule creates barriers to entry for private business competition, is duplicative, outdated, obsolete, overly burdensome, or imposes excessive costs.

Rulemaking Authority 455.213(7), 471.017(3), 471.019 FS. Law Implemented 455.213(6), 455.2179, 471.017(3) FS. History–New 9-16-01, Amended 12-29-19,                     .

 

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: August 4, 2020

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 27, 2020