Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Board of Professional Engineers

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Board of Professional Engineers

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G15-24.001Schedule of Fees

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendment reduces licensure fees and establishes fees regarding continuing education courses.

SUMMARY: Updates and adds fees

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COST AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION: 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:  At its meeting on February 11, 2016, the Board determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) should be prepared.  At its meeting on June 9, 2016, the Board voted to approve the SERC.  The summary of the SERC is as follows:  The proposed rule language reduces certain application and license renewal fees, while creating fees for approval of continuing education courses regarding laws and rules and professional ethics.   The SERC found the rule would not be likely to have an adverse impact on economic growth, private sector job creation or employment, or private sector investment, or on business competitiveness, including the ability of persons in the state to compete with persons doing business in other states or domestic markets, in excess of $1 million in the aggregate within 5 years after implementation.  The SERC found the rule amendments would be likely to add regulation that is not present in other states or markets, but would not be likely to increase regulatory costs, including any transactional costs, in excess of $1 million in the aggregate within 5 years after implementation of the rule, and that there will be no additional cost impact on the department and other state and local government entities implementing and enforcing the rule.  This finding is based upon the historical number of courses submitted for approval and the per-course approval fee; the SERC estimates the cost impact to be roughly $7000 over 5 years.  The SERC further estimated that approximately 70 of the 439 registered continuing education providers would be impacted by the rule amendments.

The SERC found there will be a minimal impact on small business.  Many providers of continuing education meet the statutory definition of “small businesses,” and will be subject to the course approval fee, plus increased time and effort to complete the application for course approval.  However, because many of the providers currently provide continuing education courses on other subjects in Florida, the Board determined they will already be familiar with application procedures, and therefore, the impact of this rule is likely to be minimal.

No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact of the rule at any time.  Based on the information contained in the SERC, the Board found the rule amendments will not require legislative ratification.

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, 455.219, 455.271, 471.008, 471.011 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.217(3), (7), 471.011, 471.015, 471.021 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 TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61G15-24.001 Schedule of Fees.

(1) Pursuant to Section 471.011, F.S., the Board hereby establishes the following fees for applications, licensing and renewal, temporary registration, late renewal, licensure by endorsement, reactivation fee, and replacement of certificate.

(2) Engineering licensure fees (individuals and firms):

(a) Application fee for licensure by examination or endorsement – $125.00 non-refundable.

(b) Initial license fee – $100.00.

(c) Biennial renewal fee – $93.75$125.00.

(d) Delinquency fee – $100.00.

(e) Temporary license (individual) – $25.00.

(f) Temporary Certificate of Authorization (firm) – $50.00.

(g) Application fee for a Certificate of Authorization (firm) – $125.00 non-refundable.

(h) Initial fee for Certificate of Authorization – $100.00$125.00.

(i) Biennial Renewal fee for Certificate of Authorization (firm) – $93.75$125.00.

(j) Inactive Status fee – $125.00.

(k) Reactivation fee – $150.00.

(l) Change of Status fee (Active/Inactive) - $125.00.

(m)(l) Duplicate Certificate – $25.00.

(n)(m) Special Inspector Certification fee – $100.00.

(o)(n) Application fee for Special Inspector Certification – $125.00.

(p)(o) Engineer Intern Endorsement fee – $100.00.

(3) Engineer Intern application fee – $30.00.

(4) Continuing Education provider fees:

(a) Application fee for continuing education provider status - $250.00.

(b) Application fee for Laws and Rules continuing education course (per course) - $50.00.

(c) Application fee for Professional Ethics continuing education course (per course) - $50.00

(5) Unlicensed Activity Fee pursuant to Sections 455.02281 and 471.038(5), F.S. - $5.00

Rulemaking Authority 455.213, 455.2179(3), 455.219, 455.271, 471.008, 471.011 FS. Law Implemented 455.217(3), (7), 471.011, 471.015, 471.021 FS. History–New 1-8-80, Amended 8-26-81, 12-19-82, 6-2-83, 2-28-84, Formerly 21H-24.01, Amended 3-10-86, 12-11-86, 3-10-87, 4-12-88, 12-21-88, 1-10-90, 8-15-90, 1-6-93, Formerly 21H-24.001, Amended 11-15-94, 8-10-98, 6-16-99, 5-8-00, 11-15-01, 2-21-02, 9-16-02, 5-9-04, 6-5-05, 3-5-06, 7-17-14,                            .

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: June 9, 2016

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: July 20, 2016