61G15-22.006: Demonstrating Compliance
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to update and clarify procedures for demonstrating compliance by licensees.
SUMMARY: The rule amendment will delete unnecessary language and to add new language to update and clarify procedures for demonstrating compliance by licensees.
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, 455.2179, 471.017(3), 471.019 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.213(6), 455.2177, 455.2178, 455.2179, 471.008, 471.017(3), 471.019 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAW.
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, Florida 32303
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
61G15-22.006 Demonstrating Compliance.
(1) In order to demonstrate compliance, licensees must attest to completion of the continuing education requirements upon licensure renewal. The Board will audit at random a number of licensees as is necessary to assure that the continuing education requirements are met. must execute a signed statement at any time during the biennium and submit said statement to the Board office at that time or by accompanying their renewal form with said statement and return it to the Board office with their renewal. For each qualifying activity listed, the following information must be included on the statement:
(1) Title of activity and a description.
(2) The date, location and provider of the activity.
(3) The area of practice to which the activity applies.
(4) The number of PDH credits claimed for each activity.
(2) The licensee shall retain such receipts, vouchers, certificates, or other papers as may be necessary to document completion of the continuing education pursuant to an audit for four years from the date of completion of the continuing education activity.
In addition, the Board shall use attendance information submitted by the provider to determine whether licensees can demonstrate compliance.
Rulemaking Specific Authority 455.213(6), 455.2178, 455.2179, 471.017(3), 471.019 FS. Law Implemented 455.213(6), 455.2177, 455.2178, 455.2179, 471.008, 471.017(3), 471.019 FS. History–New 9-16-01, Amended 7-13-04,_________.