Rule-Making Notices
Notice of Hearings
Safety and Professional Services —
Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to authority vested in the Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board in ss.
15.085
,
227.11 (2) (a)
, and
448.65 (2)
, Wis. Stats., and interpreting s.
448.65 (2)
, Wis. Stats., the Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider an order to amend sections
Pod 4.01
and
4.03 (2)
, relating to biennial registration of podiatrists.
Hearing Information
Date:
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Time:
8:00 a.m.
Location:
1400 East Washington Avenue
(enter at 55 North Dickinson Street)
Room 121A
Madison, Wisconsin
Appearances at the Hearing
Interested persons are invited to present information at the hearing. Persons appearing may make an oral presentation but are urged to submit facts, opinions, and argument in writing as well. Facts, opinions and argument may also be submitted in writing without a personal appearance by mail addressed to the Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, Wisconsin 53708. Written comments must be received at or before the public hearing to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.
Place Where Comments are to be Submitted and Deadline for Submission
Comments may be submitted to Shawn Leatherwood, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 151, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, WI 53708-8935, or by email to
Shancethea.Leatherwood@wisconsin.gov
. Comments must be received at or before the public hearing to be held on
February 3, 2015
, to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.
Copies of Rule
Analysis Prepared by the Department of Safety and Professional Services
Statutes interpreted
Statutory authority
Explanation of agency authority
Affiliated credentialing boards such as the Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board have the authority to promulgate rules that provide guidance within their profession pursuant to s.
15.085
(b), Stats. Boards are also authorized by s.
227.11 (2) (a)
, Stats., to set forth rules interpreting the provisions of any statute it enforces or administers. Section
448.65 (2)
, Stats., is administered by the Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board and provides guidance in the profession with regards to the requirements for podiatrists seeking renewal of their credential. The proposed rule seeks to amend the rules regarding renewal of a podiatrist's credential. Therefore, the Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board is empowered both generally and specifically to promulgate the proposed rules.
Related statute or rule
Plain language analysis
The sole purpose of this proposed rule is to correct an inconsistency regarding the renewal date for podiatrists. Currently, ss.
Pod 4.01
and
4.03
state the renewal date for podiatrists is November 1 of each odd-numbered year while s.
440.08 (2) (a) 60.
, Stats., states that the renewal date is November 1 of each even-numbered year. The statute is controlling. Therefore, the proposed rule seeks to correct ss.
Pod 4.01
and
4.03
to reflect the correct date. There are no new policies proposed by the rule.
Summary of, and comparison with, existing or proposed federal regulation
None.
Comparison with rules in adjacent states
Illinois:
Licenses issued in Illinois expire on January 31
st
of each odd-numbered year. A podiatrist may renew their license during the month preceding the expiration date. I
ll. Admin. Code
tit. 68 §1360.55 a).
Iowa:
Biennial license renewal for podiatrists is June 30
th
of each even-numbered year. Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-220.09 (1).
Michigan:
Licensees must renew on an annual basis.
Mich. Admin. Code R 338.3701.
Minnesota:
The renewal term begins on July 1
st
in odd-numbered years for a licensee whose license number is an odd number and in even-numbered years for a licensee whose license number is an even number. Minn. Rules. 6900.0200.
Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies
None.
Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact analysis
These proposed rules do not have an economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s.
227.114 (1)
, Stats. The Department's Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at
Tom.Engels@wisconsin.gov
, or by calling (608) 266-8608.
Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis
The Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis are attached.
Agency Contact Person
Shawn Leatherwood, Administrative Rules Coordinator
Department of Safety and Professional Services
Division of Policy Development
1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 151
P.O. Box 8366
Madison, Wisconsin 53708
Telephone: 608-261-4438
Email:
Shancethea.Leatherwood@ wisconsin.gov
.
STATE OF WISCONSIN
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
DOA-2049 (R03/2012)
|
Division of Executive Budget and Finance
101 East Wilson Street, 10th Floor
P.O. Box 7864
Madison, WI 53707-7864
FAX: (608) 267-0372
|
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Fiscal Estimate & Economic Impact Analysis
|
|
1. Type of Estimate and Analysis
|
X
Original
⍽
Updated
⍽
Corrected
|
2. Administrative Rule Chapter, Title and Number
|
Pod 4.01 and 4.03(2)
|
3. Subject
|
Biennial registration of podiatrists
|
4. Fund Sources Affected
|
5. Chapter 20, Stats. Appropriations Affected
|
⍽
GPR
⍽
FED
⍽
PRO
⍽
PRS
⍽
SEG
⍽
SEG-S
|
|
6. Fiscal Effect of Implementing the Rule
|
X
No Fiscal Effect
⍽
Indeterminate
|
⍽
Increase Existing Revenues
⍽
Decrease Existing Revenues
|
⍽
Increase Costs
⍽
Could Absorb Within Agency's Budget
⍽
Decrease Cost
|
7. The Rule Will Impact the Following (Check All That Apply)
|
⍽
State's Economy
⍽
Local Government Units
|
⍽
Specific Businesses/Sectors
⍽
Public Utility Rate Payers
⍽
Small Businesses
(if checked, complete Attachment A)
|
8. Would Implementation and Compliance Costs Be Greater Than $20 million?
⍽
Yes
X
No
|
9. Policy Problem Addressed by the Rule
|
The proposed rule seeks to correct the biennial registration date found in ch. Pod 4.01 and Pod 4.03 (2) by substituting November 1
st
of each odd-numbered year with November 1
st
of each even-numbered year.
|
10. Summary of the businesses, business sectors, associations representing business, local governmental units, and individuals that may be affected by the proposed rule that were contacted for comments.
|
This proposed rule was posted on the Department of Safety and Professional Services website and on the Wisconsin government website for 14 business days to solicit comments from the public. No business, business sectors, associations representing business, local government units, or individuals contacted the department about the proposed rule during that time period.
|
11. Identify the local governmental units that participated in the development of this EIA.
|
No local governmental units participated in the development of this EIA.
|
12. Summary of Rule's Economic and Fiscal Impact on Specific Businesses, Business Sectors, Public Utility Rate Payers, Local Governmental Units and the State's Economy as a Whole (Include Implementation and Compliance Costs Expected to be Incurred)
|
This rule will have no economic of fiscal impact on specific businesses, business sectors, public utility rate payers, local governmental units or the state's economy as a whole.
|
13. Benefits of Implementing the Rule and Alternative(s) to Implementing the Rule
|
The benefit of implementing the rule is providing the correct information regarding the biennial registration date for licensed podiatrists in a manner in which licensees may find the information with ease.
|
14. Long Range Implications of Implementing the Rule
|
Consistency between the statute, s. 440.08 (2) (a) 60, Stats. and the rules ch. Pod 4.01 and 4.03 (2).
|
15. Compare With Approaches Being Used by Federal Government
|
None.
|
16. Compare With Approaches Being Used by Neighboring States (Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Minnesota
)
|
Illinois:
Licenses issued in Illinois expire on January 31
st
of each odd-numbered year. A podiatrist may renew their license during the month preceding the expiration date. I
ll. Admin. Code
tit. 68 §1360.55 a).
Iowa:
Biennial license renewal for podiatrist is June 30
th
of each even-numbered year. Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-220.09 (1).
Michigan:
Licensees must renew on an annual basis.
Mich. Admin. Code R 338.3701.
Minnesota:
The renewal term begins on July 1 in odd-numbered years for a licensee whose license number is an odd number and in even-numbered years for a licensee whose license number is an even numbered. Minn. Rules. 6900.0200.
|
17. Contact Name
|
18. Contact Phone Number
|
Shawn Leatherwood
|
608-261-4438
|
This document can be made available in alternate formats to individuals with disabilities upon request.
Notice of Hearings
Safety and Professional Services —
Veterinary Examining Board
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to authority vested in the Veterinary Examining Board in ss.
15.08 (5) (b)
and
227.11 (2) (a)
, Wis. Stats., and interpreting s.
440.071
, Wis. Stats., the Veterinary Examining Board will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider an order to repeal section
VE 2.01 (2)
, renumber and amend section
VE 3.03 (5)
, and amend sections
VE 3.03 (intro.)
and
8.03 (1)
, relating to entrance to examinations.
Hearing Information
Date:
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Time:
9:00 a.m.
Location:
1400 East Washington Avenue
(enter at 55 North Dickinson Street)
Room 121C
Madison, Wisconsin
Appearances at the Hearing
Interested persons are invited to present information at the hearing. Persons appearing may make an oral presentation but are urged to submit facts, opinions and argument in writing as well. Facts, opinions, and argument may also be submitted in writing without a personal appearance by mail addressed to the Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, Wisconsin 53708. Written comments must be received at or before the public hearing to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.
Place Where Comments are to be Submitted and Deadline For Submission
Comments may be submitted to Shawn Leatherwood, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 151, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, WI 53708-8935, or by email to
Shancethea.Leatherwood@wisconsin.gov
. Comments must be received at or before the public hearing to be held on
January 28, 2015
, to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.
Copies of Rule
Analysis Prepared by the Department of Safety and Professional Services
Statutes interpreted
Statutory authority
Explanation of agency authority
Pursuant to ss.
15.08 (5) (b)
and
227.11 (2) (a)
, Stats., the Veterinary Examining Board is generally empowered by the legislature to promulgate rules that will provide guidance within the profession and interpret the statutes it administers.
2013 Wisconsin Act 114
requires the Department of Safety and Professional Services and its attached boards to allow candidates for licensure to take their examination for a credential before completing their post-secondary education. This statutory change prompted the Veterinary Examining Board to exercise its rule-making authority to amend pertinent sections of Wis. Admin. Code specifically, ss.
VE 2.01
,
3.03
, and
8.03
in order to give guidance within the profession related to entrance to examinations.
Related statute or rule
None.
Plain language analysis
Before
2013 Wisconsin Act 114
, applicants for veterinary credentials were required to either have graduated from a school of veterinary medicine or expected to graduate no later than 10 months after the last date of an applicable testing period before being allowed to sit for the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE). Act 114 removed both requirements to sit for the NAVLE. Now applicants for veterinary licensure in Wisconsin are able to take the NAVLE before completing their post-secondary education. However, applicants must continue to comply with the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners requirements before taking the NAVLE.
SECTION 1 repeals the requirement to have graduated or expect to graduate from a veterinary college within 10 months of the last applicable testing period before taking the NAVLE.
SECTION 2 removes the requirement for veterinarians to complete their application within 140 days of the examination.
SECTION 3 removes the requirement that a veterinarian who has not yet graduated provide a letter to the board notifying the board of an expected graduation date.
SECTION 4 removes the requirement for veterinary technicians to complete their application within 30 days of the examination.
Summary of, and comparison with, existing or proposed federal regulation
None.
Comparison with rules in adjacent states
Illinois:
Illinois has a rule similar to the current Wisconsin rule whereby applicants must have graduated or be enrolled in an approved veterinary program and certify that the applicant will graduate from that program. "If certification of graduation is not received within 90 days after the scheduled graduation date, the results of the examination shall be void." 68 Ill Admin. Code 1500.10.
Iowa:
Iowa requires applicants for veterinary licensure to meet the guidelines established by the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (NBVME). The applicant sends proof of completion of the NBVME application process and the administrative fee to the Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine. Iowa Admin. Code R 811-6.1.
Michigan:
Michigan requires applicants to graduate from veterinary college before becoming licensed. Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.4902.
Minnesota:
Minnesota requires a diploma, or a certificate from a college of veterinary medicine in which the applicant is enrolled certifying that the applicant will graduate at the completion of the current academic year. Minn. Stat. §
156.02
.
Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies
No factual data or analytical methodologies were used in drafting the proposed rule due to the proposed rule being prompted by recent legislation.
Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact analysis
Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis
The Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis are attached.
Agency Contact Person
Shawn Leatherwood, Administrative Rules Coordinator
Department of Safety and Professional Services
Division of Policy Development
1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 151
P.O. Box 8366
Madison, Wisconsin 53708
Telephone: 608-261-4438
Email:
Shancethea.Leatherwood@ wisconsin.gov
.
STATE OF WISCONSIN
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
DOA-2049 (R03/2012)
|
Division of Executive Budget and Finance
101 East Wilson Street, 10th Floor
P.O. Box 7864
Madison, WI 53707-7864
FAX: (608) 267-0372
|
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Fiscal Estimate & Economic Impact Analysis
|
|
1. Type of Estimate and Analysis
|
X
Original
⍽
Updated
⍽
Corrected
|
2. Administrative Rule Chapter, Title and Number
|
VE 2, 3, 8
|
3. Subject
|
Entrance to examinations
|
4. Fund Sources Affected
|
5. Chapter 20, Stats. Appropriations Affected
|
⍽
GPR
⍽
FED
X
PRO
⍽
PRS
⍽
SEG
⍽
SEG-S
|
20.165 (1) (g)
|
6. Fiscal Effect of Implementing the Rule
|
⍽
No Fiscal Effect
⍽
Indeterminate
|
⍽
Increase Existing Revenues
⍽
Decrease Existing Revenues
|
X
Increase Costs
X
Could Absorb Within Agency's Budget
⍽
Decrease Cost
|
7. The Rule Will Impact the Following (Check All That Apply)
|
⍽
State's Economy
⍽
Local Government Units
|
⍽
Specific Businesses/Sectors
⍽
Public Utility Rate Payers
⍽
Small Businesses
(if checked, complete Attachment A)
|
8. Would Implementation and Compliance Costs Be Greater Than $20 million?
Yes
X
No
|
9. Policy Problem Addressed by the Rule
|
Recently passed legislation, 2013 Wisconsin Act 114 requires the Department of Safety and Professional Services, and its attached boards, to allow applicants for licensure to take their examination for a credential before they complete their post-secondary education. This proposed rule will address this change in policy by bringing current rules into conformity with the new legislation.
|
10. Summary of the businesses, business sectors, associations representing business, local governmental units, and individuals that may be affected by the proposed rule that were contacted for comments.
|
The proposed rule will primarily affect licensed veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians. The rule was posted on the Department of Safety and Professional Service's website for 14 days in order to solicit comments from the public regarding the rule. No comments were received from the public regarding the rule.
|
11. Identify the local governmental units that participated in the development of this EIA.
|
No local governmental units participated in the development of this EIA
.
|
12. Summary of Rule's Economic and Fiscal Impact on Specific Businesses, Business Sectors, Public Utility Rate Payers, Local Governmental Units and the State's Economy as a Whole (Include Implementation and Compliance Costs Expected to be Incurred)
|
This proposed will not have an economic or fiscal impact on specific businesses, business sectors, public utility rate payers, local governmental units or the state's economy as a whole.
|
13. Benefits of Implementing the Rule and Alternative(s) to Implementing the Rule
|
The benefit of implementing the proposed rule is to bring the current rules in conformity with recent legislation, specifically 2013 Wisconsin Act 114.
|
14. Long Range Implications of Implementing the Rule
|
The long range implications of implementing the rule include greater consistency in examination requirements within the profession.
|
15. Compare With Approaches Being Used by Federal Government
|
None.
|
16. Compare With Approaches Being Used by Neighboring States (Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Minnesota
)
|
Illinois:
Illinois has a rule similar to the current Wisconsin rule whereby applicants must have graduated or be enrolled in an approved veterinary program and certify that the applicant will graduate from that program. "If certification of graduation is not received within 90 days after the scheduled graduation date, the results of the examination shall be void." 68 Ill Admin. Code 1500.10.
Iowa:
Iowa requires applicants for veterinary licensure to meet the guidelines established by the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (NBVME). The applicant sends proof of completion of the NBVME application process and the administrative fee to the Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine. Iowa Admin. Code R 811-6.1.
Michigan:
Michigan requires applicants to graduate from veterinary college before becoming licensed. Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.4902.
Minnesota:
Minnesota requires a diploma, or a certificate from a college of veterinary medicine in which the applicant is enrolled certifying that the applicant will graduate at the completion of the current academic year. Minn. Stat. §156.02.
|
17. Contact Name
|
18. Contact Phone Number
|
Shawn Leatherwood
|
608-261-4438
|
This document can be made available in alternate formats to individuals with disabilities upon request.
