Fees and charges, ch 2
ARC 7405C
ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING EXAMINING BOARD[193C]
Notice of Intended Action
Proposing rulemaking related to fees and charges
and providing an opportunity for public comment
The Engineering and Land Surveying Examining Board hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 2, "Fees and Charges," Iowa Administrative Code, and to adopt a new chapter in lieu thereof.
Legal Authority for Rulemaking
This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 542B.6.
State or Federal Law Implemented
This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 542B and Executive Order 10.
Purpose and Summary
These proposed revisions to Chapter 2 implement changes recommended by Executive Order 10. The information in Chapter 2 captures fee information all in one place to aid individuals researching the cost to acquire and maintain a license.
Fiscal Impact
This rulemaking has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa. No current fees are being changed, and no new fees are being imposed.
Jobs Impact
After analysis and review of this rulemaking, no impact on jobs has been found.
Waivers
Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rulemaking would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 481—Chapter 6.
Public Comment
Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rulemaking. Written or oral comments in response to this rulemaking must be received by the Department no later than 4:30 p.m.on January 31, 2024. Comments should be directed to:
Robert E. Lampe Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing 6200 Park Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50321 Phone: 515.725.9024 Fax: 515.725.9032 Email: robert.lampe@dia.iowa.gov |
Public Hearing
Public hearings at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:
January 30, 2024 12:50 to 1:10 p.m. |
6200 Park Avenue Des Moines, Iowa Video call link: More phone numbers: |
January 31, 2024 12:50 to 1:10 p.m. |
6200 Park Avenue Des Moines, Iowa Video call link: More phone numbers: |
The Department may address agenda items out of sequence to accommodate persons appearing before the Department or to aid in the efficiency or effectiveness of the meeting.
All meetings held by the Department are accessible to everyone. Any persons who need special accommodations to participate should call 515.281.0254 (TDD: 1.800.735.2942) as soon as possible in advance of the meeting to ensure sufficient time to make the appropriate accommodations.
Public attendees may make comments at the conclusion of each board director's report.
The boards reserve the right to limit the length of comments based on the number of individuals who wish to speak.
Persons who wish to make oral comments at a public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rulemaking.
Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee
The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rulemaking by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rulemaking at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee's meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).
The following rulemaking action is proposed:
Item 1. Rescind 193C—Chapter 2 and adopt the following new chapter in lieu thereof:
CHAPTER 2
FEES AND CHARGES
193C—2.1(542B) General statement. Fees are fixed in such an amount as will defray the expense of administering board responsibilities. Fees are charged in accordance with the following table:
Type of fee |
Amount |
Renewal |
|
Active license renewal |
$100 |
Inactive license renewal |
$40 |
Reinstatement of lapsed license (In addition to the reinstatement fee, the applicant for reinstatement must also pay the appropriate prorated reinstated license fee below.) |
$100 |
Reinstatement of inactive to active license |
$60 |
New or reinstated license (In addition to the appropriate prorated reinstated license fee, the applicant for reinstatement must also pay the reinstatement fee above.) |
$100 Prorated at six-month intervals |
Application for examination |
|
Principles and Practice of Land Surveying |
$100 |
Examinations |
|
Fees for National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) examinations are paid directly to the examination service at the rate established by contract based upon cost of the examination materials and processing expenses. |
Variable |
Iowa State Specific Land Surveying Examination |
$30 |
Application for licensure by comity or verification as a professional engineer or professional land surveyor |
$150 |
Certificates |
|
Initial professional engineer or professional land surveyor certificate |
$15 |
Additional or duplicate certificate |
$25 |
Engineer or land surveyor intern certificate |
No charge |
Check returned for insufficient funds |
$15 |
Verification of records for lapsed licensees |
$15 per verification |
Late renewal fee (for renewals completed after December 31 and before January 31) |
$25 |
193C—2.2(542B) Nonrefundable fees. Application fees submitted with applications for the Fundamentals of Engineering examination, the Fundamentals of Land Surveying examination, the Principles and Practice of Engineering examination, the Principles and Practice of Land Surveying examination, comity licensure, or renewal of licensure are not refundable for any reason.
These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code sections 542B.13, 542B.15, 542B.20 and 542B.30.
This notice is now closed for comments. Collection of comments closed on 1/31/2024.
The official published PDF of this document is available from the Iowa General Assembly’s Administrative Rules page.
View the Iowa Administrative Bulletin for 1/10/2024.
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