Original Notice.

Exempt from preproposal statement of inquiry under RCW 34.05.310(4).

Title of Rule: WAC 246-329-990 Childbirth center fees.

Purpose: WAC 246-329-990 establishes the licensing fee for childbirth centers.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 18.46.030, 43.70.110, and 43.70.250.

Statute Being Implemented: RCW 18.46.030.

Summary: The license fees for childbirth centers are increasing from $500 to $513.90.

Reasons Supporting Proposal: The license fees are increasing 2.78%, within the legal limit established by Initiative 601.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Byron Plan, Olympia, Washington, (360) 705-6780; Implementation and Enforcement: Gary Bennett, Olympia, Washington, (360) 705-6652.

Name of Proponent: Department of Health, governmental.

Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: WAC 246-329-990 establishes the licensing fee for childbirth centers. The proposed rule increases current childbirth center licensing fees from $500 to $513.90. The increase is intended to support program operational activities.

Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: The proposed rule increases licensing fees from $500 to $513.90 for childbirth centers.

No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. This proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310(4) and therefore does not require a small business economic impact statement.

RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption. Section 201, chapter 403, Laws of 1995, does not apply to rules that set or adjust fees or rates pursuant to legislative standards (RCW 34.05.328 (5)(b)(vi)).

Hearing Location: (Note: Public hearing is to be held simultaneously via videoconference.) OLYMPIA SITE: First Floor Conference Room, 1102 Quince Street, Olympia, WA 98507, (360) 236-4230; and KENT SITE: Second Floor, Conference Room #2, Centerpoint, 20435 72nd Avenue South, Suite 200, Kent, WA 98032, (253) 395-7731; on June 26, 2001, at 10:00 a.m.

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Jody Bales by June 12, 2001, TDD (800) 833-6388, or (360) 705-6781.

Submit Written Comments to: Jennell Prentice, P.O. Box 47852, Olympia, WA 98504-7852, fax (360) 705-6654, by June 22, 2001.

Date of Intended Adoption: June 28, 2001.

May 22, 2001

Nancy Ellison

Deputy

for Mary Selecky

Secretary

OTS-4840.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 122, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91)

WAC 246-329-990   Fees.   Childbirth centers licensed under chapter 18.46 RCW shall submit an annual fee of five hundred thirteen dollars and ninety cents to the department unless a center is a charitable, nonprofit, or government-operated institution under RCW 18.46.030.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-02-050 (Order 122), § 246-329-990, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91.]

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