DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING

[Filed November 2, 2018, 8:16 a.m., effective December 3, 2018]

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing.

Purpose: The amendment to this rule will add the requirement that all licensed land surveyors must read the Survey Recording Act (chapter 58.09 RCW) and minimum standards for land boundary surveys and geodetic control surveys and guidelines for the preparation of land descriptions (chapter 332-130 WAC) as part of their professional development hours, and must attest that they have read them at the time of renewal.

Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 196-16-110 and 196-16-120.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 18.43.035.

Adopted under notice filed as WSR 18-14-045 on June 28, 2018.

Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted at the Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's own Initiative: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 2, Repealed 0.

Date Adopted: November 2, 2018.

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 06-11-119, filed 5/19/06, effective 7/1/06)

WAC 196-16-110Requirements.

((Starting on July 1, 2006,))All licensed professional land surveyors wishing to maintain lawful practice must accumulate fifteen PDH per year of a two-year renewal cycle. All renewals for licensure as a professional land surveyor ((occurring on or after July 1, 2007)) are subject to audit by the board.

On and after January 1, 2019, all licensed professional land surveyors must attest to reading chapters 58.09 RCW (Survey Recording Act) and 332-130 WAC (Minimum standards for land boundary surveys and geodetic control surveys and guidelines for the preparation of land descriptions) at the time of renewal.

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 06-11-119, filed 5/19/06, effective 7/1/06)

WAC 196-16-120Units.

Qualifying activities will accrue PDH as follows:

1. College hours:
a. Completion of 1 college semester hour	45 PDH
b. Completion of 1 college quarter hour	30 PDH
2. 1 Continuing education unit	10 PDH
3. For publication or presentation of each:
a. Authored technical paper or article	10 PDH
b. Authored book	30 PDH
4. Membership in professional/technical societies or government committees or boards. (Not to exceed 5 PDH/year)	2 1/2 PDH
5. For each hour of attendance at professional or technical society meetings with an informational program. (Not to exceed 5 PDH/year)	1 PDH
6. For each hour of attendance at meetings or hearings of the board. (Not to exceed 7 1/2 PDH/year)	1 PDH
7. For each hour of preparation and subsequent presentation () of a professional development program at seminars, professional/technical meetings, conventions or conferences. (Not to exceed 10 PDH/year) () This credit does not apply to full-time faculty	1 PDH
8. For each hour of participation in committees of organizations whose purpose is to develop codes, standards, examinations and regulations.	1 PDH
9. For each hour of participation in an activity involving substantial and organized peer interaction, excluding time spent during regular employment. (Not to exceed 5 PDH/year)	1 PDH
10. For each hour of participation in organized courses, including employer provided courses, on first aid/safety, technical or management skills.	1 PDH
11. For each hour of participation in sessions, or courses sponsored by technical or professional societies, organizations or the board.	1 PDH
12. Each hour of self-study. (Not to exceed 5 PDH/year)	1 PDH
13. For reading chapters 58.09 RCW and 332-130 WAC.	2 PDH
14. Completion of CFedS program.	30 PDH