CR 17-029 Rule Text

STATE OF WISCONSIN

Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board

IN THE MATTER OF RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE

PODIATRY AFFILIATED CREDENTIALING BOARD

ORDER OF THE PODIATRY AFFILIATED CREDENTIALING BOARD

ADOPTING RULES

(CLEARINGHOUSE RULE 17-029)

ORDER

An order of the Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board to amend Pod 4.03 (2) (intro.) and (b), relating to biennial registration.

Analysis prepared by the Department of Safety and Professional Services.

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ANALYSIS

Statutes interpreted:

None.

Statutory authority:

Sections 15.085 (5) (b) and 448.695 (2), Stats.

Explanation of agency authority:

Section 15.085 (5) (b), Stats., provides affiliated credentialing boards “[s]hall promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the trade or profession to which it pertains. . .”

Section 448.695 (2), Stats., provides “[t]he affiliated credentialing board may promulgate rules to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.”

Related statute or rule:

None.

Plain language analysis:

The Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board conducted a comprehensive review of ch. Pod 4 to ensure the rules are consistent with current registration practices and applicable Wisconsin statutes. The resulting changes are to clarify a requirement under s. Pod 4.03 (2) (intro.) and correct a reference in s. Pod 4.03 (2) (b).

Summary of, and comparison with, existing or proposed federal regulation:

None.

Comparison with rules in adjacent states:

Illinois:

68 Ill. Admin. Code 1360.45 contains the requirements for renewing a license in podiatry.

Iowa:

645 IAC 220.9 contains the requirements for renewing a license in podiatry.

Michigan:

Mich Admin Code, R 338.8126 contains the requirements for renewal of a license in podiatry.

Minnesota:

Minnesota Rules, Part 6900.0200 contains the requirements for renewal of a license in podiatry.

Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies:

The rules were developed by reviewing the provisions of ch. Pod 4 to ensure the rules are consistent with current registration practices and applicable Wisconsin statutes.

Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact analysis:

The proposed rules were posted for a period of 14 days for public comment on the economic impact of the proposed rules, including how the proposed rules may affect businesses, local government units, and individuals. No comments were received.

Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis:

The Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis document is attached.