Statement of Scope
Radiography Examining Board
Rule No.:
Chapter RAD 5
Relating to:
Continuing Education
Rule Type:
Permanent
1. Finding/nature of emergency (Emergency Rule only):
N/A
2. Detailed description of the objective of the proposed rule:
The primary objective of the proposed rule is to reflect s. 440.03 (4m), Stats., as created by 2017 Wisconsin Act 59, which specifies that, except as otherwise permitted in chs. 440 to 480, Stats., an examining board or affiliated credentialing board attached to an examining board may require a credential holder to submit proof of completion of continuing education programs or courses only if a complaint is made against the credential holder.
Chapter RAD 5 may also be revised to address incorrect or outdated references and ensure consistency with current style and format standards for drafting administrative rules.
3. Description of the existing policies relevant to the rule, new policies proposed to be included in the rule, and an analysis of policy alternatives:
Section RAD 5.04 provides the Radiography Examining Board may, at least every 6 years, conduct a random audit for compliance with continuing education requirements. The proposed rules will revise this provision, as the underlying statutes no longer provide this authority.
4. Detailed explanation of statutory authority for the rule (including the statutory citation and language):
Section 15.08 (5) (b), Stats., provides examining boards, “shall promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the trade or profession to which it pertains. . .”
Section 462.06 (1) (c), Stats., provides the Radiography Examining Board shall promulgate rules that “[e]stablish continuing education standards for renewal of licenses and limited X−ray machine operator permits issued under this chapter.
5. Estimate of amount of time that state employees will spend developing the rule and of other resources necessary to develop the rule:
60 hours
6. List with description of all entities that may be affected by the proposed rule:
Licensed radiographers and limited X-ray machine operator permit holders.
7. Summary and preliminary comparison with any existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the proposed rule:
None.
8. Anticipated economic impact of implementing the rule (note if the rule is likely to have a significant economic impact on small businesses):
The proposed rule will have minimal to no economic impact on small businesses and the state’s economy as a whole.
Contact Person:
Dale Kleven, Administrative Rules Coordinator, (608) 261-4472, DSPSAdminRules@wisconsin.gov
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