Course offerings fees*:
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Offering
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Min. Hours/Cost
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Max. Hours/Cost
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Classroom:
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1 Hr./ $49
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21 Hrs./ $1195
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Online:
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2 Hrs./ $149
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20 Hrs./ $225
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Other professional development activities*:
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Offering
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Min. Hours/Cost
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Max. Hours/Cost
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Professional Meetings**
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4 Hrs./ $100
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40 Hrs./ $1000
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STATE OF WISCONSIN
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
DOA-2049 (R03/2012)
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Division of Executive Budget and Finance
101 East Wilson Street, 10th Floor
P.O. Box 7864
Madison, WI 53707-7864
FAX: (608) 267-0372
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ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Fiscal Estimate & Economic Impact Analysis
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1. Type of Estimate and Analysis
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X Original ⍽ Updated
⍽ Corrected
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2. Administrative Rule Chapter, Title and Number
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Chs. GHSS 1 to 6, General Requirements and Procedures, and Continuing Education Requirements (Professional Geologists, Professional Hydrologists and Professional Soil Scientists).
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3. Subject
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Continuing Education Requirements for Professional Geologists, Professional Hydrologists and Professional Soil Scientists.
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4. Fund Sources Affected
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5. Chapter 20, Stats. Appropriations Affected
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⍽ GPR ⍽ FED X PRO ⍽ PRS ⍽SEG ⍽ SEG-S
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s. 20.165 (1) (g)
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6. Fiscal Effect of Implementing the Rule
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X No Fiscal Effect
⍽ Indeterminate
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⍽ Increase Existing Revenues
⍽ Decrease Existing Revenues
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⍽ Increase Costs
⍽ Could Absorb Within Agency's Budget
⍽ Decrease Cost
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7. The Rule Will Impact the Following (Check All That Apply)
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⍽ State's Economy
⍽ Local Government Units
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⍽ Specific Businesses/Sectors
⍽ Public Utility Rate Payers
⍽ Small Businesses (if checked, complete Attachment A)
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8. Would Implementation and Compliance Costs Be Greater Than $20 million?
⍽ Yes
X No
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9. Policy Problem Addressed by the Rule
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Develop and maintain continued competency of licensed Professional Geologists, Professional Hydrologists and Professional Soil Scientists.
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10. Summary of the businesses, business sectors, associations representing business, local governmental units, and individuals that may be affected by the proposed rule that were contacted for comments.
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Licensed Professional Geologists, Professional Hydrologists and Professional Soil Scientists as well as those who benefit from or contract for their professional expertise.
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11. Identify the local governmental units that participated in the development of this EIA.
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None known.
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12. Summary of Rule's Economic and Fiscal Impact on Specific Businesses, Business Sectors, Public Utility Rate Payers, Local Governmental Units and the State's Economy as a Whole (Include Implementation and Compliance Costs Expected to be Incurred)
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There is no direct impact on specific businesses, business sectors, public utility ratepayers or local governmental utilities or the state's economy as a whole.
Staff researched fees for various continuing education offerings applicable to the sections, primarily provided or sponsored by UW Madison, School of Engineering Professional Development [SOURCE: http://epdweb.engr.wisc.edu/index.lasso] and determined the following:
Course offerings fees*
Offering Min. Hours/Cost Max. Hours/Cost
Classroom: 1 Hr./$49 21 Hrs./$1195
Online: 2 Hrs./$149 20 Hrs./$225
*Note: (local, no travel or lodging included)
Other professional development activities*
Offering Min. Hours/Cost Max. Hours/Cost
Professional 4 Hrs/$100 40 Hrs/$1000
Meetings**
*Note: (local, no travel or lodging included)
**Examples given include Geological Society of America (GSA) national or regional meeting, American Geophysical Union annual meeting, Wisconsin Section of the American Water Resources Association (AWRA) annual meeting, or associated professional organizations involving section-related topics.
Research was conducted regarding the availability of continuing education credits offered via online courses, trade association sponsored seminars and other means, as well as the costs associated therewith. That data was then compared with the requirements outlined in the proposed rules and based thereon, appears that these rules will have no significant impact on a substantial number of small businesses.
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13. Benefits of Implementing the Rule and Alternative(s) to Implementing the Rule
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Develop and maintain continued competency of licensed Professional Geologists, Professional Hydrologists and Professional Soil Scientists. The status quo may negatively influence the creditability of maintaining a professional license.
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14. Long Range Implications of Implementing the Rule
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Industry is constantly changing and new technologies and methodologies are being introduced, as are the professional skills of the workforce. Continuing education for licensed professionals ensures the public the professional competence of the licensees.
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15. Compare With Approaches Being Used by Federal Government
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The Federal government does not license or mandate continuing education for Professional Geologists, Professional Hydrologists or Professional Soil Scientists.
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16. Compare With Approaches Being Used by Neighboring States (Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Minnesota)
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Licensing for professional geologists-- The state of Minnesota licenses and requires 24 (professional development) hours every two years for renewal. Illinois licenses professional geologists, but has no continuing education requirements.
Licensing for professional hydrologists—none of the four adjacent states license this profession. The state of Iowa licenses groundwater professionals (much like hydrologists), but does not require any continuing education.
Licensing for professional soil scientists—Of the four adjacent states, only the state of Minnesota licenses and requires 24 (professional development) hours every two years for renewal.
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17. Contact Name
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18. Contact Phone Number
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Jean MacCubbin
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(608) 266-0955
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STATE OF WISCONSIN
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
DOA-2049 (R03/2012)
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Division of Executive Budget and Finance
101 East Wilson Street, 10th Floor
P.O. Box 7864
Madison, WI 53707-7864
FAX: (608) 267-0372
|
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Fiscal Estimate & Economic Impact Analysis
|
1. Type of Estimate and Analysis
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X Original ⍽ Updated
⍽ Corrected
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2. Administrative Rule Chapter, Title and Number
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Section Med 1.02
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3. Subject
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Diploma Copies
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4. Fund Sources Affected
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5. Chapter 20, Stats. Appropriations Affected
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⍽ GPR ⍽ FED ⍽ PRO ⍽ PRS ⍽SEG ⍽ SEG-S
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6. Fiscal Effect of Implementing the Rule
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X No Fiscal Effect
⍽ Indeterminate
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⍽ Increase Existing Revenues
⍽ Decrease Existing Revenues
|
⍽ Increase Costs
⍽ Could Absorb Within Agency's Budget
⍽ Decrease Cost
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7. The Rule Will Impact the Following (Check All That Apply)
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⍽ State's Economy
⍽ Local Government Units
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⍽ Specific Businesses/Sectors
⍽ Public Utility Rate Payers
⍽ Small Businesses (if checked, complete Attachment A)
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8. Would Implementation and Compliance Costs Be Greater Than $20 million?
⍽ Yes
X No
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9. Policy Problem Addressed by the Rule
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This rule addresses Med 1.02 (2). Currently Med. 1.02 requires applicants for medical licensure to file both documentary evidence from a medical or osteopathic school of medicine and a verified photographic copy of their diploma. Since the necessary information is readily supplied by the medical or osteopathic school, there is no need for applicants for medical licensure to provide a verified photographic copy of their diploma. This proposed rule seeks to remove the requirement to submit to the Medical Examining Board a verified photographic copy of the diploma conferring the medical or osteopathic degree.
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10. Summary of the businesses, business sectors, associations representing business, local governmental units, and individuals that may be affected by the proposed rule that were contacted for comments.
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This rule will primarily impact applicants for medical licensure. This proposed rule was posted on the Department of Safety and Professional Services website for 14 days in order to solicit comments from the public regarding the rule. No comments were received from the public regarding the rule.
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11. Identify the local governmental units that participated in the development of this EIA.
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No local governmental units participated in the development of this EIA.
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12. Summary of Rule's Economic and Fiscal Impact on Specific Businesses, Business Sectors, Public Utility Rate Payers, Local Governmental Units and the State's Economy as a Whole (Include Implementation and Compliance Costs Expected to be Incurred)
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This rule will not have an economic or fiscal impact on specific businesses, business sector, public utility rate payers, local governmental units or the state's economy as a whole.
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13. Benefits of Implementing the Rule and Alternative(s) to Implementing the Rule
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This proposed rule will benefit applicants for medical licensure by relieving them from complying with a duplicate step in the application process.
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14. Long Range Implications of Implementing the Rule
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The proposed rule will advance the paperless initiative by reducing the use of paper copies.
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15. Compare With Approaches Being Used by Federal Government
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None.
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16. Compare With Approaches Being Used by Neighboring States (Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Minnesota)
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Illinois:
Illinois requires an official transcript and diploma or an official transcript and certification of graduation from the medical school. 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1285.70.
Iowa:
Iowa requires a copy of the applicant's medical degree and a certification from the medical school. 653 IAC 9.4 (147,148).
Michigan:
Michigan requires that an applicant establish that he or she is a graduate of medical school. Mich. Admin. Code R 338.2317.
Minnesota:
Minnesota requires an original or certified copy of the diploma from the medical or osteopathic school. Minn. R. 5600.0200 Subp. 2.
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17. Contact Name
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18. Contact Phone Number
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Shawn Leatherwood
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(608) 261-4438
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