Source: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/laws/wsr/2012/06/12-06-052.htm
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WSR 12-06-052PROPOSED RULESDEPARTMENT OF HEALTH[
Filed March 5, 2012, 10:45 a.m.
] Original Notice. Exempt from preproposal statement of inquiry under RCW 34.05.310(4). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 246-310-990, fees, certificate of need review fee increase. Hearing Location(s): Point Plaza East, Room 152/153, 310
Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501-7852, on April 19, 2012,
at 11:00 a.m. Date of Intended Adoption: April 26, 2012. Submit Written Comments to: Janis Sigman, P.O. Box
47852, Olympia, WA 98504-7852, web site
April 19, 2012. Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Janis
Sigman by April 12, 2012, TTY (800) 833-6388 or 711. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The proposed rule
increase review fees for certificate of need (CoN) applicants. The fees collected by CoN must cover the operational cost of
the program, including: Performing reviews; providing
technical assistance; conducting public hearings; defending
appealed program and department decisions; rule development;
and coordinating with state and local authorities. The
department has seen a significant increase in appeals by
applicants or affected persons. This has resulted in a
significant increase in appeal costs in which the projected
revenue is not anticipated to cover. In 2011, the Washington
state legislature adopted the 2011-2013 operating budget
(2ESHB 1087, chapter 50, Laws of 2011), giving the department
authority to raise review fees. Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43.70.250 requires the
cost of each licensing program be fully borne by members of
that business. Over the past several biennia, fees have not
consistently covered program costs. Current anticipated
revenue is not sufficient to cover the costs of administering
the CoN program. These fees will maintain the program at its
current level and ensure that CoN decision[s] are made fairly,
timely, and in a manner, to ensure needed facilities and new
services are available within a particular region or community
communities. Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 43.70 RCW, RCW 70.38.105(5), and 2ESHB 1087 (2011). Statute Being Implemented: Chapter 43.70 RCW, RCW 70.38.105(5), and 2ESHB 1087 (2011). Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision. Name of Proponent: Department of health, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting,
Implementation and Enforcement: Janis Sigman, 310 Israel Road
S.E., Tumwater, WA, (360) 236-2956. No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. A small business economic
impact statement (SBEIS) was not prepared. Under RCW 19.85.025 and 34.05.310 (4)(f), an SBEIS is not required for
proposed rules that set or adjust fees or rates pursuant to
legislative standards. A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. The agency did not complete a cost-benefit
analysis under RCW 34.05.328. RCW 34.05.328 (5)(b)(vi)
exempts rules that set or adjust fees or rates pursuant to
legislative standards.March 5, 2012Mary C. SeleckySecretaryOTS-4565.1AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 08-12-036, filed 5/30/08,
effective 7/1/08)WAC 246-310-990 Certificate of need review fees. (1) An
application for a certificate of need under chapter 246-310 WAC must include payment of a fee consisting of the following: (a) A review fee based on the facility/project type; (b) If more than one facility/project type applies to an
application, the review fee for each type of facility/project
Facility/Project Type
Ambulatory Surgical Centers/Facilities
$((17,392.00))
20,427.00
Amendments to Issued Certificates of
$((10,961.00))
$((7,055.00))
Communities (CCRCs)/Health
Bed Banking/Conversions
$((1,147.00))
Nonreviewability
$((1,639.00))
$((1,476.00))
Nursing Home Capital Threshold
under RCW 70.38.105 (4)(e)
Rural Hospital/Rural Health Care
Bed Banking
$((656.00))
Certificate of Need/Replacement
Renovation Authorization
$((21,001.00))
$((18,704.00))
21,968.00
Hospital (Excluding Transitional Care
Units-TCUs, Ambulatory Surgical
Center/Facilities, Home Health,
Hospice, and Kidney Disease
Treatment Centers)
$((34,457.00))
$((21,331.00))
Nursing Homes (Including CCRCs and
TCUs)
$((39,380.00))
(2) The fee for amending a pending certificate of need
application is determined as follows: (a) If an amendment to a pending certificate of need
application results in the addition of one or more
facility/project types, the review fee for each additional
facility/project type must accompany the amendment
application; (b) If an amendment to a pending certificate of need
application results in the removal of one or more
facility/project types, the department shall refund to the
applicant the difference between the review fee previously
paid and the review fee applicable to the new facility/project
type; or (c) If an amendment to a pending certificate of need
application results in any other change as identified in WAC 246-310-100, a fee of ((one thousand seven hundred fifty-six))
two thousand sixty dollars must accompany the amendment
application. (3) If a certificate of need application is returned by
the department under WAC 246-310-090 (2)(b) or (e), the
department shall refund seventy-five percent of the review
fees paid. (4) If an applicant submits a written request to withdraw
a certificate of need application before the beginning of
review, the department shall refund seventy-five percent of
the review fees paid by the applicant. (5) If an applicant submits a written request to withdraw
a certificate of need application after the beginning of
review, but before the beginning of the ex parte period, the
department shall refund one-half of all review fees paid. (6) If an applicant submits a written request to withdraw
a certificate of need application after the beginning of the
ex parte period the department shall not refund any of the
review fees paid. (7) Review fees for exemptions and extensions are
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250, 70.38.105, 18.46.030,
70.127.090, 43.70.040. 08-12-036, § 246-310-990, filed
5/30/08, effective 7/1/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250 and 70.38.105(5). 03-22-020, § 246-310-990, filed
10/27/03, effective 11/27/03. Statutory Authority: Chapters
70.127 and 70.38 RCW. 03-07-096, § 246-310-990, filed
3/19/03, effective 4/19/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.38.105 and 2002 c 371. 02-14-051, § 246-310-990, filed
6/27/02, effective 7/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.38.105(5) and 43.70.110. 01-15-094, § 246-310-990, filed
7/18/01, effective 8/18/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.38.105(5). 99-23-089, § 246-310-990, filed 11/16/99,
effective 12/17/99. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.38 RCW. 96-24-052, § 246-310-990, filed 11/27/96, effective 12/28/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.38.135, 43.70.250 and 70.38.919. 92-02-018 (Order 224), § 246-310-990, filed 12/23/91,
effective 1/23/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-310-990, filed
12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.38 RCW. 90-15-001 (Order 070), § 440-44-030, filed 7/6/90,
effective 8/6/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20A.055. 89-21-042 (Order 2), § 440-44-030, filed 10/13/89, effective
11/13/89; 87-16-084 (Order 2519), § 440-44-030, filed 8/5/87;
87-12-049 (Order 2494), § 440-44-030, filed 6/1/87; 84-13-006
(Order 2109), § 440-44-030, filed 6/7/84; 83-21-015 (Order
2037), § 440-44-030, filed 10/6/83. Statutory Authority: 1982 c 201. 82-13-011 (Order 1825), § 440-44-030, filed
6/4/82.]