No. 32398: R156-46a. Hearing Instrument Specialist Licensing Act Rule

DAR File No.: 32398
Filed: 02/24/2009, 07:45
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Title 58, Chapter 46a, provides for the licensure of hearing instrument specialists and hearing instrument interns. Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a) provides that the Division may adopt and enforce rules to administer Title 58. Subsection 58-46a-201(3)(a) provides that the Hearing Instrument Specialist Licensing Board's duties and responsibilities shall be in accordance with Section 58-1-202. Subsection 58-1-202(1)(a) provides that one of the duties of each board is to recommend appropriate rules to the division director. This rule was enacted to clarify the provisions of Title 58, Chapter 46a, with respect to hearing instrument specialists and hearing instrument interns.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

Since the last time this rule was reviewed in 2004, it has been amended two times. The only written comment the Division has received with respect to this rule was a 11/24/2008 email from Hunter Finch wherein he notified the Division of an incorrect statutory citation in the rule. The Division corrected the error through a nonsubstantive rule filing on 12/22/2008.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule should be continued as it provides a mechanism to inform potential licensees of the requirements for licensure as allowed under statutory authority provided in Title 58, Chapter 46a, with respect to hearing instrument specialists and hearing instrument interns. The rule should also be continued as it provides information to ensure applicants for licensure are adequately trained and meet minimum licensure requirements.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Commerce
Occupational and Professional Licensing
HEBER M WELLS BLDG
160 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84111-2316

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Clyde Ormond at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6254, by FAX at 801-530-6511, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

F. David Stanley, Director