DAR File No. 38375

Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing

Rule R156-77

Direct-Entry Midwife Act Rule

Notice of Proposed Rule

(Amendment)

DAR File No.: 38375
Filed: 03/18/2014 03:33:47 PM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The Division and Direct-Entry Midwife Board are proposing amendments to delete Section R156-77-604 since it is no longer needed as required by Subsection 58-77-601(6).

Summary of the rule or change:

In Section R156-77-103, the term "division" is capitalized in this section. Section R156-77-604 regarding submission of outcome data is being deleted in its entirety since the information in this section is no longer required by Subsection 58-77-601(6).

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Subsection 58-1-202(1)(a)
• Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a)
• Subsection 58-77-601(2)
• Subsection 58-77-202(4)

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

The Division will incur minimal costs of approximately $50 to print and distribute the rule once the proposed amendments are made effective. Any costs incurred will be absorbed in the Division's current budget.

local governments:

The proposed amendments only apply to licensed direct-entry midwives and applicants for licensure in that classification. As a result, the proposed amendments do not apply to local governments.

small businesses:

The proposed amendments only apply to licensed direct-entry midwives and applicants for licensure in that classification. Licensees and applicants for licensure may work in a small business; however, the proposed amendments would not directly affect the business.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

The proposed amendments only apply to licensed direct-entry midwives and applicants for licensure in that classification. Statutory requirements have been met with regards to the submission of outcome data and the Division has determined there are no costs or savings associated with these proposed amendments.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

The proposed amendments only apply to licensed direct-entry midwives and applicants for licensure in that classification. Statutory requirements have been met with regards to the submission of outcome data and the Division has determined there are no costs or savings associated with these proposed amendments.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

This filing removes a requirement that is no longer in effect. No fiscal impact to businesses is anticipated.

Francine A. Giani, Executive Director

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:

• Debra Hobbins at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6789, by FAX at 801-530-6511, or by Internet E-mail at dhobbins@utah.gov

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

05/15/2014

This rule may become effective on:

05/22/2014

Authorized by:

Mark Steinagel, Director

R156. Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing.

R156-77. Direct-Entry Midwife Act Rule.

R156-77-103. Authority - Purpose.

This rule is adopted by the [d]Division under the authority of Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a) to enable the [d]Division to administer Title 58, Chapter 77.

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R156-77-604. Submission of Outcome Data.

In accordance with Subsection 58-77-601(5), an individual licensed as an LDEM must submit outcome data electronically to the MANA's Division of Research on the form prescribed by MANA, and in accordance to the policies and procedures established by MANA. Upon request of the Division, the licensee shall submit to the Division a copy of the data submitted to MANA. A licensee must also submit outcome data to the LDEM Outcome Database at least annually.]

 

KEY: licensing, midwife, direct-entry midwife

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [February 8, 2010]2014

Notice of Continuation: August 15, 2011

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a); 58-77-202(4); 58-77-601(2)