Title 201 | Chapter 036 | Regulation 100E
201 KAR 36:100REG
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STATEMENT OF EMERGENCY
201 KAR 36:100E
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Board of Licensed Professional Counselors
(Emergency Amended After Comments)
201 KAR 36:100E.Counseling compact.
Section 1.
The Board of Licensed Professional Counselors shall comply with all rules of the Counseling Compact, which includes the Counseling Compact Rules as of January 10, 2024.Section 2.
Incorporation by Reference.(1)
The following material is incorporated by reference: "The Counseling Compact Rules", January 10, 2024, and as revised:(a)
Chapter 2 – Definitions, adopted October 25, 2023;(b)
Chapter 3 – Examination Requirements, adopted October 25, 2023; and(c)
Chapter 4 – Data System Reporting Requirements, adopted January 10, 2024.(2)
(a)
This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the Board of Licensed Professional Counselors, 500 Mero Street, 2 SC 32, Frankfort, Kentucky 40602, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; or(b)
This material may also be obtained on the Board of Licensed Professional Counselors' Web site at https://lpc.ky.gov/.(3)
This material may also be obtained at:(a)
The Counseling Compact Commission, 108 Wind Haven Drive, Suite A, Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356; or(b)
https://counselingcompact.org/compact-commission/rulemaking/.DR. HANNAH COYT, LPCC-S, NCC, CCMHC, Chair
APPROVED BY AGENCY: March 4, 2024
FILED WITH LRC: March 5, 2024
CONTACT PERSON: Sara Boswell Janes, Staff Attorney III, Department of Professional Licensing, Office of Legal Services, 500 Mero Street, 2 NC WK#2, phone (502) 782-2709 (office), fax (502) 564-4818, email Sara.Janes@ky.gov.
REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT
Contact Person:
Sara Boswell Janes
(1) Provide a brief summary of:
(a) What this administrative regulation does:
This administrative regulation implements KRS 335.560, the Counseling Compact.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
This administrative regulation is necessary because KRS 335.560, SECTION 16.B.1. requires rules adopted by the Counseling Compact to be promulgated as administrative regulations pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A.
(c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
This administrative regulation conforms to the specific requirements of the authorizing statute, KRS 335.560, SECTION 16.B.1. which requires rules adopted by the Counseling Compact to be promulgated as administrative regulations pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A.
(d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
This administrative regulation conforms to the content of KRS 335.560 which requires this promulgation.
(2) If this is an amendment to an existing administrative regulation, provide a brief summary of:
(a) How the amendment will change this existing administrative regulation:
This amendment will add a new rule adopted by the Compact Commission on January 10, 2024.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
This amendment is necessary because KRS 335.560. Section 16.B.1 requires adopted by the Counseling Compact to be promulgated as administrative regulations pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A, which must be filed within sixty (60) days of the adoption of a rule by the Compact Commission.
(c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
This amendment conforms to the specific requirements of the authorizing statute, KRS 335.560, Section 16.B.1. which requires rules adopted by the Counseling Compact to be promulgated as administrative regulations within sixty (60) days of adoption by the Commission. The amendment relates to Rule 4 adopted on January 10, 2024.
(d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
The amendment assists in the effective administration of the statutes by including Rule 4 in an existing emergency regulation being processed for the adoption of Rule 2 and Rule 3 by the Commission on October 25, 2023. This emergency regulation was originally filed in compliance with the KRS 335.560 on December 19, 2023.
(3) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation:
This regulation will affect the 4429 active and 66 inactive licensees in some capacity, and will also affect new applicants for licensure.
(4) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in question (3) will be impacted by either the implementation of this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change, if it is an amendment, including:
(a) List the actions that each of the regulated entities identified in question (3) will have to take to comply with this administrative regulation or amendment:
No action is necessary.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (3):
There is no additional cost imposed by this administrative regulation.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (3):
They will be in compliance with the regulation.
(5) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:
(a) Initially:
There is no additional cost.
(b) On a continuing basis:
There is no additional cost.
(6) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation:
The board’s operations are funded by fees paid by credential holders and applicant.
(7) Provide an assessment of whether an increase in fees or funding will be necessary to implement this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change if it is an amendment:
No increase in fees or funding will be required.
(8) State whether or not this administrative regulation establishes any fees or directly or indirectly increases any fees:
This administrative regulation does not establish fees or directly or indirectly increase any fees.
(9) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
Tiering was not applied as the changes apply to all equally.
FISCAL NOTE
(1) What units, parts, or divisions of state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) will be impacted by this administrative regulation?
Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors.
(2) Identify each state or federal statute or federal regulation that requires or authorizes the action taken by the administrative regulation.
KRS 335.515, 335.560. Interstate compacts are specifically authorized under the federal constitution (Article 1, Section 10, Clause 3- the Compacts Clause) and take precedence over any conflicting state law pursuant to the Compacts Clause and the Contracts Clause, U.S. Constitution, Article 1, Section 10, Clause 1.
(3) Estimate the effect of this administrative regulation on the expenditures and revenues of a state or local government agency (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first full year the administrative regulation is to be in effect.
: None.
(a) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first year?
None.
(b) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for subsequent years?
None.
(c) How much will it cost to administer this program for the first year?
None.
(d) How much will it cost to administer this program for subsequent years?
No additional cost.
Note: If specific dollar estimates cannot be determined, provide a brief narrative to explain the fiscal impact of the administrative regulation.
Revenues (+/-):
Expenditures (+/-):
Other Explanation:
There is no cost associated with the amendment.
(4) Estimate the effect of this administrative regulation on the expenditures and cost savings of regulated entities for the first full year the administrative regulation is to be in effect.
(a) How much cost savings will this administrative regulation generate for the regulated entities for the first year?
None.
(b) How much cost savings will this administrative regulation generate for the regulated entities for subsequent years?
None.
(c) How much will it cost the regulated entities for the first year?
Nothing.
(d) How much will it cost the regulated entities for subsequent years?
Nothing.
Note: If specific dollar estimates cannot be determined, provide a brief narrative to explain the fiscal impact of the administrative regulation.
Cost Savings (+/-):
N/A
Expenditures (+/-):
N/A
Other Explanation:
(5) Explain whether this administrative regulation will have a major economic impact, as defined below.
"Major economic impact" means an overall negative or adverse economic impact from an administrative regulation of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) or more on state or local government or regulated entities, in aggregate, as determined by the promulgating administrative bodies. [KRS 13A.010(13)]. This administrative regulation will not have a major economic impact.
STATEMENT OF EMERGENCY
201 KAR 36:100E
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Board of Licensed Professional Counselors
(Emergency Amended After Comments)
201 KAR 36:100E.Counseling compact.
Section 1.
The Board of Licensed Professional Counselors shall comply with all rules of the Counseling Compact, which includes the Counseling Compact Rules as of January 10, 2024Section 2.
Incorporation by Reference.(1)
The following material is incorporated by reference: "The Counseling Compact Rules", January 10, 2024(a)
Chapter 2 – Definitions, adopted October 25, 2023;(b)
Chapter 3 – Examination Requirements, adopted October 25, 2023; and(c)
Chapter 4 – Data System Reporting Requirements, adopted January 10, 2024.(2)
(a)
This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the Board of Licensed Professional Counselors, 500 Mero Street, 2 SC 32, Frankfort, Kentucky 40602, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; or(b)
This material may also be obtained on the Board of Licensed Professional Counselors' Web site at https://lpc.ky.gov/.(3)
This material may also be obtained at:(a)
The Counseling Compact Commission, 108 Wind Haven Drive, Suite A, Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356; or(b)
https://counselingcompact.org/compact-commission/rulemaking/DR. HANNAH COYT, LPCC-S, NCC, CCMHC, Chair
APPROVED BY AGENCY: March 4, 2024
FILED WITH LRC: March 5, 2024
CONTACT PERSON: Sara Boswell Janes, Staff Attorney III, Department of Professional Licensing, Office of Legal Services, 500 Mero Street, 2 NC WK#2, phone (502) 782-2709 (office), fax (502) 564-4818, email Sara.Janes@ky.gov.
REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT
Contact Person:
Sara Boswell Janes
(1) Provide a brief summary of:
(a) What this administrative regulation does:
This administrative regulation implements KRS 335.560, the Counseling Compact.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
This administrative regulation is necessary because KRS 335.560, SECTION 16.B.1. requires rules adopted by the Counseling Compact to be promulgated as administrative regulations pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A.
(c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
This administrative regulation conforms to the specific requirements of the authorizing statute, KRS 335.560, SECTION 16.B.1. which requires rules adopted by the Counseling Compact to be promulgated as administrative regulations pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A.
(d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
This administrative regulation conforms to the content of KRS 335.560 which requires this promulgation.
(2) If this is an amendment to an existing administrative regulation, provide a brief summary of:
(a) How the amendment will change this existing administrative regulation:
This amendment will add a new rule adopted by the Compact Commission on January 10, 2024.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
This amendment is necessary because KRS 335.560. Section 16.B.1 requires adopted by the Counseling Compact to be promulgated as administrative regulations pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A, which must be filed within sixty (60) days of the adoption of a rule by the Compact Commission.
(c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
This amendment conforms to the specific requirements of the authorizing statute, KRS 335.560, Section 16.B.1. which requires rules adopted by the Counseling Compact to be promulgated as administrative regulations within sixty (60) days of adoption by the Commission. The amendment relates to Rule 4 adopted on January 10, 2024.
(d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
The amendment assists in the effective administration of the statutes by including Rule 4 in an existing emergency regulation being processed for the adoption of Rule 2 and Rule 3 by the Commission on October 25, 2023. This emergency regulation was originally filed in compliance with the KRS 335.560 on December 19, 2023.
(3) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation:
This regulation will affect the 4429 active and 66 inactive licensees in some capacity, and will also affect new applicants for licensure.
(4) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in question (3) will be impacted by either the implementation of this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change, if it is an amendment, including:
(a) List the actions that each of the regulated entities identified in question (3) will have to take to comply with this administrative regulation or amendment:
No action is necessary.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (3):
There is no additional cost imposed by this administrative regulation.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (3):
They will be in compliance with the regulation.
(5) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:
(a) Initially:
There is no additional cost.
(b) On a continuing basis:
There is no additional cost.
(6) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation:
The board’s operations are funded by fees paid by credential holders and applicant.
(7) Provide an assessment of whether an increase in fees or funding will be necessary to implement this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change if it is an amendment:
No increase in fees or funding will be required.
(8) State whether or not this administrative regulation establishes any fees or directly or indirectly increases any fees:
This administrative regulation does not establish fees or directly or indirectly increase any fees.
(9) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
Tiering was not applied as the changes apply to all equally.
FISCAL NOTE
(1) What units, parts, or divisions of state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) will be impacted by this administrative regulation?
Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors.
(2) Identify each state or federal statute or federal regulation that requires or authorizes the action taken by the administrative regulation.
KRS 335.515, 335.560. Interstate compacts are specifically authorized under the federal constitution (Article 1, Section 10, Clause 3- the Compacts Clause) and take precedence over any conflicting state law pursuant to the Compacts Clause and the Contracts Clause, U.S. Constitution, Article 1, Section 10, Clause 1.
(3) Estimate the effect of this administrative regulation on the expenditures and revenues of a state or local government agency (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first full year the administrative regulation is to be in effect.
: None.
(a) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first year?
None.
(b) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for subsequent years?
None.
(c) How much will it cost to administer this program for the first year?
None.
(d) How much will it cost to administer this program for subsequent years?
No additional cost.
Note: If specific dollar estimates cannot be determined, provide a brief narrative to explain the fiscal impact of the administrative regulation.
Revenues (+/-):
Expenditures (+/-):
Other Explanation:
There is no cost associated with the amendment.
(4) Estimate the effect of this administrative regulation on the expenditures and cost savings of regulated entities for the first full year the administrative regulation is to be in effect.
(a) How much cost savings will this administrative regulation generate for the regulated entities for the first year?
None.
(b) How much cost savings will this administrative regulation generate for the regulated entities for subsequent years?
None.
(c) How much will it cost the regulated entities for the first year?
Nothing.
(d) How much will it cost the regulated entities for subsequent years?
Nothing.
Note: If specific dollar estimates cannot be determined, provide a brief narrative to explain the fiscal impact of the administrative regulation.
Cost Savings (+/-):
N/A
Expenditures (+/-):
N/A
Other Explanation:
(5) Explain whether this administrative regulation will have a major economic impact, as defined below.
"Major economic impact" means an overall negative or adverse economic impact from an administrative regulation of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) or more on state or local government or regulated entities, in aggregate, as determined by the promulgating administrative bodies. [KRS 13A.010(13)]. This administrative regulation will not have a major economic impact.