The State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) proposes new rule §108.15, concerning emergency preparedness. The rule requires dentists to maintain an emergency preparedness plan.

Kelly Parker, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five-year period the proposed rule is in effect, there will not be any fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the rule.

Ms. Parker has also determined that for the first five-year period the proposed rule is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of administering this section will be to clarify the procedures relating to creating ad hoc committees. Ms. Parker has determined that for the first five-year period the proposed rule is in effect, costs to persons or small businesses will be minimal. There is no foreseeable impact on employment in any regional area where the rule is enforced or administered.

Comments on the proposed new rule may be submitted to Tyler Vance, Assistant General Counsel, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-800, Austin, Texas 78732, Fax (512) 463-7452, rulecomments@tsbde.texas.gov no later than 30 days from the date that the proposed rule is published in the Texas Register.

This new rule is proposed under Texas Occupations Code §254.001(a), which gives the Board authority to adopt rules necessary to perform its duties and ensure compliance with state laws relating to the practice of dentistry to protect the public health and safety.

No statutes are affected by this proposed rule.