February 5, 2008

Honorable Representative Scott Pelath, Chairperson

Administrative Rules Oversight Committee

Indiana Legislative Services Agency

200 West Washington Street, Suite 301

Indianapolis, IN 46204-2789

Attn: Allen Morford

RE: LSA Document Number 07-310

Dear Representative Pelath:

On behalf of the Indiana State Psychology Board, I am submitting this letter to the Administrative Rules Oversight Committee in compliance with IC 4-22-2-19 and IC 4-22-2-25. In 2006, P.L.157-2006, SECTION 69 provided the Psychology Board with the discretionary authority to adopt rules establishing requirements for limited scope temporary permits. According to the minutes of the Board, discussions regarding the adoption of rules began on May 19, 2006.

The Board published its notice of intent to adopt a rule for the above-captioned document on June 20, 2007 (DIN: 20070620-IR-868070310NIA). The drafting of the rule took longer than anticipated. This resulted in the possibility that the promulgation process will not be completed within one year after publication of the notice of intent to adopt a rule as required by IC 4-22-2-25.

To date, the proposed rule has not been published and a hearing date has not been set. The Board expects to publish the proposed rule in March, 2008 and hold a public hearing in May, 2008. In order to provide ample time to review comments received at the public hearing and for the appropriate review times, the Board expects to have the final rule approved by November 1, 2008.

If you need additional information, please feel free to contact me at bmcnutt@pla.in.gov or 317-234-1987.

Sincerely,

Barbara Marvel McNutt

Chief Counsel

Cc: Jeanette Roberts, Board Director

Frances Kelly, Director, Indiana Professional Licensing Agency