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9. Please describe the extent to which the rules conflict with or duplicate similar rules,
compliance requirements, or other standards adopted at the state, regional, or federal level.
The rule does not conflict with or duplicate similar rules, compliance requirements, or other
standards adopted at the state, regional, or federal level.
10. Is the subject matter of the rules currently contained in any guideline, handbook, manual,
instructional bulletin, form with instructions, or operational memoranda?
No, the subject matter of the rule is not currently contained in a guideline, handbook, manual,
instructional bulletin, form with instructions, or operational memoranda.
11. Are the rules listed on the department’s annual regulatory plan as rules to be processed
for the current year?
Yes, the rule is listed on the Department's 2022-2023 annual regulatory plan.
12. Will the proposed rules be promulgated under Section 44 of the Administrative Procedures
Act, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.244, or under the full rulemaking process?
Full Process
13. Please describe the extent to which the rules exceed similar regulations, compliance
requirements, or other standards adopted at the state, regional, or federal level.
The rule does not exceed similar regulations, compliance requirements, or other standards adopted
at the state, regional, or federal level.
14. Do the rules incorporate the recommendations received from the public regarding any
complaints or comments regarding the rules? If yes, please explain.
No, the rule does not incorporate any recommendations received from the public regarding any
complaints or comments.
15. If amending an existing rule set, please provide the date of the last evaluation of the rules
and the degree, if any, to which technology, economic conditions, or other factors have changed
the regulatory activity covered by the rules since the last evaluation.
The rule amends an existing rule. The rule has not been amended since 2015, effective November
13, 2015. Technology, economic conditions, and other factors have not meaningfully changed the
regulatory activity covered by the rule proposed for amendment.
16. Are there any changes or developments since implementation that demonstrate there is no
continued need for the rules, or any portion of the rules?
No, there are not any changes or developments since implementation that demonstrate there is no
continued need for the rule or any portion of the rule.
17. Is there an applicable decision record (as defined in MCL 24.203(6) and required by MCL
24.239(2))? If so, please attach the decision record.
No
Based on the information provided in this RFR, MOAHR concludes that there are sufficient
policy and legal bases for approving the RFR. The RFR satisfies the requirements of the
Administrative Procedures Act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328, and Executive
Order No. 2019-6.
MCL 24.239