Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity  
Workers' Compensation Agency  
Administrative Rules for Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission General Rules  
Rule Set 2019-129 LE  
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  
Wednesday, July 7, 2021  
11:15 AM  
Room L-150, Cadillac Place Bldg.  
3026 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI  
The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity will hold a public hearing to receive public  
comments on proposed changes to the Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission General  
Rules rule set.  
The rules apply to the practice and procedures before the Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals  
Commission under the workers’ disability compensation act of 1969, 1969 PA 317, MCL 418.101 to  
418.941. The Request for Rules specifically references Part 13, Subpart B (R 792.11314 – R  
792.11321) of the Michigan Administrative Hearing System, Administrative Hearing Rules, currently  
located within Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - Michigan Office Of Administrative Hearings and Rules.  
As a result of Executive Order 2019-13, Part 13, Subpart B will be rescinded by MOAHR, and  
promulgated by LEO, Workers’ Disability Compensation Agency. Some of the specific rules in Part 13,  
Subpart B will be updated to reflect changes in process and procedure.  
By authority conferred on the chair of the workers’ disability compensation appeals commission Section  
274 of 1969 PA 317, MCL 418.274; and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1996-2, 1999-3, 2002-1,  
2003-1, and 2019-13, MCL 445.2001, 418.3, 445.2004, 445.2011 and 125.1998. The proposed rules will  
take effect immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The proposed rules are published on the  
State of Michigan web site at http://www.michigan.gov/ARD and in the Michigan Register in the 7/1/2021  
issue. Copies of these proposed rules may also be obtained by mail or electronic transmission at the  
following address: campbelld5@michigan.gov.  
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing or by mail or electronic mail at the  
following address until 7/7/2021 at 05:00PM.  
David Campbell  
Email: campbelld5@michigan.gov  
2501 Woodlake Circle, Okemos, MI 48864  
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. If the  
hearing is held at a physical location, the building will be accessible with handicap parking available.  
Anyone needing assistance to take part in the hearing due to disability may call 800-833-5833 to make  
arrangements.  
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