Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  
Bureau of Professional Licensing  
Administrative Rules for Audiology - General Rules  
Rule Set 2020-35 LR  
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  
Friday, December 18, 2020  
09:00 AM  
The public hearing will be held virtually via Zoom to receive public comments while complying with  
measures designed to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID 19).  
Web Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86561276680?pwd=MkMvSXliSTAwRHpxcGNUcGJmeGxyUT09  
Password for video connection: 853324 Phone number: 877-336-1831 Conference Code for audio  
connection: 486917  
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will hold a public hearing to receive public  
comments on proposed changes to the Audiology - General Rules rule set.  
The proposed rules will clarify terms used in the rule set remove the English language requirement;  
update accreditation standards for audiology educational programs; clarify that a licensee must complete  
not less than twenty hours of continuing education during the two years preceding the end of the license  
cycle; and supply updated accreditation standards for audiology continuing education programs.  
MCL 333.16145, 333.16148, and 333.16811, as well as Executive Reorganization Nos. 1991-9, 1996-2,  
2003-1 and 2011-4, MCL 338.3501, 445.2001, 445.2011, and 445.2030. These rules will take effect  
Immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The rules are published on the Michigan Government  
web site at http://www.michigan.gov/moahr and in the Michigan Register in the 12/15/2020 issue. Copies  
of the draft rules may also be obtained by mail or electronic transmission at the following address:  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  
Bureau of Professional Licensing  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Professional Licensing Boards and  
Committees Section P.O. Box 30670 Lansing, MI 48909-8170 Attention: Policy Analyst  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Professional Licensing Boards and  
Committees Section P.O. Box 30670 Lansing, MI 48909-8170 Attention: Policy Analyst  
Email: BPL-BoardSupport@michigan.gov  
Comments on the rules may be made in person at the hearing or by mail or electronic mail until  
12/18/2020 at 05:00PM.  
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act, in  
accessible buildings with handicap parking available. Anyone needing assistance to take part in the  
hearings due to disability may call 711- to make arrangements.  
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