Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  
Bureau of Professional Licensing  
Administrative Rules for Genetic Counseling - General Rules  
Rule Set 2021-43 LR  
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  
Friday, June 17, 2022  
09:00 AM  
G. Mennen Williams Building Auditorium  
525 W. Ottawa Street, Lansing, Michigan  
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will hold a public hearing to receive public  
comments on proposed changes to the Genetic Counseling - General Rules rule set.  
The proposed revisions to the rules include a date of promulgation for completion of the training on  
identifying victims of human trafficking, a new rule setting forth the requirements for licensure by  
endorsement, revisions to the requirements for verification of licenses held in other jurisdictions,  
clarification that a temporary-licensed genetic counselor may renew the temporary license four times,  
and a requirement that a licensee shall report to the department a change in active candidate status no  
later than 30 days after the change occurs.  
By authority conferred on the department in consultation with the board under MCL 333.16145,  
333.16148, 333.16287, 333.17091, 333.17092, and 333.17096, and Executive Reorganization Nos.  
1991-9, 1996-2, 2003-1 and 2011-4, MCL 338.3501, 445.2001, 445.2011, and 445.2030.  
The proposed rules will take effect immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The proposed  
rules are published on the State of Michigan's website at www.michigan.gov/ARD and in the 6/15/2022  
issue of the Michigan Register. Copies of these proposed rules may also be obtained by mail or  
electronic mail at the following email address: BPL-BoardSupport@michigan.gov.  
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing, by mail, or by electronic mail at the  
following addresses until 6/17/2022 at 05:00PM.  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Professional Licensing – Boards and  
Committees Section P.O. Box 30670 Lansing, MI 48909-8170 Attention: Departmental Specialist  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Professional Licensing – Boards and  
Committees Section P.O. Box 30670 Lansing, MI 48909-8170 Attention: Departmental Specialist  
BPL-BoardSupport@michigan.gov  
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 711- to make  
arrangements.  
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