Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  
Bureau of Professional Licensing  
Administrative Rules for Audiology – General Rules  
Rule Set 2021-55 LR  
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  
Monday, October 18, 2021  
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 Audiology – General Rules rule set.  
The proposed revisions to the rules incorporate the recent legislative changes that allow licensure by  
endorsement for individuals licensed in another state or a province of Canada; revise the requirements  
for verification of licenses held in other jurisdictions; update accreditation standards for audiology  
educational programs; allow proof of licensure in another province of Canada as a pathway to  
relicensure; update accreditation standards for audiology continuing education programs; and provide  
conditions related to consent, scope of practice, and standard of care for telehealth services.  
By authority conferred on the department in consultation with the board under 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.  
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 10/15/2021  
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 10/18/2021 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: 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  
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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