Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Professional Licensing
Administrative Rules for Audiology – General Rules
Rule Set 2022-32 LR
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Wednesday, December 14, 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 Audiology – General Rules rule set.
The proposed rules will: clarify definitions and the meaning of terms used in the rules; clarify the
requirements for licensure by endorsement for individuals licensed in another state or a province of
Canada; update the accreditation standards for audiology educational programs; clarify when an
applicant must pass an examination as a pathway to relicensure; clarify the period in which a licensee
must request a waiver of continuing education; and supply updated accreditation standards for audiology
continuing education programs.
By authority conferred on the department in consultation with the board under MCL 333.16145,
333.16148, and 333.16811, 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
issue of the Michigan Register. Copies of these proposed rules may also be obtained by mail or
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing, by mail, or by electronic mail at the
following addresses until 12/14/2022 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
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.