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  
electronic mail at the following email address: [email protected].  
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.  
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