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29. Estimate the actual statewide compliance costs of the proposed rules on individuals (regulated individuals or
the public). Include the costs of education, training, application fees, examination fees, license fees, new
equipment, supplies, labor, accounting, or recordkeeping.
The proposed rules are not anticipated to increase compliance costs for the public. Individuals who in the past have
had an application and examination fee will continue to do so. Individuals requesting registration as a plan review,
inspector, or building official registration will continue to pay an application fee and will now pay an examination fee
as well. The authority the rules were promulgated under, the Electrical Administrative Act, was repealed by the
Skilled Trades Act, and so these rules are being rescinded.
A. How many and what category of individuals will be affected by the rules?
The individuals that would be affected by the rescinding of these rules would be electricians. The authority the rules
were promulgated under, the Electrical Administrative Act, was repealed by the Skilled Trades Act, and so these rules
are being rescinded.
B. What qualitative and quantitative impact do the proposed changes in rules have on these individuals?
The qualitative impact will ensure higher standards for an individual who is licensed in the skilled trades. There is
no quantitative impact. The authority the rules were promulgated under, the Electrical Administrative Act, was
repealed by the Skilled Trades Act, and so these rules are being rescinded.
30. Quantify any cost reductions to businesses, individuals, groups of individuals, or governmental units as a result
of the proposed rules.
There are no expected cost reductions to businesses, individuals, or groups of individuals as a result of the proposed
rules. The authority the rules were promulgated under, the Electrical Administrative Act, was repealed by the Skilled
Trades Act, and so these rules are being rescinded.
31. Estimate the primary and direct benefits and any secondary or indirect benefits of the proposed rules. Please
provide both quantitative and qualitative information, as well as your assumptions.
The primary benefit is uniform licensing, compliant investigation, and enforcement provisions for skilled trades
licensees. The secondary benefit is higher quality licensee, citizens in Michigan will be better served, likewise fewer
complaints will be investigated by the bureau, this reduces staff costs. The authority the rules were promulgated
under, the Electrical Administrative Act, was repealed by the Skilled Trades Act, and so these rules are being
rescinded.
32. Explain how the proposed rules will impact business growth and job creation (or elimination) in Michigan.
The Electrical Administrative rules are being rescinded and recodified in the the Skilled Trades Regulation rules.
The proposed rules are not expected to have any adverse impact on business growth or job creation.
33. Identify any individuals or businesses who will be disproportionately affected by the rules as a result of their
industrial sector, segment of the public, business size, or geographic location.
Individuals or businesses will not be disproportionately affected by the rules as a result of their industrial sector,
segment of the public, business size, or geographic location. The authority the rules were promulgated under, the
Electrical Administrative Act, was repealed by the Skilled Trades Act, and so these rules are being rescinded.
34. Identify the sources the agency relied upon in compiling the regulatory impact statement, including the
methodology utilized in determining the existence and extent of the impact of the proposed rules and a cost-
benefit analysis of the proposed rules.
The bureau relied upon bureau staff and rules/code proposal forms that the bureau received as the form asks for
justification for the change they are proposing, including determining the existence and extent of the impact of the
proposed rules and the cost benefit analysis of these proposed rules.
A. How were estimates made, and what were your assumptions? Include internal and external sources, published
reports, information provided by associations or organizations, etc., that demonstrate a need for the proposed
rules.
There were neither estimates or assumptions made. The authority the rules were promulgated under, the Electrical
Administrative Act, was repealed by the Skilled Trades Act, and so these rules are being rescinded.
Alternative to Regulation
35. Identify any reasonable alternatives to the proposed rules that would achieve the same or similar goals.
MCL 24.245(3)