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Cost-Benefit Analysis of Rules (independent of statutory impact)
26. Estimate the actual statewide compliance costs of the rule amendments on businesses or groups.
There are no estimated compliance costs with these rule amendments on businesses or groups.
A. Identify the businesses or groups who will be directly affected by, bear the cost of, or directly benefit from the
proposed rules.
The proposed rules directly affect licensees. Licensees bear the cost of, and directly benefit from the proposed rules.
B. What additional costs will be imposed on businesses and other groups as a result of these proposed rules (i.e.
new equipment, supplies, labor, accounting, or recordkeeping)? Please identify the types and number of businesses
and groups. Be sure to quantify how each entity will be affected.
There will be no expected added costs imposed upon licensees because of compliance with these proposed rules.
27. 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.
Applicants and licensees will continue to have a cost related burden associated with licensing, renewal, or
relicensure. The cost of licensure for a licensed Audiologist is $454.35. The cost of renewal for a licensed
Audiologist is $324.60. The cost of relicensure for a licensed Audiologist is $474.35.
A. How many and what category of individuals will be affected by the rules?
The rules affect all individuals who seek licensure as audiologists.
B. What qualitative and quantitative impact do the proposed changes in rules have on these individuals?
The qualitative impact of the proposed rules on the citizens of Michigan will be that they will know a licensee who
supplies services has achieved the level of education and training necessary to meet the minimum requirements for
licensure. The quantitative impact of the proposed rules on the citizens of Michigan is that there may be an increase
in the cost of services due to licensure, however, ensuring that the health, safety, and welfare of Michigan citizens
receive proper protection outweighs those costs.
The qualitative impact on licensees and applicants by the proposed rules will be the knowledge that they and their
peers have achieved the minimum requirements for licensure and can appropriately provide for the needs of the
citizens of Michigan. The quantitative impact on licensees and applicants by the proposed rules is that they will have
credentials that will meet the minimum requirements of licensure. These credentials will allow them to have access
to job opportunities and compensation in line with their education and work experience.
28. Quantify any cost reductions to businesses, individuals, groups of individuals, or governmental units as a result
of the proposed rules.
There are no expected reductions in costs to businesses, individuals, groups of individuals, or governmental units
because of the proposed rules.
29. 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 proposed rules use clear, concise language, and implement the statutory requirements for licensing. The clear,
concise language allows the public, licensees, and schools to better understand the requirements for licensure.
30. Explain how the proposed rules will impact business growth and job creation (or elimination) in Michigan.
There is no expected significant impact on business growth, job growth, or job elimination because of the rules.
31. 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.
The department does not expect any disproportionate effect on any individuals or businesses by their industrial
sector, segment of the public, business size, or geographical location.
32. 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.
MCL 24.245(3)