File a Five-Year Extension

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File a Five-Year Extension

Agencies are required to review administrative rules every five years. A five-year extension provides an agency with an extra 120 days to file a five-year review. Five-year extensions are filed in eRules.

1. Visit eRules and select the Current Rules tab.
Screenshot of eRules with the Current Rules tab open.
2. Using filters or by looking through the list, find the rule for which you're filing a five-year extension.
Screenshot of eRules with the rule status in focus.
3. On the right of the desired rule's row, select 5 Year Extension.
Screenshot of eRules with the five-year extension button in focus.
4. A confirmation window will appear. Select Submit Extension.
Screenshot of eRules with the submit extension prompt in focus.
5. Select the Edit button.
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6. Select the proper contact under the Liaison drop-down menu.
Screenshot of eRules with the liaison selector in focus.
7. Under Filing Name, enter the rule's catchline.
Screenshot of eRules with the filing name textbox in focus.
8. Enter the email address of a contact person for this rule under Public Contact Resource.
Note: This email will be used on the public-facing side of the website when a person selects Provide Public Comment.
Screenshot of eRules with the email textbox in focus.
9. While a five-year extension cannot change citations, ensure that the existing citations are accurate and formatted correctly in the edit menu.
Screenshot of eRules with the citations selector in focus.
10. Since IBRs cannot be modified by a five-year extension, leave the Contains IBR box as is.
Screenshot of eRules with the IBR checkbox in focus.
11. Review the responses within the boxes for accuracy. When ready to file, select Browse Files and find the desired filing to upload.
Screenshot of eRules with the browse files button in focus.
12. Once the filing is uploaded, ensure the cloud turns to a green checkmark, then select the green Save Edits box on the bottom right.
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13. The filing will appear as a 5 Year Extension Draft. To submit it for review, select the checkbox on the right.
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14. A window will appear confirming submission. Select Submit to Rules.
Screenshot of eRules with the submit to rules prompt in focus.
15. Check that the filing has been submitted by making sure that the filing's status is Extension Under Review. An email will also be sent to users attached to that agency.
Screenshot of eRules with the rule status in focus.
After submitting, the Office of Administrative Rules will begin the review process. Emails will be sent out upon approval or rejection throughout the review process, and the Office may contact the rulewriting agency with questions or comments.
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