File an Emergency Rule

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File an Emergency Rule

Agencies may file emergency rules that are effective for 120 days through the eRules platform.

1. Visit eRules and select the Rule Filings tab.

Screenshot of eRules with the Rules Filings button in focus.

2. While in the Rule Filings page, select the Emergency tab on the top left of the rule list.

Screenshot of eRules with the Emergency Rules tab in focus.

3. Select + New on the top blue navigation bar.

Screenshot of eRules with the New button under the Emergency tab in focus.

4. Select the agency, generally the rulemaking department, under the Agency drop-down menu. After selecting the agency, the Title drop-down menu will appear and populate with applicable titles under that agency. Select the desired title for the rule filing.

Screenshot of the Rule Filing Management window in eRules.

5. Select New Rule as the filing type. The selected option will appear as green. After selecting New Rule, a list of rule numbers already in use will appear. These cannot be reused. Enter a new number for the rule under Rule Number and rule catchline under Rule Name.

Screenshot of the Rule Filing Management window in eRules with New Rule selected.

6. Select the proper contact under the Liaison drop-down menu.

A liaison is a person in the rulemaking agency who can act as a contact between their agency and the Office of Administrative Rules. Generally, but not always, a rules coordinator, this person facilitates inquiries and conversations between the two offices.

To add, remove, or change a liaison in eRules, send an email to [email protected] with the following information:

The name of the liaison being removed, if applicable
The name of the liaison being added, if applicable
A current email address for any added liaisons
A current phone number for any added liaisons
A short statement justifying the reason for this change
Approval from the rulemaking agency head

Screenshot of the Rule Filing Management window in eRules with the Liaison dropdown active.

7. Under Filing Name, enter the rule's catchline.

8. By default, the effective date is set to the current day. To change the effective date, select the date and choose from the pop-up calendar.

Note: The emergency rule will be effective on the date submitted in the effective date box regardless of review status.

Screenshot of the Rule Filing Management window in eRules with the Effective Date in focus.

9. To add citations, type the citation directly in the Add a tag box and press Tab. To clear an added citation, select the X on the right of a citation box.

Screenshot of the Rule Filing Management window in eRules with the citations section in focus.

10. If this filing includes any incorporations by reference (IBRs), check the Contains IBR box.

Screenshot of the Rule Filing Management window in eRules with the IBR section in focus.

11. Review the responses within boxes for accuracy. When ready to file, select Browse Files and find the desired filing to upload.

Screenshot of the Rule Filing Management window in eRules with the File Browser in focus.

12. Once the filing is uploaded, ensure the cloud turns to a green checkmark, then select the green Create Filing box on the bottom right.

Screenshot of the Rule Filing Management window in eRules with the Create Filing button in focus.

13. The filing will appear as a Emergency Draft. To submit it for review, select the checkbox on the right.

Screenshot of the Rule Filings tab with the Submit button in focus.

14. A window will appear confirming submission. Select Submit to Rules.

Screenshot of the Rule Filings tab with the Submit confirmation prompt in focus.

15. Check that the filing has been submitted by making sure that the filing's status is Under Review. An email will also be sent to users attached to that agency.

Screenshot of the Rule Filings tab with the filing 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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1. Visit eRules and select the Rule Filings tab.

2. While in the Rule Filings page, select the Emergency tab on the top left of the rule list.

3. Select + New on the top blue navigation bar.

4. Select the agency, generally the rulemaking department, under the Agency drop-down menu. After selecting the agency, the Title drop-down menu will appear and populate with applicable titles under that agency. Select the desired title for the rule filing.

5. Select Amendment as the filing type. While this is the default selection, to ensure that it is selected, the box must be green. After selecting Amendment, the Rule drop-down menu will populate with the current rules under the title. Select the rule this amendment applies to.

Screenshot of the Rule Filing Management window in eRules with Amendment selected.

6. Select the proper contact under the Liaison drop-down menu.

A liaison is a person in the rulemaking agency who can act as a contact between their agency and the Office of Administrative Rules. Generally, but not always, a rules coordinator, this person facilitates inquiries and conversations between the two offices.

To add, remove, or change a liaison in eRules, send an email to [email protected] with the following information:

The name of the liaison being removed, if applicable
The name of the liaison being added, if applicable
A current email address for any added liaisons
A current phone number for any added liaisons
A short statement justifying the reason for this change
Approval from the rulemaking agency head

7. Under Filing Name, enter the rule's catchline.

8. By default, the effective date is set to the current day. To change the effective date, select the date and choose from the pop-up calendar.

Note: The emergency rule will be effective on the date submitted in the effective date box regardless of review status.

9. To add citations, type the citation directly in the Add a tag box and press Tab. To clear an added citation, select the X on the right of a citation box.

10. If this filing includes any incorporations by reference (IBRs), check the Contains IBR box.

11. Review the responses within boxes for accuracy. When ready to file, select Browse Files and find the desired filing to upload.

12. Once the filing is uploaded, ensure the cloud turns to a green checkmark, then select the green Create Filing box on the bottom right.

13. The filing will appear as a Emergency Draft. To submit it for review, select the checkbox on the right.

14. A window will appear confirming submission. Select Submit to Rules.

15. Check that the filing has been submitted by making sure that the filing's status is Under Review. An email will also be sent to users attached to that agency.

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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