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. After logging in to eRules, select the Rule Filings tab.

Screenshot of eRules with the Rule Filings tab in focus.

2. Select Emergency above the list of rule filings.

3. Select the + button on the top right of the filing list.

4. Under Filing Name, enter the emergency rule's catchline.

Screenshot of eRules with the filing details window in focus.

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

6. Select New Rule as the filing type. After selecting New Rule, a list of rule numbers already in use will appear. These cannot be reused. Enter the new rule's catchline under Rule Name and enter a new number for the rule under Rule Number, without the title number. For example, simply enter "6" when filing R15-6.

7. Select the proper contact under the Coordinator drop-down menu.

An administrative rules coordinator is a person in the rulemaking agency who can act as a contact between their agency and the Office of Administrative Rules. A coordinator facilitates inquiries and conversations between the two offices.

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

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

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. An agency may not submit an effective date before the date of filing.

9. To add citations, type the citation directly in the Add Citation box and select the + button. To clear an added citation, select the X on the blue 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 Upload File and find the desired filing to upload.

12. Once the filing is uploaded, ensure the Upload File button turns blue and the filename is listed at the bottom of the window, then select Save on the bottom right.

13. The filing will appear as a Emergency Rule Draft. Select the + on the left to expand the filing's details.

14. Select Submit to OAR on the right side of the Filing Details menu.

15. Check that the filing has been submitted by making sure that the filing's status is OAR Initial 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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1. After logging in to eRules, select the Rule Filings tab.

2. Select Emergency above the list of rule filings.

3. Select the + button on the top right of the filing list.

4. Under Filing Name, enter the rule's catchline. If amending a single section, enter the section's catchline.

Screenshot of eRules with the filing details pane in focus.

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

6. Select Amendment as the filing type. After selecting Amendment, the Rule drop-down menu will populate with the current rules under the title. Select the rule this amendment applies to.

7. Select the proper contact under the Coordinator drop-down menu.

An administrative rules coordinator is a person in the rulemaking agency who can act as a contact between their agency and the Office of Administrative Rules. A coordinator facilitates inquiries and conversations between the two offices.

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

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

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 Citation box and select the + button. To clear an added citation, select the X on the blue box.

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 Upload File and find the desired filing to upload.

12. Once the filing is uploaded, ensure the Upload File button turns blue and the filename is listed at the bottom of the window, then select Save on the bottom right.

13. The filing will appear as a Emergency Rule Draft. Select the + on the left to expand the filing's details.

14. Select Submit to OAR on the right side of the Filing Details menu.

Screenshot of eRules with the filing details expanded.

15. Check that the filing has been submitted by making sure that the filing's status is OAR Initial 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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