Please follow these recommendations when filing rules:
- Always obtain an RTF version of the rule text from the Division before you start to prepare an amendment or a repeal. This is available from the Division’s web site or by contacting the division and requesting a copy.
- Always mark changes to the text: added text must be underlined; deleted text must be surrounded by brackets and must be struck out. Do not use Microsoft Word’s “word underline” command to show added text. This feature uses different codes to mark the text, and is therefore treated differently. In order to ensure that the rule text you prepare is processed the way you intend, please use only the standard underlining feature when you are preparing additions to rule text.
- Always cross check all dates you enter on the form with the “Rulemaking Time Frames” schedule before you click the submit button.
- Check that the authorization date at the end of the form is not a date after the date the rule filing is submitted.
- Check that the Notices of Effective Dates are not retroactive. The notice must be received, submitted in eRules, on or before the date you want it to be effective.
If you have questions about rule filings, please contact Nancy Lancaster (801-538-3218).