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SOAHR # 2004-043 CH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Board of Audiology – General Rules
The Department of Community Health will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 26, 2005 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Department of Community Health, Ottawa Building, 611 West Ottawa, Conference Room 2, Upper Level, Lansing, Michigan.
The public hearing is being held to receive comments from interested persons on establishing in administrative rules requirements for licensure as an audiologist pursuant to Public Act 97 of 2004. Public Act 97 amended the Public Health Code to prohibit an individual from engaging in the practice of audiology unless he or she is licensed or otherwise authorized by the Code to practice audiology. The proposed administrative rules will implement the licensing requirements of Public Act 97, including providing for the adoption of an examination that addresses all aspects of the practice of audiology and implementing the Act’s continuing education requirement for license renewal and relicensure.
These rules are being promulgated under the authority of sections 16145(3) and 16801 of 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16145(3) and 333.16801 and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1996-1, 1996-2 and 2003- 1, MCL 330.3101, 445.2001 and 445.2011. The rules will take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State, unless specified otherwise in the rules.
Hearing comments may be presented in person, with written comments available at the time of presentation. Written comments also will be accepted after the public hearing at the following address or E-mail address until Friday, September 30, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. Address communications to:
Department of Community Health
Bureau of Health Professions – Audiology Public Hearing
P.O. Box 30670 Lansing, MI 48909-8170
Attention: Diane R. Lewis, Policy Administration Manager E-mail address: drlewis@michigan.gov
A copy of the proposed rules may be obtained by contacting the Bureau at the address noted above. Electronic copies also may be obtained at http://www.michigan.gov/orr.
All hearings are conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans With Disabilities Act. Hearings are held in buildings that accommodate mobility-impaired individuals and accessible parking is available. A disabled individual who requires accommodations for effective participation in a hearing should call Nita Hixson at (517) 335-1341 to make the necessary arrangements. To ensure availability of the accommodation, please call at least 1 week in advance.
Date: August 29, 2005 SOAHR # 2004-043 CH
