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Rule Revisions for 2008

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2008-005 LG

Michigan Elevator Rules
(Energy, Labor & Economic Growth, Bureau of Construction Codes)

To update the Michigan Elevator Rules to adopt the ASME A17.1-2007, A 10.4-2007 and A18.1-2005. The code covers the design, construction, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, alteration, and repair of elevating devices.

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2008-015 CH

Ionizing Radiation Rules
(Community Health, Bureau of Health Systems)

The IRR provide for the control and regulation of sources of ionizing radiation. Sources of ionizing radiation include x-ray and other radiation producing machines and radioactive material. Due to executive orders noted below, both the DCH and the DEQ have regulatory authority over selected portions of the current IRR pertinent to their department's activities. New rules will be promulgated by each department that will eliminate this dual regulatory authority. Rescission of the entire IRR is planned, with the DCH rescinding the portion of the IRR under its purview, and concurrently the DEQ rescinding the rules under its purview.

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2008-015a CH

Standards for Protection Against Radiation
(Community Health, Bureau of Health Systems)

The IRR provide for the control and regulation of sources of ionizing radiation. Sources of ionizing radiation include x-ray and other radiation producing machines and radioactive material. Due to executive orders noted below, both the DCH and the DEQ have regulatory authority over selected portions of the current IRR pertinent to their department's activities. New rules will be promulgated by each department that will eliminate this dual regulatory authority. Rescission of the entire IRR is planned, with the DCH rescinding the portion of the IRR under its purview, and concurrently the DEQ rescinding the rules under its purview.

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2008-015b CH

Industrial Radiographic Operations and Installations
(Community Health, Bureau of Health Systems)

The IRR provide for the control and regulation of sources of ionizing radiation. Sources of ionizing radiation include x-ray and other radiation producing machines and radioactive material. Due to executive orders noted below, both the DCH and the DEQ have regulatory authority over selected portions of the current IRR pertinent to their department's activities. New rules will be promulgated by each department that will eliminate this dual regulatory authority. Rescission of the entire IRR is planned, with the DCH rescinding the portion of the IRR under its purview, and concurrently the DEQ rescinding the rules under its purview.

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2008-015c CH

Particle Accelerator Installations
(Community Health, Bureau of Health Systems)

The IRR provide for the control and regulation of sources of ionizing radiation. Sources of ionizing radiation include x-ray and other radiation producing machines and radioactive material. Due to executive orders noted below, both the DCH and the DEQ have regulatory authority over selected portions of the current IRR pertinent to their department's activities. New rules will be promulgated by each department that will eliminate this dual regulatory authority. Rescission of the entire IRR is planned, with the DCH rescinding the portion of the IRR under its purview, and concurrently the DEQ rescinding the rules under its purview.

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2008-016 CH

Ionizing Radiation Rules
(Community Health, Bureau of Health Systems)

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the Department of Community Health (DCH) are collaborating on revising the IRR. An Advisory Committee comprised of radioactive materials licensees and x-ray program registrants has been established to review proposed statutory and rules revisions. Public hearings will be scheduled when a draft rules package is complete. The target for formal promulgation of new rules is September 1, 2010.

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2008-016a CH

Medical X-Ray Installations
(Community Health, Bureau of Health Systems)

The IRR provide for the control and regulation of sources of ionizing radiation. Sources of ionizing radiation include x-ray and other radiation producing machines and radioactive material. Due to executive orders noted below, both the DCH and the DEQ have regulatory authority over selected portions of the current IRR pertinent to their department's activities. New rules will be promulgated by each department that will eliminate this dual regulatory authority. Rescission of the entire IRR is planned, with the DCH rescinding the portion of the IRR under its purview and, concurrently, the DEQ rescinding the rules under its purview. New rules will be added to replace the rescinded rules.

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2008-016b CH

Mammography
(Community Health, Bureau of Health Systems)

The IRR provide for the control and regulation of sources of ionizing radiation. Sources of ionizing radiation include x-ray and other radiation producing machines and radioactive material. Due to executive orders noted below, both the DCH and the DEQ have regulatory authority over selected portions of the current IRR pertinent to their department's activities. New rules will be promulgated by each department that will eliminate this dual regulatory authority. Rescission of the entire IRR is planned, with the DCH rescinding the portion of the IRR under its purview and, concurrently, the DEQ rescinding the rules under its purview. New rules will be added to replace the rescinded rules.

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2008-017 EQ

Ionizing Radiation Rules
(Environmental Quality, Waste and Hazardous Materials Division)

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the Department of Community Health (DCH) are collaborating on revising the IRR. An Advisory Committee comprised of radioactive materials licensees and x-ray program registrants has been established to review proposed statutory and rules revisions. Public hearings will be scheduled when a draft rules package is complete. The target for formal promulgation of new rules is September 1, 2010.

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2008-017 EQ

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2008-018 CH

Board of Optometry
(Community Health, Bureau of Health Professions)

The Board of Optometry general rules, including licensing and educational requirements, are being amended.

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2008-019 LG

Construction Code, Part 8-Electrical Code
(Energy, Labor & Economic Growth, Bureau of Construction Codes)

The 2008 version of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is available for adoption. The code contains provisions relating to revised standards and new materials.

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2008-025 TP

Administrative Rules Governing Prequalification of Construction Contractors
(Transportation, Bureau of Finance)

The proposed rule changes will allow larger potential bidders to submit their applications to the department every two years, instead of annually, which is currently required. The posting of the Engineer's Estimate will no longer be required with the advertisement of projects; rather, it will be optional, which will allow the department to conduct a pilot study to analyze the results of bids for projects which have Engineer's Estimates posted, versus projects which do not have them posted. The study originates from a recommendation by the department's Office of Commission Audit, and when completed, will satisfy that recommendation.

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2008-027 EQ

Supplying Water to the Public - Part 1 - Part 28
(Environmental Quality, Water Bureau)

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2008-028 EQ

Solid Waste Management
(Environmental Quality, Waste and Hazardous Materials Division)

The purpose of the proposed rules is to clarify technical issues, ensure more consistent interpretation, promote the beneficial use of industrial by-products, and provide guidance for the composting of organic materials.

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2008-032 LG

Unbundled Network Elements and Local Interconnection Services
(Energy, Labor & Economic Growth, Public Service Commission)

These rules will govern the quality standards for provision of unbundled network elements and local interconnection services used by other providers to provide basic local exchange service to their customers.

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2008-033 LG

Basic Local Exchange Service Customer Migration
(Energy, Labor & Economic Growth, Public Service Commission)

These rules will govern the timely and complete transfer of an end user from one basic local exchange provider to another.

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2008-034 LG

Adult Foster Care Facilities
(Energy, Labor & Economic Growth, Bureau of Fire Services)

These rules apply fire safety requirements for all adult foster care facilities licensed for 7 or more adults. The standards will be updated pursuant to the 2006 Life Safety Code, a national fire safety standard.

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2008-041 EQ

Part 211. Underground Storage Tank Regulations
(Environmental Quality, Waste and Hazardous Materials Division)

The proposed rules deal with the storage of regulated substances in underground storage tank systems.

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2008-042 LG

Clean, Renewable, and Efficient Energy Rules
(Energy, Labor & Economic Growth, Public Service Commission)

Rules necessary to implement the provisions of 2008 PA 295

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2008-043 CH

Board of Veterinary Medicine - General Rules
(Community Health, Bureau of Health Professions)

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2008-044 CH

Board of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Technician Licensure
(Community Health, Bureau of Health Professions)

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2008-049 LG

Michigan Boiler Operators and Stationary Engineers Qualification and Registration Program Rules
(Energy, Labor & Economic Growth, Bureau of Construction Codes)

Act 1965 PA 290 was amended by 2008 PA 159 to provide for the registration of boiler operators and stationary engineers. The proposed rules will designate the course content for qualified technical education programs for the various categories and classes of registration of boiler operators and stationary engineers.

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2008-050 CH

Board of Acupuncture - General Rules
(Community Health, Bureau of Health Professions)

A new rule set will establish requirements for registration as an acupuncturist pursuant to Public Act 30 of 2006. The new rules will address the following areas pertaining to registration of individuals as acupuncturists and the practice of acupuncture:

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2008-052 CH

Board of Athletic Trainers
(Community Health, Bureau of Health Professions)

A new rule set will establish requirements for licensure as an athletic trainer pursuant to Public Act 54 of 2006. The new rules will do the following to address the licensure of individuals as athletic trainers and the practice of athletic training:

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2008-054 HS

Licensing Rules for Child Placing Agencies
(Human Services, Office of Children and Adult Licensing)

The entire set of rules will be reviewed to comply with a federal settlement agreement and to bring the current rules up to date with current standards.

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2008-055 HS

Licensing Rules for Foster Family Homes and Foster Family Group Homes
(Human Services, Office of Children and Adult Licensing)

The entire set of rules will be reviewed to bring the current rules up to date with current standards and to match any changes made in the Child Placing Agency Rules which are also being opened at the same time.