Right to comment on a proposed rulemaking

A person may comment when an agency proposes to make, amend, or repeal a rule. Information on how to comment is provided in the Preamble of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published in the Register.

Under the law an agency may choose not to schedule an oral proceeding (speak in person, or web meeting) to accept formal (verbal) comments; however, a person may request that an agency conduct an oral proceeding on the proposed rule.

Information on how to request an oral proceeding is provided in the Preamble of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published in the Register.

A.R.S. § 41-1033 ~ A person may petition (ask) an agency to make, amend, or repeal of a rule codified in the Arizona Administrative Code.

A person may also petition an agency to review an existing agency practice or substantive policy statement that the petitioner alleges to constitute a rule. For more information, contact the agency.

PETITION THE SECRETARY OF STATE
If you would like to petition the Department of State, Office of the Secretary of State about rules in 2 A.A.C. 12 or rules in 1 A.A.C. 1, simply submit in writing:
› The rule Section number or numbers to consider to amend, repeal, or make;
› State why you want the office to consider to make the change or a new rule. For example: A change in standards or procedures codified in rule. Cite any applicable studies to support your case:

Include:

› Your first and last name;
› Street address, city, state and zip code;
› Telephone number; and
› Email address, if applicable.

Mail to:
Office of the Secretary of State
1700 W. Washington St, FL 7
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Attention: Administrative Rules

A.R.S. § 41-1033 provides that a person may petition Governor's Regulatory Review Council (GRRC) to request a review of a final rule based on the person's belief that the final rule does not meet requirements prescribed in A.R.S. § 41-1030 or whether an existing agency practice or substantive policy statement constitutes a rule.

Contact the Council at (602) 542-2058 for more information or visit the Governor's Regulatory Review Council's website.