The deadline for E-file rule makings will remain the same — Tuesday, 5:00 p.m.

The deadline date for the August 13, 2008 issue of the State Register is Tuesday, July 29, 2008.

(The new deadline does not apply to non-rule making submissions) The Department of State is committed to encourage E-file rule making. It has proven to be the most efficient and best way for all involved. The e-filing application for rule making is nearing completion. In order to move forward to the final phase, it is necessary to permanently change the rule making submission deadline.

Shortly after the successful implementation of this final phase the department will notify agencies when it is no longer necessary to follow-up e-filed rule makings with hard copy rule makings (except adoptions -see below). Watch your e-mail and the department website for updates.

When filing any Adoption (including Emergencies), agencies will always need to submit hard copies of the following (on the same day as the E-filing submission):

• certification with the original signature attached to text of the rule with 2 copies of same;

• one copy of the associated rule making form.

NOTE: An adoption or emergency is not considered filed until the Division of Administrative Rules receives the hard copies noted above.