Rules Review Commission

The next Rules Review Commission meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.  The meeting will be held in-person at 1711 New Hope Church Road, Raleigh, NC 27609.

Additionally, Web Conferences will be provided using Cisco WebEx. The link to connect to and participate in the meeting:

WebEx Conference Link

Password: 1234
Join by phone
+1-415-655-0003 US Toll
Access code: 2437 905 7758

If you do not need to be heard on any matter before the Commission at this meeting but want to listen in, the Webex link provides audio.

You will then be prompted to enter your name and email address to join the meeting. This link will not go live until Wednesday, July 31st at 9:45 a.m.

Notice of Rulemaking

The Rules Review Commission is accepting public comments on proposed rule amendments June 3, 2024 - August 2, 2024 for proposed changes to Rules 26 NCAC 05 .0107, .0108 and .0115

Submit comments to:
Brian Liebman
Email: brian.liebman@oah.nc.gov  and to rrc.comments@oah.nc.gov  Phone: (984) 236-1948

Notice of Rulemaking

The Rules Review Commission is accepting public comments on proposed rule amendments July 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024 for proposed changes to Rules 26 NCAC 05 .0116

Submit comments to:
Travis Wiggs
Email: travis.wiggs@oah.nc.gov and to rrc.comments@oah.nc.gov Phone: (984) 236-1929

Requesting Legislative Review of a Rule

Ten letters of objection subject a proposed rule to legislative review. To count, letters must be received after the agency “adopts” or gives final approval to a rule after the public comment period. Letters are accepted until 5:00 p.m. the day after RRC approves the rule. 

Please submit letters requesting a delayed effective date and legislative review via mail, delivery service, or hand delivery to the Office of Administrative Hearings at 1711 New Hope Church Rd., Raleigh, NC 27609.  Alternatively, submit letters electronically via email to rrc.comments@oah.nc.gov  To submit a letter via email, attach it as a Word or PDF file or copy and paste the contents of the letter into the body of an email.  If you have any questions, please contact Rules Division staff.

Template for Requesting Legislative Review

Rules subject to legislative review and a delayed effective date after receiving 10 or more letters of objection pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3, pending RRC approval:

15A NCAC 07H .0208; 07M .0603 - Coastal Resources Commission

The Rules Review Commission (RRC) is the executive agency created by the General Assembly in 1986 charged with reviewing and approving rules adopted by state agencies. The statutory authority for the RRC is found in two places. The authority for the RRC itself is G.S. 143B-30.1 and following. The Commission’s substantive review procedures are set by the General Assembly and are codified in the Administrative Procedure Act, Chapter 150B, Articles 1 and 2A.

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