Louisiana Register Potpourri Notice
Documents submitted to the Office of State Register (OSR) must be drafted and filed (via email) in Microsoft Word format using either the .doc or .docx file extensions. Each document must include an accompanying Microsoft Word Accessibility Report indicating no errors. This requirement ensures all materials comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, and supports OSR’s commitment to producing accessible and inclusive documentation. Accessibility reports can be generated in Microsoft Word by selecting File>Info>Inspect Document>Check Accessibility.
*Note: Final Rule submittals must be submitted in pdf format to ensure no changes were made to the Notice of Intent.
Reminder:
- An original signed insertion order is needed for all documents submitted for publication.
Example Substantive Change Notice
See also: APA Guide and Document Filing
Instructional Guides and Links |
| APA Rulemaking Guide |
| "Best Case" Rulemaking Scenario |
| Frequently Asked Questions |
| Insertion Order |
| Procedural Handbook for Rule Writers |
| Timetable |
The Potpourri section contains a variety of notices that state agencies promulgate through the Louisiana Register.
All such notices are to be prepared and submitted for publication in MSWord.
Standardized formatting is required.
For substantive changes hearing notices, the document should be in the following order:
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Opening Paragraph(s). (Agency Statement) This is a paragraph(s) explaining the basis and rationale for the changes being made to the proposed rule. Cite where the original notice of intent can be viewed, the Louisiana Register volume and corresponding page number(s).
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Rule Text. The proposed changes should be in codified format showing the temporary placement(s) in the Notice of Intent (Title, Part, Chapter, Section...).
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Hearing Paragraph. A paragraph containing hearing information (where and when).
SEE: LAC Style Manual
