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About Receiving DORA Regulatory Notices
About Rules and Regulations
Q. Where can I find federal regulations?
A. Federal regulations can be viewed at www.sba.gov.
Q. Where can I view the legislation enacted to create the Review of State Agency Regulations process?
A. The text for Senate Bill 03-121 can be found online at the Colorado General Assembly web site.Q. Where can I view all current Colorado rules and regulations online?
A. You may find links to online versions of rules and regulations by State department visiting the Secretary of State's website.About Receiving DORA Regulatory Notices
Q. What are DORA Regulatory Notices?
A. Dora Regulatory Notices are e-mail bulletins sent to interested persons whenever proposed rules or cost-benefit analyses are submitted to the Office of Policy, Research and Regulatory Reform.Q. Who is eligible to receive DORA Regulatory Notices?
A. Anyone who has Internet access and a valid e-mail address can sign-up to receive DORA Regulatory Notices.Q. How do I sign up to receive DORA Regulatory Notices?
A. You may sign up using the online form located on this web site. In order to sign up, you will be required to enter a valid e-mail address. The sign up form optionally allows you to specify only those subject categories for which you are interested in receiving DORA Regulatory Notices.Q. Do I have to pay to receive DORA Regulatory Notices?
A. There are no charges or fees associated with this program.Q. Can I receive DORA Regulatory Notices by regular mail?
A. No, DORA Regulatory Notices will only be delivered via e-mail.Q. How can I stop receiving DORA Regulatory Notices after I've signed up?
A. You can stop receiving these bulletins at any time by using the same online form that you used when you signed up. Each DORA Regulatory Notice that is sent to you will also include instructions for canceling this service.Q. If I sign up to receive DORA Regulatory Notices, how will my personal information be used?
A. Personal information collected when you sign up for DORA Regulatory Notices will not be shared with any other government agency or private business. This information will only be used to ensure delivery of the DORA Regulatory Notices and for system improvement information. (Refer to DORA's Privacy Statement for more information).Q. Can I search for proposed rules online even if I did not sign up to receive DORA Regulatory Notices?
A. You do not need to sign up for DORA Regulatory Notices in order to use this web site to search and view this information. Any information regarding the proposed rules and cost-benefit analyses that have been submitted for review will be published on this web site.Q. If all else fails, whom should I contact for assistance regarding DORA Regulatory Notices?
A. For technical assistance using this web site, send an e-mail to webmaster@dora.state.co.us. For further information regarding this web site, contact the Office of Policy, Research and Regulatory Reform.About Submitting Proposed Rules for Review
Q. How should State departments and rulemaking agencies submit draft proposed rules (and required cost-benefit analyses) to the Department of Regulatory Agencies for review?
A. Proposed rules and required cost-benefit analyses must be submitted electronically using the Review of State Agency Rules online system provided on this web site. No other method of submission is currently accepted by the Department of Regulatory Agencies.Q. How do I obtain access to the Review of State Agency Rules online system?
A. You will need a valid username and password to access the online system. If you do not already have a username and password, you may request one online using the "Request User ID" link from the Logon Form. Refer to the Online Help document for more information about obtaining a user id.Q. When must I submit draft proposed rules or amendments to existing rules for review?
A. You must submit draft rules to the executive director of DORA at the time you submit your Notice of Rulemaking to the Secretary of State's Officee.Q. What if I am unsure whether or not a proposed rule or amendment to an existing rule must be submitted to DORA for review?
A. Contact the Office of Policy, Research and Regulatory Reform or refer to Senate Bill 03-121 for further guidance.Q. When will cost-benefit analyses for proposed rules or amendments be required?
A. If the Executive Director of DORA determines that a proposed rule or amendment should be further studied regarding its impact on economic competitiveness or on small business in Colorado, he will direct that a cost-benefit analysis be done on that rule or amendment. If the Director makes such a request, it must be made at least 20 days prior to the date of the hearing for the rule or amendment. Any agency receiving such a request must submit the cost-benefit analysis to DORA at least five days prior to the hearing date.Q. How will I know that my agency will be required to submit a cost-benefit analysis for a proposed rule or amendment?
A. The contact person identified for a proposed rule or amendment will be notified by e-mail if a cost-benefit analysis will be required.Q. Are there any guidelines or restrictions on what must be included in the cost-benefit analysis submitted to DORA?
A. Yes, you must submit the cost-benefit information using the template provided by DORA.
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