1. A. Upon completion of the public comment period, the board shall fully consider all submissions of public comments, and the findings and recommendations of a board committee or staff at a public hearing following the public comment period. After the public hearing, the board may:

   1. (1) adopt the proposed rule without revision;
   2. (2) revise and adopt the proposed rule;
   3. (3) revise the proposed rule and seek additional comments;
   4. (4) reject the proposed rule; or
   5. (5) repeal the rule.

2. B. At the time it adopts the rule, the board shall provide to the public a concise explanatory statement containing:

   1. (1) the date the agency adopted the rule;
   2. (2) a reference to the specific statutory or other authority authorizing the rule; and
   3. (3) any findings required by a provision of law for adoption of the rule.

[2.1.2.10 NMAC - N, 1/15/2001; A & Rn, 10/17/2017]