1. (a) Subchapter numbers; implied Subchapter 1. The Subchapter number is an arabic number assigned to a compilation of Sections relating to the same general subject within a Chapter. [See also 655:10-3-27 (relating to gapping numbers)]

   1. (1) Use of Subchapters is optional; provided, a Chapter may not contain only one Subchapter unless the agency anticipates the need for an additional Subchapter(s) in the future.
   2. (2) If Subchapters are not used within a particular Chapter, the digit "1" is used as an implied Subchapter designation in all Section numbers within that Chapter. [See 655:10-3-26(a) (relating to "implied Subchapter 1"); see also 655:10-3-27 (relating to gapping numbers)]

2. (b) Part numbers. The Part number is an arabic number assigned to a compilation of one or more Sections relating to the same subject within a Subchapter. [See also 655:10-3-27 (relating to gapping numbers)] Use of Parts is optional; provided:

   1. (1) Parts may not be used if Subchapters are not used within a Chapter, and
   2. (2) a Subchapter may not contain only one Part, unless the agency anticipates the need for an additional Part(s) in the future.
3. (c) Subchapter and Part headings. Each Subchapter and each Part must have a brief heading which reflects its subject matter.

4. (d) Format. Subchapter and Part numbers and headings are formatted in regulatory text as follows:

   1. (1) The word SUBCHAPTER is followed by a space, the Subchapter number, a period, two spaces, and the Subchapter heading as described in (c) of this Section. This information is typed in uppercase letters, bolded, and centered.
   2. (2) The word PART is followed by a space, the Part number, a period, two spaces, and the Part heading as described in (c) of this Section. This information is typed in uppercase letters, bolded, and centered.
   3. (3) No punctuation follows the Subchapter or Part heading.
   4. (4) The following is an example of a Subchapter number and heading: SUBCHAPTER 5. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
   5. (5) The following is an example of a Part number and heading: PART 3. PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
5. (e) Assignment. Subchapter and Part numbers and headings are assigned by the adopting agency and reviewed by the OAR prior to publication in the Register and Code.

Amended at 9 Ok Reg 2983, eff 7-13-92

Amended at 14 Ok Reg 1161, eff 4-1-97 (emergency)

Amended at 15 Ok Reg 3353, eff 7-15-98

Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2777, eff 7-1-01