Wyo. Code R. 002-0016-2
Effective Date: 03/22/2017 to 08/09/2021
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 002.0016.2.03222017
Section 1. Format of Rules. The Registrar of Rules may refuse to accept any rule for filing that does not conform to the formats prescribed by these rules. Rules shall be formatted as follows:
Section 2. Embedded Tables. Rules may contain tabular data when use clarifies or gives series of numbers or symbols clear meaning.
(a) When creating tables, any of the following formats are permitted:
(i) Word's table functionality; (ii) Excel's table functionality; or (iii) Images.
(b) Tables, if imbedded in rule text, shall repeat the header row if the tabular data extends past a single page, and the header row shall appear at the top of every page on which the table appears.
(c) If tables are embedded in rules, there may be loss of clarity or fidelity during HTML rendering which may create difficulty in viewing tables.
Section 3. Images and Drawings. Rules may contain images and technical drawings necessary to provide information to the reader.
(a) Images and technical drawings shall be included by reference whenever possible.
(b) If images or drawings are embedded in rules, they shall be letter sized, 8 ½ inches by 11 inches utilizing portrait layout whenever possible. Landscape may be used. There may be loss of clarity or fidelity during HTML image rendering which may create difficulty in viewing images or drawings on the web. It is recommended that the PDF file be viewed in that instance.
Section 4. Appendices. Appendices shall either:
(a) Be incorporated as part of the rule chapter to which they apply; or
(b) Be submitted as a separate chapter of rules having a sequential chapter number and an appropriate chapter name.
Section 5. Exemptions.
(a) An agency may incorporate by reference all or any part of a code, standard, rule or regulation that has been adopted by an agency of the United States, this state, another state or by a nationally recognized organization or association, as permitted by W. S. 16-3-103(h), provided:
(i) The agency follows all procedures to adopt, amend, or repeal the rule each time the agency wants to incorporate or adopt a newer or revised edition of the incorporated matter or repeal the incorporated matter; and
(ii) The agency follows and complies with all requirements in W.S. 16-3-103(h).
(b) When federal and model rules are amended to correct non-substantive typographical errors; spelling/grammatical errors; agency name changes; and/or address, telephone, URL or email address changes; state agencies that have adopted the federal or model rules or have incorporated those rules by reference may file the changes to the rules by filling a Non-Substantive Corrections, Explanation of Changes form with the Registrar of Rules as per Chapter 3, Section 3.