Step-by-Step Filing Instructions

For immediate assistance, call the ERF Help Desk at 614-387-2078 or send email to erfhelpdesk@lsc.state.oh.us.
Preparing for Electronic Authoring
	Submit Rule Filing Schedule/Request Preparation of a Codified Rule	http://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/RuleRequest/ jsps/fileDateChangeRequestWithGraphics.jsp
	Download Codified Rule as .xml file	http://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/RuleRequest/ jsps/searchRuleRepository.jsp
Assistance with the Electronic Rule Filing Website
new	How to fill out the online RSFA Part B form	http://filers.registerofohio.state.oh.us/pdfs/rsfabInstructions.pdf
new	How to fill out the online ERAF (Environmental) form	http://filers.registerofohio.state.oh.us/pdfs/erafInstructions.pdf
	How to Prepare An Original Filing	http://filers.registerofohio.state.oh.us/erfhelp/help_of.htm
	How to Prepare A Revised/ Refiled Filing	http://filers.registerofohio.state.oh.us/erfhelp/help_rvrf.htm
	How to Prepare A Final Filing	http://filers.registerofohio.state.oh.us/erfhelp/help_ff.htm
	How to Prepare A No Change Filing	http://filers.registerofohio.state.oh.us/erfhelp/help_nc.htm
	How to Prepare an Emergency Filing	http://filers.registerofohio.state.oh.us/erfhelp/help_emer.htm
	How to Prepare a University/ Community College Filing	http://filers.registerofohio.state.oh.us/erfhelp/help_univ.htm
	How to Prepare an IM (Internal Management) Filing	http://filers.registerofohio.state.oh.us/erfhelp/help_im.htm
	How to Prepare a Special Filing	http://filers.registerofohio.state.oh.us/erfhelp/help_spec.htm
	How to Withdraw a Proposed Rule from a Typical Package	http://filers.registerofohio.state.oh.us/erfhelp/help_WDP.htm
	How to Withdraw a Final Filed Rule from a Typical Package	http://filers.registerofohio.state.oh.us/erfhelp/help_WDF.htm
	How to Withdraw a Rule from a No Change, Internal Management, School, or Special Package	http://filers.registerofohio.state.oh.us/erfhelp/help_WD_Other.htm
	Assistance with Electronic Rule Authoring
	Rule/RSFA Authoring System (RAS) software FAQ	http://filers.registerofohio.state.oh.us/jsp/FAQ_RAS.jsp
	Overview of the Electronic Rule Filing System
	ERF Website FAQ	http://filers.registerofohio.state.oh.us/jsp/FAQ_Website.jsp
	Electronic Rule Filing Procedures FAQ	http://filers.registerofohio.state.oh.us/jsp/FAQ_general.jsp
	Text of GA 123 Am. Sub. S.B. 11	http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/bills.cfm?ID=123_SB_11
	Manuals and Guides
	LSC Rule Drafting Manual	http://www.lsc.state.oh.us/rules/
	JCARR Procedures Manual	http://www.jcarr.state.oh.us
	How to Read a Rule	http://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/jsps/public/readRule.jsp
	An Overview of Administrative Rule Making in Ohio (.pdf)	http://www.lsc.state.oh.us/membersonly/127rulemaking.pdf