What must a SAPA notice of proposed rulemaking include?

• A. The date of the proposed rule and the state's fiscal impact.
• B. The final basis and purpose of the rule.
• C. Identification of the agency, the proposed rule, the problem addressed, the need and anticipated effect, how to comment, the comment period deadline, and where to submit comments.
• D. The agency's past actions on similar rules.

Answer: (C)

In a SAPA notice of proposed rulemaking, the essential aim is to inform the public and invite participation by outlining what is being proposed and how to respond. The notice must clearly identify the agency, state the proposed rule, describe the problem it addresses, explain the need for the rule, and outline the anticipated effects. It also has to provide practical instructions for public input: how to comment, the deadline for comments, and where to submit them. This combination ensures stakeholders know who is proposing the rule, what is proposed, why it’s needed, what impact to expect, and exactly how to participate.

The other options miss important pieces of this notice. They either add elements like fiscal impact or past actions, which aren’t required as part of the NPR itself, or suggest a final justification rather than the information needed to solicit feedback.