The purpose of this hearing is to receive comments on proposed changes to Title 172, Chapter 75 of the Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC) – Practice of Hearing Aid Instrument Dispensers and Fitters. The chapter provides the requirements for education, experience, documentation, and examinations to be licensed as a hearing instrument specialist or temporary hearing instrument specialist. The proposed changes update the name of the chapter, remove all duplicative statutory language from the regulations and removes any repetitive regulatory language that is found in 172 NAC 10; revise definitions; update examination eligibility for the practical examination; clarify activities considered unprofessional conduct; and update formatting.
