An emergency regulation usually becomes effective when filed with the Secretary of State. An emergency regulation generally remains in effect for 180 days unless OAL approves a readoption of the emergency regulation during that time period. If an agency requests a readoption of an emergency, it should be submitted to OAL at least 10 calendar days prior to the expiration of the emergency effective period to avoid the possibility that the regulation lapses by operation of law during OAL’s 10-day review. If approved by OAL, the emergency readoption extends the emergency regulation for an additional 90 days; however, no more than two readoptions are permitted.