(a) Unless a written protest is filed with the Secretary, a State adopted federal rule or regulation takes effect in this State on the date that it becomes effective as a federal rule or regulation.
(b) Any person who may be affected adversely by a State adopted federal rule or regulation may:
(1) File a protest against the federal rule or regulation not more than 30 days after its effective date; and
(2) Request a hearing.
(c) A protest under this section stays the effect of the State adopted federal rule or regulation as a rule or regulation of this State.