NOTICE OF STATE RULEMAKING
Public Input for Rules
Notices are published each Wednesday to alert the public regarding state agency rulemaking. You may obtain a copy of any rule by notifying the agency contact person. You may also comment on the rule, and/or attend the public hearing. If no hearing is scheduled, you may request one - the agency may then schedule a hearing, and must do so if 5 or more persons request it. If you are disabled or need special services to attend a hearing, please notify the agency contact person at least 7 days prior to it. Petitions: you can petition an agency to adopt, amend, or repeal any rule; the agency must provide you with petition forms, and must respond to your petition within 60 days. The agency must enter rulemaking if the petition is signed by 150 or more registered voters, and may begin rulemaking if there are fewer. You can also petition the Legislature to review a rule; the Executive Director of the Legislative Council (115 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333, phone (207) 287-1615) will provide you with the necessary petition forms. The appropriate legislative committee will review a rule upon receipt of a petition from 100 or more registered voters, or from "...any person who may be directly, substantially and adversely affected by the application of a rule..." (Title 5 §11112). WorldWide Web: Copies of the weekly notices and the full texts of adopted rule chapters may be found on the internet at: http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules. There is also a list of rulemaking liaisons (http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/liaisons.html), who are single points of contact for each agency.
PROPOSALS
AGENCY: 10-144 Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Family Independence
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: 10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 331; Public Assistance Manual Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) - Maximum Benefit and Standard of Need Chart
TANF Rule #121P - P.L. 2024, Ch. 622
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P193
BRIEF SUMMARY: The proposed rule change would update the Public Assistance Manual Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) consistent with legislative changes made to 22 M.R.S. § 3769-C made by P.L. 2024, Ch. 622, An Act to Reduce the Number of Children Living in Deep Poverty by Adjusting Assistance for Low-income Families.
The proposed rule change would update the Maximum Benefit and Standard of Need Chart by increasing the maximum amount of monthly TANF assistance by an amount equal to 20% of the maximum payments that were in effect on January 1, 2024. In addition, 22 M.R.S. § 3769-C(1)(D) requires that the Department increase Appendix Chart, page 3, Standard of Need and Maximum Grant, each October based on the Cost-of-Living Increase used by the Social Security Administration.
It is the intent of the Department that proposed changes to this rule will be in effect as of October 1, 2024 consistent with SSA COLA increases.
See http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/about/rulemaking for rules and related rulemaking documents.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THIS RULE: 22 M.R.S. §§ 42(1); 3769-C
PUBLIC HEARING: No public hearing is scheduled.
COMMENT DEADLINE: Monday, July 29, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Written public comments may be submitted via the link at https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/about/rulemaking
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Alexandria Lauritzen, TANF Program Manager
Department of Health and Human Services
Office for Family Independence
109 Capitol Street
Augusta, ME 04330-6841
Phone: (207) 624-4109/Fax: (207) 287-3455
TT Users Call Maine Relay - 711
Alexandria.Lauritzen@maine.gov
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: None anticipated.
AGENCY: 09-137 Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Chapter 1. Open Water and Ice Fishing Regulations; Chapter 1-A. State Heritage Fish Waters
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P194
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is proposing regulation changes for the upcoming ice fishing and open water fishing seasons. These regulations are needed to provide for the effective conservation of Maine's inland fisheries and to enhance fishing opportunities throughout the State. This rule-making packet includes 23 individual proposals presented in the following "theme" categories: State Heritage Fish Waters; Special Need; Salmonid Growth, Condition, and Performance; Expanded Angler Opportunity; and Errors, Conflicts, and Confusion. The complete list of proposals may be obtained from the Agency Contact Person or online at: https://www.maine.gov/ifw/news-events/rulemaking-proposals.html. The proposals, if adopted, will become effective January 1, 2025. Members of the public are encouraged to review the proposals and provide comments by submitting written comments by mail or email to the contact person for this filing or by participating in the public hearing. (All comments must be related to this rulemaking packet.) Note: Written comments are given equal consideration to testimony given at the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING: Monday, July 15, 2024 @ 4:00pm - IFW, 353 Water Street, 3rd floor conference room, Augusta, ME
COMMENT DEADLINE: July 25, 2024
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING: Becky Orff, Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, 353 Water Street, #41 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333; becky.orff@maine.gov
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: None anticipated.
AGENCY: 01-026 Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Chapter 60: Designation of Critical Pesticide Control Areas
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P195
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Eagle Lake Water & Sewer District has petitioned the Board to create a critical pesticide control area designation within a 500-foot radius of its two public drinking water wellheads located on Eagle Lake. The district seeks to protect these wellheads by preventing the use of pesticides in this area. The town has attempted to create a wellhead protection plan ordinance in the past, but these attempts failed. The district has observed pesticide applications occurring in this zone at abutting properties and have requested that owners stop these practices. This request could impact up to eight nearby property owners by preventing them from using pesticides on their property and from hiring commercial applicators to make pesticide applications for their homes, lawns, gardens, and forests. This zone also intersects a railway that would prohibit the of use pesticides for track maintenance. The Board is seeking public comment regarding this designation request prior to proposing rule amendments as required by Chapter 60: Designation of Critical Pesticide Control Areas.
PUBLIC HEARING (if any): July 19, 2024 at 9:00 AM in Deering Building Rm 101 at 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta, ME 04333 or via Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZDIzNWU4NzktNGJiYy00MzM3LWE3OGEtZGNiMzU5YjNiYjZl%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22413fa8ab-207d-4b62-9bcd-ea1a8f2f864e%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22068e9650-857e-4a65-996a-b329781eead7%22%7d
COMMENT DEADLINE: July 29, 2024 at 11:59 PM
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING (include name, mailing address, telephone, fax, TTY, email):
Karla Boyd
28 SHS
Augusta, ME 04333
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different):
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): Currently, there is not fiscal impact expected. There may be fiscal impacts identified during the public comment period.
AGENCY: 10-144 Department of Health and Human Services - Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: 10-144 CMR chapter 269, Rules Governing Self-Contained Breath Alcohol Testing Equipment
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P196
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Department is proposing this routine technical rulemaking following the adoption of amendments by emergency rulemaking effective May 28, 2024, that qualified the use of a dry gas standard under 10-144 CMR chapter 269 - Rules Governing Self-Contained Breath Alcohol Testing Equipment. The Department is ensuring that the dry gas standard provisions added for calibrating units in the emergency rule do not expire on August 26, 2024, with the emergency rule (5 MRS 8054(3)). Additionally, the Department is proposing minor changes to correct clerical errors and update the rule structure and formatting conventions for conformity with agency standards, including updating the rule's title to "Self-Contained Breath Alcohol Testing Equipment Rule".
PUBLIC HEARING (if any): No public hearing is scheduled. A public hearing may be requested by emailing the contact person identified below for this filing. (5 MRS § 8053(3)(B).)
COMMENT DEADLINE: Friday, July 26, 2024 (5 MRS § 8052(5)(A))
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING (include name, mailing address, telephone, fax, TTY, email): Bridget Danis, Policy Analyst, 286 Water Street, 11 SHS, Augusta, Maine, 04330; (207) 287-9394; Bridget.Danis@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different):
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): None anticipated.
AGENCY: 16-163 Emergency Medical Services Board (Maine EMS)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Chapter 21: Immunization Requirements
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P197
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Emergency Medical Services Board is proposing to amend its current rules regarding Immunization requirements to add licensed ambulance operators into the definition of a "Covered Emergency Medical Services Person", and to change the effective date by which a Covered Emergency Medical Services Person must have a valid Certificate of Immunization, Proof of Immunity, or documentation of a Medical Exemption for diseases contained within the chapter that are not Influenza (Seasonal Influenza), so that the requirement is effective at the point a Covered Emergency Medical Services Person is added to the entity's roster. This proposal also amends its reporting requirements to reflect the changes to the effective date.
PUBLIC HEARING (if any): None. A hearing may be requested by the petition of no less than five (5) interested persons through the submission of such petition in writing to Maine EMS, ATTN: Rulemaking, 152 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0152
COMMENT DEADLINE: 11:59 P.M. on Friday, June 14, 2024. This deadline is extended until of July 10th, 2024, at 11:59 P.M. Comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Maine EMS no later than 11:59 P.M. on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024. Interested parties may submit comments to Maine EMS in the following manner(s):
Navigating to https://www.maine.gov/ems and filling out our "Maine EMS Rules Public Comment Submission" form (Preferred)
By email to: rulemaking.maineems@maine.gov
In writing: Address comments to Maine Emergency Medical Services, ATTN: Rulemaking, 152 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0152
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Jason J. Cooney
152 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0152
207-626-3864 - Phone
207-287-3659 - TTY
207-287-6251 - Fax
jason.j.cooney@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): Same
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): Maine EMS estimates that this rule will not have any fiscal impact on municipalities or counties.
AGENCY: 16-163 Emergency Medical Services Board (Maine EMS)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Chapter 26: Community Grant Program
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P198
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Emergency Medical Services Board ("Board") is required under 32 M.R.S. §97(4) to adopt rules establishing a grant application and selection process to award funds to municipalities or group(s) of municipalities for the review and consideration of the provision of effective and efficient emergency medical services. The Board is proposing rules that address the administration of the grant program, including the application process and requirements; evaluation criteria; evaluation/review process; and the reporting required of a recipient of funding.
PUBLIC HEARING (if any): None. A hearing may be requested by the petition of no less than five (5) interested persons through the submission of such petition in writing to Maine EMS, ATTN: Rulemaking, 152 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0152
COMMENT DEADLINE: 11:59 P.M. on Friday, June 14, 2024. This deadline is extended until July 10th, 2024, at 11:59 P.M. Comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Maine EMS no later than 11:59 P.M. on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024. Interested parties may submit comments to Maine EMS in the following manner(s):
Navigating to https://www.maine.gov/ems and filling out our "Maine EMS Rules Public Comment Submission" form (Preferred)
By email to: rulemaking.maineems@maine.gov
In writing: Address comments to Maine Emergency Medical Services, ATTN: Rulemaking, 152 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0152.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Jason J. Cooney
152 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0152
207-626-3864 - Phone
207-287-3659 - TTY
207-287-6251 - Fax
jason.j.cooney@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): Same
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): This rule will provide for the awarding of $200,000 in non-lapsing funds, where unexpended funds are carried over to the next fiscal year until all funds are expended, directly to municipalities or groups of municipalities.
ADOPTIONS
Pursuant to Ch. 380 of the Public Laws of 2011, notice of the adoption of rules will no longer be published in the newspaper rulemaking notices; our Wednesday web notices will continue to carry them, however. Information on rules adopted through the Maine Administrative Procedure Act as well as the full text of adopted rules is available on the internet at http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules.
NOTICE OF STATE RULEMAKING
Public Input for Rules
Notices are published each Wednesday to alert the public regarding state agency rulemaking. You may obtain a copy of any rule by notifying the agency contact person. You may also comment on the rule, and/or attend the public hearing. If no hearing is scheduled, you may request one - the agency may then schedule a hearing, and must do so if 5 or more persons request it. If you are disabled or need special services to attend a hearing, please notify the agency contact person at least 7 days prior to it. Petitions: you can petition an agency to adopt, amend, or repeal any rule; the agency must provide you with petition forms, and must respond to your petition within 60 days. The agency must enter rulemaking if the petition is signed by 150 or more registered voters, and may begin rulemaking if there are fewer. You can also petition the Legislature to review a rule; the Executive Director of the Legislative Council (115 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333, phone (207) 287-1615) will provide you with the necessary petition forms. The appropriate legislative committee will review a rule upon receipt of a petition from 100 or more registered voters, or from "...any person who may be directly, substantially and adversely affected by the application of a rule..." (Title 5 §11112). WorldWide Web: Copies of the weekly notices and the full texts of adopted rule chapters may be found on the internet at: http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules. There is also a list of rulemaking liaisons (http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/liaisons.html), who are single points of contact for each agency.
PROPOSALS
AGENCY: 10-144 Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Family Independence
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: 10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 331; Public Assistance Manual Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) - Maximum Benefit and Standard of Need Chart
TANF Rule #121P - P.L. 2024, Ch. 622
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P193
BRIEF SUMMARY: The proposed rule change would update the Public Assistance Manual Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) consistent with legislative changes made to 22 M.R.S. § 3769-C made by P.L. 2024, Ch. 622, An Act to Reduce the Number of Children Living in Deep Poverty by Adjusting Assistance for Low-income Families.
The proposed rule change would update the Maximum Benefit and Standard of Need Chart by increasing the maximum amount of monthly TANF assistance by an amount equal to 20% of the maximum payments that were in effect on January 1, 2024. In addition, 22 M.R.S. § 3769-C(1)(D) requires that the Department increase Appendix Chart, page 3, Standard of Need and Maximum Grant, each October based on the Cost-of-Living Increase used by the Social Security Administration.
It is the intent of the Department that proposed changes to this rule will be in effect as of October 1, 2024 consistent with SSA COLA increases.
See http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/about/rulemaking for rules and related rulemaking documents.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THIS RULE: 22 M.R.S. §§ 42(1); 3769-C
PUBLIC HEARING: No public hearing is scheduled.
COMMENT DEADLINE: Monday, July 29, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Written public comments may be submitted via the link at https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/about/rulemaking
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Alexandria Lauritzen, TANF Program Manager
Department of Health and Human Services
Office for Family Independence
109 Capitol Street
Augusta, ME 04330-6841
Phone: (207) 624-4109/Fax: (207) 287-3455
TT Users Call Maine Relay - 711
Alexandria.Lauritzen@maine.gov
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: None anticipated.
AGENCY: 09-137 Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Chapter 1. Open Water and Ice Fishing Regulations; Chapter 1-A. State Heritage Fish Waters
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P194
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is proposing regulation changes for the upcoming ice fishing and open water fishing seasons. These regulations are needed to provide for the effective conservation of Maine's inland fisheries and to enhance fishing opportunities throughout the State. This rule-making packet includes 23 individual proposals presented in the following "theme" categories: State Heritage Fish Waters; Special Need; Salmonid Growth, Condition, and Performance; Expanded Angler Opportunity; and Errors, Conflicts, and Confusion. The complete list of proposals may be obtained from the Agency Contact Person or online at: https://www.maine.gov/ifw/news-events/rulemaking-proposals.html. The proposals, if adopted, will become effective January 1, 2025. Members of the public are encouraged to review the proposals and provide comments by submitting written comments by mail or email to the contact person for this filing or by participating in the public hearing. (All comments must be related to this rulemaking packet.) Note: Written comments are given equal consideration to testimony given at the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING: Monday, July 15, 2024 @ 4:00pm - IFW, 353 Water Street, 3rd floor conference room, Augusta, ME
COMMENT DEADLINE: July 25, 2024
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING: Becky Orff, Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, 353 Water Street, #41 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333; becky.orff@maine.gov
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: None anticipated.
AGENCY: 01-026 Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Chapter 60: Designation of Critical Pesticide Control Areas
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P195
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Eagle Lake Water & Sewer District has petitioned the Board to create a critical pesticide control area designation within a 500-foot radius of its two public drinking water wellheads located on Eagle Lake. The district seeks to protect these wellheads by preventing the use of pesticides in this area. The town has attempted to create a wellhead protection plan ordinance in the past, but these attempts failed. The district has observed pesticide applications occurring in this zone at abutting properties and have requested that owners stop these practices. This request could impact up to eight nearby property owners by preventing them from using pesticides on their property and from hiring commercial applicators to make pesticide applications for their homes, lawns, gardens, and forests. This zone also intersects a railway that would prohibit the of use pesticides for track maintenance. The Board is seeking public comment regarding this designation request prior to proposing rule amendments as required by Chapter 60: Designation of Critical Pesticide Control Areas.
PUBLIC HEARING (if any): July 19, 2024 at 9:00 AM in Deering Building Rm 101 at 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta, ME 04333 or via Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZDIzNWU4NzktNGJiYy00MzM3LWE3OGEtZGNiMzU5YjNiYjZl%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22413fa8ab-207d-4b62-9bcd-ea1a8f2f864e%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22068e9650-857e-4a65-996a-b329781eead7%22%7d
COMMENT DEADLINE: July 29, 2024 at 11:59 PM
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING (include name, mailing address, telephone, fax, TTY, email):
Karla Boyd
28 SHS
Augusta, ME 04333
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different):
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): Currently, there is not fiscal impact expected. There may be fiscal impacts identified during the public comment period.
AGENCY: 10-144 Department of Health and Human Services - Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: 10-144 CMR chapter 269, Rules Governing Self-Contained Breath Alcohol Testing Equipment
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P196
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Department is proposing this routine technical rulemaking following the adoption of amendments by emergency rulemaking effective May 28, 2024, that qualified the use of a dry gas standard under 10-144 CMR chapter 269 - Rules Governing Self-Contained Breath Alcohol Testing Equipment. The Department is ensuring that the dry gas standard provisions added for calibrating units in the emergency rule do not expire on August 26, 2024, with the emergency rule (5 MRS 8054(3)). Additionally, the Department is proposing minor changes to correct clerical errors and update the rule structure and formatting conventions for conformity with agency standards, including updating the rule's title to "Self-Contained Breath Alcohol Testing Equipment Rule".
PUBLIC HEARING (if any): No public hearing is scheduled. A public hearing may be requested by emailing the contact person identified below for this filing. (5 MRS § 8053(3)(B).)
COMMENT DEADLINE: Friday, July 26, 2024 (5 MRS § 8052(5)(A))
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING (include name, mailing address, telephone, fax, TTY, email): Bridget Danis, Policy Analyst, 286 Water Street, 11 SHS, Augusta, Maine, 04330; (207) 287-9394; Bridget.Danis@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different):
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): None anticipated.
AGENCY: 16-163 Emergency Medical Services Board (Maine EMS)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Chapter 21: Immunization Requirements
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P197
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Emergency Medical Services Board is proposing to amend its current rules regarding Immunization requirements to add licensed ambulance operators into the definition of a "Covered Emergency Medical Services Person", and to change the effective date by which a Covered Emergency Medical Services Person must have a valid Certificate of Immunization, Proof of Immunity, or documentation of a Medical Exemption for diseases contained within the chapter that are not Influenza (Seasonal Influenza), so that the requirement is effective at the point a Covered Emergency Medical Services Person is added to the entity's roster. This proposal also amends its reporting requirements to reflect the changes to the effective date.
PUBLIC HEARING (if any): None. A hearing may be requested by the petition of no less than five (5) interested persons through the submission of such petition in writing to Maine EMS, ATTN: Rulemaking, 152 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0152
COMMENT DEADLINE: 11:59 P.M. on Friday, June 14, 2024. This deadline is extended until of July 10th, 2024, at 11:59 P.M. Comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Maine EMS no later than 11:59 P.M. on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024. Interested parties may submit comments to Maine EMS in the following manner(s):
Navigating to https://www.maine.gov/ems and filling out our "Maine EMS Rules Public Comment Submission" form (Preferred)
By email to: rulemaking.maineems@maine.gov
In writing: Address comments to Maine Emergency Medical Services, ATTN: Rulemaking, 152 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0152
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Jason J. Cooney
152 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0152
207-626-3864 - Phone
207-287-3659 - TTY
207-287-6251 - Fax
jason.j.cooney@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): Same
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): Maine EMS estimates that this rule will not have any fiscal impact on municipalities or counties.
AGENCY: 16-163 Emergency Medical Services Board (Maine EMS)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Chapter 26: Community Grant Program
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P198
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Emergency Medical Services Board ("Board") is required under 32 M.R.S. §97(4) to adopt rules establishing a grant application and selection process to award funds to municipalities or group(s) of municipalities for the review and consideration of the provision of effective and efficient emergency medical services. The Board is proposing rules that address the administration of the grant program, including the application process and requirements; evaluation criteria; evaluation/review process; and the reporting required of a recipient of funding.
PUBLIC HEARING (if any): None. A hearing may be requested by the petition of no less than five (5) interested persons through the submission of such petition in writing to Maine EMS, ATTN: Rulemaking, 152 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0152
COMMENT DEADLINE: 11:59 P.M. on Friday, June 14, 2024. This deadline is extended until July 10th, 2024, at 11:59 P.M. Comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Maine EMS no later than 11:59 P.M. on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024. Interested parties may submit comments to Maine EMS in the following manner(s):
Navigating to https://www.maine.gov/ems and filling out our "Maine EMS Rules Public Comment Submission" form (Preferred)
By email to: rulemaking.maineems@maine.gov
In writing: Address comments to Maine Emergency Medical Services, ATTN: Rulemaking, 152 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0152.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Jason J. Cooney
152 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0152
207-626-3864 - Phone
207-287-3659 - TTY
207-287-6251 - Fax
jason.j.cooney@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): Same
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): This rule will provide for the awarding of $200,000 in non-lapsing funds, where unexpended funds are carried over to the next fiscal year until all funds are expended, directly to municipalities or groups of municipalities.
ADOPTIONS
Pursuant to Ch. 380 of the Public Laws of 2011, notice of the adoption of rules will no longer be published in the newspaper rulemaking notices; our Wednesday web notices will continue to carry them, however. Information on rules adopted through the Maine Administrative Procedure Act as well as the full text of adopted rules is available on the internet at http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules.
