NOTICE OF STATE RULEMAKING
PUBLIC INPUT FOR RULES A list of state agency rule proposals is published here each Wednesday. You can get a copy of a proposed rule by contacting the person listed in the notice. You can comment on a proposed rule by submitting a written comment to the agency or by attending the public hearing, if one is scheduled. If no hearing is scheduled, you can request one. The agency must hold a hearing if it receives 5 or more requests. If you have a disability and need assistance to participate in a hearing you should tell the agency at least 7 days before the hearing. ONLINE INFORMATION Weekly notices, full text of adopted rules, and a list of agency rulemaking contacts are available at this website: https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/index.html
PROPOSALS
AGENCY: 12-702 Department of Labor, Paid Family and Medical Leave Program
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 1, Rules Governing Paid Family and Medical Leave
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P142
BRIEF SUMMARY: The purpose of this chapter is to provide definitions and procedures for implementing the paid family and medical leave program pursuant to 26 M.R.S. chapter 7, subchapter 6-C. This Rule is being reposted with changes to certain sections after considering comments from the initial public comment period that ended July 8, 2024.
PUBLIC HEARING: September 17, 2024; Time: 9am
Frances Perkins Room, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330
COMMENT DEADLINE: September 30, 2024 at 5 p.m.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Isaac H. Gingras, Department of Labor
54 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0054
207-626-6232 - Phone
Isaac.H.Gingras@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): N/A
AGENCY: 99-346 Maine State Housing Authority
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 19, Homeless Solutions Rule
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P255
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Maine State Housing Authority uses funds from certain federal and state resources to give grants to agencies for a variety of activities to assist people who are experiencing homelessness. This Rule governs MaineHousing's allocation of resources for such programs, program design, the publication and distribution of program guides, and potential selection criteria. Some resources are distributed according to a funding formula set forth in the applicable Program Guide and Application. Other resources may be distributed according to programs designed by MaineHousing.
PUBLIC HEARING (if any): A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 9:30 AM at Maine State Housing Authority, 26 Edison Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330. To listen or testify virtually, please contact Board Admin no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at MaineHousing, 26 Edison Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330-6046; (207) 626-4600 (voice); 1-800-452-4668 (voice in state only); or 711 (Maine Relay) or via e-mail: BoardAdmin@mainehousing.org.
COMMENT DEADLINE: Friday, September 27, 2024 at 5:00 PM
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING: Ashley Carson, Chief Counsel, Maine State Housing Authority, State House Station #89, 26 Edison Drive, Augusta, Maine, 04330-6046, (207) 626-4600 (telephone), (800) 452-4668 (voice in state only) or Maine Relay 711, acarson@mainehousing.org (e-mail).
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): N/A
AGENCY: 16-163 Emergency Medical Services Board (Maine EMS)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 19: Community Paramedicine
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P256
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Emergency Medical Services Board is seeking to repeal and replace Chapter 19 of its rules, Community Paramedicine, to provide licensure requirements for both services and personnel providing Community Paramedicine Services within the State of Maine. This rule also outlines a process for providers currently practicing Community Paramedicine in the State to receive conditional licensure at the personnel level and licensing at the service level to ensure continuity of care. Those agencies and personnel looking to establish services have clear guidelines inclusive of scope of practice, formulary, and education standards to receive licenses at three levels: community paramedicine-affiliate, community paramedicine-technician, and community paramedic. This rule will support in providing standardized practice throughout the state of Maine, ensuring the same quality of care for all patients regardless of location.
PUBLIC HEARING (if any): No hearings are set for this rulemaking. 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, September 27, 2024.
Comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Maine EMS no later than 11:59 P.M. on Friday, September 27th, 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): The Emergency Medical Services Board does not anticipate any specific financial impact on municipalities or counties, other than those municipalities or counties that own/operate an agency engaging in community paramedicine services, which would have to account for the cost of compliance with the Maine Background Check Center for its personnel.
NOTICE OF STATE RULEMAKING
PUBLIC INPUT FOR RULES A list of state agency rule proposals is published here each Wednesday. You can get a copy of a proposed rule by contacting the person listed in the notice. You can comment on a proposed rule by submitting a written comment to the agency or by attending the public hearing, if one is scheduled. If no hearing is scheduled, you can request one. The agency must hold a hearing if it receives 5 or more requests. If you have a disability and need assistance to participate in a hearing you should tell the agency at least 7 days before the hearing. ONLINE INFORMATION Weekly notices, full text of adopted rules, and a list of agency rulemaking contacts are available at this website: https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/index.html
PROPOSALS
AGENCY: 12-702 Department of Labor, Paid Family and Medical Leave Program
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 1, Rules Governing Paid Family and Medical Leave
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P142
BRIEF SUMMARY: The purpose of this chapter is to provide definitions and procedures for implementing the paid family and medical leave program pursuant to 26 M.R.S. chapter 7, subchapter 6-C. This Rule is being reposted with changes to certain sections after considering comments from the initial public comment period that ended July 8, 2024.
PUBLIC HEARING: September 17, 2024; Time: 9am
Frances Perkins Room, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330
COMMENT DEADLINE: September 30, 2024 at 5 p.m.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Isaac H. Gingras, Department of Labor
54 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0054
207-626-6232 - Phone
Isaac.H.Gingras@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): N/A
AGENCY: 99-346 Maine State Housing Authority
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 19, Homeless Solutions Rule
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P255
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Maine State Housing Authority uses funds from certain federal and state resources to give grants to agencies for a variety of activities to assist people who are experiencing homelessness. This Rule governs MaineHousing's allocation of resources for such programs, program design, the publication and distribution of program guides, and potential selection criteria. Some resources are distributed according to a funding formula set forth in the applicable Program Guide and Application. Other resources may be distributed according to programs designed by MaineHousing.
PUBLIC HEARING (if any): A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 9:30 AM at Maine State Housing Authority, 26 Edison Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330. To listen or testify virtually, please contact Board Admin no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at MaineHousing, 26 Edison Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330-6046; (207) 626-4600 (voice); 1-800-452-4668 (voice in state only); or 711 (Maine Relay) or via e-mail: BoardAdmin@mainehousing.org.
COMMENT DEADLINE: Friday, September 27, 2024 at 5:00 PM
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING: Ashley Carson, Chief Counsel, Maine State Housing Authority, State House Station #89, 26 Edison Drive, Augusta, Maine, 04330-6046, (207) 626-4600 (telephone), (800) 452-4668 (voice in state only) or Maine Relay 711, acarson@mainehousing.org (e-mail).
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): N/A
AGENCY: 16-163 Emergency Medical Services Board (Maine EMS)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 19: Community Paramedicine
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P256
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Emergency Medical Services Board is seeking to repeal and replace Chapter 19 of its rules, Community Paramedicine, to provide licensure requirements for both services and personnel providing Community Paramedicine Services within the State of Maine. This rule also outlines a process for providers currently practicing Community Paramedicine in the State to receive conditional licensure at the personnel level and licensing at the service level to ensure continuity of care. Those agencies and personnel looking to establish services have clear guidelines inclusive of scope of practice, formulary, and education standards to receive licenses at three levels: community paramedicine-affiliate, community paramedicine-technician, and community paramedic. This rule will support in providing standardized practice throughout the state of Maine, ensuring the same quality of care for all patients regardless of location.
PUBLIC HEARING (if any): No hearings are set for this rulemaking. 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, September 27, 2024.
Comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Maine EMS no later than 11:59 P.M. on Friday, September 27th, 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): The Emergency Medical Services Board does not anticipate any specific financial impact on municipalities or counties, other than those municipalities or counties that own/operate an agency engaging in community paramedicine services, which would have to account for the cost of compliance with the Maine Background Check Center for its personnel.
