Featured RulemakingRulemakingNOTICE 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.Posted Online 4 days ago
Featured Public NoticePublic NoticeSummons Docket No. BR24E0011QC Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trail Court Probate and Family Court Daniel Hackett Vs. Aja-Linn Eddy Bristol Probate and Family Court Office of Register Suite 240 40 Broadway Taunton, MA 02780 (508) 977-6040 You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: Daniel Hackett 25 Buffinton Street Apt 2 Fall River, Ma 02721 Your answer, if any, within 20 days after service of this summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgement by default will be taken against you. You are also required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of the Register of this Court. Unless otherwise provided by Mass. R. Civ. P. Rule 13(a), your answer must state as a counterclaim any claim which you may have against the plaintiff which arises out of the transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of plaintiff's claim, or you will thereafter be barred from making such claim in any other actions. Order For Service by Publication and Mailing Docket No. BR24E0011QC Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trail Court Probate and Family Court Daniel Hackett Vs. Aja-Linn Eddy Bristol Probate and Family Court Office of Register Suite 240 40 Broadway Taunton, MA 02780 (508) 977-6040 Upon motion of plaintiff for an order directing the defendant, to appear, plead, or answer, in accordance with Mass. R. Civ. P. Mass. R. Dom. Rel. P. Rule 4, it appearing to the court that this is an action for General complaint. Pursuant to Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411, an Automatic Restraining Order has been entered against the above-named parties. Defendant cannot be found within the Commonwealth and his/her present whereabouts are unknown. Personal service on defendant is therefore not practicable, and defendant has not voluntarily appeared in this action. It is Ordered that defendant is directed to appear, plead, answer or otherwise move with respect to the complaint herein on or before November 15, 2024 If you fail to do so this Court will proceed to a hearing and adjudication of this matter It is further Ordered that the accompanying summons be published once in the Bangor Daily News, a newspaper published at 1 Merchants Plaza, P.O Box 1329, Bangor, ME 04402-1329. The publication to be 60 days at least before said return day. It is further Ordered that a copy of the summons be mailed to the defendant at his/her last known address by registered or certified mail.Summons Docket No. BR24E0011QC Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trail Court Probate and Family Court Daniel Hackett Vs. Aja-Linn Eddy Bristol Probate and Family Court Office of Register Suite 240 40 Broadway Taunton, MA 02780 (508) 977-6040 You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: Daniel Hackett 25 Buffinton Street Apt 2 Fall River, Ma 02721 Your answer, if any, within 20 days after service of this summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgement by default will be taken against you. You are also required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of the Register of this Court. Unless otherwise provided by Mass. R. Civ. P. Rule 13(a), your answer must state as a counterclaim any claim which you may have against the plaintiff which arises out of the transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of plaintiff's claim, or you will thereafter be barred from making such claim in any other actions. Order For Service by Publication and Mailing Docket No. BR24E0011QC Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trail Court Probate and Family Court Daniel Hackett Vs. Aja-Linn Eddy Bristol Probate and Family Court Office of Register Suite 240 40 Broadway Taunton, MA 02780 (508) 977-6040 Upon motion of plaintiff for an order directing the defendant, to appear, plead, or answer, in accordance with Mass. R. Civ. P. Mass. R. Dom. Rel. P. Rule 4, it appearing to the court that this is an action for General complaint. Pursuant to Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411, an Automatic Restraining Order has been entered against the above-named parties. Defendant cannot be found within the Commonwealth and his/her present whereabouts are unknown. Personal service on defendant is therefore not practicable, and defendant has not voluntarily appeared in this action. It is Ordered that defendant is directed to appear, plead, answer or otherwise move with respect to the complaint herein on or before November 15, 2024 If you fail to do so this Court will proceed to a hearing and adjudication of this matter It is further Ordered that the accompanying summons be published once in the Bangor Daily News, a newspaper published at 1 Merchants Plaza, P.O Box 1329, Bangor, ME 04402-1329. The publication to be 60 days at least before said return day. It is further Ordered that a copy of the summons be mailed to the defendant at his/her last known address by registered or certified mail.Posted Online 2 days ago