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: 03-201 Maine Department of Corrections
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 15, Domestic Violence Intervention Program Certification (formerly Batterer Intervention Program Certification)
TYPE OF RULE (check one): Routine Technical
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P246
BRIEF SUMMARY: The primary reason this rule is proposed to be repealed and replaced is to reflect the statutory name change from "batterer intervention program" to "domestic violence intervention program" and to otherwise clarify and update its provisions.
Copies of the proposed rule are available upon request by contacting the Department contact person identified below or on the Department of Corrections website at https://www.maine.gov/corrections/policies. Pursuant to Maine law, interested parties are publicly notified of the proposed rulemaking and are provided an opportunity for comment. Written comments may be submitted by mail, e-mail, or fax to the contact person before the end of the comment period or by submitting a comment on the above website. To ensure the comments are considered, they must include the name of the commenter and the organization represented, if any.
PUBLIC HEARING (if any): None
COMMENT DEADLINE: September 16, 2024
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING: Mary Lucia; Department of Corrections;111 SHS, Augusta ME 04333; Phone: (207) 530-0983; Fax: (207) 287-4370; mary.a.lucia@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): None
AGENCY: 90-590 Maine Health Data Organization
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Chapter 800: Uniform Reporting of Wholesale Acquisition Costs for Insulin (Major Substantive rule)
TYPE OF RULE: Major Substantive
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P247
BRIEF SUMMARY: This rule is being proposed to implement the requirements in Public Law 2023, chapter 610, specifically Title 22, MRSA § 8732, sub-§3.
PUBLIC HEARING (if any): September 5, 2024, at 9:00 A.M. (Remote only**)
**Please note: This public hearing will be held virtually. To attend via zoom, select the link below or
call the number provided to attend via conference call.
Zoom meeting link:
https://mainestate.zoom.us/j/88075984374?pwd=Qmt1Qys1QmYxOUZsQUlNMzhEMG8wQT09
Call in number: 646 876 9923
Meeting ID: 880 7598 4374
Passcode: 13081540
COMMENT DEADLINE: September 16, 2024, at 5:00 P.M.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Debra Dodge, Health Planner
Maine Health Data Organization
151 Capitol Street
102 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0102
287-6724, debra.j.dodge@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): N/A
AGENCY: 90-590: Maine Health Data Organization
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Chapter 100: Enforcement Procedures (Major Substantive Rule)
TYPE OF RULE: Major Substantive
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P248
BRIEF SUMMARY: The proposed rule changes are to ensure compliance with new rules 90-590 C.M.R. Chapters 340 and 800.
PUBLIC HEARING (if any): September 5, 2024, at 9:00 A.M. (Remote only)
Please note: This public hearing will be held virtually. To attend via zoom, select the link below or call
the number provided to attend via conference call.
Zoom meeting link:
https://mainestate.zoom.us/j/88075984374?pwd=Qmt1Qys1QmYxOUZsQUlNMzhEMG8wQT09
Call in number: 646 876 9923
Meeting ID: 880 7598 4374
Passcode: 13081540
This rule will not have a fiscal impact on municipalities, counties or small businesses. Copies of these proposed rules can be reviewed and printed from the MHDO website at https://mhdo.maine.gov/rules.htm or, to receive a paper copy call 287-6722.
COMMENT DEADLINE: September 16, 2024, at 5:00 P.M.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Debra Dodge, Health Planner
Maine Health Data Organization
151 Capitol Street, 102 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333, Telephone 287-6724, FAX 287-6732 debra.j.dodge@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION (if different): N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any). This rule will not have a fiscal impact on
municipalities, counties, or small businesses.
AGENCY: 10-144 Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Family Independence
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: 10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 333; Low Cost Drugs for the Elderly and Disabled (DEL) Eligibility Manual
MC Rule #309 - DEL Updates
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P249
BRIEF SUMMARY: The proposed rule change would update Section 2, APPLICATION PROCESS, consistent with a legislative change to 22 M.R.S. § 3174-LLL made by P.L. 2023, ch. 412.
PUBLIC HEARING (if any): No public hearing is scheduled.
COMMENT DEADLINE: Monday, September 16. 2024, at 5:00 p.m. E.T.
Written public comments may be submitted via the link at https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/about/rulemaking.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Adam Hooper, MaineCare Program Manager
Department of Health and Human Services
Office for Family Independence
109 Capitol Street
Augusta, ME 04330-6841
Phone: (207) 624-4178/Fax: (207) 287-3455
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Adam.Hooper@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): N/A.
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): None anticipated.
AGENCY: 13-188-Department of Marine Resources
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Chapter 34; Recreational Measures for Cod and Haddock
TYPE OF RULE (check one): Routine Technical
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P250
BRIEF SUMMARY:
On July 27, 2024, DMR adopted an emergency rule to align state recreational fishing regulations for Gulf of Maine cod and haddock with those adopted by NOAA Fisheries in federal waters. DMR is proposing to adopt the emergency rule as part of its regular rules. Consistent with the existing emergency rule, this proposal would maintain the existing season and bag limit for cod but modify the size limit to 23 inches. For haddock, the rulemaking maintains the season but standardizes recreational measures across sectors with a 15 fish possession limit and a minimum size of 18 inches.
PUBLIC HEARING (if any): None scheduled
COMMENT DEADLINE: September 13, 2024
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
NAME: Deirdre Gilbert
MAILING ADDRESS: 21 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0021
E-MAIL: dmr.rulemaking@maine.gov
TELEPHONE: 207-624-6553
FAX: 207-624-6024
TTY: 207-624-6500 (Deaf/Hard of Hearing)
Hearing facilities: If you require accommodations due to disability, please contact 207-624-6553.
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): Same
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): None