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Rule Making

Maine EMS is seeking public comment on 2 proposed rules.  Comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Maine EMS no later than 11:59 P.M. on June 14, 2024.

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Chapter 21: Immunization Requirements (Proposed)

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-P136 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: 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 043330152 COMMENT DEADLINE: 11:59 P.M. on Friday, June 14, 2024. Comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Maine EMS no later than 11:59 P.M. on Friday, June 14, 2024.

CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING: Jason J. Cooney; 152 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0152; 207-626-3864 – Phone; 207-287-3659 – TTY; 207287-6251 – 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.

Chapter 21: Immunization Requirements (Proposed) (PDF) (5/22/24)

Chapter 26: Community Grant Program (Proposed)

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-P137 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: 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 043330152 COMMENT DEADLINE: 11:59 P.M. on Friday, June 14, 2024. Comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Maine EMS no later than 11:59 P.M. on June 14, 2024.

CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING: Jason J. Cooney; 152 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0152; 207-626-3864 – Phone; 207-287-3659 – TTY; 207287-6251 – 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.

Chapter 26: Community Grant Program (Proposed) (PDF) (5/22/24)

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