AGENCY UMBRELLA-UNIT
NUMBER: 12-150
AGENCY NAME: Department of Labor, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services,
Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired
CONTACT PERSON:
Kathleen Brogan, Director, 150 State House Station, Augusta, ME
04333-0150. Tel: (207) 624-5954
EMERGENCY
RULES ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None
EXPECTED 2002-2003
RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY:
CHAPTER 15:
Business Enterprise Program Policy Manual
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §1418
PURPOSE: The rules govern the operation of food services by persons
who are blind and visually impaired as managers of Business Enterprise
Program locations. Modifications would reflect recently enacted federal
legislation and regulations.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By August, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Blind and visually impaired managers of Business
Enterprise Program locations.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 101:
Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Individuals who are Blind
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §1418
PURPOSE: The rules govern the delivery of vocational rehabilitation
services for persons who are blind or visually impaired in achieving
an employment outcome. Modifications would reflect recently enacted
federal legislation and regulations.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By July, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Blind or visually impaired persons eligible for
Vocational Rehabilitation services.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 105:
Independent Living Services for Individuals who are Blind
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §1418
PURPOSE: The rules govern the delivery of rehabilitation services
for persons who are blind or visually impaired in preserving and enhancing
independent living. Modifications would reflect recently enacted federal
legislation and regulations.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By September, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Blind or visually impaired persons eligible for
Independent Living services.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
AGENCY
UMBRELLA-UNIT NUMBER: 12-152
AGENCY NAME: Department of Labor, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services,
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
CONTACT PERSON:
Kathleen Brogan, Director, 150 State House Station, Augusta, ME
04333-0150. Tel: (207) 624-5950
EMERGENCY
RULES ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA:
EMERGENCY RULE:
Amendment to 10-149 CMR Chapter 5 §73.02, Personal Care Assistance
for Severely Physically Disabled
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 26 M.R.S.A. §1412-G (6)
PURPOSE: This rule allows certain consumers in the Medicaid Home and
Community-Based Waiver program to be enrolled in the state-funded
Consumer Directed Home-Based Care program for the purposes of supplementing
services received under the Medicaid program.
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 23, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Persons with disabilities who are served by the
Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waiver program and the Consumer
Directed Home-Based Care program.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not undertaken
EXPECTED 2002-2003
RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY:
CHAPTER 1:
Amendments to Vocational Rehabilitation Services Policy Manual
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Chapter 560, P.L. 1996, Title 26 M.R.S.A. §1417
PURPOSE: The rules govern the delivery of vocational rehabilitation
services for persons with disabilities to assist them in achieving
an employment outcome. Modifications would reflect recently enacted
federal legislation and regulations.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By January, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Persons with disabilities eligible for Vocational
Rehabilitation services.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 7:
Independent Living Services Policy Manual
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Chapter 560, P.L. 1996, Title 26 M.R.S.A. §1417
PURPOSE: The rules govern the delivery of independent living services
to persons with disabilities. Modifications would reflect recently
enacted federal legislation and regulations.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By January, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Persons with disabilities eligible for Independent
Living services.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 10:
Hearing Impaired Children's Program
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: P.L. 501-1985
PURPOSE: The Hearing Impaired Children's Program will serve children
age 0 - 20 years with a diagnosis of sensor neural hearing impairment
and other non-correctable, permanent hearing loss. The intent of the
Program is to ensure that no hearing-impaired child be denied access
to services or equipment needed to eliminate or reduce, to the extent
possible, the impairment to their development of speech and language
competencies caused by a hearing loss when their family lacks adequate
financial resources with which to purchase needed services or equipment.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: To be repealed January, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: These children now receive the same services under
the Department of Education.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 11:
Hearing Aid Lender Program for the Elderly
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: None
PURPOSE: The Hearing Aid Lender Program for the Elderly, hereinafter
referred to as the Program, will serve adults who are over 65 years
old with a bilateral hearing loss of at least 55 decibels (dB) in
the better ear. The Program is considered a pilot program with limited
funding to serve the elderly hearing impaired individual in purchasing
hearing amplification on a loaner basis. There are a limited number
of hearing aids available for the Program. The hearing aids will be
dispensed on a first come, first served basis for eligible applicants.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: To be repealed and replaced July, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: None.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 12:
Telecommunication Devices for People with Disabilities Program Rules
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 35, M.R.S.A. §2361
PURPOSE: The Division of Deafness, under the Bureau of Rehabilitation
Services, Department of Labor, through the Telecommunication Devices
for People with Disabilities Program (hereinafter called "The
Program"), will provide funds for purchase, lease, upgrading,
installation, maintenance and repair of special telecommunication
equipment for persons who are disabled.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: To be repealed and replaced July, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: New rules will provide specialized customer telecommunication
equipment for persons with disabilities.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
NEW RULE:
Personal Care Assistance for Severely Physically Disabled Adults
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 26 M.R.S.A §1412-G (6)
PURPOSE: This rule governs the administration of the state-funded
program of Consumer-Directed Personal Care Assistance Services for
people with severe physical disabilities. Adoption of this rule reflects
legislation transferring this program to the Department of Labor.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By October, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Persons with disabilities who are served by the
Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waiver program and the Consumer
Directed Home-Based Care program.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
AGENCY UMBRELLA-UNIT
NUMBER: 12-168
AGENCY NAME: Department of Labor, Bureau of Unemployment Compensation
CONTACT PERSON:
Laura Boyett, Director, 54 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333.
Tel: (207) 287-2316
EMERGENCY
RULES ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None
CHAPTER 11:
Maine Enterprise Option Program
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §1197
PURPOSE: These rules govern the operation of the Maine Enterprise
Option (MEO) Program. The proposed amendments would clarify the definition
of "qualified business counselor," modify the conditions
under which a participant could be terminated from the program by
the Review Board, and clarify the maximum number of weeks of self-employment
assistance allowance to which a MEO participant would be entitled.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By July, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Any person who is participating in the MEO Program.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
AGENCY UMBRELLA-UNIT
NUMBER: 12-170
AGENCY NAME: Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards
CONTACT PERSON:
Michael Frett, Director, 45 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0045.
Tel: (207) 624-6400
EMERGENCY
RULES ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None
EXPECTED 2002-2003
RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY:
CHAPTER 3:
Rules Governing the Administration of the Wage Assurance Fund
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §632
PURPOSE: Establishes procedures to process worker claims under the
Fund.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By June, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Covered unpaid employees.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 4:
Rules Governing Occupational Safety and Health Grants and Loans
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §42-A, 61 and 63
PURPOSE: Establishes procedures for grants and loans for occupational
safety and health purposes.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By June, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Employers eligible for loans and training agencies
eligible for grants.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 7:
Rules Relating to Substance Abuse Testing
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §687
PURPOSE: The rules outline certain responsibilities for employers
who choose to implement a workplace substance abuse testing program.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By January, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Employers with testing programs, or who have an
interest in implementing one, and their employees.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 8:
Rules Regarding Workplace Health and Safety Programs for Employers
with Workers' Compensation Modification Rates of Two or More
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 39-A M.R.S.A. §401
PURPOSE: Establishes procedures and standards for occupational safety
and health plans of certain Maine employers.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By January, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Employers with a workers' compensation modification
rate greater than 2.0 and their employees.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 9:
Rules Governing Administrative Civil Money Penalties for Labor
Law Violations
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §53
PURPOSE: To establish procedures to govern the Bureau's application
of administrative civil money penalties.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By June, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Employers found in violation of chapter 7, subchapters
I through IV of Title 26.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 10:
Rules Governing Employment Leave for Victims of Violence
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §850
PURPOSE: Defines terms in the law and to clarify the applicable work
and legal situations.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By January, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Workers affected by domestic violence and their
employers.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 11:
Rules Governing Hazardous Occupations for Minors Under the Age of
Eighteen in Nonagricultural Employment
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §772
PURPOSE: Establishes a comprehensive list of occupations found to
be hazardous and, therefore, unsuitable for the employment of minors.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By June, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Working minors and their potential employers.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 12:
Rules Relating to Equal Pay
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §42
PURPOSE: Establishes procedures and standards for the application
of the equal pay law.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By June, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Employers and employees.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 13:
Rules Governing the Establishment and Use of Fair Minimum Wage Rates
on State Construction Projects
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §53
PURPOSE: Establishes procedures to govern the Bureau's application
of the prevailing wage rate process.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By June, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: State agencies that let construction to contract
and those contractors who bid on such projects.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
NEW RULE:
Rules Relating to Assessment of Interest and Penalties for Non-payment
under the Safety Education and Training Fund (SETF) (Proposed)
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §61
PURPOSE: To establish procedures to determine when, how and against
whom penalties and interest will be assessed for non-payment of bills
under the SETF.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By June, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: The Workers' Compensation insurance carriers and
self-insureds and any employer who receives services from the SETF.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
NEW RULE:
Rules Relating to Severance Pay (Proposed)
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §42 (2001 PL c. 625)
PURPOSE: Establishes procedures and standards for the application
of the severance pay statute.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By December, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Employers and employees affected by the severance
law.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
NEW RULE:
Rules Relating to the Minimum Wage (Proposed)
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §665
PURPOSE: Establishes procedures and standards for the application
of the minimum wage.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By June, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Employers and employees.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
NEW RULE:
Rules Relating to the Employment of Minors (Proposed)
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §785
PURPOSE: Establishes procedures and standards for application of the
child labor laws.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By June, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Working minors and their employers.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
NEW RULE:
Rules Relating to Agricultural Labor Housing Standards (Proposed)
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §586
PURPOSE: To establish housing standards for agricultural laborers.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By June, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Agricultural workers not covered by Federal regulations
and their employers.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
NEW RULE:
Rules Governing Alternative Pay Arrangements for Interstate Truckers
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §644 (2001 PL c. 628)
PURPOSE: Establishes a formula to apply overtime to work unit based
pay in the interstate trucking industry.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By December, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Interstate truckers and their employers.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
NEW RULE:
Rules Governing the Confidentiality of Data and Information Collected
by the Bureau (Proposed)
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 26 M.R.S.A. Sec. 42
PURPOSE: Establish procedures and standards for the publication and
release of information covered by the confidentiality law (26 M.R.S.A.
Sec 3).
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By February, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Bureau staff.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
AGENCY UMBRELLA-UNIT
NUMBER: 12-172
AGENCY NAME: Department of Labor, Unemployment Insurance Commission
CONTACT PERSON:
John B. Wlodkowski, Chairman, 40 Forest Falls Drive, Yarmouth, ME
04096. Tel: (207) 846-2000
EMERGENCY
RULES ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None
EXPECTED 2002-2003
RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY:
CHAPTER 1:
Definitions
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §1082(2)
PURPOSE: To revise or adopt definitions including, but not limited
to, the meaning of "culpability," "record," "due
care," and "parties."
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By July, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Maine employers and employees.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 2:
Employer Notices, Records, Contributions and Reimbursement Payments
and Reports
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §1082(2)
PURPOSE: To revise the rule regarding the cash value of meals and
lodging.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By July, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Maine employers and employees.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 5:
Rule of Practice Governing Adjudicatory Proceedings
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §1082(2)
PURPOSE: To revise guidelines for the Commission's treatment of adjudication
issues, including, but not limited to attorney fees, hearsay, and
telephonic hearings.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By July, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Maine employers and employees.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 6:
Seasonal Industry Program
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §1082(2)
PURPOSE: To revise the rules regarding the procedures for the determination
of seasonal industries and the filing of forms.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By July, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Maine employers and employees.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 8:
Payments for Dependents
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §1082(2)
PURPOSE: To make minor name changes regarding the governing law.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By July, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Maine employers and employees.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 10:
Work Search Requirements
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §1082(2)
PURPOSE: To correct the title of the position of the departmental
official who can waive the requirement that claimants must be actively
seeking work, and to clarify the classes of claimants who are eligible
for a waiver of the work search requirement.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By July, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Maine employers and employees.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 14:
Education Institution Employees
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §1082(2)
PURPOSE: To clarify definitions related to educational institutions
and vacations.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By July, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Maine employers and employees.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 17:
Voluntary Leaving
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §1082(2)
PURPOSE: To clarify rules with respect to claimants leaving work to
follow their spouse and while on leave.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By July, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Maine employers and employees.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 18:
Discharge
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §1082(2)
PURPOSE: To define misconduct in accordance with statutory changes.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By July, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Maine employers and employees.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 19:
Other Remuneration
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §1082(2)
PURPOSE: To provide and/or revise definitions for other remuneration
and to clarify the procedure for allocating other remuneration to
particular periods.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By July, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Maine employers and employees.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 20:
Unemployment Fraud or Misrepresentation by Claimants
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §1082(2)
PURPOSE: To provide and/or revise definitions and procedures relating
to fraud determinations.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By July, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Maine employers and employees.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 22:
Extended Benefits
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §1082(2)
PURPOSE: To make minor organizational name changes.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By July, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Maine employers and employees.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 24:
Approved Training
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §1082(2)
PURPOSE: To revise procedures and standards for the prior approval
of training programs, individual requests for approved training, and
participation requirements.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By July, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Maine employers and employees.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
AGENCY UMBRELLA-UNIT
NUMBER: 12-179
AGENCY NAME: Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards, Board
of Occupational Safety and Health
CONTACT PERSON:
Michael Frett, Director, 45 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0045.
Tel: (207) 624-6400
EMERGENCY
RULES ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None
EXPECTED 2002-2003
RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY:
CHAPTER 1:
Procedural Rules Governing the Board of Occupational Safety and Health
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §565
PURPOSE: Establishes procedures to guide the Board and affected parties
through meetings and hearings.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By June, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Board members and parties with business before the
Board.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 2:
Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Employment in
the Public Sector
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §565
PURPOSE: Establishes procedures and standards to ensure safe and healthful
working conditions for public employees (adopt by reference the latest
Federal standards).
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By December, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Non-federal public employers and their employees.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 3:
Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction Employment
in the Public Sector
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §565
PURPOSE: Establishes procedures and standards to ensure safe and healthful
working conditions for public employees (adopt by reference the latest
Federal standards).
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By December, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Non-federal public employers and their employees.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 4:
Minimum Standards for Firefighters
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §2107
PURPOSE: Establishes minimum occupational safety and health standards
for firefighters.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By June, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Firefighting community.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Anticipate the use of collaborative
rule development
CHAPTER 6:
Recording Occupational Injuries and Illnesses in the Public Sector
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §565
PURPOSE: Establishes standards for the recording of occupational injuries
and illnesses in the non-federal public sector.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By June, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Public sector employers covered by the state Occupational
Safety and Health Act.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 7:
Safety and Health Standards for Students in Public Educational Facilities
(Proposed)
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Title 26 M.R.S.A. §565-B (2001 PL c. 397)
PURPOSE: To establish standards to protect the safety and health of
public school students consistent with the protection under the hazardous
occupation restrictions in the child labor laws.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By December, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Public school boards and the students attending
educational programs under board jurisdiction.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: anticipate the use of collaborative
rule development
AGENCY UMBRELLA-UNIT
NUMBER: 12-180
AGENCY NAME: Maine Labor Relations Board
CONTACT PERSON:
Lisa Copenhaver, Counsel, 90 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0090.
Tel: (207) 287-2015
EMERGENCY
RULES ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None
EXPECTED 2002-03
RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY:
CHAPTER 11:
Bargaining Unit Composition and Representation Matters.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 26 M.R.S.A. §968(3)
SUBJECT: The Maine Labor Relations Board may consider proposing a
new rule as an addition to Chapter 11 to address a bargaining agent's
duty to represent employees in positions severed from an existing
unit following a Board unit severance proceeding.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to July, 2003, depending on Board case
schedules.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Public sector employers, public sector employees,
public sector employee organizations and others under the Board's
jurisdiction.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.
AGENCY UMBRELLA-UNIT
NUMBER: 12-186
AGENCY NAME: State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation
CONTACT PERSON:
Lisa Copenhaver, Counsel, 90 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0090.
Tel: (207) 287-2015
EMERGENCY
RULES ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None
EXPECTED 2002-03
RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY:
Since its inception
in 1985, the State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation has relied
on the specific provisions of Title 26, Chapter 9, Sub-Chapter II-A
for its rules of practice and procedure. During the coming year, the
Board of Arbitration and Conciliation will consider whether it is
appropriate to have additional rules governing proceedings before
the Board and may decide to propose such rules. The Board's rule-making
authority is provided in Title 26 M.R.S.A. § 931.
