AGENCY UMBRELLA
- UNIT NUMBER: 14-118
AGENCY NAME: Office of Substance Abuse
EMERGENCY
RULES ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None
EXPECTED 2003-2004
RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY:
Driver Education
and Evaluation Programs
CONTACT PERSON
FOR CHAPTER 2: Linwood K. Oakes, Sr., Certification & Policy
Specialist, AMHI Complex - Marquardt Building, #159 State House Station,
Augusta, ME 04333-0159. Telephone: (207) 287-2595 e-mail: linwood.oakes@maine.gov
CHAPTER 2:
Driver Education and Evaluation Programs Procedure Manual
5 MRSA Part 25, c. 521 Sub-ch. I, §20005
5 MRSA Part 25, c. 521, sub-ch. 5, §20072, 20073-B, 20074, 20075,
20076, §20078-A
RULE REVISION:
Section A - Definitions
PURPOSE: Revise/establish definitions to comply with current practices,
programming, organizational changes, and/or current legislation.
Section B - Procedures for Approval of a Driver Education and
Evaluation Programs Community-Based Service Provider
PURPOSE: 1) Revise alcohol and drug counselor terms/definitions to
comply with current legislation; and 2) establish consequences for
non-compliance with DEEP specific training requirements for certification
renewal.
Section C - The Driver Education and Evaluation Program for
Clients Under 21 Years of Age at the Time of the Offense (The Moving
Ahead Program)
PURPOSE: Clarify that non-refundable registration fee includes non-transference
of registration fee.
Section D - The Driver Education and Evaluation Program for
First Offender Adults, First Offenders Over 21 Years of Age and Multiple
Offenders (The Risk Reduction Program)
PURPOSE: Clarify that non-refundable registration fee includes non-transference
of registration fee.
Section E - The Clinical Substance Abuse Evaluation, Second
Opinion, and Status Update Evaluation
PURPOSE: 1) Revise evaluation and second opinion procedure to comply
with terms/definitions alcohol and drug counselor legislation; 2)
prohibit hand-delivery of registration forms or other client-oriented
paper work by anyone except the client's service provider/agency representative;
and 3) revise timeline for submission of evaluation results to address
non-payment of fees.
Section F - Treatment
PURPOSE: Prohibit hand-delivery of registration forms or other client-oriented
paper work by anyone except the client's service provider/agency representative.
Section G - Completion of Treatment Other Than Driver Education
and Evaluation Programs
PURPOSE: 1) Clarify that non-refundable registration fee includes
non-transference of registration fee; and 2) clarify that client does
not document treatment completion.
Section J - Out-of-State
PURPOSE: 1) Establish rules for DEEP education program attendance
by individuals from states under agreement with Maine who do not reside
in Maine or have a Maine offense/conviction; and 2) clarify that non-refundable
registration fee rule includes non-transference of registration fee.
Section K - Military
PURPOSE: Clarify that non-refundable registration fee rule includes
non-transference of registration fee.
SCHEDULE OF ADOPTION: January - June 2004
AFFECTED PARTIES: Community-based service providers and OUI offenders
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated
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CONTACT PERSON
FOR CHAPTER 4: Nancy
Christensen, Director, Special Projects, 40 SHS, Augusta ME 04333-0040.
207-287-7368. nancy.christensen@maine.gov
EMERGENCY
RULES ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None
EXPECTED
2003-2004 RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY:
CHAPTER 4:
Regulations for Licensing and Certifying of Substance Abuse Treatment
Programs
Authority: 5 MRSA §20005 and 20024, 42 CFR Part 8
RULE REVISION:
Section 4.01 Definitions
Section 4.04.L Opioid Supervised Withdrawal and Maintenance Treatment
Module
PURPOSE: To amend state rule to comply with Federal rule
SCHEDULE OF ADOPTION: January 2004
AFFECTED PARTIES: Service providers
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated
Amended agenda filed November 6, 2003:
CHAPTER 4: Regulations for Licensing and Certifying of Substance
Abuse Treatment Programs
AUTHORITY: 5 MRSA §§ 20005 and 20024, 42 CFR Part 8
RULE REVISIONS:
Section 4.01, Definitions Section
Section 4.16, Opioid Supervised Withdrawal and Maintenance Treatment
Module, repeal and replace
Section 4.17, repealed without replacement
PURPOSE: To amend state rule to comply with Federal rule
SCHEDULE OF ADOPTION: January 2004
AFFECTED PARTIES: Service providers
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
AGENCY UMBRELLA
- UNIT NUMBER: 14 -191
AGENCY NAME: Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services,
General
CONTACT PERSON:
Nancy Christensen, Director, Special Projects, 40 SHS, Augusta ME
04333-0040 207-287-7368 nancy.christensen@maine.gov
EMERGENCY
RULES ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None
EXPECTED 2003-2004
RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY:
CHAPTER 60
(NEW): Administration of Wrap-Around or Flex Funds
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 34-B MRSA §1204 (9)(E)
PURPOSE: To establish uniform standards for the administration of
wrap-around and flexible funds.
SCHEDULE OF ADOPTION: Spring 2004
AFFECTED PARTIES: Service providers, recipients of services
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated
AGENCY UMBRELLA
- UNIT NUMBER: 14 -193
AGENCY NAME: Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services,
General
CONTACT PERSON:
Nancy Christensen, Director, Special Projects, 40 SHS, Augusta ME
04333-0040 207-287-7368 nancy.christensen@maine.gov
EMERGENCY
RULES ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None
EXPECTED 2003-2004
RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY:
CHAPTER 50
(NEW): Eligibility Requirements for Bridging Rental Assistance
Program
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 34-B MRSA §1221
PURPOSE: To establish uniform standards for eligibility for housing
assistance under this program.
SCHEDULE OF ADOPTION: spring 2004
AFFECTED PARTIES: Service providers, recipients of services
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated
AGENCY UMBRELLA
- UNIT NUMBER: 14 -197
AGENCY NAME: Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services,
Mental Retardation Services
CONTACT PERSON:
Nancy Christensen, Director, Special Projects, 40 SHS, Augusta ME
04333-0040 207-287-7368 nancy.christensen@maine.gov
EMERGENCY
RULES ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: CHAPTER 10: Certification
Requirements for Agencies Seeking to Provide MaineCare Services Under
Section 13.05, MaineCare Benefits Manual
EXPECTED 2003-2004
RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY:
CHAPTER 10:
Certification Requirements for Agencies Seeking to Provide Community
Based Targeted Case Management for Adults with Mental Retardation
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 34-B MRSA §1203
SCHEDULE OF ADOPTION: fall, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Service providers, recipients of services
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated
CHAPTER (NEW):
Rate Setting Standards for Programs Providing Services To Adults with
Mental Retardation
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 34-B MRSA §1203
SCHEDULE OF ADOPTION: Summer, 2004
AFFECTED PARTIES: Service providers
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated
AGENCY UMBRELLA
- UNIT NUMBER: 14-472
AGENCY NAME: Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services,
Children's Services
CONTACT PERSON:
Nancy Christensen, Director, Special Projects, 40 SHS, Augusta ME
04333-0040 207-287-7368 nancy.christensen@maine.gov
EMERGENCY
RULES ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: none
EXPECTED 2003-2004
RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY:
CHAPTER 4
(NEW): Rules Governing the Provision of Case Management and In-Home
Support Services to Children with Mental Retardation
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 34-B MRSA §1203
SCHEDULE OF ADOPTION: fall, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Service providers
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated
CHAPTER 5
(NEW): Rights of Recipients of Mental Retardation Services Who
Are Children in Need of Treatment
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 34-B MRSA §1203
SCHEDULE OF ADOPTION: fall, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Service providers, service recipients
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated
CHAPTER 6
(NEW): Eligibility Standards for Children with Pervasive Developmental
Disorders
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 34-B MRSA §1203
SCHEDULE OF ADOPTION: Summer, 2004
AFFECTED PARTIES: Service providers, service recipients
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated
CHAPTER 7
(NEW): Utilization Review and Eligibility Requirements for Children
Seeking Treatment at Private Non Medical Institutions
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 34-B MRSA §1203
SCHEDULE OF ADOPTION: Summer, 2004
AFFECTED PARTIES: Service providers, service recipients
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated
CHAPTER 8
(NEW): Rate Setting Procedures for Room and Board at Private Non-Medical
Institutions Serving Children
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 34-B MRSA §1203
SCHEDULE OF ADOPTION: Summer, 2004
AFFECTED PARTIES: Service providers, service recipients
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated
