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02-381
Department
of Professional and Financial Regulation
Oil and Solid Fuel Board
2004-2005 Regulatory
Agenda
AGENCY
UMBRELLA-UNIT NUMBER: 02-381
AGENCY NAME: Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Office
of Licensing and Registration, Oil and Solid Fuel Board
CONTACT
PERSON: Cheryl Hersom, Board Administrator, Office of Licensing
and Registration, 35 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333, 207/624-8605
EMERGENCY
RULES ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None
EXPECTED
2004-2005 RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY:
CHAPTER
1: Definitions
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. §2311, §2353 and §2402
PURPOSE: The Board may review and revise its rules to ensure clarity
and conformity with the enabling statute by clarifying wording of the
law and rules.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to July, 2005.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.
CHAPTER
3: Categories and Responsibilities for Licensure
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. §2311, §2353, §2402
and §2404
PURPOSE: The Board may review and revise its rules to ensure clarity
and conformity with the enabling statute by clarifying the requirements
for licensure for Apprentices, Journeymen and Masters.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to July, 2005.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.
CHAPTER
4: Qualifications for Licensure
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. §2353, §2402 and §2403
PURPOSE: The Board may review and revise its rules to ensure clarity
and conformity with the enabling statute by setting forth the type of
examinations administered and other specific information pertaining
to the examinations.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to July, 2005.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.
CHAPTER
5: Use of Other License Authorities
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. §2353 and §2402
PURPOSE: The Board may review and revise its rules to ensure clarity
and conformity with the enabling statute by clarifying the requirements
for licensed master and journeyman technicians to gain licensed experience
as an apprentice to qualify for an additional license authority.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to July, 2005.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.
CHAPTER
7: Adoption of Standards and Rules
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. §2313, §2353 and §2402
PURPOSE: The Board may review and revise its rules to ensure clarity
and conformity with the enabling statute by setting forth the standards
for installation of any oil and solid fuel burning equipment, chimneys,
fireplaces and vents.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to July, 2005.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.
CHAPTER
8: Modification of Standards
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. §2313, §2353 and §2402
PURPOSE: The Board may review and revise its rules to ensure clarity
and conformity with the enabling statute by authorizing modifications
to installation standards under unusual circumstances.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to July, 2005.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.
CHAPTER
9: Installation of Oil Burning Equipment
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. §2313, §2353 and §2402
PURPOSE: The Board may review and revise its rules to ensure clarity
and conformity with the enabling statute by clarifying the guidelines
for the installation of oil burning equipment with necessary safety
controls, devices and standards for the reduction of fire hazards associated
with oil fired equipment used in residential, commercial, and industrial
applications.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to July, 2005.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.
CHAPTER
10: Installation of Solid Fuel Burning Equipment
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. §2313, §2353 and §2402
PURPOSE: The Board may review and revise its rules to ensure clarity
and conformity with the enabling statute by clarifying the proper installation
of solid fuel burning equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial
installations.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to July, 2005.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.
CHAPTER
11: Chimneys
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. §2313, §2313-A, §2353
and §2402
PURPOSE: The Board may review and revise its rules to ensure clarity
and conformity with the enabling statute by clarifying the construction
and installation requirements of chimneys, fireplaces, and venting systems
for residential, commercial, and industrial appliances.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to July, 2005.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.
CHAPTER
13: Installation of Waste Oil Appliances and Waste Oil Supply Tanks
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. §2313, §2353 and §2402
PURPOSE: The Board may review and revise its rules to ensure clarity
and conformity with the enabling statute by clarifying the requirements
for the use of waste oil burning equipment.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to July, 2005.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.
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