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Changes to Maine's Online Rules
July 1 through December 31, 2003


Maine's weekly rule-making notice, a legal advertisement that appears in 5 daily newspapers every Wednesday, is available on the Web. Click here to reach the jump-off page.

What follows below is a series of tables to help you keep track of changes to the online version of the Code of Maine Rules. It is not the same as the weekly newspaper notice.



Umbrella/unit number: Name of Agency
Chapter
Number
Title of Chapter (Nature of Change)
Date


01-001: Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources
268
Pine Shoot Beetle Quarantine (As amended)
August 12, 2003
01-015: Maine Milk Commission
3
Schedule of Minimum Prices for Milk
(As amended: Order #07-03)
July 9, 2003
.
(As amended: Order #08-03)
August 13, 2003
.
(As amended: Order #09-03)
September 10, 2003
.
(As amended: Order #10-03)
October 1, 2003
.
(As amended: Order #11-03)
November 5, 2003
01-017: State Harness Racing Commission
11
Medication and Testing (As amended - EMERGENCY, expires January 14, 2004)
October 26 , 2003
17
Rule Violations; Penalties (As amended - EMERGENCY, expires January 14, 2004)
October 26 , 2003
02-031: Bureau of Insurance
450
Workers' Compensation Insurance - Experience Rating
(Minor corrections)
July 18, 2003
.
(Minor corrections)
August 22, 2003
02-032: Office of Securities
536
Rule Exempting Securities of Small Maine Issuers (Repealed)
October 24, 2003
540
Adjudicatory Proceeding Rule (New chapter)
November 4, 2003
541
Sales Representative Annual Renewal Fee (New chapter)
November 24, 2003
02-041: Office of Licensing and Registration
10
Establishment of License Fees (As amended)
September 22, 2003
13
Uniform Rule for the Substantiation of Continuing Education Requirements (New chapter)
August 18, 2003
02-285: State Board of Veterinary Medicine
1
Definitions and Advisory Rulings (As amended)
July 15, 2003
2
Licensure Requirements for Veterinarians and Permit for Performance of Relief Veterinary Service (As amended)
July 15, 2003
4
Continuing Professional Education for Veterinarians (Repealed and Replaced)
July 15, 2003
8
Fees (Repealed)
July 15, 2003
02-380: State Board of Nursing
5
Regulations Relating to Training Programs and Delegation by Registered Professional Nurses of Selected Nursing Tasks to Certified Nursing Assistants (As amended)
July 9, 2003
03-201: Department of Corrections
10
Policy and Procedures
.
.
Subsection 25.3.4, Supervised Community Confinement (Repealed)
August 20, 2003
.
Subsection 27.2 (Replaces emergency version and Subsection 25.3.4)
August 20, 2003
.
(Minor corrections)
September 16, 2003
05-071: Department of Education
61
Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects (As amended)
September 8, 2003
.
(Minor corrections)
September 15, 2003
101
Maine Special Education Regulations (As amended)
July 15, 2003
107
Conduct and Administration of Preschool Handicapped Coordination System (Removed)
November 4, 2003
135
Specialized Areas in Medicine Determined by the Commissioner (Removed)
November 4, 2003
137
Rules Defining Residency of a Contract Student (Removed)
November 4, 2003
139
Student / Institution Eligibility for Participation in Tuition Equalization Program (Removed)
November 4, 2003
148
Rules for Licensing Schools of Cosmetology (Removed)
November 4, 2003
158
Rules for Certifying Cosmetology Instructors (Removed)
November 4, 2003
159
Rules for Licensing Schools of Barbering (Removed)
November 4, 2003
165
Rules for Certifying Barber Instructors (Removed)
November 4, 2003
240
Rules for Administration of Firefighter Training Facilities (Removed)
November 4, 2003
06-096: Department of Environmental Protection
155
Portable Fuel Container Spillage Control (New chapter)
July 8, 2003
315
Assessing and Mitigating Impacts to Existing Scenic and Aesthetic Uses (New chapter)
July 7, 2003
09-137: Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
1.01
Open Water Fishing Regulations (As amended)
July 15, 2003
.
(As amended - EMERGENCY)
September 10, 2003
2
Rules Pertaining to Commercial Fishing, Fish Culture and Fishing Derbies and Tournaments (As amended)
July 15, 2003
4
Hunting and Trapping (As amended)
August 22, 2003
.
(As amended)
September 10, 2003
.
(As amended)
November 5, 2003
10-144: Department of Human Services
101 MaineCare Benefits Manual .
. Ch. III Section 45: Hospital Services (As amended) December 17, 2003
. Ch. III Section 46: Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Services (Repealed) December 17, 2003
. Ch. IX Section 1: Healthy Maine Prescriptions (Repealed) November 3, 2003
. Ch. IX Section 2: Maine Drugs for the Elderly (Repealed -- see Ch. 104) November 3, 2003
104

Maine State Services Manual (New chapter)
Section 1: Administrative Policies and Procedures
Section 2: Maine Drugs for the Elderly Benefit

November 3, 2003
107
Medical Eye Care Program (As amended)
September 23, 2003
110
Regulations for the Licensing and Functioning of Skilled Nursing and Nursing Facilities, 2.D.4 (As amended)
November 23, 2003
112
Regulations for the Licensing of General and Specialty Hospitals in the State of Maine, IV.D (As amended)
November 23, 2003
113
Licensing and Functioning of Assisted Living Facilities (Repealed; replaced by 10-149 Ch. 113)
September 17, 2003
115
Principles of Reimbursement for Residential Care Facilities - Room and Board Costs (Amended)
November 17, 2003
121
Regulations Governing the Licensing of Adult Family Care Homes (Repealed; replaced by 10-149 Ch. 113)
September 17, 2003
220
Rules Relating to Radiation Control
.
.
Cover, Table of Contents, Parts A, B, D, G (As amended)
September 19, 2003
.
Part C (As amended)
September 19, 2003
.
Part C (Minor corrections)
October 1, 2003
.
Parts A, B, D, G (Minor corrections)
October 2, 2003
231
Rules Relating to Drinking Water (As amended)
October 27, 2003
.
(Minor corrections)
December 5, 2003
249
Rules Relating to Smoking in Public Places (New chapter)
November 10, 2003
258
Rules for the Control of Notifiable Conditions (Repealed and replaced)
November 2, 2003
279
Rules Relating to the Maine Newborn Hearing Program (New chapter)
November 6, 2003
301
Food Stamp Manual
.
.
Introduction: Alpha Index pages 1, 2; 4; Table of Contents page 3; FS-000-1, Basis of Issuance
100's: FS-1 page 6; FS-111-2 pages 2, 5a; FS-111-7 pages 1, 2
400's: FS 444-1 page 1
500's: FS-555-5 pages 1a, 5, 7
600's: FS-666-6 pages 1, 1a, 1b, 1c, 2, 3; FS-666-8 pages 1, 1a
700's: FS-777-7 pages 1, 2, 3, 4
(All as amended)
December 3, 2003
323
General Assistance Policy Manual (As amended)
November 18, 2003
331
Public Assistance Manual (TANF)
.
.
Introduction, pages 1, 2
Table of Contents, page 4
Chapter I page 21
Chapter IV page 1
Chapter VI pages 8, 8a, 9, 35-38
Chapter X page 1
Appendices page 3
(All as amended)
December 2, 2003
.
Chapter I page 21 (As amended)
December 5, 2003
332
MaineCare Eligibility Manual
.
.
Section 10000, Health Maine Prescriptions (Repealed -- see Ch. 333)
November 12, 2003
.
Section 1000 pages 3a, 13, 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d, 14, 15
Section 2000 pages 59, 59a, 74b, 85
Section 3000 pages 113, 137, 157, 158, 160, 161
Section 4000 page 193
Section 7000 pages 226, 227
Section 8000 page 231
Charts page C-3a
(All as amended)
December 1, 2003
.
Section 3000 pages 168, 168a, 169, 169a, 169b
Section 4000 pages 188, 189, 190, 196, 198a, 202, 203a
Appendices page A-18
Charts page C-5
(All as amended)
December 1, 2003
333
Low Cost Drugs for Elderly and Disabled (DEL) (New chapter)
November 13, 2003
501
Maine Certificate of Need Act Limitation (New chapter)
August 27, 2003
503
Maine Certificate of Need Procedures Manual for Health Care Facilities (Other than Nursing Care Facilities (Repealed and replaced)
August 28, 2003
10-148: Bureau of Child and Family Services
13
Rules for the Adoption Assistance Program (As amended - EMERGENCY)
September 15, 2003
14
Rules for Levels of Care for Foster Homes (New chapter)
August 11, 2003
201
Appeal Procedures for Individuals Substantiated as Perpetrators of Abuse or Neglect of Children (New chapter - EMERGENCY, expires January 29, 2004)
November 3, 2003
10-149: Bureau of Elder and Adult Services
5
Bureau of Elder and Adult Services Policy Manual
.
.
Introduction, Sections 40, 61, 62, 63, 68, 69 (As amended)
December 8, 2003
113
Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Assisted Housing Programs
(Replaced 10-144 Ch. 113 and Ch. 121)

September 17, 2003

12-170: Bureau of Labor Standards
14
Rules Governing Alternative Methods of Payment of Overtime for Certain Drivers and Drivers Helpers (New chapter)
July 15, 2003
13-188: Department of Marine Resources
2
Aquaculture Lease Regulations (As amended)
July 16, 2003
.
(Minor corrections)
August 13, 2003
11
Scallops (As amended)
September 22, 2003
25
Lobster and Crab (Minor correction)
August 13, 2003
.
(Minor correction)
August 19, 2003
.
(As amended)
September 23, 2003
26
Sea Urchins (As amended)
August 14, 2003
.
(As amended)
September 23, 2003
31
Horseshoe Crabs (Minor correction)
August 13, 2003
.
(Emergency version expired; reverted to earlier version)
October 1, 2003
34
Groundfish Regulations (As amended)
September 23, 2003
45
Shrimp (As amended)
September 23, 2003
.
(Minor corrections)
November 5, 2003
95
Closed Areas - Due to Pollution
.
.
Closed Areas #1, 17, 17-B, 18-B (Emergency/Repeal/New);
Closed Area #19-B (Emergency/New)
July 3, 2003
.
Closed Areas #1, 17, 17-B, 30-I, 55 (Emergency/Repeal/New)
July 16, 2003
.
Closed Areas #16-C, 18-B (Emergency/Repeal/New)
August 28, 2003
.
Closed Areas #17-B, 18-B, 26 (Emergency/Repeal/New)
September 16, 2003
.
Closed Areas #19-F, 20-H, 26, 48-A, 48-B, 55 (Emergency/Repeal/New)
October 27 , 2003
96
Closed Areas - Due to Paralytic Shellfish Poison
.
.
Closed Area #100-A (Emergency/Repeal/New)
July 3, 2003
.
Closed Area #64-E (Emergency/Repeal/New);
Closed Areas #100-A, 100-B, 100-C (Repealed)
July 16, 2003
.
Closed Areas #64-B, 64-C, 64-D, 64-E (Emergency/Repeal/New)
August 28, 2003
.
Closed Area #64-F (Emergency/New)
September 16, 2003
.
Closed Areas #64-B (EmergencyRepeal/New), 64-H (EmergencyNew)
September 16, 2003
.
Closed Area #64-E (EmergencyRepeal/New)
September 23, 2003
.
Closed Area #64-A, 64-B, 64-C, 64-D, 100-A, 100-B, 100-C, 100-D, 100-E, 164-A, 1002 (EmergencyRepeal/New)
October 26, 2003
14-197: Mental Retardation Services
6
Regulations Governing Adult Protective Assessments and Investigations for Persons with Mental Retardation or Autism (Repealed and replaced)
September 9, 2003
.
(Minor correction)
September 22, 2003
9
Reporting, Investigation and Review of Reportable Events (New chapter)
September 9, 2003
10
Certification Requirements for Agencies Seeking to Provide MaineCare Services under Section 13.05, MaineCare Benefits Manual (New chapter - EMERGENCY, expires November 29, 2003)
August 19, 2003
.
(Minor correction)
September 22, 2003
.
Certification Requirements for Agencies Seeking to Provide Community Based Targeted Case Management for Adults with Mental Retardation and Autism (New chapter)
November 29, 2003
15-215: Bureau of Maine Veterans' Services
1
Veterans' Financial Assistance (Repealed)
November 2 , 2003
16-163: Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (Maine EMS)
1
Mission and Goals of the Maine EMS System (New chapter)
August 5, 2003
2
Definitions (New chapter)
August 5, 2003
3
Ground Ambulance Service and Non-Transporting Service Licenses (New chapter)
August 5, 2003
4
Air Ambulance Service Licenses (New chapter)
August 5, 2003
5
Personnel Licenses (New chapter)
August 5, 2003
.
(Minor correction )
August 22, 2003
6
Advanced Life Support Drugs and Medications (New chapter)
August 5, 2003
7
State Licensure Examinations (New chapter)
August 5, 2003
8
Training Courses and Continuing Education Programs Used for Licensure (New chapter)
August 5, 2003
9
Instructor Coordinator Certification (New chapter)
August 5, 2003
10
Reciprocity (New chapter)
August 5, 2003
11
Standards and Procedures for Refusing to Issue, or Renew, a License, and for Modifying, suspending, or Revoking a License (New chapter)
August 5, 2003
12
Procedures for Licensing Actions and Board Actions (New chapter)
August 5, 2003
13
Waiver of Rules (New chapter)
August 5, 2003
14
Sexual Misconduct (New chapter)
August 5, 2003
15
Maine EMS Regions and Regional Councils (New chapter)
August 5, 2003
16
Death Benefits for Emergency Medical Services Persons Who Die in the Line of Duty (New chapter)
August 5, 2003
17
Equipment Lists for Maine EMS Services and Regional EMS Radio Frequencies (New chapter)
August 5, 2003
.
(Minor corrections)
August 22, 2003
451
Maine Emergency Medical Services System Rules (Repealed)
August 5, 2003
16-219: State Fire Marshal
1
Fee Schedules for Plans Examination
(As amended)
July 8, 2003
4
Sprinkler Systems (As amended)
July 8, 2003
5
Portable Fire Extinguishers (As amended)
September 16, 2003
6
Fire Extinguishing Systems (As amended)
September 16, 2003
10
Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines (As amended)
September 16, 2003
.
(Correction)
September 23, 2003
11
Bulk Oxygen Systems (As amended)
September 16, 2003
13
Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes and Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants (As amended)
September 16, 2003
14
National Fuel Gas Code (As amended)
September 16, 2003
15
Fire Protection Rules for Medical Facilities and Equipment (As amended)
September 16, 2003
17
National Fire Alarm Code, N.F.P.A. 72 (As amended)
September 16, 2003
18
Lightning Protection Code (As amended)
September 16, 2003
20
Code for Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings and Structures (As amended)
September 16, 2003
22
Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances (As amended)
September 17, 2003
25
Rules for the Display of Fireworks (Repealed and replaced)
September 17, 2003
29
Rules and Regulations Relating to Structures Used by the Public as Spectators During Motor Vehicle Racing (As amended)
September 17, 2003
32
Standard for the Fire Protection of Storage (As amended)
September 17, 2003
16-574: Emergency Communications Bureau
1
(Rule chapter moved to 65-407, Public Utilities Commission)
September 5, 2003
17-229: Department of Transportation
299
Highway Driveway and Entrance Rules (As amended)
December 1, 2003
300
Rules and Regulations for the Use of the Interstate Highway System (As amended)
December 30, 2003
18-125: Maine Revenue Services
202
Tree Growth Tax Law Valuations (As amended)
November 5, 2003
803
Withholding Tax Reports and Payments (As amended)
November 5, 2003
902
Low-cost Drug Card Program for the Elderly and Disabled (Repealed)
November 17, 2003
19-100: Department of Economic and Community Development
11
Rules for the Maine Biomedical Research Program (Repealed; replaced by 94-630, Ch. 1)
December 8, 2003
19-498: Office of Community Development
32
Community Development Block Grant Program: 2004 Final Statement (New chapter)
September 9, 2003
19-530: Energy Conservation Division
400-409
(Rule chapters moved to 65-407, Public Utilities Commission)
September 4, 2003
29-250: Department of the Secretary of State
 
Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions
103
Rules for Vehicle Dealers, Auctions, Transporters and Loaners (Amended)
November 24, 2003
200
Rules for the Use of Expedited Service in Corporations (Repealed and Replaced)
July 11, 2003
201
Rules for the Sale of Publications in Corporations (Repealed and Replaced)
July 11, 2003
240
Rules for Limited Liability Partnerships under Title 31, Chapter 15 (Repealed and Replaced)
July 11, 2003
250
Rules Business Corporations under Title 13-C (Repealed and Replaced)
July 11, 2003
260
Rules for Nonprofit Corporations under Title 13-B (Repealed and Replaced)
July 11, 2003
270
Rules for Limited Partnerships under Title 31, Chapter 11 (Repealed and Replaced)
July 11, 2003
280
Rules for Marks Registered under Title 10, Chapter 301-A (Repealed and Replaced)
July 11, 2003
290
Rules for Limited Liability Companies under Title 31, Chapter 13 (Repealed and Replaced)
July 11, 2003
301
Registration of Name/Mark for Shopping Carts and Other Containers (Repealed)
October 24, 2003
510
Administrative Complaint Procedure for Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA) (New chapter)
August 1, 2003
600
Rules Governing Automated Telephone Solicitation (Repealed)
October 24, 2003
65-407: Public Utilities Commission
1
Standards for Establishing a Statewide Enhanced 9-1-1 System (Moved from 16-574)
September 5, 2003
.
(Moved to 65-625)
September 16, 2003
37
Energy Conservation Adjustment for Electric Utilities (Repealed)
November 24, 2003
212
Maine Public Utilities Commission, Rulemaking for Exemption of Competitive Telecommunications Carriers from Certain Filing and Approval Requirements (New chapter)
July 21, 2003
280
Provision of Competitive Telecommunications Services (As amended)
July 21, 2003
.
(Correction)
August 11, 2003
306
Uniform Information Disclosure and Informational Filing Requirements (As amended)
July 7, 2003
311
Eligible Resource Portfolio Requirement (As amended)
July 7, 2003
381
Selection of Conservation Program Service Providers (New chapter)
November 4, 2003
400
Energy Efficiency Standards for Subsidized Multi-family Residences (Moved from 19-530)
September 4, 2003
401
Rules for the Certification Program for Installers of Solar Energy Equipment in Maine (Moved from 19-530)
September 4, 2003
403
Rules for the Distribution of Funds to Support Regional Rideshare Programs (Moved from 19-530)
September 4, 2003
405
Rules for the Certification of Energy Auditors in Maine (Moved from 19-530)
September 4, 2003
407
Rules for the Energy Efficiency Building Performance Standards Act (Moved from 19-530)
September 4, 2003
409
Pilot Energy Conservation Revolving Loan Fund Program Rule (Moved from 19-530)
September 4, 2003
65-625: Emergency Services Communications Bureau
1
Standards for Establishing a Statewide Enhanced 9-1-1 System (Moved from 65-407)
September 16, 2003
90-590: Maine Health Data Organization
10
Determination of Assessments (As amended)
September 8, 2003
120
Release of Data to the Public (As amended)
July 18, 2003
.
(Minor corrections)
September 8, 2003
243
Uniform Reporting System for Health Care Claims Data Sets (As amended)
July 8, 2003
.
(Minor corrections)
September 8, 2003
94-178: Kim Wallace Adaptive Equipment Loan Program Fund Board
501
Kim Wallace Adaptive Equipment Loan Program Fund Board Rule (As amended)
November 4, 2003
94-457: Finance Authority of Maine
2
Rules for the Award of Contracts for Services for the Higher Education Loan Purchase Program (New chapter)
September 15, 2003
314
Regional Economic Development Revolving Loan Program (As amended)
November 5, 2003
318
Wells and Plymouth Waste Oil Clean-up Program (As amended)
August 13, 2003
608
Tuition Waiver Program (As amended)
November 5, 2003
615
Higher Education Loan Purchase Program (New chapter)
November 26, 2003
94-630: Maine Biomedical Research Board
1
Rules for the Maine Biomedical Research Program (New chapter)
November 17, 2003
99-420: Maine Turnpike Authority
1
Rules Governing the Use of the Maine Turnpike (As amended)
December 31, 2003
99-626: Maine Rural Development Authority
1
Community Industrial Building Program
(Minor correction)
July 8, 2003
2
Commercial Facilities Development Program
(New chapter)
August 13, 2003


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