RULEMAKING

Public Input for Rules Notices are published each Wednesday to alert the public regarding state agency rulemaking. You may obtain a copy of any rule by notifying the agency contact person. You may also comment on the rule, and/or attend the public hearing. If no hearing is scheduled, you may request one - the agency may then schedule a hearing, and must do so if 5 or more persons request it. If you are disabled or need special services to attend a hearing, please notify the agency contact person at least 7 days prior to it. Petitions: you can petition an agency to adopt, amend, or repeal any rule; the agency must provide you with petition forms, and must respond to your petition within 60 days. The agency must enter rulemaking if the petition is signed by 150 or more registered voters, and may begin rulemaking if there are fewer. You can also petition the Legislature to review a rule; the Executive Director of the Legislative Council (115 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333, phone (207) 287-1615) will provide you with the necessary petition forms. The appropriate legislative committee will review a rule upon receipt of a petition from 100 or more registered voters, or from "...any person who may be directly, substantially and adversely affected by the application of a rule..." (Title 5 §11112). WorldWide Web: Copies of the weekly notices and the full texts of adopted rule chapters may be found on the internet at: http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules. There is also a list of rule-making liaisons (http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/liaisons.html), who are single points of contact for each agency. PROPOSALS AGENCY: 18-553 - Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS), Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations (BABLO) CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 2, Pricing of Spirits PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2018-P103 (2nd publication) BRIEF SUMMARY: The Bureau received comments on this amended rule that was published by the Secretary of State on May 16, 2018 where the comment deadline was June 27, 2018. Based on the comments received, the Bureau is modifying the proposed amendment by maintaining the discount rate increase as set forth in the original rule in Section 3(a) at 3/4 of one percent (0.75%) rather than reducing it to 1/2 of one percent (0.5%) as amended and described in the first Brief Summary set forth in the first MAPA-3. THE FIRST BRIEF SUMMARY: This amendment raises the growth rate needed for a discount rate increase from 4.5% to 5% in Section 3(a) of the rule and lowers the increased discount rate from ¾ of one percent (0.75%) to ½ of one percent (0.5%). Additionally, in Section 3(b) of this rule, this amendment increases the growth rate needed to qualify for a discount rate increase from five percent (5%) to six percent (6%) and increases the discount rate increase from one percent (1%) to one and ½ percent (1.50%). This amendment also removes two tiers from the growth incentive provisions for agency liquor stores. The 5.5% and 6% growth incentive threshold tiers outlined in current rule (section 3(c) and 3(d) respectively) are not sustainable in the near or long term. A subsequent issue would occur in that the needed increase in the next fiscal year to cover this increased cost to the State would trigger another discount rate increase thereby compounding the sustainability issue of these tiers. The changes to these rules will be effective July 1, 2019. Additionally, the discount rate increase of one (1) percent outlined in section B.4 compounds the sustainability issues; and therefore, that provision is repealed as well. Copies of the rule are available by contacting the Maine Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations, 8 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0008. PUBLIC HEARING: no public hearing COMMENT DEADLINE: December 12, 2018 CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION / BABLO RULEMAKING LIAISON: Timothy R. Poulin, Deputy Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations, 8 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0008. Office: (207) 287-6750. Fax: (207) 287-6769. Email: Tim.Poulin@Maine.gov . IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: None AGENCY: 65-407 - Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 32 (Repeal), Electric Utilities Service Standards PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2018-P208 (2nd publication) BRIEF SUMMARY: The Public Utilities Commission proposes to repeal Ch. 32 and adopt a new rule (Ch. 320) in compliance with legislative directive. A Notice of Rulemaking has been issued in Docket No. 2018-00311 commencing rulemaking for the proposed Chapter 320. PUBLIC HEARING: No public hearing COMMENT DEADLINE: December 10, 2018. The Commission is extending the original deadline for filing comments concerning this rule to 5:00 p.m., Monday, December 10, 2018. Written comments to repeal this rule may be filed using the Commission's case management system and should refer to the docket number of this proceeding, Docket No. 2018-00270. CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT INFORMATION: Leslie Raber, Public Utilities Commission, 18 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333. Telephone: (207) 287-1562. TTY 711. Email: Leslie.Raber@Maine.gov . FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: Minimal AGENCY: 65-407 - Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 320 (New), Electric Transmission and Distribution Utility Service Standards PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2018-P209 (2nd publication) BRIEF SUMMARY: The Public Utilities Commission initiates a rulemaking pursuant to PL 2017 ch. 448, An Act to Restore Confidence in Utility Billing Systems. This law states that the Commission shall adopt rules governing the testing of the metering and billing systems of transmission and distribution utilities to ensure accuracy regarding the measurement of electricity usage and determination of customer bills. PUBLIC HEARING: November 30, 2018 at 9:30 a.m., Public Utilities Commission, 101 Second Street, Hallowell, Maine (rescheduled from October 29, 2018) COMMENT DEADLINE: December 10, 2018. The Commission is extending the original deadline for filing comments concerning this rule to 5:00 p.m., Monday, December 10, 2018. Written comments on the proposed rule may be filed using the Commission's Case Management System no later than 5:00 p.m., December 10, 2018. However, the Commission requests that initial comments be filed by November 27, 2018, to allow for follow-up inquiries during the hearing; supplemental comments may be filed after the hearing. Written comments should refer to the docket number of this proceeding, Docket No. 2018-00311 and be submitted through the Commission's case management system. CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT INFORMATION: Leslie Raber, Public Utilities Commission, 18 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333. Telephone: (207) 287-1562. TTY 711. Email: Leslie.Raber@Maine.gov . FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: Minimal AGENCY: 17-229 - Department of Transportation (DOT) CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 602 (New), Rules Relating to Maine State Ferry Service Tolls PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2018-P222 BRIEF SUMMARY: To establish tolls for the Maine State Ferry Service lines (the "MSFS") and to allow the implementation of surcharges due to increases in operating costs and/or decreases in ridership PUBLIC HEARING: November 28, 2018 - 12:00 Noon, Hutchinson Center, 80 Belmont Avenue (Route #3), Belfast, Maine 04915 COMMENT DEADLINE: December 12, 2018 CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT INFORMATION: Jim Billings, DOT, 16 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04330. Telephone: (207) 624-3029. Email: James.Billings@Maine.gov . FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: Minimal AGENCY: 90-351 - Workers' Compensation Board CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 5, Medical Fees; Reimbursement Levels; Reporting Requirement PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2018-P223 BRIEF SUMMARY: Pursuant to 39-A MRS §209-A(5), every three years the Board must undertake a comprehensive review of the medical fee schedule. The proposed rule incorporates changes deemed prudent after conducting the statutorily required review. PUBLIC HEARING: Monday, November 26, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., Workers' Compensation Board, Central Office, 442 Civic Center Drive, Suite 100, Augusta, ME 04330 COMMENT DEADLINE: Thursday, December 6, 2018 CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT INFORMATION / BOARD RULEMAKING LIAISON: John Rohde, General Counsel, Workers' Compensation Board, 27 State House Station, Augusta ME 04333-0027. Telephone: (207) 287-7086. Email: John.Rohde@Maine.gov . FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: None AGENCY: 18-553 - Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS), Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations (BABLO) CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 4 (New), Agency Liquor Store Relocation: Rules Governing the Process to Provide Input by Agency Liquor Stores in the Same Municipality of a Relocation Request PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2018-P224 BRIEF SUMMARY: This new rule establishes a process to provide input by agency liquor stores in the same municipality of a relocation requested by an agency liquor store in that municipality. Copies of the rule are available by contacting the Maine Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations, 8 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0008. PUBLIC HEARING: No Public Hearing COMMENT DEADLINE: December 12, 2018 CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION / BABLO RULEMAKING LIAISON: Timothy R. Poulin, Deputy Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations, 8 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0008. Office: (207) 287-6750. Fax: (207) 287-6769. Email: Tim.Poulin@Maine.gov . IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: None AGENCY: 94-293 - Baxter State Park Authority CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Chapter 1, Baxter State Park Rules and Regulations PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2018-P225 BRIEF SUMMARY: Revising Rule 1.3 (All persons entering the Park by road or trail...) Rule 5.6 reads: Persons landing aircraft on permitted waters in the Park must register with Park HQ or a gatehouse in advance. Removing this text from Rule 1.3 simply removes redundancy and focuses aircraft-related information in Rule 5. Rule 1.3: Current Rule Text: "All persons entering the Park by road or trail must register their entrance at the first opportunity at a staffed gatehouse or self-registration station. Long Distance Hikers entering the Park for the purpose of hiking all or part of the Appalachian Trail must secure an AT-Katahdin Hiker Permit Card and register with Baxter State Park prior to hiking the Hunt Trail to or from Baxter Peak. Persons entering the Park on foot at any other location or landing aircraft on permitted waters in the Park must register with Park Headquarters or a gatehouse in advance." Revised Rule Text: "All persons entering the Park by road or trail must register their entrance at the first opportunity at a staffed gatehouse or self-registration station. Long Distance Hikers entering the Park for the purpose of hiking all or part of the Appalachian Trail must secure an AT-Katahdin Hiker Permit Card and register with Baxter State Park prior to hiking the Hunt Trail to or from Baxter Peak. All other persons entering the Park on foot at any other location or landing aircraft on permitted waters in the Park must register with Park Headquarters or a gatehouse in advance." PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2018-P226 BRIEF SUMMARY: Revising Rule 4.11 (The removal from, or introduction of natural objects, materials, plants, or animals... ) Restricting the personal harvest of wild foods to fiddleheads and berries is unnecessarily specific and restrictive. Rule 4.11: Current Rule Text: "The removal from, or introduction of natural objects, materials, plants or animals to, the Park is prohibited, with the exceptions that fish and other wildlife may be collected for personal use in authorized areas of the Park as defined in 3.1, 3.2, and 4.2, above and that berries and fiddleheads may be collected for personal use only. Gathering of berries or fiddleheads for sale or commercial purposes is prohibited." Revised Rule Text: "The removal from, or introduction of natural objects, materials, plants or animals to, the Park is prohibited, with the exceptions that fish and other wildlife may be collected for personal use in authorized areas of the Park as defined in 3.1, 3.2, and 4.2, above and that berries and fiddleheads wild edible or medicinal plants and mushrooms may be collected for personal use only. Gathering of berries or fiddleheads plants or mushrooms for sale or commercial purposes is prohibited." PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2018-P227 BRIEF SUMMARY: Revising Rule 4.12 (Research Studies and Commercial Media Projects within the Park...) To create an enforceable standard that mandates that those using the Park for commercial purposes shall be required to have a permit, and enable the Park to gather data regarding this type of Park use. Rule 4.12: Current Rule Text: "Research studies and Commercial Media projects within the Park require a special use permit issued by the Director. Requests for use of the Park for research studies must be submitted to the Director in writing nine (9) months in advance of the proposed research, except as expressly authorized by the Director. Revised Rule Text: Research studies and Commercial Media projects within the Park require a special use permit issued by the Director. Requests for use of the Park for research studies must be submitted to the Director in writing nine (9) months in advance of the proposed research, except as expressly authorized by the Director. Commercial use activities within the Park require a commercial use permit issued by the Director. PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2018-P228 BRIEF SUMMARY: Revising Rule 5.4 (No person may operate any vehicle within the Park...) Confusion over the proper channels to cite violators of this rule have led to BSP LE Rangers to cite violators based on the larger fee incurred, whether BSP Rule or state traffic law. Rule 5.4: Current Rule Text: No person may operate any vehicle within the Park so as to endanger any person or property, nor operate a vehicle in excess of 20 miles per hour, or the posted speed limit, whichever is less. Revised Rule Text: None - Eliminate Rule 5.4 PUBLIC HEARING: No hearing scheduled at this time. COMMENT DEADLINE: December 7, 2018 CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT INFORMATION / AGENCY RULEMAKING LIAISON: Georgia Manzo, Park Secretary, Baxter State Park, 64 Balsam Drive, Millinocket, ME 04462. Telephone: (207) 723-9500. Fax: (207) 723-6381. TTY: (207) 723-9905.Email: Georgia.Manzo@baxterstatepark.org. FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: N/A AGENCY: 94-335 - Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve Management Authority CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 1, Rules for Public Use of the Wells Reserve PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2018-P229 BRIEF SUMMARY: The Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve ("Wells Reserve") was established under 15 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 921. The Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve Management Authority (the Authority) was established by the State legislature through passage of P&SL 1989 ch. #108 to manage the Wells Reserve. The Wells Reserve lands are maintained to provide undisturbed areas as a natural field laboratory and educational site. This includes the protection of the area for short and long-term research, education, and interpretation. The Wells Reserve is also maintained to protect fish, wildlife, and plant communities. Multiple uses including low intensity recreational uses are allowed to the extent that they do not conflict with the operation of the Wells Reserve for research and education. The Authority is updating its rule that governs public use of the Wells Reserve to accomplish the following: Clarify and update existing language and correct it where necessary, enhance public safety and wildlife protection (prohibition of flying unmanned aerial aircraft), detail official points of public access and better define the one designated smoking and vaping area, and better protect the environment (prohibition against littering such as the release of balloons). PUBLIC HEARING: none scheduled; one may be requested. COMMENT DEADLINE: December 7, 2018 CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT INFORMATION / AUTHORITY RULEMAKING LIAISON: Paul Dest, Executive Director, Wells Reserve, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells, ME 04090. Telephone: (207) 646-1555 ext. 124. Email: dest@wellsnerr.org . IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): AGENCY: 09-137 - Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW) CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 4, Hunting and Trapping (repeal, and replace by): Ch. 4, Falconry; Ch. 16, Hunting; Ch. 17, Trapping PROPOSED RULE NUMBERS: 2018-P230 thru P233 BRIEF SUMMARY: The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is proposing a complete repeal and replace of Ch. 4, hunting and trapping rules. The proposal creates a new Ch. 16, Hunting, a Ch. 17, Trapping, and a Falconry rule chapter which will remain as Ch. 4. The primary focus of the proposed rules is to address minor formatting issues, update information, fix inconsistencies between the rules and current statutory language, and the consolidation of redundant language. A complete copy of the proposal and a summary of substantive changes is available upon request to the agency rulemaking contact person below. PUBLIC HEARING: Thursday, November 29, 2018 @ 5:30pm, Augusta Armory, Room 209, 179 Western Avenue, Augusta COMMENT DEADLINE: December 10, 2018 CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT INFORMATION / IFW RULEMAKING LIAISON: Becky Orff, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, 284 State Street - 41 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333. Telephone: (207) 287-5202. Fax: (207) 287-6395. Email: Becky.Orff@Maine.gov . FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: No fiscal impact anticipated. AGENCY: 09-137 - Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW) CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 27 (New), Animal Damage Control Agent Certificate PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2018-P234 BRIEF SUMMARY: The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW) is proposing a new rule to establish the agent certification process for its Animal Damage Control (ADC) Program. This rule will govern how IFW staff utilize ADC agents and how the agents function when dealing with human-wildlife conflicts. The rule establishes an application process, operating standards, and eligibility requirements. As part of the application process, prospective ADC agents must meet minimum experience and training requirements as well as submit to a background check. The expectations established in the proposed rule should provide consistent, safe, and reliable services to Maine's citizens when resolving human-wildlife conflicts. PUBLIC HEARING: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 @ 5:30 p.m., Augusta Armory, Room 209, 179 Western Avenue, Augusta COMMENT DEADLINE: December 10, 2018 CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT INFORMATION / IFW RULEMAKING LIAISON: Becky Orff, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, 284 State Street - 41 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333. Telephone: (207) 287-5202. Fax: (207) 287-6395. Email: Becky.Orff@Maine.gov . FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: No fiscal impact anticipated. AGENCY: 10-144 - Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of MaineCare Services (OMS) - Division of Policy CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual (MBM): Ch. II & II Section 25, Dental Services PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2018-P235 CONCISE SUMMARY: The rule is being proposed to bring clarity to service descriptions and limitations, to update dental procedure codes, add coverage for members diagnosed with cleft lip and palate beyond the one-time all-inclusive reimbursement for comprehensive orthodontic treatment, make permanent Registered Dental Hygienists' scope of practice, add the University of New England College of Dental Medicine as a MaineCare authorized school of dental services, add Dental Therapists as a new provider type, as well as to make other changes described below. The reimbursement section has also been updated for clarity. All non-covered codes have been removed from Ch. III; Code of Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) code additions, removals, and updates from the past few years have been added in Ch. III; and additional limits on CDT codes have been added and removed to be consistent with the most updated American Dental Association's CDT manual and the MaineCare Benefits Manual Ch. II Section 25. This rulemaking also makes other technical edits for clarity. See http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oms/rules/index.shtml for rules and related rulemaking documents. PUBLIC HEARING: November 26, 2018 - 9: 00 a.m., Room 600, Burton Cross Building, 111 Sewall Street, Augusta, ME 04330. The Department requests that any interested party requiring special arrangements to attend the hearing contact the agency person listed below before November 18, 2018. DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: Comments must be received by 11:59 p.m. on December 6, 2018. AGENCY CONTACT PERSON / SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT INFORMATION: Thomas M. Leet, Comprehensive Health Planner II, MaineCare Services, 242 State Street - 11 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0011. Telephone: (207) 624-4068. Fax: (207) 287-1864. TTY: 711 (Deaf or Hard of Hearing). Email: Thomas.Leet@Maine.gov . IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: The Department anticipates that this rulemaking will not have any impact on municipalities or counties. AGENCY: 10-144 - Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of MaineCare Services (OMS) - Division of Policy CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual (MBM): Ch. II Section 113, Non-Emergency Transportation (NET) PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2018-P236 CONCISE SUMMARY: a) Adds a definition for Appropriate Provider; b) Adds description and procedures regarding School-based Specialized Transportation; c) Provides clarification as to how a Broker determines the Type of transportation authorized for Members; d) Further defines Child Safety Seat and Federally Approved Child Restraint Systems while also providing guidance on responsibility of providers in securing Members prior to and during transport; e) Removes Covered Service which allowed for transportation to visit inpatient MaineCare Members; f) Further clarifies procedures for Brokers in handling Member safety issues; g) Adds modifiers for encounter codes to identify School-based transportation and Urgent trips; h) Corrects and/or deletes outdated references and website addresses; and i) Edits and minor language updates for clarification purposes. See http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oms/rules/index.shtml for rules and related rulemaking documents. PUBLIC HEARING: November 26, 2018 at 9:00 a.m., August Armory - 2nd Floor Conference Room, 179 Western Avenue, Augusta, ME 04333. The Department requests that any interested party requiring special arrangements to attend the hearing contact the agency person listed below before November 22, 2018. DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: Comments must be received by 11:59 p.m. on December 6, 2018. OMS CONTACT PERSON / SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT INFORMATION: Trista Collins, Comprehensive Health Planner II, MaineCare Services, 242 State Street - 11 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0011. Telephone: (207) 624-4094. Fax: (207) 287-1864. TTY: 711 (Deaf or Hard of Hearing). Email: Trista.Collins@Maine.gov . IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: The Department anticipates that this rulemaking will not have any impact on municipalities or counties. AGENCY: 29-255 - Secretary of State, Maine State Archives CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 10, Rules For Disposition of Local Government Records (Repeal) PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2018-P237 BRIEF SUMMARY: Statutory authority for this rule is listed as: 5 MRS ch. 6 §95-B; 30-A MRS §1705. 30-A MRS §1705 has been repealed. 5 MRS ch. 6 §95-B does not cite anything specific to rulemaking but states: "Each local government official shall comply with the standards, procedures and regulations issued by the Archives Advisory Board." We plan on continuing the local government standards and schedules regulated through the State Archivist and the Archives Advisory Board, as specified in statute. This is a request to repeal Ch. 10 Rules. PUBLIC HEARING: None COMMENT DEADLINE: December 7, 2018 CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT INFORMATION / ARCHIVES RULEMAKING LIAISON: Tammy Marks, Maine State Archives, 230 State Street - 84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084. Telephone: (207) 287-5799. Email: Tammy.Marks@Maine.gov . FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any):  AGENCY: 65-407 - Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 4 (New), Requirements for the Dispatch Center Consolidation Grant Program PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2018-P238 BRIEF SUMMARY: The Public Utilities Commission initiates a proceeding to adopt a new rule to implement recently enacted legislation (PL 2017 ch. 428) that authorizes a grant program to assist dispatch centers consolidate into Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs). PUBLIC HEARING: November 26, 2018 at 1:00 p.m., Public Utilities Commission, 101 Second Street, Hallowell, Maine 04347 COMMENT DEADLINE: December 7, 2018. Written comments on the proposed rule should be filed using the Commission's case management system. Comments may be filed until December 7, 2018. However, the Commission requests that comments be filed by close of business November 19, 2018, to allow for follow-up inquiries during the hearing; supplemental comments may be filed after the hearing. Written comments should refer to the docket number of this proceeding, Docket No. 2018-00307. All comments will appear in the Commission's case management system which is accessible from the Commission's website. CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT INFORMATION: Paulina Collins, MPUC, 18 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333. Telephone: (207) 287-1566, Email: Paulina.Collins@Maine.gov . FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: No fiscal impact. AGENCY: 29-250 - Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 110, Non-Governmental Registration Agent and Resident Agent Requirements PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2018-P239 BRIEF SUMMARY: The Bureau is proposing to modify the Non-governmental Registration Rule to allow the Bureau to authorize non-governmental agents to develop and use their own computer systems to process registrations. The rule also is being modified to clarify that certain training requirements also apply to resident agents. PUBLIC HEARING: November 29, 2018 @ 10 a.m. at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, 101 Hospital Street, Augusta, ME COMMENT DEADLINE: December 14, 2018 CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT INFORMATION: Garry Hinkley, Director, Division of Vehicle Services, 29 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0029. Telephone: (207) 624-9055. Email: Garry.Hinkley@Maine.gov . FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: none ADOPTIONS Pursuant to Ch. 380 of the Public Laws of 2011, notice of the adoption of rules will no longer be published in the newspaper rulemaking notices; our Wednesday web notices will continue to carry them, however. Information on rules adopted through the Maine Administrative Procedure Act as well as the full text of adopted rules is available on the internet at http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules .