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02-582
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
Propane and Natural Gas Board
2001-2002 Regulatory Agenda
UMBRELLA-UNIT NUMBER: 02-582
AGENCY NAME: Department of Professional and Financial Regulation,
Propane and Natural Gas Board
CONTACT PERSON:
Cheryl Hersom, Board Administrator, 35 State House Station, Augusta,
ME 04333-0035, (207) 624-8605
EMERGENCY RULES
ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None
EXPECTED 2001-2002
RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY:
CHAPTER 1:
Definitions
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. §14804
PURPOSE: The Board intends to review and revise its rules to ensure
clarity and conformity with the enabling statute by clarifying wording
of the rules.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to July, 2002.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.
CHAPTER 3:
Licensure/Registration Requirements
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. §14804, §14807, §14808, §14815
PURPOSE: The Board intends to review and revise its rules to ensure
clarity and conformity with the enabling statute by clarifying the requirements
for licensure, registration, permits, and reciprocity for licensure
with other states.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to July, 2002.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.
CHAPTER 4:
Examination Requirements
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. §14804, §14807(5)
PURPOSE: The Board intends to review and revise its rules to ensure
clarity and conformity with the enabling statute by clarifying the type
of examinations administered and other specific information pertaining
to the examination.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to July, 2002.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.
CHAPTER 5:
Installation Standards
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. §14804
PURPOSE: The Board intends to review and revise its rules to ensure
clarity and conformity with the enabling statute by setting forth the
standards for installation of propane and natural gas equipment in the
State of Maine.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to July, 2002.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.
CHAPTER 6:
Complaints, Investigations and Adjudicatory Hearings
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. §14804
PURPOSE: The Board intends to review and revise its rules to ensure
clarity and conformity with the enabling statute by setting forth the
standards for the submission of complaints and the conduct of investigations
and adjudicatory hearings by the Board.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to July, 2002.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.
CHAPTER 7:
Fees
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. §§ 14804(1), 14807(3)(6)
PURPOSE: The Board may repeal this rule inasmuch as fees have been established
directly by the Director of the Office of Licensing and Registration
in Chapter 10 of the Rules of the Office of Licensing and Registration
pursuant to 10 MRSA §8003(2-A)(D).
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to July, 2002.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.
CHAPTER 8:
Permits for Aboveground, Underground and Underground Propane and Natural
Gas Storage Facilities and Rooftop Installations
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. §14804
PURPOSE: The Board intends to review and revise its rules to ensure
clarity and conformity with the enabling statute by clarifying the requirements
for permitting aboveground and underground propane and natural gas storage
facilities and rooftop installations.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to July, 2002.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.
CHAPTER 9:
Modification of Standards
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. §14804
PURPOSE: The Board intends to review and revise its rules to ensure
clarity and conformity with the enabling statute by allowing the Board
to authorize modifications to installation standards under unusual circumstances.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to July, 2002.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.
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