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02-582
Propane
and Natural Gas Board
2002-2003 Regulatory
Agenda
AGENCY
UMBRELLA-UNIT NUMBER: 02-582
AGENCY NAME: Department of Professional and Financial Regulation,
Office of Licensing and Registration, Propane and Natural Gas Board
CONTACT
PERSON: Cheryl Hersom, Board Administrator, Office of Licensing
and Registration, 35 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0035. Tel.
207-624-8605
EMERGENCY
RULES ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None
EXPECTED
2002-2003 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 law and rules.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to July, 2003.
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, and
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, 2003.
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, 2003.
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, 2003.
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, 2003.
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, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.
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