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02-582
Department
of Professional and Financial Regulation
Propane and Natural Gas Board
2004-2005 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, 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. §14804
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: Licensure/Registration Requirements
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. §14804, §14807, §14808,
§14815
PURPOSE: The Board may 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, 2005.
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 may 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, 2005.
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 may 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, 2005.
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 may 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, 2005.
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 may 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, 2005.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.
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