Maine EMS will hold public hearings related to the proposed Maine EMS Rules Chapter 27
The hearings will be held:
| Region | Date | Time | Location |
| Region 3 | October 2, 2024 | 6 pm | Eastern Maine Community College, Room 104, Public Safety Building, 354 Hogan Road, Bangor, ME 04401 |
| Region 1 | October 3, 2024 | 6 pm | York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Road, Alfred, ME 04002 |
| Region 2 | October 4, 2024 | 6 pm | Department of Public Safety, Champlain Conference Room, Augusta, ME 04330 |
| Region 4 | October 3, 2024 | 6 pm | AR Gould Hospital, McCain-A Room, 140 Academy Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769 |
Written comments will also be accepted until October 15 and public comments can be submitted
- At the following link: Maine EMS Rules Public Comment Submission
- Via US Mail at Maine EMS, 152 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0152, Attention: Rulemaking
- Via Fax at 207-287-6251
More information on the proposed changes can be found at Chapter 27: Implementation of the EMS Sustainability Program - Proposed (PDF) (8/21/24)
AGENCY: 16-163 Emergency Medical Services Board (Maine EMS)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Chapter 27: Implementation of EMS Sustainability Program
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P253
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Emergency Medical Services Board is proposing a new rule to implement the sustainability program created by P.L. 2023, c. 412, Pt. GGGGG, Sec. 1, setting forth the application, allocation, and award process for $19,308,000.00, allocating funds to entities eligible under the rule including Transporting Ambulance Services, Non-transporting Ambulance Services, business entities designated as Regional Councils, and Maine EMS-authorized Training Centers.
PUBLIC HEARING (if any):
At their regular meeting on September 4, 2024, the Emergency Medical Services Board voted to hold public hearings on this rule proposal.
• Region One: York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Rd, Alfred, ME, 04002, at 6:00 P.M., on October 3, 2024.
• Region Two: Department of Public Safety, Champlain Conference Room, 45 Commerce Dr, Augusta, ME, 04330 at 6:00 P.M. on October 4th, 2024.
• Region Three: Eastern Maine Community College, Room 104, Public Safety Building, 354 Hogan Rd, Bangor, ME, 04401 at 6:00 P.M. on October 2nd, 2024.
• Region Four: AR Gould Hospital, McCain Room A, 140 Academy St, Presque Isle, ME, 04769, at 6:00 P.M. on October 3rd, 2024.
COMMENT DEADLINE: The comment deadline has been extended from September 21, 2024, to October 15, 2024. Comments may be submitted to Maine EMS no later than 11:59 P.M. on October 15th, 2024.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Jason J. Cooney;
152 State House Station,
Augusta, ME 04333-0152;
207-626-3864 – Phone;
207-287-3659 – TTY;
207-287-6251 – Fax;
jason.j.cooney@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): Contact Person is the Same.
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): Maine EMS does not anticipate any costs to Municipalities or Counties for compliance with the rule.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THIS RULE: 32 M.R.S. Sec. 84(1)(A), 32 M.R.S. Sec. 98(4).
SUBSTANTIVE STATE OR FEDERAL LAW BEING IMPLEMENTED (if different): None
AGENCY WEBSITE: https://www.maine.gov/ems/
EMAIL FOR OVERALL AGENCY RULEMAKING LIAISON: jason.j.cooney@maine.gov
For any questions, please contact Jason Cooney at Maine EMS by
- Email at Rulemaking.MaineEMS@maine.gov
- US Mail at Maine EMS, 152 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0152, Attention: Rulemaking
- Fax at 207-287-6251
- TTY at 1-888-524-7900
- Phone at 207-626-3864