Notice of Maine EMS Proposed Rule – Chapter 27: Implementation of EMS Sustainability Program

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): No hearings are set for this rulemaking. A hearing may be requested by the petition of no less than five (5) interested persons through the submission of such petition in writing to Maine EMS, ATTN: Rulemaking, 152 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0152

COMMENT DEADLINE: September 21, 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

 

Public Comments can be submitted at the following link: Maine EMS Rules Public Comment Submission

 

Chapter 27: Implementation of the EMS Sustainability Program - Proposed (PDF) (8/21/24)