Proposals

This rule proposes to repeal/replace Chapter 11 of Maine EMS’s current rules to address and implement changes to Maine EMS’s statute related to disciplinary and non-disciplinary actions resulting from P.L. 2025 c. 491, and to consolidate chapters of Maine EMS’s rules addressing misconduct and procedures for Maine EMS’s Licensing Board into one chapter. This rule identifies the procedures the Emergency Medical Services Licensing Board and Board Staff will take to evaluate an application that raises any concerns related to potential violation(s) of Maine EMS’s Rules and/or Statutes, and adds specificity to the statutory grounds with which action would be taken and avenues of appeal. This rule identifies the procedure the Emergency Medical Services Licensing Board and Board staff will take regarding the investigation and resolution of a complaint related to potential violation(s) of Maine EMS’s Rules and/or Statutes brought against a licensee, adding specificity to the statutory grounds with which action would be taken, avenues of appeal, and the notification procedure upon final agency action. This rule would implement a Maine EMS Code of Ethics specific to the needs of EMS in the State of Maine, and would make a violation of this code a violation of rules related to professional conduct. This rule adds specificity to the statutory authority related to ordering physical or mental examinations, clarifying that such an examination is ordered during an investigation into a complaint or concern, that a licensee bears the cost of an examination, and provides a process to petition the Licensing Board to waive such expense.

The Department proposes 10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 302; Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program Rules (SUN Bucks) consistent with 7 C.F.R. § 292.1. The proposed rules would establish regulations under which the Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Family Independence would administer the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (SEBT) Program as authori

The Commission proposes to set forth the requirements for the notice to be given to: (1) real property owners whose property is subject to eminent domain for use in the construction, rebuilding, or relocation of a High-Impact Transmission Line by either an entity selected by the Commission to construct a High-Impact Transmission Line pursuant to 35-A M.R.S. § 3210-I (2) or a Transmission and Distribution Utility; and (2) the owners of property abutting a proposed High-Impact Transmission Line. The proposed rule also provides the requirements for the educational materials that must be provided to property owners with this notice.

This rule is proposed to be repealed and replaced to clarify procedures that must be followed in disciplining residents of Department adult correctional facilities and to add new violations. Copies of the proposed rule are available upon request by contacting the Department contact person identified below or on the Department of Corrections website at https://www.maine.gov/corrections/policies in the “Recently Proposed Rules” section. Pursuant to Maine law, interested parties are publicly notified of the proposed rulemaking and are provided with an opportunity for comment.

Prior to enactment of P.L. 2023, ch. 16, the owner or operator of an underground storage tank (UST) used to store motor fuels or in the marketing and distribution of fuels was required to remove the tank and all associated piping from service upon expiration of the tank manufacturer's warranty, except that a double-walled UST was allowed to continue to be in service for up to 10 years beyond the expiration of the warranty, provided tightness testing was conducted to verify the integrity of the tank and the facility was brought up to current standards.

The reproposed rule will replace Chapter 6 of the Board of Nursing’s rules, “Regulations Relating to Coordination and Oversight of Patient Care Services by Unlicensed Assistive Personnel.” The updated rule defines delegation and identifies the responsibilities of a registered professional nurse when delegating nursing activities and tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel. The Board of Nursing is required under 32 M.R.S. § 2102(2)(H), as amended by Public Law 2024, ch. 592 (effective August 9, 2024), to adopt major substantive rules to implement § 2102(2)(H) and (11). The Maine Legislature did not authori

The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has been petitioned to consider the following change to fishing regulations:

This rule outlines how the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (the Department) pays a differential rate for child care services that meets or that makes substantial progress toward meeting nationally recogni

The proposed rule changes would update the ASPIRE-TANF Program rules to ensure services provided are trauma-informed, culturally and linguistically appropriate and consistent with a legislative change to 22 M.R.S. §§ 3762(A-1), 3788, and 3790 made by P.L. 2021, Chapter 648 Part 5. The Department held a listening session on September 21, 2023 for current and former participants in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program and community partners. Feedback from the listening session was incorporated in the development of the proposed rule changes.

The Department proposes routine technical changes to 10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 301; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Program Rules to ensure compliance with H.R. 1 - the Budget Reconciliation Act signed into law and effective on July 4, 2025.

This proposed rule would make the following updates to Sections 555-4 and 555-5:

The Department proposes routine technical updates to 10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 331; Public Assistance Manual Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) consistent with a legislative change to 22 M.R.S. § 3762(2) which requires collaboration in order to provide effective and efficient services for program participants and 22 M.R.S. § 3762(3)(A) which requires the Department to define program eligibility criteria and budgeting process.

This is a technical change to the rule, in accordance with P.L. 2025, c. 50:

The Department is proposing to amend Maine’s Syringe Services Programs Rule (10-144 CMR Chapter 252) to implement recently enacted 22 M.R.S. § 1341(5), which expressly permits a certified hypodermic apparatus exchange program (also known as a syringe service program or SSP) to operate mobile sites and offer delivery services, and further clarify the parameters under which SSPs may operate, including by establishing a geographic

The Housing Opportunity Program, within the Maine Office of Community Affairs, is proposing to amend Chapter 1 to implement the statutory changes in PL 2025 Ch. 385. In addition, new sections are proposed to implement new legislation about residential unit vehicular parking and residential uses in commercial

These proposed changes to the Educators for Maine Program rules are to include school counselors as eligible for participation. This comports with legislation recently enacted by the Maine Legislature per PL 2025, ch. 58, implementing changes in the Educators for Maine Program statutes, Title 20-A, Ch. 428 (§§ 12501-12511) (effective Sept. 24, 2025).

The changes proposed by this rule amendment are intended to update outdated references to “Expected Family Contribution” under the federal financial aid process with the more current “Student Aid Index” to reflect current federal financial aid calculation processes and terminology, and reduce confusion.

The rule amendment is necessary to implement the legislative changes made to the program by PL 2025 Ch 497, including the expansion of the definitions of qualified community development entity, reduction of application deadlines, and additional reporting requirements.

The changes proposed by this rule amendment are intended to clarify how the Authority determines an applicant is a Maine business, and provides penalties for investors in companies that fail to maintain their status as a Maine business during the standard term over which tax credits are issued. The amendment also adds a deadline for tax credit applications after the investment is made.

The Department is proposing to:

This revision proposes updates to Ch 115 after an extensive review process involving educators, parents, students, and other interested parties. Proposed revisions include definitions, processes, and requirements.

This revision proposes an update to the definition of physical escort and serious physical injury as determined by the 132d legislature and pursuant to P.L. 2025 Chapter 266.

The Department is proposing to repeal 10-144 CMR chapter 276, Rules For Influen

This rule revises the rates for the use of the Maine Pilotage Commission set forth of existing Chapter 2.

Federal rules require that income and asset allowances, standard shelter deductions, and minimum and maximum benefit limits, are updated each year, effective October 1st. The U.S.D.A. - Food and Nutrition Services (F.N.S.) provides updated income and asset allowances, standard deductions, and minimum and maximum benefit standards. F.N.S. annually approves utility allowances calculated by states. The utility allowances proposed in this rule are based on current typical utility expenses for low-income Mainers and may be adjusted prior to adoption based on F.N.S. guidance and final approval. The Department proposes to incorporate these figures effective October 1, 2025. These changes would make SNAP benefits and the related SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) services available to more Maine households.

The Maine Lottery will be offering a new multi-jurisdictional lottery game called “Millionaire for Life”. This new game will offer players in Maine and other participating jurisdictions the chance to win a top pri

This proposed rule-making establishes the 2025-2026 scallop fishing season for

The Department of Health and Human Services (the Department) proposes these rule changes in 10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 45, Principles of Reimbursement for Hospital Services. The Department’s principal purpose of this rulemaking is to make permanent the changes made to this policy enacted through emergency rulemaking on August 29, 2025, pursuant to Title 5, M.R.S. §8054.

The Commission initiates a rulemaking proceeding to amend its Net Energy Billing (NEB) rule, Chapter 313 to comply with recent legislation.

This is a technical change to the rule:

This is a technical change to the rule:

This routine technical rulemaking operationali

The Department proposes routine technical updates to 10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 331; Public Assistance Manual Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) consistent with legislative changes made to 22 M.R.S. § 3769-C(1)(D) made by P.L. 2023, Ch. 622, § 2.

The Commission initiates a rulemaking proceeding to consider possible amendments to Chapter 314 of the Commission’s rules which governs the Statewide Low Income Assistance Plan which provides financial assistance to electricity customers who are unable to pay their electricity bill in full. The intent of the rulemaking is to consider changes to the program and establish the overall program funding for the program year beginning October 1, 2026.

The proposed changes would update agency rules to reflect P.L. 2019, ch. 534 (contributions by lobbyists); incorporate a new statutory term, “public communication;” reflect P.L. 2025, ch. 181 (contributions to unenrolled candidates); authori

Because the State’s surface water and near surface groundwater resources are so extensive, wetlands can be hydrologically connected over large distances. Currently, wetlands that contain significant wildlife habitat, peatlands, or critically imperiled or imperiled plant communities are considered Wetlands of Special Significance and only a limited list of activities can be permitted within them, regardless of the distance between the proposed activity and the triggering feature. The proposed rule would allow the Department to permit additional activities within wetlands that are Wetlands of Special Significance because they contain significant wildlife habitat, peatlands, or critically imperiled or imperiled plant communities, provided: a) the activity is at least 750 feet from the triggering feature and b) the activity does not have an unreasonable adverse effect on the significant wildlife habitat, peatlands, or critically imperiled or imperiled plant community.

The Maine State Housing Authority uses funds from certain federal and state resources to give grants to agencies for a variety of activities to assist people who are experiencing homelessness. This Rule governs MaineHousing’s allocation of resources for such programs, program design, the publication and distribution of program guides, and potential selection criteria. Some resources are distributed according to a funding formula set forth in the applicable Program Guide and Application. Other resources may be distributed according to programs designed by MaineHousing.

The Department is proposing to amend Chapter 165, General Permit for Class IV-A Incinerators, to clarify applicability and exclusions, allow for the submission of registrations and other information through an electronic licensing system, align requirements for visible emissions with those in Chapter 101, Visible Emissions Regulation, and address the voluntary surrender and transfer of a general permit.

The Department is proposing to amend Chapter 164, General Permit for Concrete Batch Plants, to clarify applicability and exclusions, remove emission standards for nonroad engines, allow for the submission of registrations and other information through an electronic licensing system, align requirements for visible emissions with those in Chapter 101, Visible Emissions Regulation, and address the voluntary surrender and transfer of a general permit. All or parts of this rule may be submitted for inclusion in Maine's State Implementation Plan.

The Department is proposing to amend Chapter 149, General Permit Regulation for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants, to clarify applicability and exclusions, remove emission standards for nonroad engines, allow for the submission of registrations and other information through an electronic licensing system, align requirements for visible emissions with those in Chapter 101, Visible Emissions Regulation, and address the voluntary surrender and transfer of a general permit. All or parts of this rule may be submitted for inclusion in Maine's State Implementation Plan.

This rule chapter sets forth the standards and processes for determining eligibility for disability retirement benefits. The proposed amendments to the rule eliminate the requirement for continuous service before a member can be eligible for disability retirement without meeting pre-existing condition criteria. The proposed amendments simplify continued eligibility for disability retirement benefits consistent with statute.

This rule establishes a consolidated retirement plan as required by 5 M.R.S. §18801 et seq. for local districts that are participating local districts under 5 M.R.S. Chapter 425 and Chapter 427. The proposed amendments to the rule allow Participating Local District (PLD) members with prior non-military federal service to purchase up to five years of service credit at actuarial cost. The proposed amendments also allows the chief administrative office of participating local district to clarify ambiguities in actions taken by the governing body regarding plan participation. The proposed amendments also ensures that 401(a) defined contribution plan elections conform with federal plan qualification requirements. The proposed amendments also removes an infrequently used and inefficient provision that permits a member retiring early to forgo cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) until they attain normal retirement age.

This rule sets forth the requirements for members to purchase or repurchase creditable service. The proposed amendments to the rule allows Maine Public Employees Retirement System members of the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program and the Participating Local District Consolidated Plan with prior federal employment to purchase up to five years of service credit at actuarial cost.

The rule is updated to conform to changes in law made by Public Law 2025, Chapter 348.

The proposed rule changes are necessary to enforce compliance with PL 2023, Ch. 584 (LD 1740, “An Act to Protect a Patient’s Access to Affordable Health Care with Timely Access to Health Care Prices”).

As a result of the discovery of the presence of largemouth bass, an illegally introduced, warmwater species in West Musquash Lake located in T6 R1 NBPP, the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is proposing the following change to South

The Board of Licensure in Medicine proposes amendments to the rule to: define the terms “clinical license”, “post graduate medical education”, “reentry license”, and “telehealth”; change the term “permanent license” to “clinical license”; require applicants to personally complete application materials; amend the criteria regarding administratively incomplete applications; set the fee to renew an inactive status license at $100; add a “reentry license” type and define the requirements to obtain and renew a “reentry license”; change the fee structure for citations; and delegate review and approval of requests to withdraw applications to the Board Secretary.

The rule is amended in response to changes in law made by Public Law 2025, Chapter 291 to prohibit spread pricing by pharmacy benefits managers.