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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This rule is proposed to be repealed and replaced to clarify procedures that must be followed in disciplining residents of Department adult correctional facilities and to add new violations.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.