JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

 

 

 

 

 

REGULAR MEETING

TENTATIVE AGENDA

 

 

NOVEMBER 18, 2010 - 9:00 a.m.

ROOMS 306/308 LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING*

 

*Room 305 is available as a work room for agencies.

 

Senate Members of JLCAR

House Members of JLCAR

Jacalyn L. Cilley

Maurice L. Pilotte

Martha Fuller Clark

Peter B. Schmidt

Amanda Merrill

Betsey L. Patten

Robert J. Letourneau

Suzanne H. Gottling

Sharon M. Carson

Alida I. Millham

Kathleen G. Sgambati (Alt.)

Kathleen N. Taylor (Alt.)

Matthew S. Houde (Alt.)

Kimberley S. Casey (Alt.)

Betsi DeVries (Alt.)

Tara A. Sad (Alt.)

Michael Downing (Alt.)

David H. Kidder (Alt.)

Peter E. Bragdon (Alt.)

 

 

 

The times and order specified for the agenda and items listed below are only tentative.  The Committee may change the order or may change the amount of time allotted for such items.

 

 

1.    9:00 am      Convene and Review Minutes

  9.  10:00 am      OR 2010-67 Ins

 

10.  12:00 pm      FP 2010-70 Med

Consent Agenda

11.    1:00 pm      LUNCH BREAK

2.    9:05 am      Final Proposals

12.    2:00 pm      FP's 2010-99 & 115 Rev

3.    9:10 am      Objection Responses

13.    3:30 pm      FP 2010-92 Ath

4.    9:12 am      Preliminary Objections

14.    4:00 pm      FP 2010-102 He-P

 

15.    4:30 pm      Discussion on Manual

Regular Agenda

 

5.    9:13 am      Postpone Items

Other Business

6.    9:15 am      INT 2010-15 He-C

16.    5:30 pm      Other

7.    9:25 am      FP 2010-101 Rev

 

8.    9:30 am      ROR's 2008-165 & 166 Mhp

 

                        - ROR 2008-166 to be postponed.

 

 

 

FP - Final Proposal

OR - Preliminary Objection Response

ROR - Revised Objection Response

ER - Emergency Rule

INT - Interim Rule

EXP - Expedited Repeal


1.   Convene and Review Minutes

 

JLCAR Deadlines Noted Below:

For OR's and ROR's:

Deadline is for sponsoring a joint resolution.

For FP's:

Deadline is for approval, conditional approval, or preliminary objection. Otherwise, rule is automatically approved.

For INT's:

Deadline is for approval or conditional approval.
Otherwise, agency cannot adopt the interim rule.

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

2.   Committee Approval of Final Proposals and Proposed Interim Rules:

 

 

(a)  FP 2010-89

Approval

BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS

Rules Regarding the Fee for the Lateral and Vertical Forces Components of the Principles and Practices Examination

(JLCAR Deadline November 29, 2010.)

 

 

(b)  FP 2010-91

Approval

 

GOVERNING BOARD OF ATHLETIC TRAINERS

Initial Application Requirements

(JLCAR Deadline December 17, 2010.)

 

 

(c)  FP 2010-97

Approval

POLICE STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL

Revocation or Suspension

(JLCAR Deadline December 13, 2010.)

 

 

(d)  FP 2010-98

Approval

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Former Division of Human Services

Electronic Notification

(JLCAR Deadline November 29, 2010)

 

 

(e)  FP 2010-100

Approval

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Former Division of Human Services

Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Card Issuance

(JLCAR Deadline December 20, 2010.)

 

 

(f)  FP 2010-105

Approval

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS, AND FOOD

Breeder's Health Certificate of Dogs and Cats

(JLCAR Deadline December 17, 2010.)

 

 

(g) FP 2010-106

Approval

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Water Quality and Quantity Programs

Amendments to Alteration of Terrain Rules

(JLCAR Deadline December 20, 2010.)

 

 

(h)  FP 2010-108

Approval

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION

Requirements of Auditors/Forms

(JLCAR Deadline December 20, 2010.)

 

 

(i)  INT 2010-16

Approval

FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT

Wildlife Rehabilitator Rules

(JLCAR Deadline February 3, 2011.  Existing rules will expire December 25, 2010.)

 

 

3.   Committee Acceptance of Agency Responses to Objections:

 

 

(No Items)

 

4.   Committee Issuance of Preliminary or Revised Objections to Final Proposals:

 

(No Items)

 

 

NOTE:

 

The following proposals were conditionally approved by the Committee on the dates indicated.  Also noted are whether there are agency responses and subsequent confirmation by the Office of Legislative Services that the proposals have been amended as conditionally approved.  No further Committee action is required in that case.

 

Conditionally Approved July 15, 2010:

 

 

FP 2010-24

BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS

Explanation After Adoption of Rules, License Appplication Procedures, Discliplinary

Matters Including Fines, Continuing Education Standards, and Ethical Standards

(Response received 9-16-10 and confirmed 9-21-10.)

 

 

Conditionally Approved October 21, 2010:

 

 

FP 2010-60

INSURANCE DEPARTMENT

Parity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits

(Response received 10-25-10 and confirmed 10-27-10.)

 

 

FP 2010-73

BOARD OF PODIATRY

Application and Examination Requirements for Podiatrists Applying for Licensure,

Fees, Procedures for Renewal of Licenses and Procedures for Licensees and Applicants

Changing their Home or Business Addresses

(Response not yet received.)

 

 

FP 2010-46

DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY

Voluntary Certification of Fire Protection Equipment Technicians Rules

(Response received 11-1-10 and confirmed 11-1-10.)

 

 

FP 2010-69

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION

Rules Governing the Evaluation of Institutions of Higher Learning

(Response received 10-25-10 and confirmed 10-26-10.)

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

5.   Consider postponing action on certain items to another meeting and cancelling the continued meeting on December 2, 2010.

 

 

6.   INT 2010-15

Conditional Approval

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Commissioner

Payments to Non-Public Disproportionate Share Hospitals/Uncompensated Care Fund Reporting

(JLCAR Deadline January 27, 2011.  Former rules had expired October 8, 2005 and November 21, 2006, but Interim Rule is proposed to implement federal requirement in 42 U.S.C. 1396r-4.)

 

 

7.   FP 2010-101

Conditional Approval

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION

Procedural Rules; General Information and Definitions; Specific Rules of Practice and Procedure

(JLCAR Deadline December 20, 2010.)

 

 

8.   BOARD OF MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE

 

 

      Item #8(b) to be postponed.

 

 

(a)  ROR 2008-165

Accepted/Approved

Practice and Procedure Rules

(JLCAR Deadline November 23, 2010.)

(Formerly Item #16 on 10-7-10 agenda and Item #12(a) on 10-21-10 and 11-4-10 agendas.)

 

 

(b)  ROR 2008-166

Postponed to 12/16/10

Regular Meeting

Licensing Requirements, Ethical and Professional Standards, Investigating Allegations,

Disciplinary Sanctions, Continuing Education Requirements for Licensees

(JLCAR Deadline January 12, 2011.)

(Formerly Item #12(b) on 11-4-10 agenda.)

 

 

9.   OR 2010-67

Final Objection &
Vote to Sponsor
Joint Resolution

INSURANCE DEPARTMENT

New Hampshire Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Plan

(JLCAR Deadline December 28, 2010.)

 

 

10. FP 2010-70

Postponed to 12/16/10

Regular Meeting

BOARD OF MEDICINE

Definitions and Access to Public Records, Practice and Procedures, Fees, Licensure Requirements, Renewal, Continuing Medical Education and Ongoing Requirements, and Ethical Standards for Physicians, Supervision of Physician Assistants, Initial and Renewal Procedures and Fees for Physician Assistants

(JLCAR Deadline December 6, 2010.)

 

 

11. LUNCH BREAK

 

 

12. DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION

 

 

(a)  FP 2010-99

Postponed to 12/16/10

Regular Meeting

Utility Property Tax

(JLCAR Deadline December 10, 2010.)

 

 

(b)  FP 2010-115

Postponed to 12/16/10

Regular Meeting

Interest and Dividends Tax

(JLCAR Deadline December 20, 2010.)

 

 

13. FP 2010-92

Postponed to 12/16/10
Regular Meeting

GOVERNING BOARD OF ATHLETIC TRAINERS

Renewal Application Requirements and Reinstatement Supporting Materials Requirements

(JLCAR Deadline December 17, 2010.)

 

 

14. FP 2010-102

Postponed to 12/16/10
Regular Meeting

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN  SERVICES

Former Division of Public Health Services

NH Nursing Home Rules

(JLCAR Deadline December 20, 2010.)

 

 

15. Discussion on approval of the amended Drafting and Procedure Manual on Administrative Rules..

Postponed to 12/16/10 Regular Meeting

 

 

OTHER BUSINESS

 

16. Other