JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

 

 

 

REGULAR MEETING

TENTATIVE AGENDA

 

 

MAY 17, 2013 - 9:00 a.m.

ROOMS 305/307 LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

 

Senate Members of JLCAR

House Members of JLCAR

 

 

Sen. John Reagan, Chair

Rep. Peter B. Schmidt, Vice-Chair

Sen. Sam Cataldo

Rep. Rick M. Ladd

Sen. Bette Lasky

Rep. James R. MacKay

Sen. Jim Rausch

Rep. Carol M. McGuire

Sen. David Watters

Rep. Tara A. Sad

Sen. Peter Bragdon (Alt.)

Rep. Richard W. Barry (Alt.)

Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (Alt.)

Rep. Suzanne H. Gottling (Alt.)

Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (Alt.)

Rep. William A. Hatch (Alt.)

Sen. Andy Sanborn (Alt.)

Rep. David H. Kidder (Alt.)

Sen. Nancy Stiles (Alt.)

Rep. Mary S. Nelson (Alt.)

 

 

The times and order specified for the agenda 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 a.m.    Convene and Review Minutes

 

JLCAR Deadlines Noted in Agenda:

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.

 

FP - Final Proposal

OR - Preliminary Objection Response

ROR - Revised Objection Response

ER - Emergency Rule

INT - Interim Rule

EXP - Expedited Repeal

EXRF - Expedited Revision to Form


 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

2.   9:05 a.m.    Committee Approval of Final Proposals and Proposed Interim Rules:

 

 

(a)  FP 2012-209
Approval

PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

Rules for Pipeline Utilities

(JLCAR Deadline June 10, 2013.)

 

 

(b)  FP 2013-4
Approval

BOARD OF LICENSING FOR INTERPRETERS OF THE DEAF AND

HARD OF HEARING

Procedural Rules for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Interpreters

(JLCAR Deadline May 30, 2013.)

 

 

(c)  FP 2013-18
Approval

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Air Related Programs

Prevention, Abatement, and Control of Mobile Source Air Pollution

(JLCAR Deadline June 17, 2013.)

 

 

(d)  FP 2013-19
Approval

BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY

Board of Accountancy Rules Regarding Educational Qualifications

(JLCAR Deadline June 14, 2013.)

 

 

(e)  FP 2013-23
Approval

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Water Quality and Quantity Programs

Management of Mercury-Containing Amalgam

(JLCAR Deadline June 17, 2013.)

 

 

(f)  FP 2013-26
Approval

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Water Quality and Quantity Programs

State Surface Water Discharge Permits

(JLCAR Deadline June 17, 2013.)

 

 

(g)  INT 2013-5
Approval

ELECTRICIANS' BOARD

Electricians' Board Organizational Rules

(JLCAR Deadline August 7, 2013.  Rules implement 2012, 237 (SB 226), effective July 1, 2013.)

 

 

3.   9:10 a.m.    Committee Conditional Approvals:

 

 

(No Items)

 

 

 

4.   9:15 a.m.    Committee Acceptance of Agency Responses to Objections:

 

(No Items)

 

 

5.   9:16 a.m.    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 April 19, 2013:

 

 

FP 2012-207

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Former Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services

Complaint Resolution Procedures for Family Centered Early Supports and Services

(Response received 4-24-13 and confirmed 4-24-13.)

 

 

FP 2012-208

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Former Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services

Family Centered Early Supports and Services

(Response received 4-24-13 and confirmed 4-24-13.)

 

 

FP 2012-132

PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

Rules for Gas Service

(Response received 5-2-13 and confirmed 5-6-13.)

 

 

FP 2012-139

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Nonpublic Schools

(Response received 5-15-13 and confirmed 5-16-13.)

 

 

FP 2012-155

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Daily Physical Activity Program, Suspension and Expulsion of Students, and High School Equivalency Programs

(Response not yet received.)

 

 

FP 2012-170

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Application for Certification and Credential Renewal and Validity

(Response received 5-15-13 and confirmed 5-16-13.)

 

 

Conditionally Approved May 3, 2013:

 

 

FP 2012-202

DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

Employer Requirements, Quarterly Reports, Authorized Agents, Filing Requirements

(Response received 5-7-13 and confirmed 5-7-13.)

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

6.   9:18 a.m.    Consider postponing action on certain items to another meeting.

 

7.   9:20 a.m.    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

 

 

(a)  FP 2013-2
Postponed to 6/7/13 Continued Meeting

Former Division of Human Services

Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled (APTD) Cash Assistance Grant Criteria When the APTD Applicant or Recipient is Ineligible for Federal Benefits

(JLCAR Deadline May 20, 2013.)

(Formerly Item #14(b) on 4-19-13 and 5-3-13 agendas.)

 

 

(b)  FP 2013-15
Postponed to 6/7/13 Continued Meeting

Former Division of Human Services

Household Composition of Shared Custody of Children in the Food Stamp Program

(JLCAR Deadline May 20, 2013.)

(Formerly Item #14(c) on 4-19-13 and 5-3-13 agendas.)

 

 

(c)  FP 2012-194
Approval

Former Division of Human Services

Medicaid Service Limits, Vision Services, Hearing Services, and Radiological Services

(JLCAR Deadline June 17, 2013.)

 

 

(d)  FP 2012-210
Approval

Former Division of Public Health Services

Healthcare Associated Infections Reporting – Fees

(JLCAR Deadline June 17, 2013.)

 

 

(e)  FP 2013-3
Postponed to 6/7/13 Continued Meeting

Former Division of Human Services

Treatment of Specific Types of Income for Financial Assistance to Needy Families (FANF) and the Adult Categories of Financial and Medical Assistance

(JLCAR Deadline June 14, 2013.)

 

 

8.   10:00 a.m.  BOARD OF EDUCATION

 

 

FP 2012-192
Conditional Approval

Building Aid and Leased Spaces

(JLCAR Deadline June 10, 2013.)

 

 

9.   10:30 a.m.  ELECTRICIANS' BOARD

 

 

(a)  INT 2013-6
Approval

Electricians' Board Rules of Practice and Procedure

(JLCAR Deadline August 7, 2013.  Rules implement 2012, 237 (SB 226), effective July 1, 2013.)

 

 

(b)  INT 2013-7
Approval

Electricians' Board Rules Regarding Application Procedures, Approval Process, Qualifications, Examinations, Fees, Continued Status, Lapse of License, Continuing Education, General Administration, and Disciplinary Action

(JLCAR Deadline August 7, 2013.  Rules implement 2012, 237 (SB 226), effective July 1, 2013.)

 

 

10. 11:00 a.m.  FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT

 

 

(a)  FP 2013-21
Conditional Approval

Hunting and Fishing Guide Rules

(JLCAR Deadline June 17, 2013.)

 

 

(b)  FP 2013-22
Approval

Fish and Game Wildlife Rules - Rules Relative to Moose, Trapping, Predamage Deer
Permits, Baiting Permits on the Connecticut Lakes Headwaters Forest, Sporting Clubs
Youth Pheasant Events

(JLCAR Deadline June 10, 2013.)

 

 

11. 11:30 a.m.  DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

 

 

FP 2013-1
Postponed to 6/7/13 Continued Meeting

Plant and Property Management Rules

(JLCAR Deadline June 14, 2013.)

 

 

12. 12:00 p.m.  DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY

 

 

OR 2012-146
Postponed to 6/7/13 Continued Meeting

Nonresident Pistol/Revolver License Rules

(JLCAR Deadline July 23, 2013.)

(Response not yet received.)

 

13. 12:15 p.m.  PASSENGER TRAMWAY SAFETY BOARD

 

OR 2012-148
Postponed to 6/7/13 Continued Meeting

Various Passenger Tramway Safety Rules

(JLCAR Deadline August 6, 2013.)

(Response not yet received.)

 

 

OTHER BUSINESS

14. 12:30 p.m.  Other