JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

 

REGULAR MEETING

TENTATIVE AGENDA

 

 

OCTOBER 16, 2008 - 9:00 a.m.

ROOMS 306/308 LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

Senate Members of JLCAR

House Members of JLCAR

Martha Fuller Clark

Maurice L. Pilotte

Jacalyn L. Cilley

Peter B. Schmidt

Betsi DeVries

Betsey L. Patten

Robert J. Letourneau

James R. MacKay

Michael Downing

Suzanne H. Gottling

Iris W. Estabrook (Alt.)

John DeJoie (Alt.)

Kathleen G. Sgambati (Alt.)

Kimberley S. Casey (Alt.)

Peter Hoe Burling (Alt.)

Alida I. Millham (Alt.)

Joseph D. Kenney (Alt.)

Laurie J. Boyce (Alt.)

Peter E. Bragdon (Alt.)

(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

11.  10:30 am    FP 2008-157 Rev

 

12.  10:40 am    FP 2008-155 He-C

Consent Agenda

13.  12:30 pm    FP's 2008-131, 139, & 140 Pos

2.    9:05 am    Final Proposals

14.    1:00 pm    LUNCH BREAK

3.    9:10 am    Objection Responses

15.    2:00 pm    FP's 2008-85, 91, & 125 Ins

4.    9:12 am    Preliminary Objections

16.    2:30 pm    FP 2008-159 Pas

 

17.    3:00 pm    FP's 2008-119, 120, & 121 Hcp

Regular Agenda

18.    4:00 pm    FP 2008-154 Puc

5.    9:13 am    Postpone Items

19.    4:30 pm    FP 2008-158 He-P

6.    9:15 am    FP 2008-117 Bar

20.    5:00 pm    OR 2007-220 Liq

7.    9:20 am    FP 2008-135 Emp

21.    5:30 pm    ROR 2008-72 Opt

8.    9:30 am    INT 2008-37 Env-Ws &

 

                      FP 2008-150 Env-A

Other Business

9.  10:00 am    INT 2008-39 Nur

22.    5:45 pm    Other

10.  10:10 am   FP 2008-66 Fire

 

 

 

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:

 

 

(a)  FP 2008-94

Approval

GOVERNING BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS

Limitation on Number of Occupational Therapy Assistants Under Supervision

(JLCAR Deadline November 14, 2008.)

 

 

(b)  FP 2008-114

Approval

BOARD OF BARBERING, COSMETOLOGY AND ESTHETICS

Roster Distribution

(JLCAR Deadline November 6, 2008.)

 

 

(c)  FP 2008-115

Approval

BOARD OF BARBERING, COSMETOLOGY AND ESTHETICS

Licensee Requirements

(JLCAR Deadline November 6, 2008.)

 

 

(d)  FP 2008-116

Approval

BOARD OF BARBERING, COSMETOLOGY AND ESTHETICS

Examination Requirements

(JLCAR Deadline November 6, 2008.)

 

 

(e)  FP 2008-132

Approval

DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

Practice and Procedure

(JLCAR Deadline November 17, 2008.  Existing interim rule will expire October 17, 2008.)

 

 

(f)  FP 2008-152

Approval

FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT

Various Marine Rules

(JLCAR Deadline November 3, 2008.)

 

 

(g)  FP 2008-156

Approval

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Former Division of Public Health Services

Financial Assistance to Partially Fund Towns or Cities for Mosquito Control Activities

(JLCAR Deadline November 17, 2008.)

 

 

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 September 18, 2008:

 

      INT 2008-35

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Air Related Programs

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Budget Trading Program

(Response received 9-23-08 and confirmed 9-23-08.)

 

 

      FP 2008-128

REAL ESTATE COMMISSION

Application Procedures; Fees; Accreditations; Examinations; Continuing Education; Licenses; Ongoing Requirements; Code of Ethics; and Conduct of Licensees

(Response not received yet.)

 

 

      FP 2008-143

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Former Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services

Community Mental Health Services

(Response received 9-18-08 and confirmed 9-25-08.)

 

 

Conditionally Approved October 2, 2008:

 

 

      FP 2008-95

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Commissioner

Certification for Payment Standards for Community-Based Behavioral Health Service Providers

(Response not received yet.)

 

 

      FP 2008-138

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Commissioner

Certification for Payment Standards for Recreation Service Providers

(Response not received yet.)

 

 

      FP 2008-142

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Former Division of Public Health Services

Home Hospice Care Providers

(Response received 10-2-08 and confirmed 10-3-08.)

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

5.   Consider postponing action on certain items to another meeting.

 

 

6.   FP 2008-117

Conditional Approval

BOARD OF BARBERING, COSMETOLOGY AND ESTHETICS

Renewal Form, Violation Points, and Administrative Fine Procedures

(JLCAR Deadline November 6, 2008.)

 

 

7.   FP 2008-135

Conditional Approval

DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

Time and Place for Filing Initial Claims

(JLCAR Deadline November 17, 2008.  Existing interim rule will expire October 17, 2008.)

 

 

8.   DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

 

(a)  INT 2008-37

Approval with Recommendation

Division of Water

Certification of Water Works Operators

(JLCAR Deadline December 26, 2008.  Existing rules will expire November 1, 2008.)

 

 

(b)  FP 2008-150

Approval with Recommendation

Air Related Programs

Asbestos Management and Control

(JLCAR Deadline November 17, 2008.)

 

 

9.   INT 2008-39

Approval

BOARD OF NURSING

Nursing Education Program Fees

(JLCAR Deadline January 8, 2009.  Implements HB 1394-FN (Chapter 179:1), effective August 10, 2008.)

 

 

10. FP 2008-66

Approval with Recommendation

FIRE STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMISSION

Readoption and Amendment of Fire Standards and Training Commission Rules

(JLCAR Deadline October 30, 2008.)

 

 

11. FP 2008-157

Conditional Approval

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION

Property Tax Credits, Exemptions and Deferrals

(JLCAR Deadline November 17, 2008.)

 

 

12. FP 2008-155

Conditional Approval

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Commissioner

N.H. Child Care Program Licensing Rules

(JLCAR Deadline November 17, 2008.  Existing interim rules will expire November 22, 2008.)

 

 

13. POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION

 

 

(a)  FP 2008-131

Postoned to 11/6/08 Continued Meeting

Rules Governing the Evaluation of Institutions of Higher Learning

(JLCAR Deadline November 7, 2008.)

 

 

(b)  FP 2008-139

Postoned to 11/6/08 Continued Meeting

New Hampshire Incentive Program

(JLCAR Deadline November 10, 2008.)

 

 

(c)  FP 2008-140

Postoned to 11/6/08 Continued Meeting

Tuition Waivers for Foster Children

(JLCAR Deadline November 10, 2008.)

 

 

14. LUNCH BREAK

 

 

15. INSURANCE DEPARTMENT

 

 

(a)  FP 2008-85

Postoned to 11/20/08 Regular Meeting

Advertisements of Insurance

(JLCAR Deadline November 6, 2008.)

 

 

(b)  FP 2008-91

Postoned to 11/20/08 Regular Meeting

Filing for Life, Accident and Health Insurance

(JLCAR Deadline November 6, 2008.)

 

 

(c)  FP 2008-125

Postoned to 11/20/08 Regular Meeting

Health Maintenance Organizations

(JLCAR Deadline November 10, 2008.)

 

 

16. FP 2008-159

Postoned to 11/6/08 Continued Meeting

PASSENGER TRAMWAY SAFETY BOARD

Various Passenger Tramway Safety Board Rules

(JLCAR Deadline November 17, 2008.)

 

 

17. BOARD OF HEARING CARE PROVIDERS

 

 

(a)  FP 2008-119

Postoned to 11/6/08 Continued Meeting

Organizational Rules

(JLCAR Deadline November 10, 2008.)

 

 

(b)  FP 2008-120

Postoned to 11/6/08 Continued Meeting

Practice and Procedure - Non-Expiring Provisions

(JLCAR Deadline November 10, 2008.  Former rules expired January 29, 2007.)

 

 

(c)  FP 2008-121

Postoned to 11/6/08 Continued Meeting

Various 8-Year Practice and Procedural Rules; License Applications and Fees; License Renewal and Fees; and Ethical Standards

(JLCAR Deadline November 10, 2008.  Former rules expired January 29, 2007.)

 

 

18. FP 2008-154

Postoned to 11/6/08 Continued Meeting

PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

Underground Utility Damage Prevention Program

(JLCAR Deadline November 17, 2008.  Existing interim rules will expire February 12, 2009.)

 

 

19. FP 2008-158

Postoned to 11/6/08 Continued Meeting

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Former Division of Public Health Services

Hospice House

(JLCAR Deadline November 17, 2008.)

 

 

20. OR 2007-220

Postoned to 11/6/08 Continued Meeting

LIQUOR COMMISSION

License Information Requirements

(No JLCAR Deadline.  Agency's objection response deadline of August 4, 2008 has been waived.)

(Formerly Item #17 on 10-2-08 agenda.)

 

 

21. ROR 2008-72

Postoned to 11/6/08 Continued Meeting

BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN OPTOMETRY

Out-of-State Contact Lens Dispensers, Continuing Education for Optometrists, Standard of Conduct, and Contact Lens Follow-up Care

(JLCAR Deadline January 6, 2009.)

 

 

OTHER BUSINESS

 

22. Other