Proposed Chapter 27 Public Hearings

Maine EMS will hold public hearings related to the proposed Maine EMS Rules Chapter 27

The hearings will be held:

Region Date Time Location
Region 3 October 2, 2024 6 pm Eastern Maine Community College, Room 104, Public Safety Building, 354 Hogan Road, Bangor, ME 04401
Region 1 October 3, 2024 6 pm York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Road, Alfred, ME 04002
Region 2 October 4, 2024 6 pm Department of Public Safety, Champlain Conference Room, Augusta, ME 04330
Region 4 October 3, 2024 6 pm AR Gould Hospital, McCain-A Room, 140 Academy Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769

Written comments will also be accepted until October 15 and public comments can be submitted

More information on the proposed changes can be found at Chapter 27: Implementation of the EMS Sustainability Program - Proposed (PDF) (8/21/24)

AGENCY: 16-163 Emergency Medical Services Board (Maine EMS)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Chapter 27: Implementation of EMS Sustainability Program
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P253
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Emergency Medical Services Board is proposing a new rule to implement the sustainability program created by P.L. 2023, c. 412, Pt. GGGGG, Sec. 1, setting forth the application, allocation, and award process for $19,308,000.00, allocating funds to entities eligible under the rule including Transporting Ambulance Services, Non-transporting Ambulance Services, business entities designated as Regional Councils, and Maine EMS-authorized Training Centers.

PUBLIC HEARING (if any):

At their regular meeting on September 4, 2024, the Emergency Medical Services Board voted to hold public hearings on this rule proposal.
•  Region One: York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Rd, Alfred, ME, 04002, at 6:00 P.M., on October 3, 2024.
•  Region Two: Department of Public Safety, Champlain Conference Room, 45 Commerce Dr, Augusta, ME, 04330 at 6:00 P.M. on October 4th, 2024.
•  Region Three: Eastern Maine Community College, Room 104, Public Safety Building, 354 Hogan Rd, Bangor, ME, 04401 at 6:00 P.M. on October 2nd, 2024.
•  Region Four: AR Gould Hospital, McCain Room A, 140 Academy St, Presque Isle, ME, 04769, at 6:00 P.M. on October 3rd, 2024.

COMMENT DEADLINE: The comment deadline has been extended from September 21, 2024, to October 15, 2024. Comments may be submitted to Maine EMS no later than 11:59 P.M. on October 15th, 2024.

CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Jason J. Cooney;
152 State House Station,
Augusta, ME 04333-0152;
207-626-3864 – Phone;
207-287-3659 – TTY;
207-287-6251 – Fax;
jason.j.cooney@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): Contact Person is the Same.
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): Maine EMS does not anticipate any costs to Municipalities or Counties for compliance with the rule.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THIS RULE: 32 M.R.S. Sec. 84(1)(A), 32 M.R.S. Sec. 98(4).
SUBSTANTIVE STATE OR FEDERAL LAW BEING IMPLEMENTED (if different): None
AGENCY WEBSITE: https://www.maine.gov/ems/
EMAIL FOR OVERALL AGENCY RULEMAKING LIAISON: jason.j.cooney@maine.gov

For any questions, please contact Jason Cooney at Maine EMS by

  • Email at Rulemaking.MaineEMS@maine.gov
  • US Mail at Maine EMS, 152 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0152, Attention: Rulemaking
  • Fax at 207-287-6251
  • TTY at 1-888-524-7900
  • Phone at 207-626-3864