STATE OF MAINE
NOTICE OF STATE AGENCY RULEMAKING
PUBLIC INPUT FOR RULES A list of state agency rule proposals is published here each Wednesday. You can get a copy of a proposed rule by contacting the person listed in the notice. You can comment on a proposed rule by submitting a written comment to the agency or by attending the public hearing, if one is scheduled. If no hearing is scheduled, you can request one. The agency must hold a hearing if it receives 5 or more requests. If you have a disability and need assistance to participate in a hearing, you should tell the agency at least 7 days before the hearing. ONLINE INFORMATION Weekly notices, full text of adopted rules, and a list of agency rulemaking contacts are available at this website:
https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/index.html
PROPOSALS
AGENCY: Maine State Housing Authority
CHAPTER NUMBER AND RULE TITLE: 99-346 C.M.R. Ch. 16, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Rule
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSAL FILING NUMBER: 2026-P085
BRIEF SUMMARY: The rule repeals and replaces the current Chapter 16, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Rule. The rule is the qualified allocation plan for allocating and administering the federal low-income housing tax credit in the State of Maine, including the State's housing credit ceiling for calendar years 2027 and 2028, as required pursuant to Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code.
PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at Maine State Housing Authority, 26 Edison Drive, Augusta, Maine. To listen or testify virtually, please contact the Board Administrator before the hearing at MaineHousing, 26 Edison Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330-6046; (207) 626-4600 (voice); 1-800-452-4668 (voice in state only); or 711 (Maine Relay) or via e-mail: BoardAdmin@mainehousing.org.
COMMENT DEADLINE: Friday, May 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Ashley Carson
Maine State Housing Authority, 26 Edison Drive, Augusta, Maine, 04330-6046
(207) 626-4600 (Telephone)
(207) 626-4678 (Fax)
Maine Relay 711 (Teletypewriter)
acarson@mainehousing.org (Email)
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT: Same as Contact Person
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: None
AGENCY: Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Elevator and Tramway Safety Program
CHAPTER NUMBERS AND RULE TITLES:
02-041 C.M.R. Ch. 501, Definitions [Amend]
02-041 C.M.R. Ch. 511, National Codes Applicable to Elevators and Tramways [Repeal and Replace]
02-041 C.M.R. Ch. 513, Elevators [Amend]
02-041 C.M.R. Ch. 521, Elevator Owners' Duties and Responsibilities [Amend]
TYPES OF RULES: Routine Technical
PROPOSAL FILING NUMBERS: 2026-P086 (Ch. 501), 2026-P087 (Ch. 511), 2026-P088 (Ch. 513), 2026-P089 (Ch. 521)
BRIEF SUMMARY: The proposed rulemaking was advertised for public comment on December 3, 2025. The Director accepted comments through January 2, 2026 and pursuant to 5 M.R.S. s. 8052(5-C), has made changes to the rulemaking proposal. The changes to the proposed rulemaking are: (1) Elevators installed prior to January 1, 2003 (change from January 1, 1984) must comply with the standards of ASME A17.3-2023, subject to the amendments and exclusions set forth in the rule; (2) Elevators installed prior to January 1, 2003 and subject to Section 2(1) of the proposed Chapter 511 must be in compliance with the rule within five (5) years of the effective date of the rule; and (3) a table that was part of Section 2(2)(A) of the rule is moved to an Appendix A. The rulemaking forms and proposed chapters may be accessed at https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/elevator-tramway-safety-program, and include: Chapter 501, Definitions: The rulemaking will amend the chapter by adding a definition for a State Periodic Test Record. Chapter 511, National Codes Applicable to Elevators and Tramway: The rulemaking will repeal and replace the existing chapter with the same title. The Director proposes the adoption of updated national safety codes and standards that apply to elevators and tramways installed in the State of Maine, subject to the exceptions and amendments as set forth in the rule. Chapter 513, Elevators: The rulemaking makes technical and formatting corrections. It will implement LD 1709 from the 131st Legislature (P.L. 2023, c. 326), providing the Director shall adopt rules regarding the proper operation of construction hoists and training requirements for construction hoist operators. It will also implement changes pursuant to LD 975 from the 131st Legislature (P.L. 2023, c. 149). Chapter 521, Elevator Owners' Duties and Responsibilities: The rulemaking makes technical and formatting corrections. It will also implement LD 1709 from the 131st Legislature (P.L. 2023, c. 326), providing the Director shall adopt rules regarding the proper operation of construction hoists and training requirements for construction hoist operators.
PUBLIC HEARING: N/A. Pursuant to 5 M.R.S. § 8052(1) and § 8053(7)(A), a hearing may be requested by five (5) interested persons by submitting a request in writing to contact person for this filing.
COMMENT DEADLINE: Friday, May 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (EST). Comments may be submitted in writing: (1) by e-mail to Kristin Racine at kristin.racine@maine.gov, or (2) by mail to the Elevator and Tramway Safety Program, 35 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0035.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Holly Poirier, Program Manager
35 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0035
207-592-0434
207-624-8637
Maine Relay 711
Holly.Poirier@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): N/A
STATE OF MAINE
NOTICE OF STATE AGENCY RULEMAKING
PUBLIC INPUT FOR RULES A list of state agency rule proposals is published here each Wednesday. You can get a copy of a proposed rule by contacting the person listed in the notice. You can comment on a proposed rule by submitting a written comment to the agency or by attending the public hearing, if one is scheduled. If no hearing is scheduled, you can request one. The agency must hold a hearing if it receives 5 or more requests. If you have a disability and need assistance to participate in a hearing, you should tell the agency at least 7 days before the hearing. ONLINE INFORMATION Weekly notices, full text of adopted rules, and a list of agency rulemaking contacts are available at this website:
https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/index.html
PROPOSALS
AGENCY: Maine State Housing Authority
CHAPTER NUMBER AND RULE TITLE: 99-346 C.M.R. Ch. 16, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Rule
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSAL FILING NUMBER: 2026-P085
BRIEF SUMMARY: The rule repeals and replaces the current Chapter 16, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Rule. The rule is the qualified allocation plan for allocating and administering the federal low-income housing tax credit in the State of Maine, including the State's housing credit ceiling for calendar years 2027 and 2028, as required pursuant to Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code.
PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at Maine State Housing Authority, 26 Edison Drive, Augusta, Maine. To listen or testify virtually, please contact the Board Administrator before the hearing at MaineHousing, 26 Edison Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330-6046; (207) 626-4600 (voice); 1-800-452-4668 (voice in state only); or 711 (Maine Relay) or via e-mail: BoardAdmin@mainehousing.org.
COMMENT DEADLINE: Friday, May 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Ashley Carson
Maine State Housing Authority, 26 Edison Drive, Augusta, Maine, 04330-6046
(207) 626-4600 (Telephone)
(207) 626-4678 (Fax)
Maine Relay 711 (Teletypewriter)
acarson@mainehousing.org (Email)
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT: Same as Contact Person
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: None
AGENCY: Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Elevator and Tramway Safety Program
CHAPTER NUMBERS AND RULE TITLES:
02-041 C.M.R. Ch. 501, Definitions [Amend]
02-041 C.M.R. Ch. 511, National Codes Applicable to Elevators and Tramways [Repeal and Replace]
02-041 C.M.R. Ch. 513, Elevators [Amend]
02-041 C.M.R. Ch. 521, Elevator Owners' Duties and Responsibilities [Amend]
TYPES OF RULES: Routine Technical
PROPOSAL FILING NUMBERS: 2026-P086 (Ch. 501), 2026-P087 (Ch. 511), 2026-P088 (Ch. 513), 2026-P089 (Ch. 521)
BRIEF SUMMARY: The proposed rulemaking was advertised for public comment on December 3, 2025. The Director accepted comments through January 2, 2026 and pursuant to 5 M.R.S. s. 8052(5-C), has made changes to the rulemaking proposal. The changes to the proposed rulemaking are: (1) Elevators installed prior to January 1, 2003 (change from January 1, 1984) must comply with the standards of ASME A17.3-2023, subject to the amendments and exclusions set forth in the rule; (2) Elevators installed prior to January 1, 2003 and subject to Section 2(1) of the proposed Chapter 511 must be in compliance with the rule within five (5) years of the effective date of the rule; and (3) a table that was part of Section 2(2)(A) of the rule is moved to an Appendix A. The rulemaking forms and proposed chapters may be accessed at https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/elevator-tramway-safety-program, and include: Chapter 501, Definitions: The rulemaking will amend the chapter by adding a definition for a State Periodic Test Record. Chapter 511, National Codes Applicable to Elevators and Tramway: The rulemaking will repeal and replace the existing chapter with the same title. The Director proposes the adoption of updated national safety codes and standards that apply to elevators and tramways installed in the State of Maine, subject to the exceptions and amendments as set forth in the rule. Chapter 513, Elevators: The rulemaking makes technical and formatting corrections. It will implement LD 1709 from the 131st Legislature (P.L. 2023, c. 326), providing the Director shall adopt rules regarding the proper operation of construction hoists and training requirements for construction hoist operators. It will also implement changes pursuant to LD 975 from the 131st Legislature (P.L. 2023, c. 149). Chapter 521, Elevator Owners' Duties and Responsibilities: The rulemaking makes technical and formatting corrections. It will also implement LD 1709 from the 131st Legislature (P.L. 2023, c. 326), providing the Director shall adopt rules regarding the proper operation of construction hoists and training requirements for construction hoist operators.
PUBLIC HEARING: N/A. Pursuant to 5 M.R.S. § 8052(1) and § 8053(7)(A), a hearing may be requested by five (5) interested persons by submitting a request in writing to contact person for this filing.
COMMENT DEADLINE: Friday, May 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (EST). Comments may be submitted in writing: (1) by e-mail to Kristin Racine at kristin.racine@maine.gov, or (2) by mail to the Elevator and Tramway Safety Program, 35 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0035.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Holly Poirier, Program Manager
35 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0035
207-592-0434
207-624-8637
Maine Relay 711
Holly.Poirier@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): N/A
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