2017
North Carolina Rules with Economic Impact
 Schedule of Anticipated Rule Actions
 Rules that Affected Local Governments
Prepared by the North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management,
Office of the Governor
March 2017[THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK]
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Background
On May 17, 1994, Governor James B. Hunt Jr. issued the Executive Order No. 49 entitled “Fiscal Notes on Administrative Rules Affecting Local Governments.” The Executive Order set forth policies and procedures for state agencies to follow when proposing permanent rules with an impact on local governments. Through Session Law 1995-415, the General Assembly incorporated these policies, as well as other changes, in G.S. 150B-21.28 of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). The revised APA increases state agencies’ awareness of the effect proposed rules would have on local governments and enables local governments to be more involved in estimating the fiscal impact of permanent rules on local budgets.
According to requirements in the APA, the North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) prepares annually a report containing a schedule of anticipated rule actions in the upcoming fiscal year, as well as a summary of the projected economic impact on local governments of rules adopted in the preceding fiscal year. OSBM provides a copy of this annual report to the Governor, the General Assembly, the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, and the North Carolina League of Municipalities, as required by the APA.
Outline
I. Summary
The Summary section contains statistics on anticipated rule actions in the following fiscal year that might have an economic impact, and rules adopted in the previous year with projected impact on local governments.
II. Schedule of Anticipated Rule Actions, July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018
This section contains information on rules state agencies expect to adopt in SFY 2017-18 that would have an impact on: i) state expenditure or distribution of funds; ii) local government revenues or expenditures; or iii) would create a substantial economic impact. Substantial impact is statutorily defined as an aggregate financial impact to all parties involved of $1,000,000 or greater over a 12-months period (G.S. 150B-21.4(b1)). The information in this section is organized by agency and agency division, and it includes the rule title, the North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) citation, staff contact information, proposed action, anticipated impact, and a brief description of the rule change.
III. Rules that Affected Local Governments, Adopted July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016
The last section provides information on rules North Carolina agencies adopted in SFY 2015-16 that have a projected impact on local governments. The information is organized by agency and by adoption date, and it includes the rule title, NCAC citation, staff contact information, and expected net impact on local government revenues and expenditures over a five-year period.
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I. Summary
In SFY 2017-18, state agencies anticipate taking action on 70 different rule packages, based on reports submitted by more than 80 percent of agencies. This report uses the terms “rule change” or “rule” to refer to a package of permanent individual rules an agency proposes to adopt together that constitute a new policy. Therefore, the number of individual rules the agencies plan taking action on is higher than the number noted in this report. See Table 1 below for a breakdown by agency.
The 70 rule actions agencies anticipate making in SFY 2017-18 is a larger amount than the 53 actions agencies anticipated engaging in during the current fiscal year (SFY 2016-17), based on information presented in the 2016 NC Rules with Economic Impact Report. Approximately 96% of the 70 anticipated rule actions with economic impact for the following year include an amendment to existing regulations, nearly a third of which are rules the agencies are required to readopt by G.S. 150B-21.3A. New rule adoptions make up 20% of the anticipated actions, and 10 percent include rule repeals (see Table 2).
Table 1. Number of Anticipated Rules with Economic Impact in SFY 2017-18 Agency Number of Rules Percentage of Total Department of Health and Human Services 32 46%
Wildlife Resources Commission
15
21% Department of Environmental Quality 9 13%
Office of State Human Resources
6
9% Department of Commerce 4 6%
Department of Justice
2
3% Board of Barber Examiners 1 1%
Department of Labor
1
1% Total Anticipated Rules 70 100%
Table 2. Number of Anticipated Rules by Type of Action Type of Impact Number of Rules Percentage of Total Amend 36 51%
Amend during Readoption
19
27% Adopt 2 3%
Adopt and Amend
6
9% Adopt, Amend, and Repeal 5 7%
Repeal and Amend
1
1% Repeal and Adopt 1 1%
Repeal
0
0% Total Anticipated Rules 70 100%
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC), and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) anticipate carrying out the majority of the rulemaking in SFY 2017-18, with 32, 15, and 9 rule package actions, respectively. Note that 16 of the 4
DHHS actions and three of the DEQ actions are readoptions of existing regulations, which are required for the agency to comply with the review of existing regulation provisions in G.S. 150B-21.3A.
As agencies continue to engage in the existing rule review process, there might be additional rulemaking actions than those contained in this report. Based on the Readoption Schedule published by the Office of Administrative Hearings (as of February 19, 2017), agencies are planning to readopt another 287 individual rules in the following fiscal year. At this point, it is unclear how many of those rule readoptions will result in an economic impact. Since agencies may still be in the planning stages for their readoption packages, they may not be able to state whether the rules will be readopted with substantive changes. Therefore, it is possible for the total number of rule actions with economic impact to be higher in the upcoming year than the 70 reported here.
Table 3 presents the number of anticipated rule actions in the next fiscal year that agencies estimate will have a state government, local government, or substantial economic impact, which is defined in G.S. 150B-21.4(b1) as an aggregate economic impact of $1 million or more over a 12-months period. In comparison to the estimates for the current fiscal year (see the 2016 NC Rules with Economic Impact Report), agencies report an increase in rules that might have an impact on state or local governments, and a small decrease from 12 to 11 rules with substantial economic impact. Of the rules that will be readopted per G.S. 150B-21.3A, seven will have state government impact, six will have local government impact, and five will have substantial impact. For more details, see Table 6 in Section II of this report.
Table 3. Number of Anticipated Rules by Type of Impact* Type of Impact Number of Rules Percentage of Total Rules State Government 43 61%
Local Government
29
41% Substantial Economic Impact 11 16%
* Note the percentages above do not add up to 100% because rules may have more than one type of impact (see Table 6 below for details). Also, unknown impacts (“U” in Table 6) are not included in this table.
In SFY 2015-16, state agencies adopted 24 rule changes estimated to have an impact on local governments (either a cost or benefit), as shown in Table 4.
Table 4. Number of Rules Adopted in SFY 2015-2016 with
Local Government Impact, by Agency Agency Number of Rules Percentage of Total Department of Environmental Quality 7 29%
Department of Health and Human Services
7
29% Wildlife Resources Commission 3 13%
Department of Justice
2
8% Department of Commerce 1 4%
Department of Information Technology
1
4% Department of Labor 1 4%
Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
1
4% Office of Administrative Hearings 1 4%
Total Adopted Rules
24
100% 5
Table 5 below presents the estimated impact on local governments over a five-year period resulting from the rules adopted in SFY 2015-16. The net present value of these impacts on local governments is approximately $70 million in welfare costs (computed using a 7% discount rate, as mandated in G.S. 150B-21.4(b1) for fiscal note analyses). The majority of these costs arise from a DIT rule that set standards for 911 Public Safety Answering Points. The DIT rule was necessary to codify existing policy and operating practices into rule and to respond to changes in S.L. 2007-383 and S.L. 2010-158.
Note there may be additional costs and benefits to local governments during the next five years as a result of these rule changes that are not quantified. See Table 7 in Section III of this report for more detailed information on these rule changes.
Table 5. Estimated Impact on Local Governments of Rules Adopted by
Agencies in SFY 2015-2016, (in thousands of $)* Agency SFY 2015- 16 SFY 2016- 17 SFY 2017- 18 SFY 2018- 19 SFY 2019- 20 Department of Commerce Unquantified
Department of Environmental Quality
$5
$96
$96
$96
$96 Department of Health and Human Services -$188 -$190 -$172 -$171 -$170
Department of Information Technology
-$15,815
-$15,420
-$15,188
-$14,961
-$14,946 Department of Justice -$1,208 -$1,208 -$61 -$61 -$61
Department of Labor
Unquantified Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Unquantified
Office of Administrative Hearings
Unquantified Wildlife Resources Commission -$2 -$3 $0 $0 $0
Total Impact of Adopted Rules
-$17,205
-$16,721
-$15,325
-$15,097
-$15,081
* Note that positive values constitute a net benefit to local governments and negative values are net costs. II. Schedule of Anticipated Rules Actions in SFY 2017-2018
* S = State Impact, L = Local Impact, SE = Substantial Economic Impact of $1,000,000 or greater in a 12-months period, U = Impact Unknown.
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Table 6. Schedule of Anticipated Rule Actions between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018 Rule Title and Description Contact Rule Action Federally Required Impacts:* Division NCAC Citation(s) Name Phone S/ L/ SE
Board of Barber Examiners
N/A
Fees
21 NCAC 06N .0101
Dennis Seavers
919-981-5210 x22
Amend
No
S
-
-
The board plans to mandate online renewals. The board believes that there will be more timely renewals, affecting the revenues for late fees. Also, there will be credit-card transaction fees.
Department of Commerce
Industrial Commission
Workers' Compensation Rules
04 NCAC Chapter 10A
Kendall Bourdon
(919)-807-2644
Adopt and Amend
No
U
U
U
Following extensive rulemaking from 2011 through 2014, NCIC anticipates some additional rulemaking in Subchapter 10A to make revisions and updates. This anticipated rulemaking will be primarily amendments; however, there may be some new rules adopted.
Industrial Commission
Tort Claims Rules
04 NCAC Chapter 10B
Kendall Bourdon
(919)-807-2644
Amend
No
U
U
U
Following extensive rulemaking from 2011 through 2014, NCIC anticipates some additional rulemaking in Subchapter 10B to make revisions and updates, most likely limited to amendments.
Industrial Commission
Fees for Medical Compensation
04 NCAC Chapter 10J
Kendall Bourdon
(919)-807-2644
Adopt and Amend
No
S
L
SE
The effects of the August 9, 2016 decision in Surgical Care Affiliates, LLC v. North Carolina Industrial Commission, No. 16-CVS-00600 (Wake County Superior Court) necessitated the NCIC's expedited implementation of a temporary rule amending the NCIC's medical fee schedule. The NCIC anticipates engaging in the permanent rulemaking process to follow the expiration of the temporary rule.
Industrial Commission
Industrial Commission Forms
04 NCAC Chapter 10L
Kendall Bourdon
(919)-807-2644
Adopt and Amend
No
U
U
U
Some existing Industrial Commission Forms that are not currently in rules may undergo substantive revisions which would require their adoption as rules in Subchapter 10L.
II. Schedule of Anticipated Rules Actions in SFY 2017-2018
* S = State Impact, L = Local Impact, SE = Substantial Economic Impact of $1,000,000 or greater in a 12-months period, U = Impact Unknown.
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Rule Title and Description Contact Rule Action Federally Required Impacts:* Division NCAC Citation(s) Name Phone S/ L/ SE
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Coastal Management
Local Planning and Management Grants
15A NCAC 07L
Rachel Love-Adrick
252-808-2808
Repeal and Amend
No
S
L
-
Amendments to 7L are intended to shift the primary focus of grant funding from local land use plans to a broad variety of local projects that address coastal issues and to allow the Division to focus on specific issues or areas of Coastal Resources Commission interest in awarding grant funds. The economic impacts of these proposed amendments benefit local governments by modifying the distribution of funds among local governments and aligning the types of eligible projects with priorities relevant to the coastal area.
Division of Mitigation Services
Ecosystem Enhancement Program
15A NCAC 02R
Michael Ellison
919-707-8976
Readopt
Yes
S
L
SE
DMS is proposing to amend rules to update basinwide restoration planning language and the fee calculation structure in order for rates to reflect actual project and program costs. Since both State and Local government entities voluntarily use this program, they could be impacted by changes in rates for mitigation credits.
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Sedimentation Control
15A NCAC 04
John Holley
919-707-9215
Readopt
No
-
-
U
Anticipated rule changes only seek to provide clarifying language for understanding of requirements, definitions of existing terms, and administrative corrections (addresses, Agency Names, Reference Edits, etc.). Although the Division is not anticipating rule changes that will have economic impact, there could be a possibility as staff proceed in rule drafting.
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Dam Safety
15A NCAC 2K
Shane Cook
919-707-9217
Amend
No
-
-
U
The Division does not anticipate rule changes that will have economic impact, however, there could be a possibility as staff proceed in rule drafting.
Division of Air Quality
Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
15A NCAC 02D .1700
Mark Cuilla
(After April 2017, Joelle Burleson)
919-707-8738 919-707-8720
Amend
Yes
U
L
U
Amendments are needed to incorporate updates to federal air emissions guidelines for existing municipal solid waste landfills (40 CFR 60 Subpart Cf) finalized 8-29-2016 into the state rules. The amendments are anticipated to be consistent with the updated federal requirements for municipal solid waste landfills some of which are owned/operated by county governments or municipalities.
II. Schedule of Anticipated Rules Actions in SFY 2017-2018
* S = State Impact, L = Local Impact, SE = Substantial Economic Impact of $1,000,000 or greater in a 12-months period, U = Impact Unknown.
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Rule Title and Description Contact Rule Action Federally Required Impacts:* Division NCAC Citation(s) Name Phone S/ L/ SE
Division of Air Quality
Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units
15A NCAC 02D .1210
Mark Cuilla
(After April 2017, Joelle Burleson)
919-707-8738 919-707-8720
Amend
Yes
-
-
U
Amendments are needed to incorporate updated federal air emissions requirements for existing commercial and industrial solid waste incinerators (40 CFR 60 Subpart DDDD) into the state rules. The amendments are anticipated to be consistent with the updated federal requirements. Few facilities are anticipated to be impacted.
Division of Marine Fisheries
Secondary Nursery Areas
15A NCAC 03N .0105; also 03I .0101, 03L .0101, .0103, 03M .0522, .0523, 03R .0105
Catherine Blum
252-808-8014
Adopt and Amend
No
S
U
SE
The North Carolina Wildlife Federation submitted a petition for rulemaking to the Marine Fisheries Commission. The commission is scheduled to vote on Feb. 16, 2017 to deny the petition or approve the petition and initiate rulemaking. The proposed rules will designate all coastal fishing waters not otherwise designated as nursery areas as special secondary nursery areas, establish clear criteria for the opening of shrimp season, and define the type of gear and how and when gear may be used in special secondary nursery areas during shrimp season. As written, unintended consequences of the petitioned rules would eliminate several trawl fisheries. These fisheries harvest seafood with an estimated annual average value of 18.8 million dollars; this figure would substantially be reduced under the petitioned rules. There would be far-reaching impacts of the proposed rules, including substantial economic impacts.
Division of Waste Management
Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule - Revises and updates the rules for hazardous waste generators
15A NCAC 13A .0101, .0102, .0106-.0113, .0118, .0119
Jenny Patterson
336-767-0031
Repeal and Adopt
Yes
U
U
U
Rules will be added, removed or revised based on the federal rule (Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule). These rules are currently being evaluated and it is uncertain whether there will be a state impact, local impact, or substantial impact.
Division of Waste Management
Hazardous Waste Management - Periodic Rule Review
15A NCAC 13A .0102-.0113, .0115-.0119
Jenny Patterson
336-767-0031
Readopt
No
U
U
U
Rules will be reviewed/amended as part of the re-adoption process of the periodic rule review required by G.S. 150B-21.3A. These rules are currently being evaluated and it is uncertain whether there will be a state impact, local impact, or substantial impact.
II. Schedule of Anticipated Rules Actions in SFY 2017-2018
* S = State Impact, L = Local Impact, SE = Substantial Economic Impact of $1,000,000 or greater in a 12-months period, U = Impact Unknown.
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Rule Title and Description Contact Rule Action Federally Required Impacts:* Division NCAC Citation(s) Name Phone S/ L/ SE
Department of Health and Human Services
Child Development and Early Education
Child Care Center, FCCH and Special Programs - Readoption
10A NCAC 09
Dedra Alston
919-527-6502
Adopt, Amend, and Repeal
Yes
S
L
SE
Proposed rules would comply with the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act of 2014. These requirements are needed in order to maintain federal funding for families with children in child care. Changes to rules include health and safety requirements, and policies and procedures required in order to comply with the new federal law.
Division of Health Service Regulations
Jails
10A NCAC 14J .0101, .0102, .0103, .0201, .0203, .0204, .0301, .0302, .0303, .0402, .0403, .0404, .0405, .0501, .0601, .0702, .0705, .0904, .1001, .1002, .1201, .1202, .1203, .1207, .1210, .1212, .1213, .1214, .1215, .1218, .1219, .1225, .1226
Nadine Pfeiffer
919-855-3811
Readopt
No
S
L
SE
These rules are being readopted following the periodic review and expiration of existing rules process. These rules have been identified as "Necessary with Substantive Public Interest." The last time any of the rules in the Subchapter have been revised was 1993. The standards and practices that were appropriate in the 1990's are not the best, most current practices and many of these rules are in need of revision. The rule changes have been drafted with input per statute with a stakeholder group. The readoptions will focus in the areas of definitions, the operations manual, classification and housing of inmates, fire safety, security requirements, supervision, sanitation and personal hygiene, menus, health care, and standards for new jail design and construction. The operation of the jail in each county is determined by the Sheriff of the county. The Construction Section of the DHSR regulates and inspects the Jails. These changes will affect the cost in operations and construction standards of the jails, therefore state and local government will be impacted. It is also anticipated with the number of rule readoptions and due to construction standards being changed, these rules will have a substantial economic impact.
II. Schedule of Anticipated Rules Actions in SFY 2017-2018
* S = State Impact, L = Local Impact, SE = Substantial Economic Impact of $1,000,000 or greater in a 12-months period, U = Impact Unknown.
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Rule Title and Description Contact Rule Action Federally Required Impacts:* Division NCAC Citation(s) Name Phone S/ L/ SE
Division of Health Service Regulations
Home Care
10A NCAC 13J .0901, .1004, .1007, .1107, .1110, .1202, .1402, .1502
Nadine Pfeiffer
919-855-3811
Readopt
No
S
L
SE
These rules are being readopted following the periodic review and expiration of existing rules process. These rules have been identified as "Necessary with Substantive Public Interest." A stakeholder group was consulted on the rule readoptions, and rule changes have been drafted. The readoptions will focus in the areas of definitions, agency evaluation, client rights and responsibilities, in-home aide services, supervision and competency of aides, case review and plan of care, and the client record. Home care agencies are licensed and operated by private entities, which may include county government agencies. The Acute and Home Care Licensure & Certification Section of DHSR is responsible for licensing these providers. These rule changes will affect the operation of the agency for the regulated providers for service provision and the Acute and Home Care Licensure & Certification Section for compliance regulation, therefore, state and local government will be impacted. The rule readoptions will impact DMA provider reimbursement, adding to state impact. The rules are anticipated to be of a substantial economic impact; however, the amount of fiscal economic impact is unknown.
Division of Health Service Regulations
Hospital Bylaw
10A NCAC 13B .3701, .3702, .3703, .3704, .3705, .3706, .3707, .4104
Nadine Pfeiffer
919-855-3811
Readopt
Yes
S
L
SE
These rules are being readopted and amended following the periodic review and expiration of existing rules process. These rules have been identified as "Necessary with Substantive Public Interest." A subcommittee of the Medical Care Commission is meeting to review the problems with hospital bylaws and develop rule changes for readoption by the calendar year's end due to the number of comments received during the periodic review process. Hospitals are non-profit, for-profit and governmentally owned and operated facilities located in urban and rural areas in the state. The Acute and Home Care Licensure & Certification Section of DHSR is responsible for licensing and regulating these providers. It is anticipated these rule changes will affect the cost to the internal operation of the regulated providers for compliance with the rules, however it is unknown at this time what changes to the rules will be made. It is also anticipated there will be cost incurred to the Acute and Home Care Licensure & Certification Section for regulatory compliance activities. Therefore, state and local government will be impacted, as well as a substantial economic impact. The amount of anticipated fiscal economic impact is unknown. II. Schedule of Anticipated Rules Actions in SFY 2017-2018
* S = State Impact, L = Local Impact, SE = Substantial Economic Impact of $1,000,000 or greater in a 12-months period, U = Impact Unknown.
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Rule Title and Description Contact Rule Action Federally Required Impacts:* Division NCAC Citation(s) Name Phone S/ L/ SE
Division of Health Service Regulations
Hospital
10A NCAC 13B .1902, .1905, .1918, .1925, .3001, .3101, .3102, .3110, .3204, .3205, .3302, .3502, .3503, .3801, .3903, .4106, .4305, .4603, .5102, .5105, .5406, .5408, .5411, .5412, .5413, .6001, .6002, .6101, .6102, .6103, .6104, .6201, .6202, .6203, .6204, .6205, .6206, .6207, .6208, .6209, .6210, .6211, .6212, .6213, .6214, .6215, .6216, .6217, .6218, .6219, .6220, .6221, .6222, .6223, .6224, .6225, .6226, .6227
Nadine Pfeiffer
919-855-3811
Readopt
Yes
S
L
SE
These rules are being readopted following the periodic review and expiration of existing rules process. These rules have been identified as "Necessary with Substantive Public Interest." A stakeholder group will be consulted on the rule readoptions, however the rule changes have not been drafted. The readoptions will focus in areas of licensed skilled: intermediate: adult care home beds in a hospital; definitions; licensure procedures; general hospital requirements; patient bill of rights; governing body; nursing services; medical records; emergency services; maternal-neonatal services; surgical and anesthesia staff; infection control; comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation; and the physical plant. Hospitals are facilities licensed and operated by entities that may include county government agencies and for-profit and non-profit entities. The Acute and Home Care Licensure & Certification Section of DHSR is responsible for licensing these providers. The Construction Section of DHSR is responsible for construction regulation of these facilities. Cost will be incurred by these rule changes effecting the operation of the facility for the regulated providers, therefore, local government will be impacted. Costs for changes to regulatory activities for both the Construction Section and the Acute and Home Care Licensure & Certification Section of DHSR will impact state government. The physical plant rule changes will entail the largest fiscal impact, as these regulations will reflect new construction FGI standards to be implemented in facilities. The fiscal impact is anticipated to be substantial due to the determinations of construction cost changes. The total amount of anticipated fiscal economic impact is unknown.
II. Schedule of Anticipated Rules Actions in SFY 2017-2018
* S = State Impact, L = Local Impact, SE = Substantial Economic Impact of $1,000,000 or greater in a 12-months period, U = Impact Unknown.
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Rule Title and Description Contact Rule Action Federally Required Impacts:* Division NCAC Citation(s) Name Phone S/ L/ SE
Division of Health Service Regulations
Quality Measures
10A NCAC 13B .3502; 13C .0301
Nadine Pfeiffer
919-855-3811
Amend
No
S
L
U
These rules will implement SL 2015-241 to establish and define no fewer than 10 quality measures for licensed hospitals and licensed ambulatory surgical facilities. The changes to rule 10A NCAC 13B .3502 may be incorporated during the readoption of that rule. No rule text has been developed for these rule amendments, however a stakeholder group will be convened to include members of the NC Medical Care Commission to draft the text. Currently, due to TJC, CMS and other accrediting body regulations and requirements, licensed hospitals and licensed ambulatory surgical centers have been conducting quality improvement programs, however there has never been a state requirement for quality measures. Costs may be incurred from the licensed hospitals and licensed ambulatory surgical facilities to develop and implement the specific quality measure activities required by rule, if they are not already doing those measures, therefore a local impact is anticipated. Costs will be incurred by DHSR staff for implementation of the program required by rule, therefore a state impact is anticipated. The total amount of anticipated fiscal economic impact is unknown.
Division of Health Service Regulations
Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs
10A NCAC 14F .1203, .1301, .1802, .1901, .1903, .2101
Nadine Pfeiffer
919-855-3811
Readopt
No
S
L
U
These rules are being readopted following the periodic review and expiration of existing rules process. These rules have been identified as "Necessary with Substantive Public Interest." The last time any of the rules in the Subchapter have been revised was 2000. No rule text has been drafted for these readoptions, however input from stakeholders will be taken into consideration before final language is published. The readoptions will focus in the areas of certification, administration, provision of services, emergencies, and facilities and equipment. Cardiac rehabilitation programs are licensed for operation by DHSR. The licensees of these cardiac rehabilitation programs are hospitals and hospital systems licensed by DHSR, which include non-profit, for-profit and governmentally owned facilities. The Acute and Home Care Licensure & Certification Section of the DHSR is responsible for regulating these programs. Costs will be incurred by the licensed rehabilitation programs due to the readoption rules effecting operational changes, therefore a local government impact is anticipated. Costs will be incurred by DHSR staff for regulatory oversight of the rule readoptions. The total amount of anticipated fiscal economic impact is unknown.
II. Schedule of Anticipated Rules Actions in SFY 2017-2018
* S = State Impact, L = Local Impact, SE = Substantial Economic Impact of $1,000,000 or greater in a 12-months period, U = Impact Unknown.
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Rule Title and Description Contact Rule Action Federally Required Impacts:* Division NCAC Citation(s) Name Phone S/ L/ SE
Division of Health Service Regulations
CT Scan
10A NCAC 15 .0611
Nadine Pfeiffer
919-855-3811
Adopt
No
S
L
SE
Computed Tomography (CT) delivers high quality imaging that is of significant benefit to patients and is an important tool for diagnostic imaging. It is also one of the most important contributors to an increase in population radiation exposure. The Radiation Protection Section of DHSR has regulatory oversight of licensed providers for radioactive materials, which includes CT x-ray machines. Currently there are no regulations specific to the use of CT equipment in the rules at 10A NCAC 15, Radiation Protection. This rule adoption is necessary to simplify compliance with the regulations and reduce hazards associated with the use of CT x-ray machines whether the provider facility is accredited or not. The rule will impact state and local government, as well as private entities, as these constitute licensed provider facility entities. Most impacted facilities have programs in place to meet the standards in the rule if they are meeting CMS CT equipment accreditation standards. Facilities not currently implementing these standards will incur costs, which could be substantial, to meet this rule for training, system performance evaluations, routine quality control, and operation standards. With this rule, some facilities will see cost savings with a reduction in radiation exposure by decreasing the chances for injury and lowering the risk for radiation induced cancers and ultimately reducing potential litigation related to over-exposure or misdiagnosis. The requirements in the rule should shorten the time needed for inspections of CT equipment and enforcement by the Radiation Protection Section of DHSR, thus contributing to the state impact. The total amount of fiscal economic impact is anticipated to be substantial.
Division of Health Service Regulations
Rulemaking
10A NCAC 14A .0101, .0102, .0103, .0301, .0302, .0303
Nadine Pfeiffer
919-855-3811
Readopt
No
S
-
-
These rules are being readopted following the periodic review and expiration of existing rules process. These rules have been identified as "Necessary with Substantive Public Interest." No rule text has been drafted for these readoptions. The readoptions will focus in the areas of rulemaking petitions, rulemaking procedures, declaratory rulings, and hearings for nursing home transfers and discharges. The DHSR Division Office is responsible for receiving rulemaking petitions and declaratory rulings with the Director issuing final declaratory ruling decisions. The Division of Medical Assistance has been conducting hearings for nursing home resident transfer and discharge appeals since 1994. The rule readoptions will consist of updates to current process and procedure, as well as technical changes for rulemaking and declaratory rulings, and referring the transfer and discharge hearings to the DMA procedural rules in the NCAC. It is anticipated there will be a state impact due to procedural updates in the rule readoptions. The total amount of anticipated fiscal economic impact is unknown, however none of the fiscal impact is projected to be substantial or to local government.
Division of Medical Assistance
Good Cause for Delayed Hearings
10A NCAC 21A. 0302
Sarah Pfau
919-855-4137
Readopt
No
U
U
U
Program staff have determined that the amendment and readoption of this rule that controls local and State hearings, last amended 26 years ago, may yield a substantial economic impact.
II. Schedule of Anticipated Rules Actions in SFY 2017-2018
* S = State Impact, L = Local Impact, SE = Substantial Economic Impact of $1,000,000 or greater in a 12-months period, U = Impact Unknown.
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Rule Title and Description Contact Rule Action Federally Required Impacts:* Division NCAC Citation(s) Name Phone S/ L/ SE
Division of Medical Assistance
Notice
10A NCAC 21A .0303
Sarah Pfau
919-855-4137
Readopt
Yes
U
U
U
Program staff have determined that the amendment and readoption of this rule that controls local and State eligibility hearings, last amended 24 years ago, may yield a substantial economic impact.
Division of Medical Assistance
Prevention
10A NCAC 22F .0104
Sarah Pfau
919-855-4137
Readopt
Yes
U
U
U
Program staff have determined that the amendment and readoption of this rule, last amended 32 years ago, may yield a substantial economic impact.
Division of Medical Assistance
Recoupment
10A NCAC 22F .0601
Sarah Pfau
919-855-4137
Readopt
Yes
U
U
U
Program staff have determined that the amendment and readoption of this rule that affects providers' rights, last amended 32 years ago, may yield a substantial economic impact.
Division of Medical Assistance
Investigation
10A NCAC 22F .0302
Sarah Pfau
919-855-4137
Readopt
Yes
U
U
U
Program staff have determined that the amendment and readoption of this rule that affects providers' rights, last amended 32 years ago, may yield a substantial economic impact.
Division of Medical Assistance
Provider Billing of Patients who are Medicaid Recipients
10A NCAC 22J .0106
Sarah Pfau
919-855-4137
Readopt
Yes
U
U
U
Program staff have determined that the amendment and readoption of this rule that affects providers' rights, last amended 22 years ago, may yield a substantial economic impact.
Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services
Involuntary Administration of Psychotropic Medication
10A NCAC 26D .1104
W. Denise Baker
919-733-4670
Amend
No
S
U
U
The proposed changes are expected to impact staffing requirements at the facilities and may result in additional responsibilities as well as a potential need for additional positions (including salary and benefits).
II. Schedule of Anticipated Rules Actions in SFY 2017-2018
* S = State Impact, L = Local Impact, SE = Substantial Economic Impact of $1,000,000 or greater in a 12-months period, U = Impact Unknown.
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Rule Title and Description Contact Rule Action Federally Required Impacts:* Division NCAC Citation(s) Name Phone S/ L/ SE
Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services
Psychotropic Medication Education
10A NCAC 26D .1105
W. Denise Baker
919-733-4610
Amend
No
S
U
U
The proposed changes are expected to impact staffing requirements at the facilities and may result in additional responsibilities as well as a potential need for additional positions (including salary and benefits).
Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services
Use of Seclusion
10A NCAC 26D .1202
W. Denise Baker
919-733-4610
Amend
No
S
U
U
The proposed changes are expected to impact staffing requirements at the facilities and may result in additional responsibilities as well as a potential need for additional positions (including salary and benefits).
Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services
Use of Restraint
10A NCAC 26D .1203
W. Denise Baker
919-733-4610
Amend
No
S
U
U
The proposed changes are expected to impact staffing requirements at the facilities and may result in additional responsibilities as well as a potential need for additional positions (including salary and benefits).
Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services
Protective Devices
10A NCAC 26D .1204
W. Denise Baker
919-733-4610
Amend
No
S
U
U
The proposed changes are expected to impact staffing requirements at the facilities and may result in additional responsibilities as well as a potential need for additional positions (including salary and benefits).
Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services
Involuntary Referrals and Transfers
10A NCAC 26D .1206
W. Denise Baker
919-733-4610
Amend
No
S
U
U
The proposed changes are expected to impact staffing requirements at the facilities and may result in additional responsibilities as well as a potential need for additional positions (including salary and benefits).
II. Schedule of Anticipated Rules Actions in SFY 2017-2018
* S = State Impact, L = Local Impact, SE = Substantial Economic Impact of $1,000,000 or greater in a 12-months period, U = Impact Unknown.
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Rule Title and Description Contact Rule Action Federally Required Impacts:* Division NCAC Citation(s) Name Phone S/ L/ SE
Division of Public Health
Clinical Chemistry/Newborn Screening
10A NCAC 42B.0102
Bob Martin
919-707-5179
Amend
No
S
-
SE
SL 2015-272 mandates newborn screening of every birth in NC for severe combined immunodeficieny (SCID). As stated in legislation, the cost of testing a SCID newborn who is not diagnosed until there is a serious infection can range from five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) to well over four million five hundred thousand dollars ($4,500,000), while the cost of transplanting a SCID infant who is not sick is usually less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).
Division of Public Health
Applicability
15A NCAC 18A .1721
Bob Martin
919-707-5179
Amend
No
S
L
U
This rule defines what constitutes a water supply source for regulated facilities the environmental health sanitation rules (e.g., food and lodging establishments). Local and State impact might result in opportunity costs for local staff inspecting water systems and for state staff preparing material to be used in the inspections. To be determined if the proposed amendment has a fiscal impact on the regulated community.C31
Division of Public Health
Water Quality
15A NCAC 18A .1725
Bob Martin
919-707-5179
Amend
No
S
L
U
Sets standards and procedures for water quality testing that might include Local and State impacts resulting in opportunity costs for local staff testing water systems and for state staff preparing material to be used in the testing. To be determined if the proposed amendment has a fiscal impact on the regulated community.
Division of Public Health
Temporary Supply Systems
15A NCAC 18A .1726
Bob Martin
919-707-5179
Amend
No
S
L
U
Sets standards and procedures for the implementation and use of temporary water supply systems. The standards and procedures might include Local and State impacts resulting in opportunity costs for local staff testing water systems and for state staff preparing material to be used in the testing. To be determined if the proposed amendment has a fiscal impact on the regulated community.
Division of Public Health
Use of Food Instruments and Cash-Value Vouchers
10A NCAC .0703
Bob Martin
919-707-5179
Amend
Yes
S
L
U
Rule amendments are required to implement federally mandated EBT as instrument for WIC benefits. State and local agencies as well as retailers will incur costs to train staff on how new procedures. Smaller retailer will have to install card reader at no cost, but will incur set up time and additional training on their use. Participation in WIC may increase with use of EBT with no cost to program; however, retailers may accrue additional revenue with increased sales. State will avert non-compliance thereby also avoiding staff costs associated with implementing and monitoring a corrective action plan.
II. Schedule of Anticipated Rules Actions in SFY 2017-2018
* S = State Impact, L = Local Impact, SE = Substantial Economic Impact of $1,000,000 or greater in a 12-months period, U = Impact Unknown.
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Rule Title and Description Contact Rule Action Federally Required Impacts:* Division NCAC Citation(s) Name Phone S/ L/ SE
Division of Public Health
Vendor Applicants
10A NCAC .0707
Bob Martin
919-707-5179
Amend
Yes
S
L
U
Rule amendments are required to implement federally mandated EBT as instrument for WIC benefits. State and local agencies as well as retailers will incur costs to train staff on how new procedures. Smaller retailer will have to install card reader at no cost, but will incur set up time and additional training on their use. Participation in WIC may increase with use of EBT with no cost to program; however, retailers may have accrued additional revenue with increased sales. State will avert non-compliance thereby also avoiding staff costs associated with implementing and monitoring a corrective action plan.
Division of Social Services
Permanency Innovation Initiative Fund
10A NCAC 70Q
Carlotta Dixon
919-527-6421
Adopt
No
S
U
SE
Focused on improving permanency outcomes for children living in foster care through reunification with parents, providing placement or guardianship with other relatives, or adoption, improving engagement of relatives of children in or at risk of entering foster care, and reducing the costs of maintaining children in foster care.
Division of Social Services
Child Welfare
10A NCAC 70 A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H, J, L, M, N, O
Carlotta Dixon
919-527-6421
Readopt
No
U
U
U
Revise rules to reflect the expansion of foster care from age 18 to age 21
Division of Social Services
Social Services Administration
10A NCAC 67,68,69
Carlotta Dixon
919-527-6421
Readopt
No
U
U
U
Agency will be changing facility requirements
Division of Social Services
Child Welfare
10A NCAC 72
Carlotta Dixon
919-527-6421
Readopt
No
U
U
U
Revise rules to reflect the expansion of foster care from age 18 to age 21
Division of Social Services
Public Assistance and Adult Services
10A NCAC 71
Carlotta Dixon
919-527-6421
Readopt
Yes
U
U
U
Federal policies have changed-TANF, FNS, LIHEAP, Refugee, Adult Services and Child Support. Agency will update the rules to cite the correct federal reference and update requirements
II. Schedule of Anticipated Rules Actions in SFY 2017-2018
* S = State Impact, L = Local Impact, SE = Substantial Economic Impact of $1,000,000 or greater in a 12-months period, U = Impact Unknown.
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Rule Title and Description Contact Rule Action Federally Required Impacts:* Division NCAC Citation(s) Name Phone S/ L/ SE
Department of Justice
NC Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards Commission
Minimum standards for Justice Officers, Medical Examination, Admission of Trainees
12NCAC 10B .0301, .0304, .0713
Diane Konopka
919-662-4375
Amend
No
S
L
U
Anticipate increase in certified telecommunicators as rule change would lower minimum age requirement for certification and entry into course, thereby increasing need for additional time and instructors for basic in-service training.
NC Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards Commission
2018 Minimum Training Requirements
12NCAC 10B .2005
Diane Konopka
919-662-4375
Amend
No
S
L
U
Update in-service training rules to reflect 2018 topics.
Department of Labor
Elevator and Amusement Device Bureau
Elevator and Amusement Devices
13 NCAC 15 .0201, .0202, .0204, .0206, .0207, .0440
Jane Gilchrist
919 733-0844
Amend
No
S
L
-
These amendments to the Elevator Rules will update the title of incorporated code references. The code that regulated entities must comply with, such as state and local governments, has not changed but the title has changed. In addition, the amendments will update the cost to purchase the codes, as necessary. This change will give state and local governments notice of the price of the code at the time of the rule amendment.
Office of State Human Resources
State Human Resources Commission
Service to Local Government
25 NCAC 01I
Margaret Duke
(919) 807-4869
Adopt, Amend, and Repeal
No
-
L
-
These changes are needed to improve state human resources services to local governments.
II. Schedule of Anticipated Rules Actions in SFY 2017-2018
* S = State Impact, L = Local Impact, SE = Substantial Economic Impact of $1,000,000 or greater in a 12-months period, U = Impact Unknown.
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Rule Title and Description Contact Rule Action Federally Required Impacts:* Division NCAC Citation(s) Name Phone S/ L/ SE
State Human Resources Commission
Workers' Compensation
25 NCAC 01C, 01D, 01E, 01I, 01N
Margaret Duke
(919) 807-4869
Adopt, Amend, and Repeal
No
S
-
U
These changes are necessary to reflect changes to workers' compensation administration.
State Human Resources Commission
Compensation
25 NCAC 01D
Margaret Duke
(919) 807-4869
Amend
No
U
-
-
These changes will support the new statewide classification and compensation system.
State Human Resources Commission
Equal Employment Opportunity
25 NCAC 01L
Margaret Duke
(919) 807-4869
Adopt, Amend, and Repeal
No
U
U
-
These changes are needed to update the rules to reflect current EEO policies and practices.
State Human Resources Commission
Employee Benefits
25 NCAC 01E
Margaret Duke
(919) 807-4869
Adopt, Amend, and Repeal
No
U
-
-
These changes are needed to update the rules to reflect current employee benefits policies and practices.
State Human Resources Commission
Employee Relations
25 NCAC 01J
Margaret Duke
(919) 807-4869
Adopt and Amend
No
U
-
-
These changes are needed to update the rules to reflect current employee relations policies and practices.
Wildlife Resources Commission
N/A
Perquimans County no-wake zone rule
15A NCAC 10F .0355
Betsy Haywood
919-707-0013
Amend
No
S
L
-
Perquimans County will mark no-wake zone on Yeopim Creek at cost of no more than $2400.00 II. Schedule of Anticipated Rules Actions in SFY 2017-2018
* S = State Impact, L = Local Impact, SE = Substantial Economic Impact of $1,000,000 or greater in a 12-months period, U = Impact Unknown.
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Rule Title and Description Contact Rule Action Federally Required Impacts:* Division NCAC Citation(s) Name Phone S/ L/ SE
N/A
Carteret County Town of Cedar Point no-wake zone
15A NCAC 10F .0330
Betsy Haywood
919-707-0013
Amend
No
S
L
-
The Town of Cedar Point will mark the no-wake zone at a cost of no more than $1400.00.
N/A
Pender County Town of Topsail Beach no-wake zone
15A NCAC 10F .0321
Betsy Haywood
919-707-0013
Amend
No
S
L
-
The Town of Topsail Beach will mark the no-wake zone at a cost of no more than $1000.00.
N/A
Pender County Town of Surf City no-wake zone
15A NCAC 10F .0321
Betsy Haywood
919-707-0013
Amend
No
S
L
-
The Town of Surf City will mark the no-wake zone at a cost of no more than $2300.00.
N/A
Carteret County no-wake zone rule
15A NCAC 10F .0330
Betsy Haywood
919-707-0013
Amend
No
S
-
-
The NCWRC will mark the no-wake zone at Taylor's Creek in Beaufort at a cost of no more than $2217.50.
N/A
Montgomery County no-wake zone rule
15A NCAC 10F .0327
Betsy Haywood
919-707-0013
Amend
No
S
-
-
The NCWRC will mark the no-wake zone in the vicinity of Lilly's Bridge at a cost of no more than $1000.00.
N/A
Clay County no-wake zone rule
15A NCAC 10F 0308
Betsy Haywood
919-707-0013
Amend
No
S
L
-
Clay County will mark the no-wake zone in Shooting Creek, a tributary of Lake Chatuge, at a cost of no more than $1000.00.
N/A
Brunswick County no-wake zone rule
15A NCAC 10F .0305
Betsy Haywood
919-707-0013
Amend
No
S
L
-
If adopted, the Town of Leland will mark the no-wake zone in a portion of Sturgeon (Mills) Creek, at a cost of no more than $1500.00.
N/A
New Hanover County no-wake zone
15A NCAC 10F .0314
Betsy Haywood
919-707-0013
Amend
No
S
L
-
If adopted, New Hanover County will mark the no-wake zone in the NE Cape Fear River at a cost of no more than $1200.00.
II. Schedule of Anticipated Rules Actions in SFY 2017-2018
* S = State Impact, L = Local Impact, SE = Substantial Economic Impact of $1,000,000 or greater in a 12-months period, U = Impact Unknown.
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Rule Title and Description Contact Rule Action Federally Required Impacts:* Division NCAC Citation(s) Name Phone S/ L/ SE
N/A
Game Lands Regulations
15A NCAC 10D .0100
Carrie Ruhlman
919-707-0011
Amend
No
S
-
-
Multiple modifications to include use of vessels, establishment of new game lands, target shooting, fishing, permit requirements, either-sex deer seasons, and administrative changes.
N/A
Wildlife Captivity and Rehabilitation
15A NCAC 10H .0300
Carrie Ruhlman
919-707-0011
Adopt and Amend
No
S
-
-
Rewrites 10H to comply with legislative changes. Clarifies language and requirements for wildlife rehabilitation and general captivity.
N/A
Endangered, Threatened and Sp. Concern Species
15A NCAC 10I .0103-.0105
Carrie Ruhlman
919-707-0011
Amend
No
S
L
U
Modify listed species
N/A
Inland Fishing Regulations
15A NCAC 10C
Carrie Ruhlman
919-707-0011
Amend
No
U
U
-
Modify size and/or creel limits; Modifies list of waters designated as Public Mountain Trout Waters to further classifications: Hatchery Supported, Delayed Harvest or Wild Trout.
N/A
Wildlife Management Regulations
15A NCAC 10B.0202
Carrie Ruhlman
919-707-0011
Amend
No
U
U
U
Amends bear hunting seasons in the Coastal Bear Management Unit
N/A
Wildlife Management Regulations
15A NCAC 10B.0203
Carrie Ruhlman
919-707-0011
Amend
No
U
U
U
Amends statewide deer hunting seasons.
III. Rules with Estimated Local Government Impact Adopted in SFY 2015-2016
* Note that positive values are net benefits to local governments and negative values are net costs. The table does not present unquantified costs and benefits.
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Table 7. Rules with Estimated Local Governments Adopted Between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016 Agency Division Title of Rule Change Citation(s) Contact Date Adopted Estimated Impact on Local Government (thousands):* 2015- 16 2016- 17 2017- 18 2018- 19 2019- 20 Department of Commerce
Industrial Commission
Online Reporting
04 NCAC 10A .0101, .0108, .0404, .0405, .0502, .0609, .0609A, .0610, .0613, .0617
Meredith Henderson
11/20/15
Unquantified Total for Department of Commerce: $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Department of Environmental Quality
Air Quality
Permit Exemptions for Smalls and Synthetic Minors
15A NCAC 02Q .0102, .0302, .0318, .0903
Joelle Burleson
1/14/16
$7
$7
$7
$7
$7 Coastal Management High Hazard Flood in AEC 15A NCAC 07H .0304; 07K .0213 Mike Lopazanski 7/16/15 -$2 -$2 -$2 -$2 -$2
Coastal Management
CAMA Land Use Plans
15A NCAC 07B; 07L
Mike Lopazanski
11/18/15
$0
$96
$96
$96
$96 Coastal Management Development Line Procedures 15A NCAC 07H .0305, .0306; 07J .1201, .1301-.1303 Ken Richardson 2/10/16 Unquantified
Coastal Management
Ocean Erodible Area Calculation
15A NCAC 07H .0304
Ken Richardson
5/11/16
$0
-$16
-$16
-$16
-$16 Water Resources Mitigation Program Requirements for Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Buffers 15A NCAC 02B .0295 Karen Higgins 7/9/15 Unquantified
Waste Management
Expansion of UST Risk-Based Cleanup
15A NCAC 02L .0501 - .0515
Scott Bullock
11/5/15
$0
$11
$11
$11
$11 Total for Department of Environmental Quality: $5 $96 $96 $96 $96
III. Rules with Estimated Local Government Impact Adopted in SFY 2015-2016
* Note that positive values are net benefits to local governments and negative values are net costs. The table does not present unquantified costs and benefits.
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Agency Division Title of Rule Change Citation(s) Contact Date Adopted Estimated Impact on Local Government (thousands):* 2015- 16 2016- 17 2017- 18 2018- 19 2019- 20 Department of Health and Human Services
Aging
Minimum Payment
10A NCAC 71P .0301
Chris Urso
1/13/16
-$1
-$1
-$1
-$1
-$1 Child Development Developmental Day Centers 10A NCAC 09 .2902-.2903 Dedra Alston 8/17/15 -$36 -$36 -$36 -$36 -$36
Health Service Regulation
Transparency in Pricing
10A NCAC 13B .2101, .2102; 13C .0103, .0206
Nadine Pfeiffer
7/10/15
-$78
-$62
-$62
-$62
-$62 Health Service Regulation Tanning Beds 10A NCAC 15 .1403, .1414, .1415, .1418, .1419, .1423 Nadine Pfeiffer 2/26/16 -$66 -$65 -$63 -$62 -$61
Health Service Regulation
High Level Quantities of Radioactive Materials
10A NCAC 15 .1701
Nadine Pfeiffer
4/20/16
$0
-$19
-$4
-$4
-$4 Health Service Regulation X-ray 10A NCAC 15 .0502, .0518, .0801-.0808 Nadine Pfeiffer 7/31/15 -$4 -$4 -$4 -$4 -$4
Public Health
MERS and Chikungunya Reporting
10A NCAC 41A .0101
Bob Martin
8/12/15
-$3
-$3
-$3
-$3
-$3 Total for Department of Health and Human Services: -$188 -$190 -$172 -$171 -$170
Department of Information Technology
911 Board
Subchapter C rules
09 NCAC 06C .0101-.0108, .0201-.0204, .0206-.0213, .0301-.0307, .0401-.0406
Marsh Tapler
9/25/15
-$15,815
-$15,420
-$15,188
-$14,961
-$14,946 Total for Department of Information Technology: -$15,815 -$15,420 -$15,188 -$14,961 -$14,946
Department of Justice
Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards
2016 Training Standards
12 NCAC 10B .2005
Julia Lohman
12/11/15
-$1,147
-$1,147
$0
$0
$0 Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards Education and Training standards for 2016 12 NCAC 10B .0601 Julia Lohman 6/16/16 -$61 -$61 -$61 -$61 -$61
Total for Department of Justice:
-$1,208
-$1,208
-$61
-$61
-$61 III. Rules with Estimated Local Government Impact Adopted in SFY 2015-2016
* Note that positive values are net benefits to local governments and negative values are net costs. The table does not present unquantified costs and benefits.
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Agency Division Title of Rule Change Citation(s) Contact Date Adopted Estimated Impact on Local Government (thousands):* 2015- 16 2016- 17 2017- 18 2018- 19 2019- 20 Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health
Handling of Antineoplastic Agents
13 NCAC 07G .0101
Jane Ammons Gilchrist
1/1/16
Unquantified Total for Department of Labor $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Parks and Recreation Authority
Funding Cycle
15A NCAC 12K .0103
Joshua Davis
6/13/16
Unquantified Total for Department of Natural and Cultural Resources $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Office of Administrative Hearings
Hearings
Electronic Filing for Contested Cases
26 NCAC 03 .0101-.0102, .0501-.0504
Bill Culpepper
1/20/16
Unquantified Total for Office of Administrative Hearings $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Wildlife Resources Commission
N/A
No Wake Zone Lake Wylie
15A NCAC 10F .0333
Erica Garner
7/16/15
-$2
$0
$0
$0
$0 N/A No Wake Zone Palmetto Drive 15A NCAC 10F .0330 Erica Garner 2/11/16 $0 -$1 $0 $0 $0
N/A
No Wake Zone in Havelock
15A NCAC 10F .0347
Erica Garner
4/21/16
$0
-$2
$0
$0
$0 Total for Wildlife Resources Commission: -$2 -$3 $0 $0 $0
Total for ALL Agencies: -$17,207 -$16,724 -$15,325 -$15,097 -$15,081