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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION OFFICE of REGULATORY REFORM Office: (401) 574-8430 One Capitol Hill Fax: (401) 222-6410 Providence, RI 02908-5890 1 TO: Governor Gina M. Raimondo House Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio FROM: Erik Godwin, Director of the Office of Regulatory Reform SUBJECT: Office of Regulatory Reform Quarterly Report: FY 2019 Q3 FY 2019 Quarter 3 Report: January 1 – March 31, 2019 Quarterly Summary Data Total Submissions by Type of Rulemaking Regular Rulemaking, Pre-Comment Review: 30 Regular Rulemaking, Post-Comment Review: 27 Direct Final Rulemaking: 4 Emergency Rulemaking: 0 Unique Regulations by Type of Action Adoption: 3 Amendment: 30 Repeal: 1 ORR Review Time by Type of Rulemaking Regular Rulemaking, Pre-Comment Review: 6.0 days Regular Rulemaking, Post-Comment Review: 4.0 days Direct Final Rulemaking: 12.0 days Emergency Rulemaking: - ORR Interventions Submissions where analysis was changed: 14.8% Submissions where regulatory language was changed: 29.5%

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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

OFFICE of REGULATORY REFORM Office: (401) 574-8430 One Capitol Hill Fax: (401) 222-6410

Providence, RI 02908-5890

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TO: Governor Gina M. Raimondo House Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio

FROM: Erik Godwin, Director of the Office of Regulatory Reform SUBJECT: Office of Regulatory Reform Quarterly Report: FY 2019 Q3

FY 2019 Quarter 3 Report: January 1 – March 31, 2019

Quarterly Summary Data

Total Submissions by Type of Rulemaking

• Regular Rulemaking, Pre-Comment Review: 30

• Regular Rulemaking, Post-Comment Review: 27

• Direct Final Rulemaking: 4

• Emergency Rulemaking: 0

Unique Regulations by Type of Action

• Adoption: 3

• Amendment: 30

• Repeal: 1

ORR Review Time by Type of Rulemaking

• Regular Rulemaking, Pre-Comment Review: 6.0 days

• Regular Rulemaking, Post-Comment Review: 4.0 days

• Direct Final Rulemaking: 12.0 days

• Emergency Rulemaking: -

ORR Interventions

• Submissions where analysis was changed: 14.8%

• Submissions where regulatory language was changed: 29.5%

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Small Business Impact Analysis

Regulatory Oversight As part of the Office of Management and Budget, the Office of Regulatory Reform’s (ORR) mission is to review new and amended regulations with a focus on minimizing adverse impacts on Rhode Island businesses, large and small. Since February 2015, ORR has been operating under Executive Order 15-07, which requires all Executive Branch regulations to be reviewed by ORR using a model similar to the federal regulatory model. EO 15-07 outlines a process to ensure regulations are not imposing unnecessary burdens on businesses and citizens. Prior to EO 15-07 the Director of Regulatory Reform had the authority to intervene on any individual regulatory or permitting issue. With the new process dictated by Executive Order agencies must submit all of their proposed regulatory actions to ORR providing a systematic way to address regulatory issues. ORR reviews an agency’s regulatory package, and if approved, those proposed rules and impact statements go through a public comment process. Any input from that process goes directly back to ORR for final consideration. Below is an outline of the ORR’s role in the regulatory review process. The second round of review is primarily to ensure the agencies take into consideration public comments and amend the regulation as necessary.

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29%No impact on small business

Any impact on small business ispositive

Adverse impact on small business

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Regulatory Submissions Reviewed By ORR The following regulatory submissions were cleared by ORR during the fiscal year quarter covered by this report. Regulations cleared by ORR are

not immediately effective, regulations must go through the formal rulemaking process administered by the Secretary of State’s Office (SOS). In

some cases regulations cleared by ORR are not filed with SOS.

The information in this table (except “Days Under Review” and “Clearance Date”) is self-reported by regulatory agencies with their submissions,

although ORR can suggest changes to agency’s submissions. Please note that for any post-comment entries with empty cells, the agency was not

required to resubmit this information because the regulation received no public comment and no changes were made to the proposed

regulation. Emergency regulations might also have missing data because these submissions are exempt from some reporting requirements.

Review Stage

Agency Regulation Title Rulemaking

Action

Days Under

Review Reason for Regulatory Action

Small Business Impact Determination

Clearance Date

Preliminary Draft

Environmental Management

PART 6 – General Equipment Provisions

Amendment 19 Proposed amendments NO, any small business impact is POSITIVE

2019-01-07

Preliminary Draft

Environmental Management

PART 5 – Lobsters, Crabs and Other Crustaceans

Amendment 19 Proposed amendments NO, any small business impact is POSITIVE

2019-01-07

Post-Comment Draft

Environmental Management

Rules for the Use of the Eisenhower House, Fort Adams State Park

Adoption 0

2019-01-08

Preliminary Draft

Transportation Rules and Regulations For Privacy Procedures Regarding Tolling

Amendment 4 Process of identifying correct vehicles subject to tolling is more labor intensive and time consuming than originally predicted.

NO, this regulation DOES NOT IMPACT small business

2019-01-08

Preliminary Draft

Human Services Child Support Program Rules and Regulations

Amendment 27 Updating in order to ensure the regulation corresponds to current law and Family Court rules.

NO, this regulation DOES NOT IMPACT small business

2019-01-09

Post-Comment Draft

Commerce Corporation

Rules and Regulations for the Renewable Energy Development Fund Programs

Amendment 8

2019-01-10

Post-Comment Draft

Commerce Corporation

Petition for Promulgation of Rules

Adoption 8

2019-01-10

Post-Comment Draft

Commerce Corporation

Declaratory Order Petitions

Adoption 8

2019-01-10

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Review Stage

Agency Regulation Title Rulemaking

Action

Days Under

Review Reason for Regulatory Action

Small Business Impact Determination

Clearance Date

Post-Comment Draft

Commerce Corporation

Conduct of Public Hearings

Adoption 8

2019-01-10

Direct Final Water Resources Board

Water Quality Protection Charges

Amendment 21 Working with the RIIB and suppliers to launch and administer the program requires modification to the regulation.

NO, this regulation DOES NOT IMPACT small business

2019-01-11

Preliminary Draft

Environmental Management

Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing

Adoption 4 On March 6, 2017 EPA issued a finding of finding of failure to submit to Rhode Island for failure to submit required State Implementation Plan (SIP) components. Specifically, Section 184 of the Clean Air Act requires states to implement or update reasonably available control technology "RACT" controls on all major VOC and NOx emission sources and on source categories covered by a Control Technique Guideline "CTG" document. In 2006 EPA published a CTG recommending VOC controls for fiberglass boat manufacturing. The Department is proposing to incorporate this CTG into a new rule, which will be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for approval in Rhode Island's State Implementation Plan. This finding establishes deadlines by which states either must submit complete SIP revisions or become subject to mandatory sanctions. The first sanction, the offset sanction, is currently in place. This sanction requires a new or modified major stationary source to obtain greater emission "offsets" than would

NO, this regulation DOES NOT IMPACT small business

2019-01-14

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Review Stage

Agency Regulation Title Rulemaking

Action

Days Under

Review Reason for Regulatory Action

Small Business Impact Determination

Clearance Date

otherwise be required in order to receive a permit for their source. If the RI has not made a complete submission within 6 months after the offset sanction is imposed, then the Clean Air Act and EPA’s implementing regulations impose the highway funding sanction. The highway funding sanction is a prohibition on the use of federal funds for transportation projects within an area, with certain exceptions.

Preliminary Draft

Business Regulation

Insurance Claim Adjusters

Amendment 0 The rule sets forth the regulatory requirements for Insurance Claim Adjusters. In the last legislative session, the legislature amended one of the statutes upon which the regulation is based by virtue of 2018 P.L. chs. 298 and 321. The Department proposes to make the changes to the regulation to comport with the statutory changes and, in one instance, to clarify existing language.

NO, this regulation DOES NOT IMPACT small business

2019-01-14

Preliminary Draft

Business Regulation

Unfair Property/Casualty Claims Settlement Practices

Amendment 0 In the last legislative session, the legislature amended the statute upon which the regulation is based by virtue of 2018 P.L. chs. 298 and 321. The Department proposes to make the changes to the regulation to comport with the statutory changes.

NO, this regulation DOES NOT IMPACT small business

2019-01-15

Preliminary Draft

Business Regulation

Motor Vehicle Damage Appraisers

Amendment 11 In the last legislative session, the legislature amended the statute upon which the regulation is based by virtue of 2018 P.L. chs. 298 and 321. The Department proposes to make the changes to the regulation

NO, this regulation DOES NOT IMPACT small business

2019-01-15

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Review Stage

Agency Regulation Title Rulemaking

Action

Days Under

Review Reason for Regulatory Action

Small Business Impact Determination

Clearance Date

to comport with the statutory changes.

Preliminary Draft

Environmental Management

PART 4 – Shellfish Amendment 21 1. Proposed amendment to whelk measurement (section 4.9(F)). 2. Proposed whelk tagging program (proposed new section 4.18)), necessary to assure that the maximum number of traps used does not exceed the maximum allowed per regulations (i.e., 300 pots)

YES, there is ADVERSE IMPACT on small business (continue on to complete the requirements of RIGL § 42-35.1-3 and 1-4).

2019-01-18

Preliminary Draft

Agricultural Lands Preservation Commission

Rules and Regulations of the Agricultural Lands Preservation Commission

Amendment 22 1) The current rules contain many provisions that would be better suited in a guidance document. Removing these provisions will make the rules easier to understand and comply with. 2) The Commission wishes to update its scoring system by eliminating some criteria that it no longer believes to be useful. 3) Allow for greater flexibility in the administration of the program so that staff resources may be used more efficiently.

NO, any small business impact is POSITIVE

2019-01-22

Preliminary Draft

Executive Office of Health and Human Services

RIte Share Premium Assistance Program

Amendment 0 The enacted SFY 2019 budget amended RIGL Chapter RIGL 40-8.4-12 to expand the population that is included in the RIte Share program, to adults that are aged 19-64 years old, without dependent children. EOHHS proposes this amendment to the applicable regulation to effectuate the expansion as soon as feasible.

NO, this regulation DOES NOT IMPACT small business

2019-01-22

Post-Comment Draft

Health Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants

Amendment 14 See preliminary draft submission. NO, any small business impact is POSITIVE

2019-01-25

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Review Stage

Agency Regulation Title Rulemaking

Action

Days Under

Review Reason for Regulatory Action

Small Business Impact Determination

Clearance Date

Preliminary Draft

Health Certifying Analytical Laboratories

Amendment 6 Implementing requirements for reporting priority results (positive total coliform, E. coli, nitrate, nitrite, and lead) to public drinking water facilities and RIDOH’s Center for Drinking Water Quality, in alignment with the Public Drinking Water regulations.

NO, this regulation DOES NOT IMPACT small business

2019-01-28

Preliminary Draft

Labor and Training

Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspection

Amendment 2 To correct some misstated words, to delete a sentence that no longer applies and to correct typo.

NO, this regulation DOES NOT IMPACT small business

2019-01-29

Preliminary Draft

Building Code Standards

Rhode Island Fuel Gas Code

Amendment 14 “RIBCSC is proposing changes to the Rhode Island State Building Code Regulations. These changes include updating the base codes to a more recent version of the relevant national/international base codes—updating from the ICC 2012 family of model codes to the ICC 2015 model codes. RIBCSC has also compiled RI-specific amendments that make changes to these base codes to better align with the specific needs of Rhode Island.”

YES, there is ADVERSE IMPACT on small business (continue on to complete the requirements of RIGL § 42-35.1-3 and 1-4).

2019-01-31

Preliminary Draft

Building Code Standards

Rhode Island Swimming Pool and Spa Code

Amendment 14 “RIBCSC is proposing changes to the Rhode Island State Building Code Regulations. These changes include updating the base codes to a more recent version of the relevant national/international base codes—updating from the ICC 2012 family of model codes to the ICC 2015 model codes. RIBCSC has also compiled RI-specific amendments that make changes to these base codes to better align with the specific needs of Rhode Island.”

YES, there is ADVERSE IMPACT on small business (continue on to complete the requirements of RIGL § 42-35.1-3 and 1-4).

2019-01-31

Preliminary Draft

Building Code Standards

State Energy Conservation Code

Amendment 14 “RIBCSC is proposing changes to the Rhode Island State Building Code

YES, there is ADVERSE IMPACT on

2019-01-31

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Review Stage

Agency Regulation Title Rulemaking

Action

Days Under

Review Reason for Regulatory Action

Small Business Impact Determination

Clearance Date

Regulations. These changes include updating the base codes to a more recent version of the relevant national/international base codes—updating from the ICC 2012 family of model codes to the ICC 2015 model codes. RIBCSC has also compiled RI-specific amendments that make changes to these base codes to better align with the specific needs of Rhode Island.”

small business (continue on to complete the requirements of RIGL § 42-35.1-3 and 1-4).

Preliminary Draft

Building Code Standards

Rhode Island Property Maintenance Code

Amendment 14 “RIBCSC is proposing changes to the Rhode Island State Building Code Regulations. These changes include updating the base codes to a more recent version of the relevant national/international base codes—updating from the ICC 2012 family of model codes to the ICC 2015 model codes. RIBCSC has also compiled RI-specific amendments that make changes to these base codes to better align with the specific needs of Rhode Island.”

YES, there is ADVERSE IMPACT on small business (continue on to complete the requirements of RIGL § 42-35.1-3 and 1-4).

2019-01-31

Preliminary Draft

Building Code Standards

Rhode Island Mechanical Code

Amendment 14 “RIBCSC is proposing changes to the Rhode Island State Building Code Regulations. These changes include updating the base codes to a more recent version of the relevant national/international base codes—updating from the ICC 2012 family of model codes to the ICC 2015 model codes. RIBCSC has also compiled RI-specific amendments that make changes to these base codes to better align with the specific needs of Rhode Island.”

YES, there is ADVERSE IMPACT on small business (continue on to complete the requirements of RIGL § 42-35.1-3 and 1-4).

2019-01-31

Preliminary Draft

Building Code Standards

Rhode Island Electrical Code

Amendment 14 “RIBCSC is proposing changes to the Rhode Island State Building Code

YES, there is ADVERSE IMPACT on

2019-01-31

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Review Stage

Agency Regulation Title Rulemaking

Action

Days Under

Review Reason for Regulatory Action

Small Business Impact Determination

Clearance Date

Regulations. These changes include updating the base codes to a more recent version of the relevant national/international base codes—updating from the ICC 2012 family of model codes to the ICC 2015 model codes. RIBCSC has also compiled RI-specific amendments that make changes to these base codes to better align with the specific needs of Rhode Island.”

small business (continue on to complete the requirements of RIGL § 42-35.1-3 and 1-4).

Preliminary Draft

Building Code Standards

Rhode Island Plumbing Code

Amendment 14 RIBCSC is proposing changes to the Rhode Island State Plumbing Code. These changes include updating the base codes to a more recent version of the relevant national/international base codes—updating from the ICC 2012 family of model codes to the ICC 2015 model codes. RIBCSC has also compiled RI-specific amendments that make changes to these base codes to better align with the specific needs of Rhode Island.

YES, there is ADVERSE IMPACT on small business (continue on to complete the requirements of RIGL § 42-35.1-3 and 1-4).

2019-01-31

Preliminary Draft

Building Code Standards

Rhode Island One & Two-Family Dwelling Code

Amendment 14 RIBCSC is proposing changes to the Rhode Island State Building Code Regulations. These changes include updating the base codes to a more recent version of the relevant national/international base codes—updating from the ICC 2012 family of model codes to the ICC 2015 model codes. RIBCSC has also compiled RI-specific amendments that make changes to these base codes to better align with the specific needs of Rhode Island.

YES, there is ADVERSE IMPACT on small business (continue on to complete the requirements of RIGL § 42-35.1-3 and 1-4).

2019-01-31

Preliminary Draft

Building Code Standards

Rhode Island Building Code

Amendment 14 RIBCSC is proposing changes to the Rhode Island State Building Code

YES, there is ADVERSE IMPACT on

2019-01-31

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Review Stage

Agency Regulation Title Rulemaking

Action

Days Under

Review Reason for Regulatory Action

Small Business Impact Determination

Clearance Date

Regulations. These changes include updating the base codes to a more recent version of the relevant national/international base codes—updating from the ICC 2012 family of model codes to the ICC 2015 model codes. RIBCSC has also compiled RI-specific amendments that make changes to these base codes to better align with the specific needs of Rhode Island.

small business (continue on to complete the requirements of RIGL § 42-35.1-3 and 1-4).

Post-Comment Draft

Fire Safety Code Board

Rhode Island Life Safety Code

Amendment 3 The purpose of these regulations is to update the State Fire Safety Code from the current 2012 referenced editions of the model NFPA codes to the 2015 editions.

NO, any small business impact is POSITIVE

2019-02-04

Post-Comment Draft

Fire Safety Code Board

Rhode Island Fire Alarm Code

Amendment 3

2019-02-04

Post-Comment Draft

Fire Safety Code Board

Fire Safety Code Amendment 3

2019-02-04

Post-Comment Draft

Fire Safety Code Board

Fire Safety Code Sections 1 through 6

Amendment 3

2019-02-04

Preliminary Draft

Human Services Child Support Program Rules and Regulations

Amendment 29 Updating in order to ensure the regulation corresponds to current law and Family Court rules.

NO, this regulation DOES NOT IMPACT small business

2019-02-07

Post-Comment Draft

Transportation Rules and Regulations For Privacy Procedures Regarding Tolling

Amendment 5

2019-02-18

Post-Comment Draft

Business Regulation

Liquor Control Administration

Amendment 20 To make certain clarifications in the regulations pertaining to brewpub and class P caterer licensing requirements and prohibited interests in a class D licenses; and to make changes consistent with recent statutory changes, i.e. elimination of penal bond and

NO, any small business impact is POSITIVE

2019-02-21

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Review Stage

Agency Regulation Title Rulemaking

Action

Days Under

Review Reason for Regulatory Action

Small Business Impact Determination

Clearance Date

reduction of the rectifier license fee.

Post-Comment Draft

Business Regulation

Unfair Property/Casualty Claims Settlement Practices

Amendment 1 In the last legislative session, the legislature amended the statute upon which the regulation is based by virtue of 2018 P.L. chs. 298 and 321. The Department proposes to make the changes to the regulation to comport with the statutory changes.

NO, this regulation DOES NOT IMPACT small business

2019-02-22

Post-Comment Draft

Business Regulation

Motor Vehicle Damage Appraisers

Amendment 0 In the last legislative session, the legislature amended the statute upon which the regulation is based by virtue of 2018 P.L. chs. 298 and 321. The Department proposes to make the changes to the regulation to comport with the statutory changes.

NO, this regulation DOES NOT IMPACT small business

2019-02-25

Post-Comment Draft

Human Services Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Amendment 0

2019-02-27

Direct Final Executive Office of Health and Human Services

Managed Care Service Delivery Arrangements

Amendment 3 FPL numbers have been updated NO, this regulation DOES NOT IMPACT small business

2019-02-28

Preliminary Draft

Environmental Management

User Fees at State Beaches, Parks and Recreational Areas

Amendment 0 To update the schedule of fees for State beaches, campgrounds, parks and other facilities at recreational areas under the control and management of the Department of Environmental Management.

NO, this regulation DOES NOT IMPACT small business

2019-03-04

Post-Comment Draft

Health Certifying Analytical Laboratories

Amendment 0

2019-03-05

Preliminary Draft

Business Regulation

Benefit Determination & Utilization Review

Adoption 19 During the 2017 Legislative Session, RIGL Chapter 23-17.12 was repealed, effected January 1, 2018, and replaced with a new RIGL Chapter RIGL 27-18.9, effective January 1, 2018. This resulted in

NO, this regulation DOES NOT IMPACT small business

2019-03-06

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Review Stage

Agency Regulation Title Rulemaking

Action

Days Under

Review Reason for Regulatory Action

Small Business Impact Determination

Clearance Date

the transfer of the certification of Benefit Determination and Utilization Review from the Department of Health to the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner. OHIC proposes this new regulation in order to clarify and implement this new area of OHIC’s jurisdiction.

Post-Comment Draft

Environmental Management

Produce Safety Adoption 0 Pursuant R.I. Gen. Laws § 2-1-10 and the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, 111 P.L. 353, the state must adopt minimum safety standards for the growing, harvesting, packing and holding of produce for human consumption that are consistent with those established by the FDA pursuant to 21 C.F.R. § 112 (2016), necessitating the adoption of applicable rules and regulations by RIDEM.

NO, this regulation DOES NOT IMPACT small business

2019-03-08

Preliminary Draft

Environmental Management

User Fees at State Beaches, Parks and Recreational Areas

Amendment 2 To update the schedule of fees for State campgrounds, parks and other facilities at recreational areas under the control and management of the Department of Environmental Management.

NO, this regulation DOES NOT IMPACT small business

2019-03-15

Post-Comment Draft

Building Code Standards

State Building Code Amendment 2 “RIBCSC is proposing changes to the Rhode Island State Building Code Regulations. These changes include updating the base codes to a more recent version of the relevant national/international base codes—updating from the ICC 2012 family of model codes to the ICC 2015 model codes. RIBCSC has also compiled RI-specific amendments that make changes to these base

YES, there is ADVERSE IMPACT on small business (continue on to complete the requirements of RIGL § 42-35.1-3 and 1-4).

2019-03-18

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Review Stage

Agency Regulation Title Rulemaking

Action

Days Under

Review Reason for Regulatory Action

Small Business Impact Determination

Clearance Date

codes to better align with the specific needs of Rhode Island.”

Post-Comment Draft

Building Code Standards

Rhode Island Fuel Gas Amendment 2

2019-03-18

Post-Comment Draft

Building Code Standards

Rhode Island Swimming Pool and Spa Code

Adoption 2

2019-03-18

Post-Comment Draft

Building Code Standards

Rhode Island Electrical Code

Amendment 2

2019-03-18

Post-Comment Draft

Building Code Standards

Rhode Island Mechanical Code

Amendment 2

2019-03-18

Post-Comment Draft

Building Code Standards

Rhode Island Plumbing Code

Amendment 2

2019-03-18

Post-Comment Draft

Building Code Standards

Rhode Island Energy Conservation Code

Amendment 3 RIBCSC is proposing changes to the Rhode Island State Building Code Regulations. These changes include updating the base codes to a more recent version of the relevant national/international base codes—updating from the ICC 2012 family of model codes to the ICC 2015 model codes. RIBCSC has also compiled RI-specific amendments that make changes to these base codes to better align with the specific needs of Rhode Island.

YES, there is ADVERSE IMPACT on small business (continue on to complete the requirements of RIGL § 42-35.1-3 and 1-4).

2019-03-19

Post-Comment Draft

Building Code Standards

Rhode Island Property Maintenance Code

Amendment 3 RIBCSC is proposing changes to the Rhode Island State Building Code Regulations. These changes include updating the base codes to a more recent version of the relevant national/international base codes—updating from the ICC 2012 family of model codes to the ICC 2015 model codes. RIBCSC has also

YES, there is ADVERSE IMPACT on small business (continue on to complete the requirements of RIGL § 42-35.1-3 and 1-4).

2019-03-19

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Review Stage

Agency Regulation Title Rulemaking

Action

Days Under

Review Reason for Regulatory Action

Small Business Impact Determination

Clearance Date

compiled RI-specific amendments that make changes to these base codes to better align with the specific needs of Rhode Island.

Post-Comment Draft

Building Code Standards

Rhode Island One & Two-Family Dwelling Code

Amendment 3 RIBCSC is proposing changes to the Rhode Island State Building Code Regulations. These changes include updating the base codes to a more recent version of the relevant national/international base codes—updating from the ICC 2012 family of model codes to the ICC 2015 model codes. RIBCSC has also compiled RI-specific amendments that make changes to these base codes to better align with the specific needs of Rhode Island.

YES, there is ADVERSE IMPACT on small business (continue on to complete the requirements of RIGL § 42-35.1-3 and 1-4).

2019-03-19

Preliminary Draft

Environmental Management

Fishing Regulations for the Season

Amendment 4 The purpose for this regulatory action / change is to update the upcoming Freshwater Fishing season with the correct season dates and bag limits.

NO, this regulation DOES NOT IMPACT small business

2019-03-19

Preliminary Draft

Environmental Management

RI Falconry Regulations for the Season (250-RICR-60-00-7)

Amendment 5 These regulations are set to be heard and filed annually.

NO, this regulation DOES NOT IMPACT small business

2019-03-20

Direct Final Executive Office of Health and Human Services

MEDICAID FOR ELDERS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES

Amendment 7 Update to SSP NO, this regulation DOES NOT IMPACT small business

2019-03-21

Preliminary Draft

Administration Veteran Business Enterprise

Adoption 26 The reason for this regulatory action is to implement a Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) program, to adopt criterion for the certification of VBEs, and to adopt formulas for the utilization of VBEs in State public works projects and in State purchases of goods and services. The purpose of these regulations is to effectuate the

NO, any small business impact is POSITIVE

2019-03-27

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Review Stage

Agency Regulation Title Rulemaking

Action

Days Under

Review Reason for Regulatory Action

Small Business Impact Determination

Clearance Date

requirements of R.I. Gen. Law § 37-14.3.

Direct Final Business Regulation

Insurance Statistical Data

Repeal 1 The information required to be filed by insurers with the Department is no longer necessary

NO, this regulation DOES NOT IMPACT small business

2019-03-29

Post-Comment Draft

Labor and Training

Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspection

Amendment 3

2019-03-29

Preliminary Draft

Environmental Management

Hunting and Trapping Regulations for the 2019 - 2020 and 2020 - 2021 Seasons (250-RICR-60-00-9)

Amendment 14 To set season and bag limits for the 2019 - 2020 and 2020 - 2021 seasons

NO, this regulation DOES NOT IMPACT small business

2019-03-29