10 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Local Health Personnel

 

The Department of Community Health will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 19, 2010 at

2: 00 p.m. at the Department of Community Health, 201 Townsend, 1st Floor, Conference Center B & C, Lansing, Michigan.

 

This is the second public hearing held to receive comments from interested persons on amendments to the Local Health Personnel administrative rules.  The proposed amendments provide that local health departments continue to have access to and maintain adequate and appropriate medical direction within Michigan’s public health system.  These changes will provide consistency in Medical Direction amongst Local Health Personnel.  The first hearing was held on Monday, May 17, 2010, and many public comments were received. The proposed changes also include elimination of R 325.13002 (c) as an option for "Medical health officer; qualifications.

 

These rules are being promulgated under the authority conferred on the director of community health by sections 2495 of 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.2495. These rules are proposed to take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.

 

Hearing comments may be presented in person, with written comments available at the time of presentation.  Written comments also will be accepted at the following address or E-mail address until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 19, 2010.  Address communications to:

 

Department of Community Health

Office of Legal Affairs - 201 Townsend - Lansing, MI 48909 Attention: Mary Greco

E-mail address:  [e-mail]     Phone:  [phone]

 

A copy of the proposed rules may be obtained by contacting the address noted above.  Electronic copies also may be obtained at http://www.michigan.gov/cis.

 

All hearings are conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act.  Hearings are held in buildings that accommodate mobility-impaired individuals and accessible parking is available. A disabled individual who requires accommodations for effective participation in a hearing should call Laurie VanBeelen at [phone] to make the necessary arrangements.  To ensure availability of the accommodation, please call at least 1 week in advance.

 

Date:   June 15, 2010                                                                          SOAHR #  2010-017-CH