ALABAMA ADMINISTRATIVE MONTHLY
VOLUME XXX, ISSUE NO. 7

APRIL 30, 2012

DATE OF PUBLICATION


FILINGS BY AGENCY

ATHLETIC COMMISSION
Proposed New Rules:
Chapter 165-X-14 Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Standards
Chapter 165-X-15 Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Competition Rules
Chapter 165-X-16 Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Additional Competition Guidelines
Chapter 165-X-17 Foul Procedures
Chapter 165-X-18 Injuries Sustained During Competition
Chapter 165-X-19 Types of Bout Results
Chapter 165-X-20 Licensing for Amateur MMA Sanctioning Organizations
Chapter 165-X-21 Officials Responsibilities
Chapter 165-X-22 Medical Requirements
Chapter 165-X-23 Match Permits
Chapter 165-X-24 Additional Requirements

Emergency New Rules:
Chapter 165-X-14 Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Standards
Chapter 165-X-15 Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Competition Rules
Chapter 165-X-16 Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Additional Competition Guidelines
Chapter 165-X-17 Foul Procedures
Chapter 165-X-18 Injuries Sustained During Competition
Chapter 165-X-19 Types of Bout Results
Chapter 165-X-20 Licensing for Amateur MMA Sanctioning Organizations
Chapter 165-X-21 Officials Responsibilities
Chapter 165-X-22 Medical Requirements
Chapter 165-X-23 Match Permits
Chapter 165-X-24 Additional Requirements

CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF
Proposed Amended Rules:
220-3-.01 Shrimping
220-3-.02 Oystering
220-3-.03 Use of Nets and Harvest of Mullet
220-3-.31 Crabs
220-3-.53 Open Season/Area for the Taking of Live Saltwater Bait – Point Clear Area

Peremptory Amended Rules:
220-3-.15 Oyster Season and Sack Limit Regulation
220-3-.30 Saltwater Fish Creel, Bag, Possession and Size Limits

COURT REPORTING, BOARD OF
Proposed Amended Rules:
257-X-1-.01 Meetings of the Board
257-X-1-.02 Duties of the Officers of the Board
257-X-1-.03 Board Member Compensation
257-X-1-.04 Employment of Personnel
257-X-1-.05 Use of Forms
257-X-1-.06 Maintenance and Inspection of Board Records
257-X-1-.07 Rules and Regulations
257-X-2-.01 Change of Name or Address
257-X-2-.02 Lost License
257-X-2-.03 Verification of Alabama License
257-X-2-.04 Fees
257-X-2-.05 Inactive Status
257-X-2-.06 Restoration
257-X-2-.07 Review Process
257-X-3-.01 Grandfathering by Work Experience
257-X-3-.02 Grandfathering by Credential
257-X-3-.03 Temporary License
257-X-3-.04 Traditional Application for Licensure
257-X-3-.05 Examination
257-X-3-.06 Renewal
257-X-4-.01 Standards of Professional Conduct
257-X-5-.01 Definitions
257-X-5-.02 Grounds for Denial of a License
257-X-5-.03 Grounds for Discipline of a Licensee or Denial of Renewal or Reinstatement
257-X-5-.04 Investigation
257-X-5-.05 Board Action Following Investigation
257-X-5-.06 Administrative Procedure Act
257-X-5-.07 Formal Disposition of Contested Cases
257-X-5-.08 Informal Disposition of Contested Cases
257-X-5-.09 Decisions of the Board
257-X-5-.10 Application Following Denial of Licensure
257-X-5-.11 Reinstatement of a Revoked License
257-X-6-.01 Continuing Education Requirements
257-X-6-.02 How to Acquire CE Credit
257-X-6-.03 CE Sponsors and Programs
257-X-6-.04 Activities Not Qualifying for CE Credit
257-X-6-.05 Certification of Compliance with CE Requirements
257-X-6-.06 Waiver of CE Requirements
Chapter 257-X-7 Appendix I - Fees
Chapter 257-X-8 Appendix II - Forms List

CRIME VICTIMS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION
Proposed Amended Rule:
262-X-4-.04 Compensation Awards – Amounts and Methods of Payment

Emergency Amended Rule:
262-X-4-.04 Compensation Awards – Amounts and Methods of Payment

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Alabama Energy and Residential Codes Board
Certified New Rule:
Chapter 305-2-4 Organization and Authority

EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Proposed Amended Rules:
290-3-3-.01 Definitions
290-3-3-.02 College and University Requirements
290-3-3-.04 Class B (Bachelor’s Degree Level) Programs for Teaching Fields
290-3-3-.42 Class A (Master’s Degree Level) Programs for Teaching Fields
290-3-3-.44 Alternative Class A Programs for Teaching Fields
290-3-3-.45 English for Speakers of Others Languages (ESOL) (Grades P-12)
290-3-3-.45.01 Reading Specialist (Grades P-12)
290-3-3-.46 Speech and Language Impaired (Grades P-12)
290-3-3-.47 Class A (Master’s Degree Level) Programs for Areas of Instructional Support Personnel
290-3-3-.48 Instructional Leadership
290-3-3-.49 Library Media
290-3-3-.50 School Counseling
290-3-3-.51 School Psychometry
290-3-3-.51.01 Sport Management
290-3-3-.52 Class AAA (Sixth-Year Level) Programs for Teaching Fields
290-3-3-.52.01 Teacher Leader
290-3-3-.53 Class AAA (Sixth-Year Level) Programs for Areas of Instructional Support
290-3-3-.53.01 Instructional Leadership
290-3-3-.54 School Psychology

Proposed Repealed Rules:
290-3-2-.23 Career and Technical Level Certificate Approach in Technical Education
290-3-2-.24 Career and Technical Specialty Area Certificate Approach in Technical Education
290-3-2-.25 Career and Technical Level Certificate Approach in Health Science
290-3-2-.26 Career and Technical Specialty Area Certificate Approach in Health Science

Proposed New Rules:
290-3-2-.23 Career and Technical Level Certificate Approach in Technical Education
290-3-2-.24 Career and Technical Specialty Area Certificate Approach in Technical Education
290-3-2-.25 Career and Technical Level Certificate Approach in Health Science
290-3-2-.26 Career and Technical Specialty Area Certificate Approach in Health Science

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, BOARD OF
Proposed Amended Rule:
303-X-2-.03 Renewal of Licenses and Continuing Education

Proposed Repeal Rule:
303-X-2-.01 Qualifications for an Electrical Contractor’s License

Proposed New Rules:
303-X-2-.01 Qualifications for an Electrical Contractor’s License
303-X-2-.02 Qualifications for a State-Wide Journeyman Electrician’s License

ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS, BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR
PROFESSIONAL

Proposed Amended Rules:
330-X-1-.01 Purpose
330-X-1-.03 Officers
330-X-1-.05 Executive Director
330-X-1-.07 Meetings
330-X-1-.08 Questions of Procedure and Evidence
330-X-1-.11 Records
330-X-2-.01 Definitions of Terms
330-X-3-.01 Form of Application
330-X-3-.03 Disposal of Applications
330-X-4-.03 Examination Fees
330-X-4-.04 Fees not Refundable
Chapter 330-X-4 Appendix A – Fees
330-X-5-.01 Curricula Approved by the Board
330-X-6-.01 Qualifying Experience
330-X-7-.01 Statement of Policy
330-X-7-.02 References
330-X-7-.03 Confidentiality of Reference Replies
330-X-8-.01 Classification of Examinations
330-X-8-.02 Eligibility for Examination
330-X-8-.03 Examination Dates and Locations
330-X-8-.09 Failed Examinations
330-X-8-.10 Examination for Record Purposes
330-X-9-.01 Classification of Licensure
330-X-11-.02 Seal of the Licensee
330-X-11-.03 Seal on Documents
330-X-12-.01 Requirements
330-X-12-.02 Issuance
330-X-13-.01 Renewals
330-X-13-.02 Continuing Professional Competency
330-X-14-.01 Preamble
330-X-14-.04 Confidences of Clients and Employers (Canon III)
330-X-14-.05 Practice (Canon IV)
330-X-14-.06 Ethics (Canon V)
330-X-15-.01 Requirements
330-X-15-.04 Renewal Procedures
330-X-16-.01 Complaints
330-X-16-.05 Disciplinary Hearings
330-X-16-.06 Discipline
330-X-16-.07 Reissuance of Licensure or Certification after Revocation or Suspension

Proposed Repealed Rule:
330-X-9-.02 Branches of Engineering and Land Surveying

Proposed New Rules:
330-X-1-.14 Authority of Rules
330-X-15-.03 Reconsideration of Denied Applications

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF
Certified Amended Rules:
335-3-10-.01 General
335-3-10-.02 Designated Standards of Performance
335-3-11-.01 General
335-3-11-.06 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories
335-3-14-.04 Air Permits Authorizing Construction in Clean Air Areas [Prevention of Significant Deterioration Permitting (PSD)]
Division 335-3 Appendix C – EPA Regulations Reference Documents for New Source Performance Standards and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
Proposed Amended Rule:
Chapter 420-3-18 Shellfish Sanitation

Certified Amended Rule:
420-10-2-.06 Appeals for Vendors and Local Agencies

HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Proposed Amended Rule:
410-1-7-.04 Notice of Change of Ownership

HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF
Certified Amended Rules:
660-5-2-.09 Proposed Categories of Service
660-5-3-.05 Service Availability

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, DEPARTMENT OF
Proposed Amended Rules:
480-5-3-.06 Group Self Insurance - Definitions
480-5-3-.07 Group Self Insurance – Formation of Funds
480-5-3-.08 Group Self Insurance – Operation of Funds
480-5-3-.10 Group Self-Insurance – Powers/Authority of Director

MASSAGE THERAPY, BOARD OF
Proposed Repealed Rule:
532-X-5-.04 Discipline and Injunctions

MEDICAID AGENCY
Proposed Amended Rules:
560-X-11-.14 EPSDT Referred Service Providers
560-X-35-.01 Authority and Purpose
560-X-35-.02 Description of Services
560-X-35-.07 Individual Assessments
560-X-35 -.09 Payment Methodology for Covered Services
560-X-35-.13 Records
560-X-35-.14 Service Providers
560-X-35-.15 Application Process
560-X-36-.01 Authority and Purpose
560-X-36-.03 Operating Agencies
560-X-36-.04 Covered Services
560-X-36-.06 Application Process
560-X-36-.07 Financial Accountability of Operating Agencies
560-X-36-.08 Fair Hearings
560-X-44-.04 Covered Services
560-X-44-.07 Fair Hearings
560-X-57-.01 Authority and Purpose
560-X-57-.08 Fair Hearings
560-X-58-.01 Authority and Purpose
560-X-58-.05 Application Process
560-X-58-.07 Fair Hearings
560-X-58-.10 Records
560-X-58-.11 Service Providers

Proposed Repealed Rule:
560-X-35-.06 Financial Accountability

Certified Amended Rules:
560-X-1-.18 Provider/Recipient Signature Requirements
560-X-1-.21 Provider Medicaid Records Inspection/Audit
560-X-14-.02 Eligible Individuals

NURSING, BOARD OF
Proposed Amended Rules:
610-X-3-.05 Outcome Standards
610-X-3-.06 Deficiencies

PODIATRY, BOARD OF
Proposed New Rule:
Appendix 1 Forms Associated with These Rules and Regulations

PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTS, BOARD OF
Proposed New Rule:
Chapter 746-X-9 Licensure of Therapeutic Shoe Fitters

Certified Amended Rules:
746-X-2-.01 Annual License Renewal
746-X-2-.02 Professional Conduct Required
746-X-2-.03 Application Required
746-X-2-.04 Application Fee Required
746-X-4-.01 Complaints
746-X-4-.02 Complaint and Investigation

Certified New Rule:
746-X-2-.12 Reinstatement of License

REHABILITATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Proposed Amended Rules:
795-3-1-.04 Procedural Safeguards
795-3-1-.06 Forms – Appendix

REVENUE, DEPARTMENT OF
Proposed Amended Rules:
810-5-75-.24 Title Procedure-First & Second Lien(s) to be Recorded (Security Interest Created by Owner). Title Procedure – Assignment and Transfer of Lien by Lienholder. Reference: Sections 32-8-60 through 32-8-67, Code of Alabama 1975, as Amended
810-5-75-.64 Report of Unclaimed Vehicle-Where Vehicle Unclaimed for Longer than Thirty (30) Days. (Form MVT 38-1)

Proposed Repealed Rules:
810-5-1-.486 Memorandum of Understanding Between the Administrative Office of Courts and the Alabama Department of Revenue – Parking Ticket Cases
810-5-1-.487 Memorandum of Understanding Between the Administrative Office of Courts and the Alabama Department of Revenue – Convictions/Violations of Liability Insurance Laws
810-5-8-.06 Affirmation of Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance
810-8-1-.05.01 IFTA Motor Fuel Market/License Enforcement
810-8-5-.01 Sign Requirements Pertaining to New and Used Motor Vehicle Dealers
810-8-5-.02 Requirement Relating to a Camera Photograph Pertaining to New and Used Vehicle Dealers Regulatory License
810-8-5-.07 Bond for New Motor Vehicle Dealers, Used Motor Vehicle Dealers, Motor Vehicle Reconditioners, Motor Vehicle Rebuilders, or Motor Vehicle Wholesalers
810-8-5-.08 Bond Continuation Certificate for New Motor Vehicle Dealers, Used Motor Vehicle Dealers, Motor Vehicle Reconditioners, Motor Vehicle Rebuilders, or Motor Vehicle Wholesalers
810-8-5-.09 Bond Claim for New Motor Vehicle Dealers, Used Motor Vehicle Dealer, Motor Vehicle Reconditioner, Motor Vehicle Rebuilders, or Motor Vehicle Wholesalers
810-8-5-.13 Internet-Based Electronic Motor Vehicle Dealer Application and Payment of Fees

Proposed New Rules:
810-5-12-.01 Application for New and Used Motor Vehicle Dealer, Motor Vehicle Wholesaler, Motor Vehicle Reconditioner, and Motor Vehicle Rebuilder Licensees and Renewals – Application for Off-Site Sales Event
810-5-12-.02 Surety Bond and Surety Bond Continuation Form for New and Used Motor Vehicle Dealers, Motor Vehicle Wholesalers, Motor Vehicle Reconditioners, and Motor Vehicle Rebuilders
810-5-12-.03 Bond Claim for New Motor Vehicle Dealers, Motor Vehicle Wholesalers, Used Motor Vehicle Dealers, Motor Vehicle Reconditioners, and Motor Vehicle Rebuilders
810-6-2-.90.01 Seller’s Responsibility to Collect and Pay State Sales Tax and Seller’s Use Tax
810-8-1-.60 Credit Cart Issuer Petition for Refund for Gasoline & Undyed Diesel Fuel Purchases by Licensed Exempt Entities
810-8-5-.14 Internet-Based Automotive Dismantler Parts Recycler and BID Card Applications and Fees

Certified Amended Rule:
810-5-75-.34 Title Procedure – Title Obtained Under Surety Bond

Certified New Rules:
810-5-1-.207 Motor Vehicle Wreckers
810-5-1-.212 Undercover License Plates
810-5-1-.247 Guidelines for Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Inspections
810-5-8-.07 Vehicles Exempt from the Mandatory Liability Insurance Law
810-7-1-.23 Electronic Filing and Payment of State and State-Administered County Tobacco Taxes

SECRETARY OF STATE, OFFICE OF THE
Proposed New Rules:
820-2-2-.17 Voter Registration Instructions for Voter Registrars to Assess Eligibility of Voter Registration Applicant
820-2-2-.18 Affidavit and Application for Certification of Free Alabama Birth Record for Voter Registration Use
820-2-2-.19 Citizenship Document Inconsistency Affidavit Form
820-2-2-.20 Form for Notification of Insufficiency of Proof of Citizenship
820-2-2-.21 Application Form to the State Election Board for Issuance of a Certificate of Citizenship for Voting Purposes
820-2-2-.22 Certificate of Citizenship for Voting Purposes
820-2-2-.23 Temporary Rules for State Election Board
820-2-2-.24 Agency-Based Voter Registration Form
820-2-2-.25 Mail-In Voter Registration Form

Emergency New Rule:
820-2-8-.10 Time for Receipt and Counting of UOCAVA Absentee Ballots Cast in the March 13, 2012 Primary Election

SURFACE MINING COMMISSION
Proposed Amended Rules:
880-X-10C-.62 Revegetation: Standards for Success
880-X-10D-.56 Revegetation: Standards for Success

EMERGENCY RULES

CERTIFIED ADOPTED RULES

PEREMPTORY RULES