Rulemaking Information

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IMLC Rule Chapter 6

11/8/2022

The Commissioners of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact held a rulemaking hearing, which commenced at 2:00 PM Eastern time, November 8, 2022.  The written comments received were read into the record and an opportunity for public comment was provided.  No public comments were received.  The Commissioners discussed the proposed rule, and after the discussion was concluded, the question was called resulting in the amended rule being adopted by a vote of 23 in favor and 20 opposed, with 1 abstaining.

A copy of the amended IMLC Rule Chapter 6 can be found by clicking on the "Compact Policies, Rules and Laws" tab in the box to the left and then clicking "Compact Rules".

11/2/2022

The deadline for written comments and requests to provide verbal comments has closed.  There were 3 written comments received, which are provided below.  No requests to provide verbal comments have been received.  

The rulemaking hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, 2022 starting at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.  Please see the Public Notices, Agendas and Minutes tab to the right for more information about the hearing and opportunities to attend.

11/2/2022

A written comment was received from the Maryland Board of Physicians

Comment from Maryland

11/1/2022 

A written comment was received from the State Medical Board of Ohio

Comment from Ohio

10/8/2022

A written comment was received from Jeremy Snavely.

Comment from Jeremy Snavely

10/7/2022

 The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission intends to hold a rulemaking hearing to amend IMLC Rule Chapter 6 on November 8, 2022.

Persons and/or organizations wishing to provide a verbal comment or testimony may do so by complying with the instructions below.  Generally, a three (3) minute limit will be observed to provide verbal testimony; however, the Chair reserves the right to restrict or extend, at the Chair's sole discretion, the time allotted for comments or testimony.  

Persons and/or organizations wishing to provide written statements may do so by complying with the instructions below.  The written comments will be entered into the record and posted on this web page.

There will also be an opportunity during the rulemaking hearing to sign up to provide verbal comments or testimony.  The Chair reserves the right to restrict or extend, at the Chair's sole discretion, the time allotted to provide comments or testimony.

Written statements will also be accepted at the rulemaking hearing, at least one copy of the written statement must be provided to the Chair so that it can be read into the record.  Providing copies to the Commissioners present is the responsibility of the statement provider and it will not be available to Commissioners attending the hearing virtually.  

The proposed IMLCC Rule Chapter 6 is posted below:

The rulemaking hearing is scheduled as follows:

  • Tuesday, November 8, 2022
  • 2:00 PM Eastern Time

To attend in-person:  Gulfview Ballroom, The Lodge at Gulf Shore State Park, 21196 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

To attend virtually:

Instructions to request to testify in person.  No later that 5:00 PM Eastern Time, November 2, 2022, you must:

  • Email your request to imlccexecutivedirector@imlcc.net
  • Provide your full name and a method to contract you, either via telephone or email.
  • Include the words "IMLC Rule Chapter 6 Comments" in the subject line of the email.

Instructions to provide written statements, no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Time, November 2, 2022, you must:

  • Email a copy of the written statement to imlccexecutivedirector@imlcc.net
  • Either provide the statement in the body of the email or attach a ".pdf" document to the email.
  • Include the words "IMLC Rule Chapter 6 Comments" in the subject line of the email.

10/3/2022

The Rules & Administrative Procedures Committee met to discuss the revised draft amendments to IMLC Rule Chapter 6 and to determine if a rulemaking hearing should be held at the Commission Meeting scheduled for November 8, 2022. 

The proposed changes were reviewed line by line by the committee, with discussion on each proposed change.  After discussion, a final version of the proposed amendments to IMLC Rule Chapter 6 were put to a vote by the committee and approved. 

After further discussion, the committee voted that a rulemaking hearing should be held at the November 8, 2022 Commission meeting and instructed the executive director to provide notice about the hearing, including instructions about providing comments.

9/28/2022

A revised version of the proposed changes to IMLC Rule Chapter 6 has been developed.  The latest version is the result of the committee's deliberations and review of the comments received.

9/26/2022

The Rules & Administrative Procedures Committee met to discuss the proposed changes to IMLC Rule Chapter 6.  Each comment that was received was considered and discussed.  After deliberation, the Committee determined that a special meeting would be scheduled so that the committee could continue its deliberations prior to making a decision about:

  • How/if IMLC Rule Chapter 6 should be amended, and
  • About holding a rulemaking hearing on November 8, 2022. 

The Committee has scheduled a special meeting for 11:30 AM Eastern Time, Monday, October 3, 2022. 

Should additional time be needed for deliberations, a second meeting is scheduled for 2:00 PM Eastern time, Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

For information about attending the October 3rd and/or October 4th Rules & Administrative Procedures Committee meeting, please email your request to:  imlccexecutivedirector@imlcc.net

9/21/2022

The following comment was received after the established deadline.  Please click on the name of the commentor to view the comments.

9/20/2022

There were twelve (12) comments received by the established deadline of 7:00 PM Eastern Time, September 20, 2022.  The comments received are listed below in alphabetic order.  Please click on the name of the commentor to view their comments.

On Monday, September 26, 2022 at 11:30 AM Eastern Time, the Rules & Administrative Procedures Committee will hold a meeting to consider the comments received.  At that meeting, the Committee will determine if, based on the comments received, the draft rule should be changed and/or if the rulemaking process should continue.  If a rulemaking process is continued, a final draft rule will be made available for comments, with instructions regarding how to comment provided on or about Friday, October 7, 2022. 

For information about attending the September 26, 2022 Rules & Administrative Procedures Committee meeting, please email your request to:  imlccexecutivedirector@imlcc.net

8/26/2022 

The Rules and Administrative Procedures Committee, at a special meeting, reviewed a draft of amendments to IMLC Rule Chapter 6.  After discussion, the committee unanimously approved a motion that the rulemaking process should be initiated, comments should be gathered on the proposed amendments, and instructed the executive director to publish the proposed amendments.

It is the intention of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission to hold a rulemaking hearing with the purpose of amending IMLC Rule Chapter 6 at its November 8, 2022 meeting.

Only written comments are being accepted at this time.  All comments received will be published on this webpage, including the name or email address of the author, and will be provided to the Rules and Administrative Procedures Committee for their consideration. 

Instructions to provide written statements:

  • Comments must be received no later than 7:00 PM Eastern Time on Tuesday, September 20, 2022
  • Email a copy of the written statement to: imlccexecutivedirector@imlcc.net
  • Either provide the statement in the body of the email or attach a ".pdf" document to the email.
  • Include the words "IMLC Rule Chapter 6 Comments" in the subject line of the email.