Reports with Initial Determinations Filed for Posting
The following are reports from State agencies, boards, and commissions that are in the public comment period. The reports are posted in this section when an agency makes the initial determination on its rules and has an open comment period. The reports remain in this section and shall move to the next stage when an agency submits the reports with their final determinations after receiving public comments to then be reviewed by the RRC.
All comments on the individual rules contained in the reports must be directed to the agency contact who is listed below the link to the report. Comments should NOT be sent directly to the Rules Review Commission or its staff. Any such comments directed to the Commission or its staff will not be considered as official comments.
Periodic Review Schedule 2024-2027
Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Benefits
10A NCAC 21, 10A NCAC 22
Comment Period: January 13, 2025 - March 14, 2025
Date of RRC review: June 2025
Direct comments to:
Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Benefits
1985 Umstead Drive, McBryde Building
2501 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
Attn: Shazia A. Keller
Email:shazia.keller@dhhs.nc.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website: https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/meetings-notices/rules-actions
Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
07 NCAC 02H, I, J
Comment Period: January 13, 2025 - March 14, 2025
Date of RRC review: July 2025
Direct comments to:
Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
4601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699
Attn: Jonathan Avery
Email: jonathan.avery@dncr.nc.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website: https://www.dncr.nc.gov/
U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Commission
07 NCAC 05
Comment Period: January 13, 2025 - March 14, 2025
Date of RRC review: July 2025
Direct comments to:
U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Commission
4601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699
Attn: Jonathan Avery
Email: jonathan.avery@dncr.nc.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website: https://www.dncr.nc.gov/
Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
07 NCAC 13H
Comment Period: January 13, 2025 - March 14, 2025
Date of RRC review: November 2025
Direct comments to:
Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
4601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699
Attn: Jonathan Avery
Email: jonathan.avery@dncr.nc.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website: https://www.dncr.nc.gov/
North Carolina Historical Commission
07 NCAC 04L, 04M, 04N, 04O, 04P, 04Q, 04R, 04T
Comment Period: January 13, 2025 - March 14, 2025
Date of RRC review: May 2025
Direct comments to:
North Carolina Historical Commission
4601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699
Attn: Jonathan Avery
Email: jonathan.avery@dncr.nc.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website: https://www.dncr.nc.gov/
North Carolina Museum of Art Board of Trustees
07 NCAC 03
Comment Period: January 13, 2025 - March 14, 2025
Date of RRC review: July 2025
Direct comments to:
North Carolina Museum of Art Board of Trustees
4601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699
Attn: Jonathan Avery
Email: jonathan.avery@dncr.nc.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website: https://www.dncr.nc.gov/
Tryon Palace Commission
07 NCAC 04S
Comment Period: January 13, 2025 - March 14, 2025
Date of RRC review: May 2025
Direct comments to:
Tryon Palace Commission
4601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699
Attn: Jonathan Avery
Email: jonathan.avery@dncr.nc.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website: https://www.dncr.nc.gov/
Cemetery Commission
21 NCAC 07
Comment Period: January 1, 2025 - March 3, 2025
Date of RRC review: June 2025
Direct comments to:
NC Cemetery Commission
1001 Navaho Drive, Suite 207
Raleigh, NC 27609-7318
Attn: Gantt Stephens
Email: reports@nccemetery.org
Further information may be found on the agency's website: https://nccemetery.org/state-laws-commission-rules/
Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors
21 NCAC 50
Comment Period: January 3, 2025 - March 4, 2025
Date of RRC review: June 2025
Direct comments to:
Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors
1109 Dresser Court
Raleigh NC 27609
Attn: Dale Dawson
Email: ddawson @nclicensing.org
Further information may be found on the agency's website: https://nclicensing.org
Local Government Commission
20 NCAC 03
Comment Period: January 3, 2025 - March 4, 2025
Date of RRC review: July 2025
Direct comments to:
Local Government Commission
3200 Atlantic Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27604
Attn: Elizabeth Hawley
Email: dst.ncac@nctreasurer.com
Further information may be found on the agency's website: https://www.nctreasurer.com/about/transparency/commitment-transparency/nc-administrative-code-rules
Division of Health Service Regulation
10A NCAC 14G
Comment Period: December 16, 2024 - February 14, 2025
Date of RRC review: November 2025
Direct comments to:
Division of Health Service Regulation
2701 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-2701
Attn: Shanah Black
Email: dhsr.rulescoordinator@dhhs.nc.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website: https://info.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/rules/hb74/subchapter.asp?abr=13d
Commission for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services
10A NCAC 26A, 10A NCAC 26B, 10A NCAC 26D
Comment Period: December 13, 2024 - February 11, 2025
Date of RRC review: April 2025
Direct comments to:
Commission for Mental Health, DD/SAS
3001 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-3001
Attn: Denise Baker
Email: dmhddsasrules@dhhs.nc.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website: https://info.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/rules/hb74/index.asp
Gasoline and Oil Inspection Board
02 NCAC 42
Comment Period: December 9, 2024 - February 7, 2025
Date of RRC review: July 2025
Direct comments to:
Gasoline and Oil Inspection Board
1002 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
Attn: Anna Hayworth
Email: rulesreview@ncagr.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/legal-affairs/periodic-review
Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission
12 NCAC 10
Comment period: December 2, 2024 - February 14, 2025
Date of RRC review: June 2025
Direct comments to:
NC Department of Justice Sheriffs’ Standards Division
P.O. Box 629
Raleigh, NC 27602-0629
Attn: Melissa Bowman
Email: mbowman@ncdoj.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website: https://ncdoj.gov/law-enforcement-training/sheriffs/all-certification-forms-publications/proposed-rule-amendments/
Soil and Water Conservation Commission
02 NCAC 59A, 02 NCAC 59B, 02 NCAC 59C, 02 NCAC 59E, 02 NCAC 59F, 02 NCAC 59G
Comment period: December 2, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Date of RRC review: July 2025
Direct comments to:
Soil and Water Conservation Commission
1002 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
Attn: Anna R. Hayworth
Email: anna.hayworth@ncagr.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/legal-affairs/periodic-review
HHS - Division of Aging and Adult Services
10A NCAC 06
Comment period: November 26, 2024 - January 25, 2025
Date of RRC review: April 2025
Direct comments to:
DHHS Secretary - Division of Aging
693 Palmer Drive, Taylor Building
2101 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
Attn: Misty L Piekaar-McWilliams, Rule-making Coordinator
Email: misty.piekaar@dhhs.nc.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/aging/division-aging-general-information-and-announcements
Medical Care Commission
10A NCAC 13L, 10A NCAC 13M, 10A NCAC 13O
Comment period: November 27, 2024 - January 26, 2025
Date of RRC review: April 2025
Direct comments to:
Medical Care Commission
2701 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-2701
Attn: Shanah Black, Rule-making Coordinator
Email: dhsr.rulescoordinator@dhhs.nc.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website: https://info.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/index.html
Board of Refrigeration Contractors
21 NCAC 60
Comment period: February 1, 2025 - April 2, 2025
Date of RRC review: July 2025
Direct comments to:
State Board of Refrigeration Contractors
1027 US Hwy W., Suite 221
Garner, NC 27529
Attn: Barbara Hines
Email: refrigeration14@gmail.com
Further information may be found on the agency's website: https://refrigerationboard.org/
Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission
12 NCAC 09
Comment period: November 19, 2024 - January 22, 2025
Date of RRC review: April 2025
Direct comments to:
CJ Standards Division
1700 Tryon Park Drive
Attn: Michelle Schilling
Email: MSchilling@ncdoj.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website: https://ncdoj.gov/law-enforcement-training/criminal-justice/forms-and-publications/
Commission for Public Health
15A NCAC 18C
Comment period: November 8, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Date of RRC review: September 2025
Direct comments to:
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources - Public Water Supply Section
1634 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1634
Attn: Jay Frick
Email: jay.frick@deq.nc.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website:https://deq.nc.gov/permits-rules/rules-regulations/rules-review
Department of Transportation
19A NCAC 03
Comment period: November 15, 2024 - January 21, 2025
Date of RRC review: May 2025
Direct comments to:
Department of Transportation
1501 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1501
Attn: Emily Wiley
Email: rulemaking@ncdot.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website: www.ncdot.gov/about-us/how-we-operate/policy-process/rules/Pages/default.aspx
Department of Transportation
19A NCAC 01, 19A NCAC 04, 19A NCAC 05, 19A NCAC 06
Comment period: November 15, 2024 - January 21, 2025
Date of RRC review: August 2025
Direct comments to:
Department of Transportation
1501 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1501
Attn: Emily Wiley
Email: rulemaking@ncdot.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website: www.ncdot.gov/about-us/how-we-operate/policy-process/rules/Pages/default.aspx
DHHS - Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services
10A NCAC 27F, 10A NCAC 27H, 10A NCAC 27I, Section -.0400, .0500, 10A NCAC 27I .0600, 10A NCAC 28A
Comment period: September 18, 2024 - November 16, 2024
Date of RRC review: March 2025
Direct comments to:
Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services
3001 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-3001
Attn: Denise Baker
Email: dmhddsasrules@dhhs.nc.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website: https://info.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/rules/hb74/index.asp
Department of Transportation
19A NCAC 02
Comment period: November 15, 2024 - January 21, 2025
Date of RRC review: September 2025
Direct comments to:
Department of Transportation
1501 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1501
Attn: Emily Wiley
Email: rulemaking@ncdot.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website: www.ncdot.gov/about-us/how-we-operate/policy-process/rules/Pages/default.aspx
Board of Agriculture
02 NCAC 20B, 02 NCAC 37, 02 NCAC 60A, 02 NCAC 60B, 02 NCAC 60C
Comment period: November 6, 2024 - January 5, 2025
Date of RRC review: July 2025
Direct comments to:
Board of Agriculture
1002 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
Attn: Anna R. Hayworth
Email: rulesreview@ncagr.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/legal-affairs/legal-affairs-rules
Department of Information Technology
09 NCAC 06A-B, 09 NCAC 06D
Comment period: October 31, 2024 - January 3, 2025
Date of RRC review: February 2025
Direct comments to:
NC DIT Statewide IT Procurement
PO Box 17209
Raleigh, NC 27609
Attn: Jonathan Shaw
Email: jonathan.shaw@NC.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website: https://it.nc.gov/resources/statewide-it-procurement
DHHS Secretary - Division of Aging
10A NCAC 05
Comment period: October 28, 2024 - December 27, 2024
Date of RRC review: March 2025
Direct comments to:
DHHS - Division of Aging
693 Palmer Drive, Taylor Building
2101 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699
Attn: Misty L. Piekaar-McWilliams
Email: misty.piekaar@dhhs.nc.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/aging/division-aging-general-information-and-announcements
Social Services Commission
10A NCAC 06
Comment period: October 15, 2024 - December 16, 2024
Date of RRC review: April 2025
Direct comments to:
Social Services Commission
693 Palmer Drive, Taylor Building
2101 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699
Attn: Misty L. Piekaar-McWilliams
Email: misty.piekaar@dhhs.nc.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/social-services/about-dss/social-services-commission/rules
Child Care Commission
10A NCAC 09
Comment period: December 2, 2024 - January 22, 2025
Date of RRC review: March 2025
Direct comments to:
Child Care Commission
2201 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-2201
Attn: Julie Peck
Email: julie.peck@dhhs.nc.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Child-Care-Rules-Law-and-Public-Information
Environmental Management Commission
15A NCAC 02R
Comment period: September 27, 2024 - November 26, 2024
Date of RRC review: April 2025
Direct comments to:
Department of Environmental Quality - Division of Mitigation Services
1652 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1652
Attn: Jennifer Everett
Email: publiccomments@deq.nc.gov - Subject line: "DMS public comment"
Further information may be found on the agency's website: https://deq.nc.gov/permits-rules/rules-regulations/rules-review
Coastal Resources Commission
15A NCAC 07B
Comment period: September 10, 2024 - November 9, 2024
Date of RRC review: June 2025
Direct comments to:
Coastal Resources Commission
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557
Attn: Tancred Miller
Email: Tancred.Miller@deq.nc.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website: https://www.deq.nc.gov/accessdeq/rules-regulations/rules-review
Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission
15A NCAC 08
Comment period: August 16, 2024 - October 22, 2024
Date of RRC review: May 2025
Direct comments to:
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources, Public Water Supply Section
1634 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1634
Attn: Jay Frick
Email: jay.frick@deq.nc.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website: https://www.deq.nc.gov/accessdeq/rules-regulations/rules-review
Water Treatment Facility Operator Certification Board
15A NCAC 18D
Comment period: July 29, 2024 - October 4, 2024
Date of RRC review: May 2025
Direct comments to:
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Public Water Supply Section
1634 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1634
Attn: Jay Frick
Email: jay.frick@deq.nc.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website: https://deq.nc.gov/permits-rules/rules-regulations/rules-review
Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
14B NCAC 15A
Comment period: July 19, 2024 - September 17, 2024
Date of RRC review: June 2025
Direct comments to:
NC Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
400 East Tryon Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
Attn: Renee C. Metz
Email: rules@abc.nc.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website: abc.nc.gov
Department of Commerce
04 NCAC 20
Comment period: May 10, 2024 - July 16, 2024
Date of RRC review: August 2024
Direct comments to:
North Carolina Department of Commerce
Division of Workforce Solutions
4316 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC, 27699-4316
Email: DWS.Rules@commerce.nc.gov
Further information may be found on the agency's website: commerce.nc.com
State Human Resources Commission
25 NCAC 01A, 25 NCAC 01B, 25 NCAC 01C
Comment period: April 23, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Date of RRC review: August 2024
Direct comments to:
State Human Resources Commission
1331 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1331
Attn: Blake Thomas
Email: Blake.Thomas@nc.gov
Denise H. Mazza, Rulemaking Coordinator
Further information may be found on the agency's website: oshr.nc.gov