New Mexico Register / Volume XXXIII, Issue 7 / April 5, 2022

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING

Public Hearing. The Economic Development Department (EDD) will be hosting a virtual public rule hearing on Friday, May 13, 2022, beginning at 9:00am. For instructions on how to attend this meeting, visit the Department’s website at: https://edd.newmexico.gov/about-us/public-notices. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input on the proposed amendments to 5.5.50 NMAC, Industrial Development Training Program (Job Training Incentive Program) and address additional changes that may have been suggested by the Industrial Training Board or other interested parties during the public comment period.

Rule Change Information: The purpose of this rule change is to consider retaining and or revising current COVID-19 language in policy for FY23, retaining or eliminating the additional 5% wage reimbursement for a trainee that has graduated out of the New Mexico Foster Care System, and increasing the Audit Fee schedule associated with an Agreed Upon Procedure requirement to close out JTIP approved projects.

Statutory Authorization:

Section 21-19-7 NMSA 1978 grants the Industrial Training Board the authority to promulgate and enforce rule.

Public comment: Interested individuals are strongly encouraged to submit written comments regarding the proposed policy amendments relating to the Job Training Incentive Program to Patrick Gannon, JTIP Program Manager, at patrick.gannon@state.nm.us. Written comments must be received no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, May 6, 2022. EDD encourages the early submission of written comments. Individuals may also testify at the public hearing.

The proposed policy amendments and current JTIP Policy Manual may be accessed through EDD’s website https://edd.newmexico.gov/about-us/public-notices/ beginning April 5, 2022, or from Patrick Gannon at the contact above.

Individuals with disabilities who require this information in an alternative format or need any form of auxiliary aid to attend or participate in this hearing are asked to contact Patrick Gannon as soon as possible. The EDD requests at least ten days advanced notice to provide requested special accommodations.