New Mexico Register / Volume XXXV, Issue 14 / July 30, 2024

NOTICE OF RULEMAKING

The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (“Department” or “NMDWS”) hereby gives notice that the Department will conduct a public hearing to receive public comments regarding proposed amendments to NMAC 11.2.31 (Apprenticeship Assistance) in the Leo Griego Auditorium located in the State Personnel Office (Willie Ortiz Building) at 2600 Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87505 on September 4, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

The purpose and summary of the public comment hearing will be to obtain input and public comment on proposed amendments to allow additional opportunities for apprenticeship programs to participate in the Apprenticeship Assistance funding.

Pursuant to NMSA 1978 §21-19A-6, the Labor Relations Division is responsible for promulgating such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of the Apprenticeship Assistance Act.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit written comments to the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, P.O. Box 1928, Albuquerque, N.M., 87103, attention Andrea Christman prior to the hearing for consideration. Written comments must be received no later than 5 p.m. on September 3, 2023. However, the submission of written comments as soon as possible is encouraged.

Copies of the proposed rule may be accessed online at https://www.dws.state.nm.us/ or obtained by calling Andrea Christman at (505) 841-8478 or sending an email to Andrea.Christman@dws.nm.gov. The proposed rule will be made available at least thirty days prior to the hearing.

Individuals with disabilities who require this information in an alternative format or need any form of auxiliary aid to attend or participate in this meeting are asked to contact Ms. Christman as soon as possible. The Department requests at least ten (10) days advance notice to provide requested special accommodations.