PUBLIC NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE RULE MAKING

Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice

Date of Issuance: March 28, 2024

Subject: Amendment of Rule 11.2 - Uniform Data Set for the EMS Coordinated Database

Statement of Purpose of Proposed Rule Change:

The Interstate Commission for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel Practice announces proposed amendments to Rule 11.2 regarding the Uniform Data Set required for submission to the National EMS Coordinated Database by EMS Compact member states. The objective of these amendments is to ensure uniformity and comprehensiveness of the data set to ensure all EMS Compact Member States are able to better coordinate and manage EMS personnel across states.

Redline Proposed Changes to Rule 11.2 - Uniform Data Set:

11.2     Uniform Data Set. Member states must submit the following uniform data set to the coordinated database at the frequency indicated.
(A)    Identifying information. The following information for each individual who is licensed must be reported within ten (10) business days of completion of licensure application process. Any changes must be reported within ten (10) business days of the change being processed by the member state.
(1)    Full legal name (first, middle, last); and
(2)    suffix (if applicable); and
(3)    date of birth (month, day, year); and
(4)    Mailing address; and
(5)    eMail address; and
(6)    Phone number; and
(7)    identification number (one or both of the following): 
(a)    Social Security Number 
(b)    National EMS ID number.
 

Public Hearing and Meeting:

A public rule-making hearing and meeting will be held to discuss these proposed changes:

• Date: Wednesday, June 5
• Time: 4:30 PM Eastern Time
• Format: Public Meeting

Participation Details:  Microsoft Teams

Submission of Comments and Requests to Address the Commission:

Written comments are welcomed and should be submitted by June 4. Individuals wishing to address the Commission must submit their request in writing to the Executive Director of the Commission by the same date.

Contact for Submissions:

• Executive Director: Donnie Woodyard, Jr
• Email: donnie.woodyard [@] emscompact.gov 

Additional Information:

This public notice represents the Commission's commitment to enhancing the EMS system's effectiveness. We value the contributions of all stakeholders in this important rule-making process.

End of Notice

1. Call to Order & Welcome - Commissioner Kinney (IN), Chair 
   1. Commissioner Roll Call - Commissioner House (KS), Secretary 
   2. Declare Quorum Present - Kinney
   3. Introduce New Commissioners - Kinney 
   4. Adopt Business Agenda - Kinney 
2. Public Comments Regarding Matters Not on the Agenda - Kinney 
3. Old Business 
   1. Action: Review January 2024 (Q1) Meeting Minutes - House 
4. New Business 
   1. Treasurer’s Report- Commissioner Vande Lune (IA)
   2. Chair’s Report - Kinney
   3. Establish Nominating Committee –Kinney
      • Officer elections in Q3 will be for the Chairperson, Treasurer and Commissioner-At-Large
   4. Executive Director’s Report  – Donnie Woodyard, Executive Director
   5. National EMS Coordinated Database, Administrator Update – Ray Mollers, NREMT
   6. Bylaws & Rules Committee Update – Commissioner Joe Schmider [TX]
   7. State Roundtable Commissioner Updates – All Commissioners
      1. Compact Implementation
      2. Status of Compliance with Statute and Administrative Rules
      3. Challenges / Opportunities
5. Federal Partners Update
6. NGO & Professional Organizations Update
7. Adjourn Meeting 

The Video of the Commission Meeting is below.

• The next Full Commission Meeting, September 29, 2022, at 3 pm Eastern Time
• All Commission meetings shall be open to the public except as set forth in the Compact Section 10, B, 5.
• A (60) day written notice shall be given when proposed rules will be considered and voted on by the Commission.

Rules Hearing Information

Public comment form for the proposed rules of the Interstate Commission for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel Practice. In accordance with the Interstate Commission for Emergency Medical Services Personnel Practice, Rule on Rulemaking, Section 1.4, "All written comments received by the Rules Committee on proposed rules shall be posted on the Commission's website upon receipt."

• Rules for the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice 
  • The reason for this proposed rule- This rule is an update to previously adopted rules for operations of the National EMS Compact Database by the member states of the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice. Specifically, this rule provides clarification on member state responsibilities and a mechanism to validate member states are in compliance with EMS Compact legislation and rules. 
  • Public Hearing Date: September 23, 2021
  • Public Written Comment Closure Date: September 1, 2021
  • Statement of Public Notice
  • Download Draft Rules (PDF)
• View public comments submitted on this rule

Rules Hearing Information

Public comment form for the proposed rules of the Interstate Commission for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel Practice. In accordance with the Interstate Commission for Emergency Medical Services Personnel Practice, Rule on Rulemaking, Section 1.4, "All written comments received by the Rules Committee on proposed rules shall be posted on the Commission's website upon receipt."

February 2021

• Rules for the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice (Version- Effective June 16, 2020
  • The reason for this proposed rule- This rule is an update to previously adopted rules for operations of the National EMS Compact Database by the member states of the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice. Specifically, this rule deletes Section 11.7 of the existing Rules and adjusts portions of Section 4 for consistency.
  • Public Hearing Date: April 9, 2021 (1500 EST)
  • Public Written Comment Closure Date: March 8, 2021
  • Statement of Public Notice
  • Download Draft Rules (PDF)
• View public comments submitted on this rule

Rules Hearing Information

April 2020 (The public notice period for this rule has expired. The information below is provided for historic purposes.)

• Rules for the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice (Draft Published 13 APR 2020)
  • The reason for this proposed rule- This rule is an update to previously adopted rules for operations of the national EMS Compact by the member states represented on the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice. Specifically, this rule clarifies limitations on the sharing of Criminal History Record Information as defined in 28 C.F.R. §20.3 in a manner that is prohibited by law.
  • Public Hearing Date: June 16, 2020 (0900 MDT)
  • Public Written Comment Closure Date: May 16, 2020
  • Statement of Public Notice
  • Download Draft Rules (PDF)
• View public comments submitted on this rule

Rules Hearing Information

March 2019 (The public notice period for this rule has expired. The information below is provided for historic purposes.)

• Rules for the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice (Draft Published 15 MAR 2019)
  • The reason for this proposed rule- These rules are to implement the operations of the national EMS Compact by the member states represented on the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice. Specifically, these rules will enable the interstate practice of EMS personnel as authorized in each state’s EMS Compact legislation and establish the data elements and procedures for operation of the coordinated database as called for in the EMS Compact legislation.
  • Public Hearing Date: May 17, 2019 (0900 MDT)
  • Public Written Comment Closure Date: May 16, 2019
  • Statement of Public Notice
  • Download Draft Rules (PDF)
• View public comments submitted on this rule

• Draft Scenarios (For Commission Discussion)
• Draft Questions (For Commission  Discussion)

• Presentation: Conceptual Database (By National Registry of EMTs)
• Presentation: Enhanced Nurse License Compact