New Mexico Register / Volume XXIX, Issue 7 / April 10, 2018

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Public Hearing. The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) hereby gives notice that it will conduct a public hearing at the Bernalillo Workforce Connection, 301 Railrunner Ave., Bernalillo, NM 87104 on Thursday, May 10, 2018 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (MDT). The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input on the proposed amendment 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 clean up and clarify existing language, revise company eligibility related to start-ups, and reduce the options for additional reimbursement above the standard rates.

No technical information served as a basis for the proposed rule change.

Statutory Authorization:

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

Public comment: Interested individuals may testify at the public hearing or submit written comments regarding the proposed rulemaking relating to the Job Training Incentive Program to sara.gutierrez@state.nm.us or Sara Gutiérrez, JTIP Program Manager, New Mexico Economic Development Department, P.O. Box 20003 Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-5003. Written comments must be received no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, May 4, 2018. The EDD encourages the early submission of written comments.

Copies of the proposed changes may be accessed through EDD’s website https://gonm.biz/business-development/edd-programs-for-business/job-training-incentive-program/ or from Sara Gutiérrez at the contact below on April 10, 2018.

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 Sara Gutiérrez as soon as possible. The EDD requests at least ten days advanced notice to provide requested special accommodations.