New Mexico Register / Volume
XXXII, Issue 7 /April 6, 2021
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING
Public Hearing. The
Economic Development Department (EDD) will be hosting a virtual meeting and
rule hearing on Thursday, May 6, 2021 beginning at 9:00am. For instructions on how to virtually attend
this meeting, visit the Department’s website at: https://gonm.biz/business-development/edd-programs-for-business/job-training-incentive-program/ 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 consider adding language that addresses remote
work and retaining current COVID-19 language in policy. Additionally, a revision to STEP-UP policy to
eliminate the cap on the number of employees an urban company has for
eligibility.
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 rulemaking 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 Tuesday, May 4, 2021. The EDD encourages the early submission of
written comments. Individuals may also
testify at the public hearing.
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 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.