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The Commission for Public Health is the public health rulemaking body for North Carolina. The Commission is authorized and directed by the N.C. General Assembly to adopt rules to protect and promote the health of the public and to adopt rules necessary to implement public health programs administered by the Division of Public Health. The Commission for Public Health was first established by the N.C. General Assembly in 1877 as the State Board of Health. It was renamed the Commission for Health Services in 1973 and became the Commission for Public Health in 2007. The Division of Public Health is staff to the Commission.
The NC Commission for Public Health will hold its upcoming meeting scheduled on November 1, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. conjointly with the North Carolina Medical Society in a hybrid format: in person at the Grandover Resort & Spa , 1000 Club Rd, Greensboro, NC 27407, and via Zoom . The public may participate in the meeting by attending in person or clicking this link . The Zoom meeting ID is 842 2184 5425 and the Zoom password is 796427.
The NC Commission for Public Health is also updating the Webex connection details for its meeting on November 6, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format: in person at McKimmon Conference and Training Center , Room 8, 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC 27606, and via Cisco WebEx Webinar . The public may participate in the meeting by attending in person, clicking this link , or dialing by phone +1-415-655-0003. The WebEx Webinar Password is hcPtUF3cB32 to join through the link and 42788332 to join through the phone. The WebEx Webinar Number/Access Code is 2432 698 6775.
The Commission for Public Health is proposing to amend the requirements for local health department staffing set out in rule 10A NCAC 46 .0301 to clarify and update terminology as well as update minimum education requirements for local health department public health nursing staff.
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, Periodic Review and Expiration of Existing Rules, the Commission for Public Health has posted an Initial Determinations Report for the rules in 10A NCAC 45, General Procedures for Public Health Programs. The public comment period runs from August 16, 2024 through October 22, 2024. To review the initial determinations and for more information on how to submit a public comment, please click this link: Rules Review: 10A NCAC 45. The Report is also available on the Office of Administrative Hearings Website here: Reports with Initial Determinations Filed for Posting.
Notification of Proposed Rule Amendment: 10A NCAC 41A .0101 - Reportable Diseases and Conditions
The Commission for Public Health is proposing to amend the communicable diseases and conditions reporting requirements in rule 10A NCAC 41A .0101 to: (1) expand from reporting of carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae (CRE) to the reporting of all carbapenemase-producing organisms (CPO); (2) add a reporting requirement for invasive Cronobacter infections in individuals less than 12 months of age; and (3) make other technical updates to rule language.
The NC Commission for Public Health will hold its upcoming meeting scheduled on May 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in a hybrid format: in person at McKimmon Conference and Training Center , Room 8, 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC 27606, and via Cisco WebEx Webinar . The public may participate in the meeting by attending in person, clicking this link , or dialing by phone +1-415-655-0003. The WebEx Webinar Password is TNwUxHHK668 to join through the link and 86989445 to join through the phone. The WebEx Webinar Number/Access Code is 2427 035 9577.
The NC Commission for Public Health will hold its upcoming meeting scheduled on August 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in a hybrid format: in person at McKimmon Conference and Training Center , Room 8, 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC 27606, and via Cisco WebEx Webinar . The public may participate in the meeting by attending in person, clicking this link , or dialing by phone +1-415-655-0003. The WebEx Webinar Password is zUPPUwpv363 to join through the link and 98778978 to join through the phone. The WebEx Webinar Number/Access Code is 2429 991 6644.
The NC Commission for Public Health will hold its upcoming meeting scheduled on November 6, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in a hybrid format: in person at McKimmon Conference and Training Center , Room 8, 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC 27606, and via Cisco WebEx Webinar. See October 16, 2024 announcement for updated WebEx connection details.
The NC Commission for Public Health will hold its upcoming meeting scheduled on February 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in a hybrid format: in person at McKimmon Conference and Training Center, Room 8, 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC 27606, and via Cisco WebEx Webinar. The public may participate in the meeting by attending in person, clicking this link, or dialing by phone +1-415-655-0003. The WebEx Webinar Password is raA5vyCPP86 to join through the link and 72258927 to join through the phone. The WebEx Webinar Number/Access Code is 2439 516 0264.
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, Periodic Review and Expiration of Existing Rules, the Commission for Public Health is proposing to readopt 15A NCAC 18A .1601-.1621, regarding the administration and enforcement of sanitation standards in residential care facilities, to update these rules to clarify existing language and align with current practices.
Notification of Proposed Rule Actions: 15A NCAC 18A Section .1000 – Sanitation of Summer Camps
The Commission for Public Health is proposing updates to rules 15A NCAC 18A .1001-.1004, .1006-.1009, .1011, .1012, .1014, .1017-.1022, and .1027, regarding the administration and enforcement of sanitation requirements in summer camps, to clarify existing language and align with current practices. In addition, rules 15A NCAC 18A .1001-.1004, .1006, .1011, .1012, .1014, .1019, and .1021 are being readopted in accordance with G.S. 150B-21.3A, Periodic Review and Expiration of Existing Rules.
Notification of Proposed Rule Actions: 15A NCAC 18A .2518, .2539 – Public Swimming Pools
The Commission for Public Health is proposing to update rules 15A NCAC 18A .2518 and .2539, concerning the regulation of water circulation systems and suction hazards in public swimming pools, to clarify existing language and align with current practices. In addition, 15A NCAC 18A .2518 is being readopted in accordance with G.S. 150B-21.3A, Periodic Review and Expiration of Existing Rules.
The Commission for Public Health, Committee for On-site Wastewater has scheduled a meeting on Monday, December 4, 2023 at 3:00 pm via Cisco WebEx Webinar to discuss the petition submitted by Prinsco, Inc. pursuant to G.S. 130A-343(g1) regarding its Pro4/36TM Onsite Chamber. The public may participate by clicking this link or dialing by phone +1-415-655-0003. The WebEx Webinar Password is RfbzNyh7K35 to join through the link and 73296947 to join through the phone. The WebEx Webinar Number/Access Code is 2422 470 9938.
The NC Commission for Public Health will hold its upcoming meeting scheduled on October 14, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. conjointly with the North Carolina Medical Society in a hybrid format: in person at Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at RTP , Room Imperial 1234, 4700 Emperor Blvd, I-40 at exit 282, Durham, NC 27703, and via Zoom. The public may participate in the meeting by attending in person, clicking this link and entering password LEAD2023, or dialing by phone +13052241968,,89924373359#. The Zoom Meeting ID is 899 2437 3359.
The NC Commission for Public Health will hold its upcoming meeting scheduled on November 6, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in a hybrid format: in person at McKimmon Conference and Training Center, Room 8, 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC 27606, and via Cisco WebEx Webinar . The public may participate in the meeting by attending in person, clicking this link, or dialing by phone +1-415-655-0003. The WebEx Webinar Password is 2bCrETJZX64 to join through the link and 22273859 to join through the phone. The WebEx Webinar Number/Access Code is 2436 463 3616.
The NC Commission for Public Health will hold its upcoming meeting scheduled on August 2, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in a hybrid format: in person at McKimmon Conference and Training Center, Room 8, 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC 27606 and via Cisco WebEx Webinar . The public may participate in the meeting by attending in person, clicking this link, or dialing by phone +1-415-655-0003. The WebEx Webinar Password is tEEqd2PJB45 to join through the link and 83373275 to join through the phone. The WebEx Webinar Number/Access Code is 2427 660 7914.
10A NCAC 41A .0107 governs the reporting of COVID-19 diagnostic test results by laboratories to public health officials. Given that case and test reporting have become less representative of COVID-19 activity in the community due to the widespread use of home testing and the existence of other surveillance systems that are now providing more timely and complete data for public health action, this rule is no longer needed and is proposed for repeal.
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, periodic review and expiration of existing rules, the Commission for Public Health is proposing to readopt rule 15A NCAC 18A .1511, regarding the sanitation of water supplies in local confinement facilities, with updates to clarify existing language and align with current practices.
The NC Commission for Public Health will hold its upcoming meeting scheduled on May 3, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in a hybrid format: in person at McKimmon Conference and Training Center, Room 2C, 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC 27606 and via Cisco WebEx Webinar . The public may participate in the meeting by attending in person, clicking this link, or dialing by phone +1-415-655-0003. The WebEx Webinar Password is vZVTmAqi322 to join through the link and 89886274 to join through the phone. The WebEx Webinar Number/Access Code is 2437 289 5209.
The NC Commission for Public Health will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on February 1, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. via Cisco WebEx Webinar . The public may participate in the meeting by clicking this link or dialing by phone +1-415-655-0003. The WebEx Webinar Password is hMd3f6bRYR8 to join through the link and 46333627 to join through the phone. The WebEx Webinar Number/Access Code is 242 563 93477.
These rules are proposed for permanent adoption to implement S.L. 2021-180, Sec. 9G.8.(a) , which directs the Commission for Public Health to adopt rules as necessary to implement requirements for the testing and remediation of lead in drinking water in public schools and the inspection for and abatement of asbestos and lead-based paint hazards in public schools and child care facilities.
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, periodic review and expiration of existing rules, the Commission for Public Health is proposing to readopt rules 15A NCAC 18A .2801-.2804; .2806-.2810; .2812; .2814-.2827; .2829-.2836, regarding the administration and enforcement of sanitation standards in child care centers, with updates to clarify existing language and align with current practices.
The NC Commission for Public Health will hold its upcoming meeting scheduled on October 14, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. in a hybrid format: in person at Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley , Salon 1, 4500 Marriott Dr, Raleigh, NC 27612, and via Cisco WebEx Webinar . The public may participate in the meeting by attending in person, clicking this link, or dialing by phone +1-415-655-0003. The WebEx Webinar Password is uRJc2BsgF62 to join through the link and 87522274 to join through the phone. The WebEx Webinar Number/Access Code is 243 425 34747.
The NC Commission for Public Health will hold its upcoming meeting scheduled on November 2, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. via Cisco WebEx Webinar . The public may participate in the meeting by clicking this link or dialing by phone +1-415-655-0003. The WebEx Webinar Password is 4tJCJP8kPM7 to join through the link and 48525785 to join through the phone. The WebEx Webinar Number/Access Code is 242 997 85934.
In alignment with protective measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the NC Commission for Public Health will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on August 3, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. via Cisco WebEx Webinar . The public may participate by clicking this link or dialing by phone +1-415-655-0003. The WebEx Webinar Password is DqcDkJHT592 to join through the link and 37235548 to join through the phone. The WebEx Webinar Number/Access Code is 2430 944 0226.
10A NCAC 41A .0107 governs the reporting of COVID-19 diagnostic test results by laboratories and healthcare providers to public health officials. Since the permanent adoption of this rule, the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to evolve. This rule is proposed for amendment to align reporting requirements with recent updates to federal guidance and current best practices.
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, periodic review and expiration of existing rules, the Commission for Public Health is proposing to readopt rules 15A NCAC 18A .1301, .1302, .1304-.1321, .1323, .1324, and .1327, regarding the administration and enforcement of sanitation standards in institutions, with updates to clarify existing language and align with current practices.
In alignment with protective measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the NC Commission for Public Health will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on May 4, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. via Cisco WebEx Webinar . The public may participate by clicking this link or dialing by phone +1-415-655-0003. The WebEx Webinar Password is SamNAhQm833 to join through the link and 72662476 to join through the phone. The WebEx Webinar Number/Access Code is 242 873 69317.
The Commission for Public Health has scheduled a special meeting on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 8:00 am to consider adoption of proposed temporary rules to implement S.L. 2021-180, Sec. 9G.8.(a) regarding requirements for the testing and remediation of lead in drinking water in public schools and the inspection for and abatement of asbestos and lead-based paint hazards in public schools and child care facilities. This meeting will be held via Cisco WebEx Webinar. The public may attend by clicking this link or dialing by phone +1-415-655-0003. The WebEx Webinar Password is Xkd3MqSGB28 to join through the link and 95336774 to join through the phone. The WebEx Webinar Number/Access Code is 2423 205 4565.
This rule is proposed for readoption in accordance with G.S. 150B-21.3A and, as part of that process, is being updated to clarify existing language and add new language to establish a methodology for distributing funds to local health departments impacted by certain disasters, emergencies, or events.
Session Law 2021-77, Section 8.(a) amended G.S. 130A-280 to include “spas operating for display at temporary events” within the term “public swimming pool,” effective July 1, 2022. The proposed rules establish a framework to regulate these spas for protection of the public health and safety.
Notification of Proposed Temporary Rule Actions: 10A NCAC 41C .1001-.1007
These rules are proposed for adoption under temporary procedures to implement S.L. 2021-180, Sec. 9G.8.(a) , which directs the Commission for Public Health to adopt rules as necessary to implement requirements for the testing and remediation of lead in drinking water in public schools and the inspection for and abatement of asbestos and lead-based paint hazards in public schools and child care facilities.
In alignment with protective measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the NC Commission for Public Health will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on February 2, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. via Cisco WebEx Events . The public may participate by clicking this link or dialing by phone +1-415-655-0003. The Event Access Code is 2437 043 2742. The Event Password is TqVVjSyc947.
Updated: 10-15-2024
