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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 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.
In alignment with protective measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the NC Commission for Public Health will hold its upcoming meetings on October 15, 2021 and November 3, 2021 via Cisco WebEx Events.
The public may participate in the meeting scheduled on October 15, 2021 at 8:00 a.m . by clicking this link or dialing by phone +1-415-655-0003. The Event Access Code is 2439 284 9702. The Event Password is 4eNAKMB2cR5.
The public may participate in the meeting scheduled on November 3, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. by clicking this link or dialing by phone +1-415-655-0003. The Event Access Code is 2432 799 9252. The Event Password is 3TPiNEgAE36.
The Commission for Public Health has scheduled a special meeting on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 7:00 am to consider a resolution to extend the boundary lines of Brunswick Regional Water & Sewer H2GO, a Sanitary District located in Brunswick County. This meeting will be held 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 161 801 2791. The Event Password is YWgVmTXD283.
Notice of Petition for Declaratory Ruling
The public comment period runs from July 30, 2021 to August 13, 2021.
Update on September 3, 2021: This Petition for Declaratory Ruling has been withdrawn.
In alignment with protective measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the NC Commission for Public Health is providing notice of a change of venue for its regularly scheduled meeting on August 4, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be held 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 161 322 5194. The Event Password is 5KKmaG4BRt5.
The proposed rule requires healthcare providers and laboratories to report all COVID-19 diagnostic test results, both positive and negative, to public health officials. This rule was previously adopted under emergency and temporary rulemaking. However, permanent adoption is needed to ensure that these reporting requirements do not expire from the NC Administrative Code.
The proposed rule sets out the proper precautions to prevent infection in the handling and transportation of the bodies of persons infected with COVID-19 and requires notification of those precautions. This rule was previously amended under emergency and temporary rulemaking. However, permanent amendment is needed to ensure that these requirements do not expire from the NC Administrative Code.
These rule actions are proposed to update requirements for food service establishments to align with the United States Food and Drug Administration’s 2017 Food Code and Supplement as well as to reflect current requirements and practices, clarify language, and comply with the requirements of G.S. 150B-21.3A, Periodic Review and Expiration of Existing Rules.
In alignment with protective measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the NC Commission for Public Health is providing notice of a change of venue for its regularly scheduled meeting on May 5, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be held 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 185 667 7134. The Event Password is aGRPyeN59m7.
This rulemaking effort proposes to repeal the existing rules in 15A NCAC 18A Section .1900 and replace them with a new set of rules to be codified in 15A NCAC 18E. The new proposed rules update, clarify, and align the state’s on-site wastewater rules with current practice and law, facilitate innovation, standardize terminology, and improve organization and consistency of application across the state.
In alignment with protective measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the NC Commission for Public Health is providing notice of a change of venue for its regularly scheduled meeting on February 3, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be held 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 178 383 5495. The Event Password is mVDsDYQ2b93.
Updated: 07-24-2023
