17-229-800 Me. Code R. § 4

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 229-800-4 - Testing Authorization Process

Upon receipt of a complete application for a Pilot Project, the Commission will review the application and render a recommendation to the Executive Council within 30 calendar days. The Executive Council will decide within 14 calendar days if the Pilot Project is approved or denied. The Executive Council will advise the applicant of its decision as to whether it will issue a permit for a Pilot Project with or without conditions (by certified letter or email.) The decision of the Commission may also deny a permit or require additional information from the applicant. If clarification is needed before a permit can be issued, the certified letter and/or email shall outline the additional information that is necessary for the Executive Council to proceed with consideration of the Pilot Project. If the application for a permit is declined, the certified letter and email shall provide a written explanation of the reason(s) why the application was declined and provide an opportunity for the prospective Tester to meet with the Commission. The prospective Tester may resubmit the application and receive reconsideration from the Commission if the revised application includes substantive changes. If the application for a permit is denied outright, the applicant has 14 days from the date of notification of the denial to appeal the decision to the Executive Council.

Permits are valid for one year from the date of issuance and will be generated by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Permits must be kept with the ADS-Equipped Vehicle at all times.

A.Modification to Permit: After receiving a permit authorizing it to proceed, the Tester shall electronically notify the Commission if there are modifications in the testing program or to the ODD such that the submitted application no longer accurately or adequately describes the scope of the testing program. The Tester should stop testing immediately until these changes are confirmed and approved by the Commission

B.Renewals: Annual renewals are allowed. The Tester shall notify the Commission in writing if it wishes to continue with the testing program. If substantial changes are being made to the testing program, the Commission may require a new application. The Tester must be in compliance with "Section 6. Data Reporting" and "Section 7. Crash Reporting" for the Commission to move forward on a renewal request.

17-229 C.M.R. ch. 800, § 4