90-590-247 Me. Code R. § 6
If a payor, due to circumstances beyond its control, is temporarily unable to meet the terms and conditions of this rule, a written request must be made within 30 days of the filing deadline of August 31 to the Compliance Officer of the MHDO. The written request shall include: the specific requirement to be extended or waived; an explanation of the cause; the methodology proposed to eliminate the necessity of the extension or waiver; and the time frame required to come into compliance. If the Compliance Officer does not approve the requested extension or waiver, the payor may submit a written request appealing the decision to the MHDO Board. The appeal shall be heard by the MHDO Board at the next regularly scheduled meeting following receipt of the request at the MHDO.
90-590 C.M.R. ch. 247, § 6