Recent MEA Weekly Alert Updates

Posted 8/29:

MN Department of Labor publishes Proposed Amendment to Rules Governing Prevailing Wage Category Descriptions...

EPA delays enforcement on new lead removal requirements...

Minnesota Primary Results in...

Xcel offers $10hp motor control rebate...

Nebraska adopts 2011 code...

Posted 8/2:

Wells Fargo issues improved economic outlook for Minnesota...

Gubernatorial Candidate Debate August 17, 2010... .

Primary Elections August 10...

Posted 7/12:

Wisconsin Electrical Code continues to move forward...

Update on inspections in St Paul...

Recent MEPJOBS Survey sees uptick in hiring...

Posted 6/25:

Governor issues executive order to assist with storm and tornado damage...

Renew Technology system contractor licenses by July 31, 2010...

Bill Strusinski legislative report ...

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Rules

• Design/Build, Manager at Risk and Job Order - A new law went into effect in 2005 allowing bids using design/build, manager at risk, and job order billing for certain projects through the University of Minnesota School system. Look for expansion in the use of job order, manager at risk, and design/build in projects for the future.
• Proposed amendment to Rule 5200.0390
  • A hearing was held on a proposed amendment to Rule 5200.0390. The proposed amendment in PDF format can be read here. The findings of fact, conclusions of law and the decision by the Administrative Law Judge can be viewed here.
• 2006 Law Changes.
  • Minnesota House of Representatives list of the new laws that went into effect as of January 1st, 2006.
• New Rules
  • Rule 3800.3570 - Contractor license numbers required on vehicles
  • Minneapolis Inspection - Effective October 3rd, Inspection now handled by Electrical Licensing and Inspection Unit.

Interpretations

• Solving Code Interpretation Disputes - See attached dispute process written by John Schultz.
  • Dispute Process Procedure
  • MEA Interpretation of Dispute Process
• Power Limited Licensing Modifications - The bill enacted last session to resolve the licensing and scope of practice issues “once and for all,” will be revisited. Disputes still remain regarding who can do what work. The following bulletins attempt to clarify the scope of work that can be done by power limited technicians.
  • August 1, 2002 Bulletin
  • April 17, 2003 Bulletin

Executive Orders

• Executive Order 05-05 Providing direction to the state departments regarding a "One-Stop Shop" for licensing - April 4, 2005
• State of Minnesota Department of Administration Reorganization Order no. 193 - April 4, 2005
• Executive Order 05-17