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  • Reporting Blood Lead Test Results
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651-201-5414
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651-201-5414
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Amendment to Disease Reporting Rules

Updated: 9/27/2024

Dual Notice

  • Minnesota State Register, Monday, May 13, 2024
    Volume 48, Number 46; Page 1029: Proposed Rules: Minnesota Department of Health Division of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control DUAL NOTICE: Notice of Intent to Adopt Rules Without a Public Hearing Unless 25 or More Persons Request a Hearing, and Notice of Hearing if 25 or More Requests for Hearing Are Received; Proposed Amendment to Rules Governing Communicable Disease Reporting, Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4605

Public Comment - closed

  • During the comment period written comment in support of or in opposition to the proposed rules or any part or subpart of the rules were submitted to the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) Comments On Rules. 
    • Comments must have been received by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. 
    • All interested persons were encouraged to comment.

Request for a Hearing - no hearing requested

  • In addition to submitting comments, anyone could request that the department hold a hearing on the rules.
    • If MDH received 25 or more written requests for an administrative hearing, a hearing would have been held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
    • No comments requesting a hearing were received. 

The previous official request for comment period is now closed. Interested persons or groups were encouraged to submit comments or information in writing or orally. The comment period ended 4:30 p.m. on March 20, 2023. 

Minnesota State Register: Tuesday 17 January 2023; Volume 47, Number 29 (PDF)
Minnesota Department of Health Division of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control; Request for Comments for Possible Amendment to Rules Governing Communicable Disease Reporting, Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4605; Revisor’s ID Number 4723 - Page 693.

  • Comment is encouraged. All interested or affected persons, including representatives of associations and other interested groups, have an opportunity to comment on the proposed rules.
  • Written comments preferred but oral comments will be accepted.
  • All comments must be received by the agency contact person by the due date.
  • Your comments should identify the portion of the proposed rules addressed, the reason for the comment, and any change proposed.
  • Any comments about the legality of the proposed rules must also be submitted during this comment period.
  • If a hearing is held, you may also present your views either orally at the hearing or in writing at any time before the close of the hearing record.

Contact Us

For questions or comments regarding the possible rule amendments, or to submit comments or information, please contact:
Patti Segal Freeman
Minnesota Department of Health

Address:
PO Box 64975
St. Paul, Minnesota
55164-0975

Email:
commdisrule@state.mn.us

Phone:
651-201-5414
or 1-877-676-5414

Fax:
651-1-800-233-1817

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Last Updated: 09/27/2024

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