Minnesota Administrative Rules Agency 160 - Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports
Here's a detailed overview of Minnesota Administrative Rules, Agency 160: Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports (BELTSS), focused on Chapter 6400 – Licensing of Nursing Home Administrators:
🏛️ Agency 160 – BELTSS Overview
Agency 160 governs the licensing, permitting, and regulation of administrative professionals overseeing long-term care in Minnesota—specifically nursing home administrators and assisted living directors (law.cornell.edu).
Officially titled "Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports", BELTSS maintains standards for administrators in nursing homes and assisted living facilities .
Rules are published in Chapter 6400, spanning parts 6400.0Here’s an enhanced overview of Minnesota Administrative Rules, Agency 174 – Pipeline Safety Office:
🛢️ Agency 174 – Pipeline Safety Office Overview
Agency 174, housed within the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Office of Pipeline Safety, oversees regulation and enforcement related to gas and hazardous liquid pipelines across the state (law.cornell.edu).
📘 Key Chapters in Agency 174
🔹 Chapter 7530 – Pipeline Safety Enforcement and Sanctions
Defines key terms and jurisdiction (e.g., "Office", "Director", "pipeline operator") in Part 7530.0100 (law.cornell.edu).
Establishes enforcement procedures, including quarterly assessments to pipeline operators and associated penalties (Part 7530.5060) (regulations.justia.com).
🔹 Chapter 7535 – Model Pipeline Setback Ordinance
Provides guidance for local governments on establishing land-use zoning standards around pipelines. (Justia listing) (regulations.justia.com)
🔹 Chapter 7560 – Excavation Notice System
Sets requirements for excavation notifications near pipelines to ensure safety and prevent damage. Justia lists the chapter .
📌 Statutory Authority & Responsibilities
Governed under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 174, which directs the Commissioner to establish rules and standards for pipeline operations, including inspections, grants, and compliance notifications (revisor.mn.gov).
Through Chapter 174, the Office is tasked with publishing all relevant standards and procedures and managing enforcement processes (e.g., operator applications, grants, and safety plans) (revisor.mn.gov).
✅ Summary Table
Chapter
Focus Area
7530
Definition, compliance enforcement, operator evaluations, penalties
7535
Land-use standards and pipeline setback guidance
7560
Excavation notification requirements to prevent pipeline damage
🔍 Want to Explore Further?
Let me know if you'd like full text from any chapter—such as penalties schedules, setback distances, reporting requirements, or inspection rules—or if you're interested in recent rule amendments or proposed additions. I can also provide direct links to the official Revisor site for up-to-date documents.
100 to 6400.3200 (some parts have been repealed) (law.cornell.edu).
📚 Chapter 6400 – Key Sections
1. 6400.0100–6400.3200: Licensing Framework
Covers eligibility criteria, application processes, exams, issuance, renewal, reinstatement of licenses, and permits (e.g., acting administrator, AIR/AldIR) (regulations.justia.com).
Part numbers correspond to: definitions (e.g., Part 6400.5100), scopes, qualifications, permits, disciplinary actions, etc.
2. 6400.5100: Definitions
Formal definitions of roles and terms: “administrator in residence (AIR)”, “assistant administrator/director”, “board”, “license”, “licensee”, “preceptor”, “domains of practice” (based on NAB standards), and more (regulations.justia.com).
Incorporates external standards (e.g., domains defined by National Association of Boards of Examiners for Long-Term Care Administrators) (regulations.justia.com).
3. 6400.6720: Displaying Licenses
Requires licensed administrators to prominently display their original board-issued license (not a copy) visibly within the facility (law.cornell.edu).
🔄 Rules Update & Structure
Minnesota’s Administrative Rules are updated quarterly; the current compilation (as of March 24, 2025) reflects all active parts (regulations.justia.com).
Chapter 6400 is part of this routine update and may include repealed parts like 6400.3200 (casetext.com).
✅ Resources & Next Steps
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Rule Text | Minnesota Revisor’s Office site (browse/verify rules) (revisor.mn.gov) |
| Alternative (for ease) | Cornell LII or Justia summaries |
| BELTSS Official Site | Board mission, licensing process, exams, meetings |
📌 Need Deeper Insight?
Let me know if you'd like details on:
Specific licensing requirements (education, experience, exams),
Permitting (AIR, acting administrator) processes,
Renewal, continuing education, or disciplinary rules,
Recent amendments or upcoming State Register activity.
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