NOTICE OF HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION RULES OF PROCEDURE, 7 CCR 1101-3

Notice is given of a public hearing to afford all interested persons an opportunity to be heard prior to the adoption of proposed amendments to the Workers’ Compensation Rules of Procedure, 7 C.C.R. 1101-3 as described below.  The Director of the Division of Workers’ Compensation has the authority to promulgate rules pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act as set forth in C.R.S. sections 8-47-107.

Date and Time of Hearing:	August 1, 2008
9:00 a.m. 

Place of Hearing:			2nd Floor Conference Room
					633 17th Street
					Denver, CO

The public hearing will be held in accordance with the provisions of the Colorado Administrative Procedures Act, section 24-4-103, CRS.  Any interested party is invited to appear at the hearing and testify or to submit written data, arguments or position papers to Bob Summers, Director, Division of Workers’ Compensation, 633 17th Street, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80202.  Any written submissions should be submitted to the Director prior to the hearing on August 1, 2008.   

The topics to be considered are:

Rule 12-3: 	Amendments to the rule to implement SB08-241.  This legislation changes section 8-42-104, which governs apportionment for prior impairment.  The change in the statute applies to injuries occurring on or after July 1, 2008.    

Rule 5-5(J):	Adding a new subsection to implement SB08-241.  This new subsection requires that if a permanent impairment rating is reduced on an admission pursuant to section 8-42-104, a copy of the previous award or other documentation supporting the apportionment must be attached to the admission.

Proposed rule revisions will be available at the Department’s website on or before August 1, 2008.  Copies of the proposed rules, the proposed statement of basis and purpose and a regulatory analysis will be available on August 1, 2008, at the Division’s Customer Service counter, 633 17th Street, 4th Floor, Denver, Colorado, or on the website.

Bob Summers			June 19, 2008
Director              	DATE