Notice is hereby provided that in accordance with G.L. c. 30A § 2, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (“Commission”) will convene a public hearing for purposes of gathering comments, ideas, and information relative to a proposed regulation amendment in 205 CMR. The proposal was developed pursuant to G.L. c. 23K § 5, as part of the Commission’s regulation promulgation process, and concerns the following regulation:

• 205 CMR 103: Access to and Confidentiality of Commission Records – The proposed amendment rescinds the regulation in its entirety.
• 205 CMR 102: Definitions – The proposed amendment eliminates definitions that will no longer be used in 205 CMR.
• 205 CMR 115.04: Phase I and New Qualifier Proceedings by the Commission – The proposed amendment corrects a citation.

Scheduled hearing date and time: Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.

Given the unprecedented circumstances, Governor Charles Baker issued an order to provide limited relief from certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law to protect the health and safety of the public and individuals interested in attending public meetings during the global Coronavirus pandemic. In keeping with the guidance provided, the Commission will conduct this hearing utilizing remote collaboration technology.

• Notice of Public Hearing 9.15.22 REGS
• CONFERENCE CALL NUMBER: 1-646-741-5293
• PARTICIPANT CODE: 111 563 3004

A complete copy of the draft regulation referenced above may be downloaded by visiting www.massgaming.com, clicking on ‘Regulations and Compliance’ and selecting the ‘Proposed Rulemaking’ section.

Anyone wishing to offer comments on this regulation can email caroline.torrisi@massgaming.gov and request the virtual hearing link to appear and speak. Alternatively, written comments may also be submitted to that same email address with ‘Regulation Comment’ in the subject line. Comments must be received by 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 15, 2022.