Notices for Week of: APRIL 1, 2004
PROPOSED STATE RULES
By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the public a chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative rules are now also available online at http://vermont-archives.org/aparules/ovnotices.htm The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having at least 25 members.
To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible
To obtain further information concerning any scheduled hearing(s), obtain copies of proposed rule(s) or submit comments regarding proposed rule(s), please call or write the contact person listed below. You may also submit comments in writing to the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (828-2231).
Quarterly Escrow Deposit and Certification Requirement
Vermont Proposed Rule: 04P020
AGENCY: Attorney General's Office
CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule establishes criteria and procedures for requiring certain tobacco manufacturers who have not joined the Master Settlement Agreement ("nonparticipating manufacturers," or "NPMs") to make their required escrow payments on a quarterly basis rather than annually to promote compliance with Vermont's Nonparticipating Tobacco Manufacturers Act, 33 V.S.A. Chapter 19, Subchapter 1A ("NPM Statute")
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: (1)Nonparticipating tobacco manufacturers who will be required to make quarterly payments; (2) The attorney General's Tobacco Unit; and (3)Vermont consumers who may in the future by entitled to compensation from the reserve funds created by the escrow payments.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: This rule will help assure that Vermont consumers who suffer harm from health conditions caused by cigarette smoking will have a source of recovery for their injuries by reducing the number of cigarettes sold in Vermont for which no escrow payments are made. The rule has a minimal administrative impact on the NPMs who will have to make quarterly payments rather than one annual payment, and a minimal administrative impact on the Attorney General's Office which must monitor compliance.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: No hearing is planned
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: April 29, 2004
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Assistant Attorney General Dinah Yessne, Office of the Attorney General, 109 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05609-1001, 802-751-0470
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Business Entity Limited Lines Producer License for Rental Car Insurance, Revised
Vermont Proposed Rule: 04P021
AGENCY: Dept. of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
CONCISE SUMMARY: The purpose of the rule is to amend Regulation I-2002-02, Business Entity Limited Lines License for Rental Car Insurance. The regulation requires an insurance producer to be designated to oversee the operations of the limited lines business entity. The proposed rule will replace an insurance producer licensee with a limited lines producer licensee to oversee the business entity.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: This regulation will affect rental car companies; the Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration, and Vermont rental car consumers.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: This rule should have a minimal economic impact.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: Tuesday, April 29, 2004, at 10 am in the Large Conference Room on the second floor, at the Vermont Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: May 6, 2004.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Thomas Van cooper; 89 Main Street, Drawer 20, Montpelier, VT 05620-3101 802-828-4847
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Revision to Rules & Regulations - Visitor Conduct & Fees and Charges for State Park Services and Commercial Activities on Department lands effective May 19, 2004
Vermont Proposed Rule: 04P015
AGENCY: Natural Resources; Forests, Parks & Rec.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Larry T. Simino, Director of State Parks, 103 South Main St., Waterbury, VT 05671 (802)241-3664
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Open Season, minimum size limits, catch limits
Vermont Proposed Rule: 04P016
AGENCY: Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Dept.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Stephen K. Hill, Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife 103 South Main Street Waterbury, Vermont 05671-0501 802-241-3700
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2004 Moose Season - Regulation #1000
Vermont Proposed Rule: 04P017
AGENCY: Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Dept.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Stephen K. Hill, Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671-0501 802-241-3700
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Vermont Hazardous Waste Management Regulations
Vermont Proposed Rule: 04P018
AGENCY: Vt. Agency of Natural Resources
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Steve Simoes Waste Management Division, 103 South Main Street, West Office Building Waterbury, VT 05671-0404 (802)241-3878
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Solid Waste Management Rules
Vermont Proposed Rule: 04P019
AGENCY: Vt. Agency of Natural Resources
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Andrea Cohen, Solid Waste Program Manager, DEC 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05676 802-241-2368
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- If you have general questions about the rulemaking process, please contact
- Louise Corliss by e-mail at or by phone 802-828-2863
