Notices for Week of: MAY 20, 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).
State Regulations, Vermont Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 04P023
AGENCY: Human Services
CONCISE SUMMARY: The Vermont Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is funded by and is subject to federal legislation, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. This rule will bring to the state level the federal regulations for vocational rehabilitation, completely replacing the old out-of-date state regulations. This rule will explain VR services and the process to use them.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Individuals with disabilities who use vocational rehabilitation services; employers who work with DVR customers; Vermont Association of Business, Industry and Rehabilitation; DVR staff; advocatesof service users; and providers.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: There will be minimal, if any, economic impact as a result of adopting this rule. All elements of the rule are currently in place as a result of previously promulgated federal regulations, so no changes in program will be required by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, their customers, employers, or others who interact with the Division.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: June 17, 2004, 1 p.m. at Department of Aging and Disabilities Conference Room, Osgood Building, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT. If you require accommodation please contact the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation by Jun3 4, 2004 at 1-866-879-6757 or (802)241-1455 (TTY).
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: June 25, 2004
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Tom Pombar, Rehabilitation Services Coordinator Division of Vocational Rehabilitation State of Vermont 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671 (802)241-2728
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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
