Notices for Week of: MAY 18, 2006
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).
Fishing
Vermont Proposed Rule: 06P014
AGENCY: Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Dept.
CONCISE SUMMARY: The rule adds sections of 3 rivers to an existing regulation which provides a 2-fish daily limit for trout where large (2-year old; 14 - 18") trout are stocked on an annual basis. The proposed waters are as follows: East Creek in Rutland City — From the confluence with Otter Creek upstream (approximately 2.7 miles) to the top of the Patch Dam in Rutland City. Missisquoi River in Enosburg and Sheldon - From the downstream edge of the Kane Rd. (TH - 3) bridge in Sheldon upstream (approximately 5.7 miles) to the top of the Enosburg Falls Dam in Enosburg Falls. Passumpsic River in the Village of St. Johnsbury - From the top of the gage Dam in St. Johnsbury upstream (approximately 2.4 miles) to the top of the Arnold Falls Dam in the Village of St. Johnsbury. Moose River - From the confluence with Passumpsic River upstream (approximately 350 feet) to the downstream edge of the Concord Avenue bridge in the Village of St. Johnsbury.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Anglers; Department of Fish and Wildlife, landowners.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: Increased fishing effort generated by this stocking program has the potential to generate increased sales at local general stores, fishing tackle shops, etc.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: None scheduled.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: June 8, 2006
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Rich Kirn, District Fisheries Biologist Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife District Fisheries Office 3902 Roxbury Rd., Roxbury VT 05669 802-485-7566.
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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
