Notices for Week of: JULY 6, 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.
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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).
Livestock Premises Registration
Vermont Proposed Rule: 06P016
AGENCY: Agriculture, Food & Markets
CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule addresses livestock premises registration (not individual animal identification). Premises registration will facilitate more effective disease control and emergency response by being able to link farm locations with geographical coordinates. These rules will define a premises as a geographical location on which livestock are kept. The registration requirement under this rule will be implemented in a two-tiered process. Livestock operations that sell product to the public will need to register within 6 months. Those who keep livestock as a hobby or for personal use will need to register within one year. Premises registration renewal will be required biennially, and will occur during regular licensing or registration processes. There is no fee to register livestock premises. A person may register on-line or in writing on forms provided by Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM). Forms will be readily available from the Agency.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Farmers, livestock owners, livestock dealers, public health officials, fish and wildlife agencies, agency of agriculture employees.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: This rule will affect an estimated 8,000 Vermont agricultural businesses and hobbyists. Affected businesses must register their premises with VAAFM. Once registered, businesses must renew their premises registration biennially. There is no registration fee. Businesses can register on-line or in writing. Some businesses currently licensed by VAAFM, including cervid farms, animal markets, animal dealers, animal truckers, slaughter establishments, equine quarantine facilities and rendering establishments, can comply by completing a form as part of the business licensure. This rule does not create any new record keeping or reporting requirements, other than the basic registration requirement. It does not require businesses to hire any new professional services.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS:
- July 25, 2006, 9:30-11:30 A.M., Brighton Town Clerk's Office, 49 Mill Street Ext. Island Pond, VT.
- July 25, 2006, 1:00-3:00 P.M., State Office Building, 100 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Room 250, Newport, VT.
- July 27, 2006, 9:30-11:30 A.M., Farm Service Agency, 109 Professional Drive, Morrisville, VT.
- July 27, 2006, 1:00-3:00 P.M., Lyndonville Police Station, Lyndonville, VT.
- August 1, 2006, 9:30-11:30 A.M., Swanton Municipal Offices, 1 Academy Street, Swanton, VT.
- August 1, 2006, 1:00-3:00 P.M., Grand Isle School, Grand Isle, VT.
- August 8, 2006, 9:30-11:30 A.M., Fox Room, Rutland Library, Rutland, VT.
- August 8, 2006, 1:00-3:00 P.M., Howard Dean Center, Springfield, VT.
- August 10, 2006, 9:30-11:30 A.M., East Arlington Fire House, Old Mill Road, Arlington, VT.
- August 10, 2006, 1:00-3:00 P.M., VT Agricultural Business Education Center, Brattleboro, VT.
- August 15, 2006, 9:30-11:30 A.M., American Legion Hall, Middlebury, VT.
- August 15, 2006, 1:00-3:00 P.M., Williston Town Hall, Williston, VT.
- August 17, 2006, 9:30-11:30 A.M., VT Technical College, Langevin Bldg., Room 103, Randolph, VT.
- August 17, 2006, 1:00-3:00 P.M., Pavilion Auditorium, 109 State Street, Montpelier, VT.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: August 31, 2006
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Dr. Kerry Rood, MS, DVM, Agriculture, Food & Markets, 116 State Street, Drawer 20, Montpelier, VT 05620 (802) 828-2421
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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
