Notices for Week of: AUGUST 3, 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).
Changes to Reach Up Income, Resource, and Work Activity Rules.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 06P019
AGENCY: Dept. for Children and Families (DCF)
CONCISE SUMMARY: This bulletin proposes to revise Reach Up Program income, resource, and work activity rules as required by Acts 113 and 215, enacted by the Vermont General Assembly in 2006, and the federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA). Under the proposed rules, cash contributions for medical support paid to a Reach Up family by a noncustodial parent and assets accumulated from federal and Vermont earned income tax credits will be excluded for purposes of determining eligibility for Reach Up financial assistance. In addition, work activities will be aligned with federal requirements while ensuring that Reach Up rules maximize opportunities for countable participation in activities. Financial literacy classes will be added as a work activity, but only to the extent permitted by federal law and regulations.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Families receiving Reach Up financial assistance, Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF).
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: Reach Up data for calendar year 2005 show no financial assistance grant closures due to receipt of earned income tax credits (EITC). Elimination of Reach Up income and resource rules that provide for closure of benefits in some circumstances due to receipt of EITC is, therefore, expected to be cost neutral with an estimated fiscal impact of $0. Custodial parents are not currently receiving cash medical support. When they do receive it, the department will exclude it as income. The effect of this rule change is, therefore, also expected to be cost neutral with an estimated fiscal impact of $0.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: August 21, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. in the Agency of Human Services' Blue Room, State Office Complex, Waterbury, Vermont.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: August 28, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: For copies of the rule: www.dsw.state.vt.us/rulechange.htm or contact Roxanne Doty, (802) 241-2937;roxanned@ahs.state.vt.us;
For other questions about the rule: Stella Bukanc, Policy Analyst, (802)241-2806; stellab@ahs.state.vt.us; DCF, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671-1201 Fax: (802)241-3934.
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VOSHA Rule: Hexavalent Chromium (Chromium VI).
Vermont Proposed Rule: 06P018
AGENCY: Dept. of Labor
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Robert McLeod, VOSHA Manager, Dept. of Labor, PO Box 20, Montpelier, VT 05620-3401 828-5084.
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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
