Notices for Week of: AUGUST 24, 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).
Furbearing Species.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 06P022
AGENCY: Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Dept.
CONCISE SUMMARY: The goal of this rule change is to consolidate eleven existing regulations under one heading: "Furbearing Species". This change will simplify public use and understanding of the regulations and minimize the expense and complexity involved in future regulatory modifications. In addition, enforcement ambiguities will be clarified and wherever possible language simplified. The beaver season will be expanded from December 1 to the fourth Saturday in February to December 1 to March 31st.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Vermont trappers, the Fish and Wildlife Department
and the US Department of Agriculture, APHIS, Wildlife Services.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: This rule change should decrease the cost of future modifications to the furbearer regulations. There will no negative economic impact to the public.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: None scheduled at this time but one will be held if requested.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: September 14, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Kim Royar, Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department 100 Mineral Street, Suite 302, Springfield, VT 05156-3168 Tel: 802-885-8831 Fax: 802-885-8890
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Control of Hazardous Air Contaminants.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 06P023
AGENCY: Natural Resources, Air Pollution Control
CONCISE SUMMARY: Vermont regulates emissions of hazardous air contaminants (HACs) from stationary sources under § 5-261 of the Air Pollution Control Regulations. Appendix B of the regulations lists the HACs, and Appendix C establishes a hazardous ambient air standard (HAAS) and an action level (AL) for each HAC. Appendix C also categorizes HACs, based on their toxicity: Category I (known or suspected carcinogens), Category II (chronic systemic toxicity due to long-term exposure), and Category III (short-term irritant effects). The proposed rule amendments will update the HAAS, AL, and/or toxicity category for many HACs in Appendix C and revise Appendix D, which contains the methodology for deriving a HAAS. These revisions are being proposed to ensure that the standards are protective of human health. In addition, other revisions to related provisions of the regulations are being made to bring them up-to-date and to delay the implementation of the propose amendments to Appendix C with respect to registration fees.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Industries and activities which may emit hazardous air contaminants to the atmosphere; persons residing in the vicinity of such industries or activities; environmental and public health groups; state and local agencies with an interest in public health. For example: Associated Industries of Vermont, Barre Granite Association, Vermont Petroleum Institute, Automobile Manufacturers Association, Vermont Public Interest Group, Conservation Law Foundation, Vermont Natural Resource Council, Agency of Natural Resource, Department of Health, to name a few.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: By updating the HAAS for HACs based on current toxicological information, the standards will be up-to-date and protective of human health. Reductions in health care costs and lost wages will be realized by individuals and society due to decrease concentrations of HACs. It is anticipated that the revised rule will impose an economic impact on some businesses in VT that emit toxic air pollutants. Facilities that emit more than 5 tons of pollutants per year must register their emissions with the Air Pollution Control Division and pay a fee for any HAC emissions; the fee depends on the toxicity category of the emitted HAC. With the adoption of the proposed rule amendments, the toxicity category of many HACs will be revised to be more, or in some instances less, stringent. Consequently, the fees for emissions of HACs for some facilities may increase.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: September 25, 2006, 7:00 pm in the Pavilion Building Auditorium, 109 State ST., Montpelier.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: October 2, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Richard A. Valentinetti, Air Pollution Control Division, Department of Environmental Conservation Agency of Natural Resources 103 South Main Street Waterbury, VT 05671 Tel: 802-241-3840.
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Rules for Administrative Citations and Penalties
Vermont Proposed Rule: 06P021
AGENCY: Public Safety
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Peter Kopsco, Staff Attorney, Division of Fire Safety, 1311 U.S. Route 302 - Berlin, Suite 600, Barre, VT 05641 802-479-7561.
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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
