Notices for Week of: DECEMBER 7, 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).
Act 250 Rules (2006 Amendments)
Vermont Proposed Rule: 06P038
AGENCY: Natural Resources Board: Land Use Panel
CONCISE SUMMARY: The proposed rules (a) define "construction of improvements" to not include "home occupations;" (b) define "home occupations;" (c) define "the farm" and "principally produced," as those terms are used in 10 V.S.A. § 6001(22)(E); (d) define "shoreline" and "of necessity," as those terms are used in 10 V.S.A. § 6086(a)(1)(F); (e) define "rural growth areas," as that term is used in 10 V.S.A. § 6086 (a)(9)(L); (f) repeal Rule 3(B) to eliminate redundancy and inconsistency with the statute; (g) allow District Commissions to elect vice chairs and acting chairs (Rule 18(B) and (C); (h) make technical corrections to Rule 19(I); (i) clarify Rule 34(E) (Stowe Club Highlands test); and (j) implement the changes to the primary agricultural soils provisions effectuated by Act 183(2006).
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Lawyers, engineers, architects, consultants, state and local officials and all persons and governmental agencies who apply for Act 250 permits and who participate in Act 250 proceedings before the District Commissions and the Environmental Court.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: It is not anticipated that these proposed rules will have any direct or indirect negative economic impact on the citizens of the State.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: January 23, 2007, 9:00 AM, Natural Resources Board, National Life Records Center Building, National Life Drive, Montpelier, VT.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: February 2, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: John Hasen, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board National Life Records Center Building Drawer 20, Montpelier, VT 05620-3201 802-828-5444 john.hasen@state.vt.us.
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Global Commitment to Health Grievance and Appeal Rules.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 06P034
AGENCY: Human Services
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Matthew Palmer, 312 Hurricane Lane, Suite 201, Williston, VT 05495; Phone: 802-879-2377; Email:mattp@ash.state.vt.us.
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Attendant Services Program Regulations
Vermont Proposed Rule: 06P035
AGENCY: Human Services, Dept. of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Lorraine Wargo, Director, Individual Support Unit, Division of Disability and Aging Services Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671-1601 802-241-3186.
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Choices for Care: 1115 Long-Term Care Medicaid Waiver Regulations.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 06P036
AGENCY: Human Services, Dept. of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Lorraine Wargo, Director Individual Support Unit, Division of Disability and Aging Services Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05371-1601 802-241-3186
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Regulations Implementing the Developmental Disabilities Act of 1996
Vermont Proposed Rule: 06P037
AGENCY: Human Services, Dept. of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Lorraine Wargo, Director Individual Support Unit, Division of Disability and Aging Services Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671-1601 802-241-3186.
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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
