Notices for Week of: December 11, 2008
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).
Administrative Rules for Nursing Home Administrators
Vermont Proposed Rule: 08P041
AGENCY: Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulations
CONCISE SUMMARY: The rules reflect 2005 legislative changes in licensure by endorsement requirements, and the change from a board-governed to OPR Director (with Nursing Home Administrator advisors) governed profession. The rule addresses reinstatement of licenses which have lapsed for more than 5 years.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Licensed Nursing Home Administrators, applicants, and those who have been licensed and whose licenses lapse and who wish reinstatement.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: There should be no economic impact on licensees or the public. Former licensees whose licenses have lapsed for 5 years and who wish reinstatement will have to take the licensing examination which at this time costs $285.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: January 6, 2009 at the Office of Professional Regulation Conference Room in the National Life Bldg., North, FL2, Montpelier, VT.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: January 16, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Elizabeth Hansen, Office of Professional Regulation, National Life Bldg. North, 2FL. Montpelier, VT 05620-3402 802-828-2819, ehansen@sec.state.vt.us
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Administrative Rules of the Board of Public Accountancy
Vermont Proposed Rule: 08P042
AGENCY: Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulations
CONCISE SUMMARY: The General Assembly required (see Act 29 (2007 Session)) that the Board of Public Accountancy initiate rulemaking to address the changing nature of the practice of the profession of public accountancy and to reflect current educational practices and licensing standards. These administrative rules reflect the General Assembly's directive. The primary changes pertain to educational and experience requirements for an applicant to become licensed on the basis of examination. The General Assembly changed the education requirement for licensees and the rules will reflect these statutory changes. The change was prompted to meet recommended national standards. Experience requirements were amended to more closely meet national standards and improve mobility for Vermont licensees. The proposed rules delete statutorily superseded provisions and terms including information regarding prior versions of the CPA examination procedures. Certain provisions throughout the document were clarified as to their intent.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Licensees, applicants and potential applicants, financial services industries, and the public.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: The primary impact is on applicants and licensees. There will be costs for additional education required to sit for the national examination and/or to become licensed. The change in the increased educational requirements took effect with the statutory change in 2007. To date, there has been no discernable impact on the licensing activity due to the increased costs.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: December 30, 2008, 10:00 a.m. Office of Professional Regulation, Conference Room, National Life Building, North, FL2, Montpelier, VT.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: January 9, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Carla Preston, Administrator National Life Building, North FL 2, Montpelier, VT 05620-3402 (802)828-2875
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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
