Notices for Week of: February 19, 2009
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).
Rules Governing the Retrieval and Utilization of Fish and Wildlife
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P011
AGENCY: Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Dept.
CONCISE SUMMARY: The purpose of this rule is to ensure the retrieval and proper utilization of the fish and wildlife resources thereby minimizing the wasteful taking of wildlife that are hunted, fished, or trapped. The rule would serve the following functions: Require that Hunters, anglers and trappers make a "reasonable effort" to retrieve wounded or dead fish or game; Prohibits hunters, anglers and trappers from abandoning the carcass of any fish or game that are harvested; Excludes these requirements from applying to sick or diseased animals.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Hunters, anglers, and trappers.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: There should be no economic impact to the public. People who take fish or wildlife, will be required to make a "reasonable effort" to retrieve the animal. This should not result in any additional costs to the public.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: The Board will hold three public hearings from 6-8 p.m. on March 10, 2009 at the Essex Office of the Fish and Wildlife Department in Essex, VT, March 11, 2009 at the Pavilion Building in Montpelier, VT, and March 12, 2009 at the Ed Kehoe Conservation Camp in Castleton, VT Those meetings will be advertised and posted on the Department's web site.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: March 20, 2009
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: David Englander Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671 802-241-3817.
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Radiological Health
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P010
AGENCY: Human Services, Department of Health
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Dr. William E. Irwin, Sc.D., CHP, VDH Radiological Health Chief, Vermont Department of Health, 101 Cherry Street, 3rd Floor, Burlington, VT 05402-0070 (802)-863-7238
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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
This page was last updated on: 2009-12-11.
