Notices for Week of: March 05, 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).
Rule Establishing a List for Prohibited, Restricted and Unrestricted Fish Species.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P014
AGENCY: Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Dept.
CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule establishes a list by which the importation and possession of fish are regulated.
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Prohibited Fish Species: Species for which
importation into or possession within Vermont is
prohibited except through a Commissioner's
Prohibited Fish Species Permit. This includes
species not native to the state that are known to
pose a threat to Vermont's fish populations.
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Restricted Fish Species: Includes native & certain
naturalized species which do not require a
Prohibited Fish Species Permit but may be
regulated through other department permits.
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Unrestricted Fish Species: Species commonly
imported into the state for the aquarium trade
that are considered to pose minimal or no risk to
Vermont fish populations. No permit is required to
import or possess these species. These species
cannot be released into waters of the state or
waters discharging to waters of the state. All
fish species not included in these lists are also
considered to be Prohibited Fish Species.
Transgenic fish are prohibited.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Anglers, Bait Shops, Aquarium & Pet Stores, Aquarists and Hobbyists, Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, United State Fish & Wildlife Service, Universities involved in fisheries research, General Public.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: The introduction of invasive fish species has the potential to cause substantial harm to the biological & economical well-being of Vermont's fish communities & the associated sport and recreational fisheries. It has been well-documented that aquatic invasive species can cause major declines and sometimes extirpations of native fish communities. This in turn would result in decreased biological integrity of Vermont's aquatic communities, & a reduced value in the estimated $93 - million dollar recreational fishery in Vermont. Angling quality, angler satisfaction, fishing license sales and associated revenue would decline. Decreased angling-related revenue would be expected to impact Vermont businesses such as bait and tackle shops, fishing guides, hotels, resorts & restaurants (food, lodging & accommodations, marinas, and boating gas sales, etc. Implementing this rule would protect these economic benefits, and have only a negligible negative economic impact to Vermont businesses, primarily aquarium shops.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: Two hearings were previously held on May 14, 2007 at the Essex Fish & Wildlife Office, 111 West Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452 and on May 15, 2007 at the Rutland Fish & Wildlife Office, 271 North Main St., Suite 215, Rutland, VT 05701. In response to public comments collected and received at those meetings, several changes were made to the proposed Commissioner's Rule on Prohibited, Restricted and Unrestricted Fish Species. Following ICAR approval, further outreach for this Rule will be in the form of direct contact and outreach to interested groups and stakeholders (primarily Petshop and Aquarium stores) identified at the earlier public hearings. Also, information regarding the proposed rule will also be posted on the department's web site at http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/laws_rules.cfm
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: March 26, 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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Health Care Stop Loss Insurance
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P012
AGENCY: Dept. of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Herbert Olson, BISHCA, 89 Main Street Montpelier, VT 05602 802-828-3301.
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Rule 27.000 --- Mediation
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P013
AGENCY: Dept. of Labor
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: J. Stephen Monahan, Director, Workers' Compensation & Safety Division, Vermont Department of Labor 5 Green Mountain Drive PO Box 488 Montpelier, VT 05601-0488 Tel. 802-828-2138 Fax: 802-828-2195 stephen.monahan@state.vt.us
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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.
