Notices for Week of: March 26, 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).
Underground Storage Tank (UST) Rules.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P016
AGENCY: Natural Resources, Environmental Conservation
CONCISE SUMMARY: This is an update of the existing Underground Storage Tank Rules (effective August 1, 2007). These rules mirror Federal regulations and are a major factor in EPA's delegation of the program to the State. The rule regulates the installation and operation of underground storage tank systems that store gasoline, diesel fuel, heating oil, kerosene, used oil, and other hazardous materials. These materials have great potential to affect human health and the environment, and the rules serve to minimize the potential threat from the underground storage tank systems. The 2009 changes will clarify and update several sections, and add a new requirement for operator training, which is now required under federal law.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Underground storage tank owners and operators at commercial facilities are affected by this rule. In addition, municipalities, state government (BGS, DPS, AOT), and a small number of school systems are affected, since these entities may own underground tanks.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: The 2009 amendments to the UST rules will result in additional costs to facility owners, primarily due to the new requirement of operator training. Class C Operators will have to complete a training that involves 7 - 10 segments that take 60 - 90 minutes each, totaling approximately 7 - 15 hours. These extra costs may be partially offset, however, by the fact that trained tank operators should be able to recognize problems earlier, which should result in reduced spill cleanup and tank system repair costs.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: Two public hearings will be held, in handicapped accessible meeting room: April 14, 2009 7:00 p.m. Second Floor Conference Room, Albert "Sonny" Audette Building, 104 Landfill Road (off Patchen Road), South Burlington, Vermont, and April 16, 2009, 7:00 p.m. Room B-118, Howard Dean Center, 307 South Street, Springfield, Vermont.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: April 24, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Ted Unkles, UST Program Waste Management Division 103 South Main St., West Office Bldg. Waterbury, VT 05671-0404 802-241-3882.
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Moose Management Rule
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P017
AGENCY: Natural Resources, Fish & amp; Wildlife Dept.
CONCISE SUMMARY: Establishes criteria for implementing, controlling and enforcing a Moose Hunting Season.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Hunters, landowners, hunting equipment and supplies merchants, general store owners, lodging owners, F&W Department personnel, travel and tourism personnel, professional foresters, birding organizations, and hunting clubs.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: If all permits are sold and auctioned, the benefits to small businesses are estimated to be at lest $1,285,500 (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Annual Survey). Costs to the Department of Fish and Wildlife for administration and enforcement of the hunt is estimated to cost $75,000 (printing, postage, equipment and labor). Benefits from the sale of moose permits and applications is estimated at over $350,000.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: None scheduled at this time.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: April 16, 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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- 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.
