Notices for Week of: April 9, 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).
Revision to Rules & Regulations - Visitor Conduct & Fees and Charges for State Park Services and Commercial Activities on Department Lands.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P021
AGENCY: Natural Resources; Forests, Parks & Rec.
CONCISE SUMMARY: This amendment increases state park camping fees by $2 per night for non-residents; assess a $1 per night fee for pets in campgrounds; eliminates the class designation of campgrounds to equalize fees increasing the cost per night by $2 for 13 campgrounds; increases the group camping fee, the per additional person regular camping fee and the remote camping fee for Green River Reservoir by $1 per person; increases the fee for wedding venue rental at Kingsland Bay and Seyon Lodge to $1,000 per event; increases the sanitary waste dumping fee at campgrounds from $10 or $20 to $15 or $30 depending on the size of the vehicle; increases the docking fee at the Burton Island Marina by $.25 per foot and the electrical hookup fee at the marina by $1; institutionalizes the experimental Seyon Lodge Fishing Pass and increases the pass fee to $95. There is also a housekeeping change to make hunting rules in state parks consistent with those administered and enforced by the Dept. of Fish & Wildlife.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Non-resident state park campers (55% of total), campers who bring their pets (27,000 nights per season), campers at 13 of the state park campgrounds, campers with more than 4 people in their camping party, campers at Green River Reservoir, boaters who use Burton Island Marina (2,373 parties), RV owners not camping in a state park but using the sanitary dumping stations, and couples using Kingsland Bay or Seyon Lodge for their wedding ceremonies and/or receptions.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: The economic effect of these changes on the park users should be negligible. The resulting fees are well within reasonable levels for the services rendered. The changes should increase revenue to the park system by $301,000 per year.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: Monday, April 27, 2009, 5:00 PM, FPR Conference Room, Department of Forest, Parks & Recreation, 103 S. Main Street, Building 10 South, 1st Floor, Waterbury, VT 05671
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: May 4, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Craig Whipple, Director of State Parks, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671 (802) 241-3663; craig.whipple@state.vt.us
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STep Ahead Recognition System (STARS) Regulations
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P018
AGENCY: Dept. for Children and Families (DCF)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jan Walker, Workforce Development and Quality Enhancement Director, Child Development Division (CDD), 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671-2901 802-241-3110.
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Repeal of Microfiche Regulation
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P019
AGENCY: Dept. of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Christine M. Oliver, Deputy Commissioner for the Division of Health Care Administration, City Center, Montpelier, VT 05602 802-828-2900.
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Consumer Protection and Quality Requirements for Managed Care Organizations.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P020
AGENCY: Dept. of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Paula DiStabile, Assistant General Counsel, Division of Health Care Administration 89 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05620 802-828-2910.
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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
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