Notices for Week of: May 14, 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).
Air Pollution Control Regulations § 5-204 Outdoor Wood-Fired Boilers
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P026
AGENCY: Natural Resources, Air Pollution Control
CONCISE SUMMARY: This proposed rule revises and reformats the existing rules for outdoor wood-fired boilers (OWBs) currently set forth at sections 5-204 and 5-205 of the Air Pollution Control Regulations. The proposed rule establishes a Phase II particulate matter emission limit for OWBs of 0.32 pounds per million BTUs of heat output to go into effect on March 31, 2010. This emission limit will ensure that cleaner and more efficient OWBs are available for sale and installation in Vermont. The proposed rules also sets forth the requirements for OWB owners and operators (e.g., siting and stack height requirements), OWB sellers (e.g., notice to buyers requirements), and OWB manufacturers (e.g., certification requirements).
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Persons impacted by smoke and odors from OWBs; manufacturers, retailers, distributors, installers, purchasers, and owners of OWBs; the Vermont Department of Health, local health officers; municipalities; the Vermont League of Cities and Towns; and the Enforcement and Air Pollution Control Divisions of the Agency of Natural Resources.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: Manufacturers will likely pass the costs of redesigning their OWBs to meet the Phase II emission limit on to consumers. Some OWB models may no longer be available for sale and installation in Vermont. On the other hand, Phase II OWBs will burn less wood than Phase I and older OWBs. The rule will have neutral to positive impacts on the general public, ANR, municipalities, and local health officials by resulting in fewer public nuisances and citizen complaints. Overall, the economic impacts of this rule will be similar to the rule that adopted the Phase I limit. However, unlike when Vermont adopted the phase I limit, OWB manufacturers are already required to pay for certification testing to demonstrate that their models meet the existing Phase I limit; there are several OWB models that already meet the Phase II limit; and the Phase II limit has already been adopted by Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire thereby creating a regional marketplace for Phase II units.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: June 16, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Pavilion Building Auditorium, 109 State Street, Montpelier.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: June 23, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Richard A. Valentinetti, Air Pollution Control Division Department of Environmental Conservation Agency of Natural Resources 103 South Main St., Bldg. 3 South Waterbury, VT 05671 802-241-3840.
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Cable Television, Rule 8.213 and 8.313
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P025
AGENCY: Public Service Board
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: John P. Bentley, Public Service Board, 112 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05620-2701; email: psb.clerk@state.vt.us; (802) 828-2358
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