Notices for Week of: October 22, 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).
Energy Efficiency Standards for Appliances and Equipment.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P043
AGENCY: Department of Public Service
CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule establishes minimum efficiency standards for certain products sold or installed in the state.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Vermont Electric and gas utilities; Residential, Commercial, and Industrial appliance consumers; appliance retailers, distributors and manufacturers; heating equipment installers, electrical contractors; the Department of Public Service; the U.S. Department of Energy; and the Office of the Attorney General.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: These standards help reduce unnecessary energy waste by requiring that certain energy-consuming products meet minimum energy-saving performance levels. By saving energy, these standards save consumers and businesses significant amounts of money over the life of the affected equipment, more than offsetting the incremental costs of the equipment. The standards will reduce pollution and also improve electric system reliability.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: November 12, 2009 Location: Department of Public Service "Giga" Meeting Room 112 State Street, 3rd Floor, Montpelier, Vermont 05620
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: November 19, 2009
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Michael Kundrath, Energy Policy and Program Analyst, Department of Public Service, 112 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05620-2601 (802) 828-0544.
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Rule 10.0000 Attorney Fees and Costs; Attorney Liens In Workers' Compensation Cases
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P044
AGENCY: Dept. of Labor
CONCISE SUMMARY: Vermont statute requires the department to periodically update the permissible attorney fee level. The level has not been raised since 2001. This rule would adjust that fee level.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Injured workers, their attorneys and Workers' Compensation (W.C.) insurers will be directly affected by the Rule. If the increased fee causes an increase in W.C. loss costs, employers will see an increase in W.C. premium costs.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: The proposed increase may result in a very small increase in W.C. insurer loss costs, but it is not anticipated that this increase will appreciably effect W.C. premiums. The increase should decrease the amount of attorney fees that an injured worker who prevails in a W.C. dispute is currently paying out of his or her W.C. award, and require the losing insurer to bear more of that cost.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: Hearings will be held through Vermont Interactive Television (VIT) on Tuesday November 24, 2009 1:30 - 3:30 PM in the Montpelier, Newport, Bennington, Brattleboro, Rutland, and Williston locations. For more information on how to attend a hearing through interactive television please contact VIT at 802-728-1455 or visit their website at www.vitlink.org.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: December 7, 2009
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: J. Stephen Monahan, Director W.C. & Safety Div., VT Dept. of Labor PO Box 488 Montpelier, VT 05601-0488 802-828-2138.
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Procedure and Criteria for Obtaining an Exemption from the Sex Offender Internet Registry.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P042
AGENCY: Human Services, Dept. of Corrections
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Heather Simons Dept. of Corrections 103 S. Main St. Waterbury, VT 05671-1001 (802) 241-2386
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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.
