Notices for Week of: JANUARY 22, 2004
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).
Vermont Residential Building Energy Standard (RBES)
Vermont Proposed Rule: 04P001
AGENCY: Labor & Industry
CONCISE SUMMARY: The provisions of this code regulate the design of building envelopes for adequate thermal resistance and low air leakage and the design and selection of mechanical, ventilation, electrical, service water-heating and illumination systems and equipment which will enable effective use of energy in new residential building construction. It is intended that these provisions provide flexibility to permit the use of innovative approaches and techniques to achieve effective utilization of energy.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: The department of labor and industry, the department of public service, new home owners, builders, building designers, home energy rating systems and town clerks.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: This rule is an update on a legislatively adopted code that has been in effect for all residential new construction since 1998. Adoption of the rule will have a negligible cost impact on all of the parties involved in new home construction, purchase, and ownership. It will assure the benefits of reduced energy costs, reduced environmental impacts, and improved indoor air quality for the lifetime of the home.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: February 23, 2004, 10:00 a.m., Department of Labor & Industry, National Life Building, Montpelier
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: March 1, 2004
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Dirk Anderson, Dept. of Labor & Industry, National Life Building, Drawer 20, Montpelier, VT 05620-3401 (802)828-2744
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Air Pollution Control Regulation, Subchapter XI, entitled Low Emission Vehicle Program
Vermont Proposed Rule: 03PE05
AGENCY: Natural Resources, Air Pollution Control
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Harold Garabedian, Agency of Natural Resources, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671-0402, 802-241-3840
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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
