Notices for Week of: MARCH 11, 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).
VOSHA Rule Signs, Signals & Barricades
Vermont Proposed Rule: 04P013
AGENCY: Labor & Industry
CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule adopts by reference part VI of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). This rule, published by the Federal Highway Administration is a consensus standard which provides for uniform signs, signals, barricades and training for persons engaged in the control of vehicular traffic on work sites.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Public and Private Sector employers and employees that perform work in or near vehicular traffic.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: Economic impact is estimated to be $412.00 a person or $1,648.00 per 4 person crew. There is no new cost for employers that work on Federal — aid highways because they have been required to comply with the 1993 MUTCD for over 10 years.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: March 31, 2004 2:00 to 5:00 Dept. of Labor and Industry Conference room. National Life Building, Montpelier, VT 05602
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: April 9, 2004
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Robert McLeod Dept. of Labor & Industry National Life Building, Drawer 20 Montpelier, VT 05620-3401 802-828-2765
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VOSHA Rule: Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans and Fire Prevention Plans.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 04P014
AGENCY: Labor & Industry
CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule rewrites the previous rule in a plain language format. The rule is renumbered, inconsistencies are removed and duplicate requirements are eliminated.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Employers and employees in both the public and private sectors.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: None. The rule has been simplified and shortened. There are no new requirements.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: March 30, 2004. 2:00 to 5:00 Department of Labor and Industry Conference Room, National Life Building, Montpelier, Vermont, 05602
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: April 9, 2004
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Robert McLeod Department of Labor & Industry National Life Building, Drawer 20 Montpelier, VT 05620-3401 802-828-2765
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Homestead
Vermont Proposed Rule: 04P011
AGENCY: Dept. of Taxes, Agency of Administration
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Molly Bachman, 109 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05609 802-828-2507
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Domicile
Vermont Proposed Rule: 04P012
AGENCY: Dept. of Taxes, Agency of Administration
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Molly Bachman, 109 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05609 802-828-2507
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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
