Notices for Week of: SEPTEMBER 2, 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).
Rule 5.300 - Energy Efficiency Charge Methodology
Vermont Proposed Rule: 04P034
AGENCY: Public Service Board
CONCISE SUMMARY: The Energy Efficiency Charge (EEC) is a charge on electric customers' bills that collects funds for Vermont's Energy Efficiency Utility. This proposed rule establishes the methodology for determining the specific EEC rates. This proposed rule does not address the amount to be raised via the EEC (which is determined through a separate Board process). This proposed rule memorializes a methodology developed through a contested case process, in which, almost all of the parties agreed to this methodology.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: All Vermont ratepayers, Vermont's electric utilities, and the Department of Public Service.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: Pursuant to 30 V.S.A., Section 209(d), an amount up to $17.5 million of financial support for energy efficiency programs can be authorized by the Board. Collectively, Vermont electricity ratepayers will be paying this amount per year. An independent audit, overseen by the Board at the direction of the legislature, has determined that there is a net benefit to ratepayers from having the EEU in place: Vermont receives $1.93 in benefit for each dollar that is spent on energy efficiency. Using a rule to determine the EEC will result in societal benefits as compared to contested case proceedings.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: September 23, 2004 at 9:30 a.m., Public Service Board Hearing Room, Third Floor, Chittenden Bank Building, 112 State Street, Montpelier, VT.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: October 1, 2004
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Ann Bishop, Policy Analyst, 112 State Street, Drawer 20, Montpelier, VT 05620-2701 (802)828-2358
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Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Rules
Vermont Proposed Rule: 04P031
AGENCY: Vt. Agency of Natural Resources
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Roger Thompson, Jr., Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Environmental Conservation Wastewater Management Division 103 South Main Street, VT 05671-0405 802-241-3027
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Savings Bond Changes Mandated by Act 122 (2004), Making Appropriations for the Support of Government.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 04P032
AGENCY: Dept. of Prevention, Assistance, Transition, and Health Access (PATH)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
For copies of the rule: http://www.dsw.state.vt.us/rulechange.htm or contact Roxanne Doty, (802)241-2937, roxanned@path.state.vt.us . Dept. of PATH, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671-1201 Fax: (802)241-3934.
For other questions about the rule: Marybeth McCaffrey, Esq., Health Care Policy Analyst, 802-241-2990; marybeth@path.state.vt.us ; Dept. of PATH, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671-1201 Fax: (802)241-3934.
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Fuel Program Changes.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 04P033
AGENCY: Dept. of Prevention, Assistance, Transition, and Health Access(PATH).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
For copies of the rule: http://www.path.state.vt.us/rulechange.htm or contact Roxanne Doty, (802)241-2937, roxanned@path.state.vt.us . Dept. for Children and Families, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671-1201 Fax: (802)241-3934.
For other questions about the rule: Pam Dalley, Fuel Assistance Program Chief, Office of Home Heating Fuel Assistance, Department for Children and Families 103 South Main Street. Waterbury, VT 05671-1201 Tel: (802)241-2994.
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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
