Notices for Week of: FEBRUARY 11, 2005
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).
Dog, Cat and Wolf-Hybrid Spaying and Neutering Program and Fund Rules
Vermont Proposed Rule: 05P005
AGENCY: Dept. of Agriculture, Food & Markets
CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule will implement the new spay / neuter program for dogs and cats of persons with low incomes. The program will subsidize the costs of having dogs and cats spayed or neutered. Persons voluntarily taking advantage of the program will pay a $10.00 co-pay. The procedures will be performed by licensed veterinarians who chose to participate in the program. The goal of the program is to reduce the number of unwanted dogs and cats in Vermont. The veterinarians will be paid form a state fund which was established on July 1, 2004 for this purpose. The fund is financed by a $2.00 dog license fee surcharge collected annually by the municipalities. Veterinarians will be reimbursed based on a fee schedule established by the Agency.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Agency of Agriculture, veterinarians, town clerks, Office of the State Treasurer, dog licensees, persons of low income who own dogs and cats.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: Dog and cat owners of low income who choose to participate in the program will have to pay a $10.00 co-pay for each animal. Veterinarians who choose to participate in the program will receive re-imbursement payments based on data submitted monthly to the Agency. The amount of re-imbursement will be a sum not to exceed 20% of the state-wide average for each covered particular procedure which amount will be established yearly by the Agency. The rule authorizes the Agency to enter into a contract with a person to administer the program. Vermont law was amended effective July 1, 2004 to require all dog owners who license their dog with their municipality to fund the program. It is anticipated that reducing the number of unwanted dogs and cats in Vermont will, among other things, reduce the costs associated with caring for unwanted pets.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: March 8, 2005, 1:00 pm 2nd Floor Conference Room, Agency of Agriculture, 116 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: March 18, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Dr. Kerry Rood, DVM. State Veterinarian, Agency of Agriculture 116 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05609 802-828-2421
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Vermont Water Quality Standards - 2004 Proposed Amendments.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 05P003
AGENCY: Vermont Water Resources Board
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Kristina L. Bielenberg, Esq., Vermont Water Resources Board, National Life Records Center Building, Drawer 20, Montpelier, VT 05620-3201 802-828-5443
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Stormwater Management Rule
Vermont Proposed Rule: 05P004
AGENCY: Natural Resources, Environmental Cons.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Pete LaFlamme Stormwater Management Section, Water Quality Division, Department of Environmental Conservation 103 South Main Street Waterbury, Vermont 05671 (802)241-3765.
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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
